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"60 Minutes" willl profile "South Park's" Matt & Trey on Sunday
Jane Lynch: I'm not sure I want to host Emmys again
HLN to offer non-stop Conrad Murray court coverage
Ashton Kutcher is not popular with everybody on "Two and a Half Men" set
Starz documentary on Jerry Lewis won't address his MDA telethon ouster
Whitney Cummings has trouble playing "Whitney" on her NBC sitcom
The trouble with "Whitney" that it's hard to separate Cummings the standup comic who's recycling her act from Whitney the photographer and sitcom character. As Robert Bianco notes, "The main character is too loud, too dominant and far too central; the lines all sound as if they were written to be delivered by a performer rather than spoken in conversation; and the supporting characters are ciphers who exist merely to reflect or foil the star."
"Whitney" may be "the most unself-awarely retro-sexist show on television"
"Whitney" doesn't fit in on NBC Thursdays with its stale sitcom cliches
Whitney is writing for herself as a standup, not "Whitney"
Seems like NBC hasn't taken the reins off Cummings
How bad is the "Whitney" ad campaign? // Is Cummings "hoarding" shows?
"Charlie's Angels" seems like it's embarrassed to be an "Angels" remake
The ABC reboot, says Todd VanDerWerff, "commits halfheartedly to the idea of being a remake of 'Charlie's Angels.' The actors all seem mildly embarrassed to be there. The writers keep tossing in cheeky dialogue that’s meant to be amusing but is, instead, delivered somewhat dryly and without wit. At all times, there's an air of, 'God, isn't this terrible? But aren't you having fun watching it?' Of course we aren’t! If you know you’re doing something bad, it takes all the fun out of it for us."
Problem is producers are actually taking the "Angels" concept deathly seriously
Which is worse, the terrible acting or the awful writing?
What "Charlie's Angels" learned from "Smallville"
"Angels" looks good, but the writing is comically bad
"Angels" is breezy, campy, fast-paced and fun
Ranking the Top 12 "Angels" of all time
"Prime Suspect" is more like "The Closer" than its British inspiration
That's not exactly a bad thing, says Matthew Gilbert, because it allows Maria Bellow to make the Helen Mirren part her own. "The show doesn't reach the heights of the British original," he says, "which doubled as a dark character study and an anatomy of criminal intent. To do that, the 'Prime Suspect' remake would probably need to be on cable. But it is a solid weekly procedural, with a bevy of strong performers in addition to Bello."
Bello has created her own strong, stand-alone character
Compared to UK original, "Prime Suspect" feels 20 years behind the times
Bello sometimes has an "obnoxious edge" not seen before in female police characters
NBC hires 100 actresses dressed as Maria Bello for "Prime Suspect' flash mob
Maria Bello: "I love that about our show, that it has a real sense of humor"
"Person of Interest" is mostly dull, with hints of potential
Tonight's first episode, says James Poniewozik, "is mostly a dull bad-guy chase with an uninteresting protagonist. It also has hints–just hints–of a fascinating show about the implications of technology and the limits of knowledge. But I don't know if it really wants to, or will be allowed to, become that more interesting show."
The problem is that Jim Caviezel seems barely awake
It's a silly hour of TV that doesn't realize how silly it is
It's a saggy, numbed-out crime drama
It set a cinematic tone that recalls "The Dark Knight," and the "Bourne" movies
Balances action and suspense without bogging down
The pleasures are the leads, but you'll want to suspend disbelief
"Person of Interest" creator has always been interested in Big Brother
Michael Emerson likes the way the "two dynamics rub up against each other"
Jim Caviezel spent a lot of time researching with Special Forces operatives
It's official: Kiefer Sutherland returning to Fox
The "24" alum's pilot "Touch" from "Heroes" creator Tim Kring has been picked up for midseason with a 13-episode order.
Simon Cowell had said an "X Factor" debut of less than 20M would be a failure
Well, "The X Factor" debuted to 12.5 million, 7.5 million short of Cowell's expectations. PLUS: Piers Morgan notes that "The X Factor" UK debuted to low ratings, as did "Britain's Got Talent."
"Modern Family" boss: "Extremely gratifying" to beat an "overhyped karaoke contest"
Co-creator Steve Levitan tweeted of "Modern Family's" triumph last night over "The X Factor": "It's extremely gratifying that a scripted comedy finally beat an overhyped karaoke contest. Thank you, #ModernFamily fans!"
"HIMYM" nabs Katie Holmes
She'll guest as the Slutty Pumpkin.
Amy Poehler wasn't bummed by her Emmy loss, but stunned by Steve Carell's
"He was totally robbed," she tells Jay Leno.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar's TNT TV movie contract revealed
A leaked contract for the TV film "Hide," co-starring Carla Gugino, calls for Gosselaar to make $90,000 and that he receive a "double banger trailer" that is "no less favorable than any other lead performer on the picture."
Alex McCord begging Bravo to put her back on "Real Housewives"
McCord and her hubby are planning to go to Bravo headquarters today to try to talk Andy Cohen into restoring them on the Bravo reality show.
Wil Wheaton's "Big Bang" party to feature Brent Spiner and other "Star Trek" alums
The special party will also make Sheldon jealous by including some well-known behind-the-scenes "Star Trek" crew members.
"SVU" survives without Christopher Meloni
Last night's season premiere was, in a way, a relief, since "Law & Order: SVU" had focused too much on Det. Elliot Stabler's "wack-a-doodle intensity."
John Krasinski & Alec Baldwin have a urinating end to their "feud"
Watch the final installment of their New Era ads.
Minka Kelly: At 19, I turned down free plastic surgery and a Playboy opportunity
Kelly tells Leterman about a former Playboy Playmate, who made her an offer to work for a plastic surgeon in exchange for free surgery. "All I needed was lipo, fake breasts, a few veneers and all kinds of stuff," she said.
Jonah Hill vs. Matthew Morrison
The "Moneyball" star called out the "Glee" star on Jimmy Fallon last night for mocking him.
Melissa George signs on for BBC/Cinemax's "Nemesis"
Frank Spotnitz from "The X Files" will see the former "Alias" story return to the world of espionage.
Andy Samberg "crashes" Facebook keynote as "Mark Zuckerberg"
The real Facebook CEO then booted Samberg after the "SNL" star announced fake changes to Facebook. UPDATE: Watch the video.
"The X Factor" opens to 12.1M — less than half of "Idol's" Season 10 debut of 26M
Simon Cowell's new show wasn't even the No. 1 show on TV last night, getting beaten by "Modern Family" and "Criminal Minds." Meanwhile, "Revenge" opened to a solid 11.4 million viewers. PLUS: See an "X Factor" contestant expose himself, forcing Paula Abdul to vomit.
AMC orders "Talking Dead," a talk show about "The Walking Dead"
Chris Hardwick will host the half-hour show airing after the encore presentation of "Walking Dead" on Oct. 16.
Town sues Paul Teutul Sr. over "American Choppers"
The Town of Newburgh, New York says it is owed $18,000 of an unpaid "payment in lieu of taxes" on Orange County Choppers' $12.5 million headquarters.
"Real Housewives of NY" adding 3, including Jackie Kennedy's sister's daughter-in-law
Carole Radziwill, the widow of Jackie O's nephew, will join fashion designer Heather Thomson and philanthropist Aviva Drescher on the Bravo series.
Coming to CW: "Extreme Musical Chairs"
The CW is transforming the children's game into a physically demanding reality competition set in an indoor obstacle course.
Emily Deschanel welcomes a baby boy
The "Bones" star and her "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" husband David Hornsby welcomed Henry Hornsby on Wednesday.
Lifetime cancels "Roseanne's Nuts"
Roseanne Barr's reality show couldn't produce good numbers, even after moving to Fridays just before Labor Day Weekend.
TV Guide: Why we left Taraji P. Henson off our "Persons of Interest" cover
Henson slammed the magazine, but its editor in chief says, "I made an editorial decision to do a story about the relationship between the two male characters on 'Person of Interest' and that's who I was going to put on the cover."
Kardashian sisters outraged that Elisabetta Canalis was not in "Dancing's" bottom 3
Khloe Kardashian implied "Dancing" was "rigged" after Rob Kardashian ended up in the bottom three of "Dancing with the Stars."
Why "New Girl" debuted to big numbers
Fox's decision to release the pilot early turned out to be very smart.
Jimmy Fallon's "Jersey Floor" meets "Jersey Shore"
The MTV stars meet their "Late Night" counterparts.
Victor Garber: The new voice of "Charlie's Angels"
The former "Alias" dad replaces Robert Wagner.
Fired "Charlie's Angels" crew member's harassment of Minka Kelly wasn't isolated
According to TMZ, the who slapped her butt had done it before to other women.
Ted Danson on "CSI": Why would he make such a confounding choice?
Danson, as a skilled actor, doesn't belong on a procedural like "CSI," says Phillip Maciak. So why would he risk his late-career renaissance on a conventional network show?
Fox buys Whitey Bulger-inspired sitcom
The notorious crime figure will not actually be a character in the comedy about a young couple who live next door to a murderer.
Whitney Cummings: Why "vagina" is this year's hot TV trend
The word "vagina" is heard on a number of new shows, including both of Cummings'. "If one day passes without me writing any more vagina jokes, my career is blown," Cummings jokes. "Vagina jokes paid for my house."
"Modern Family": What to expect from Season 3
Tonight's 1-hour return includes Gloria riding a horse on a Wyoming dude ranch. PLUS: Check out the new Baby Lily, and the Old Baby Lily twins didn't enjoy acting.
TV's best characters
From "The Office's" Erin to "Community's" Annie to Charles Barkley.
Why Ron Artest was booted from "Dancing"
The NBA star did nothing but alienate "Dancing's" target audience with his bizarre antics, from changing his name to bleaching his hair. PLUS: Elisabetta Canalis annoyed that "Dancing" is connecting her to George Clooney.
Dana Carvey to Jimmy Fallon: You inspired my Charlie Sheen impression
Fallon and Sheen, it turns out, find inspiration in each other's impressions. "I did your Sheen," says Carvey. "I copied your Sheen."
How David Letterman reinvented TV
With Dave set to celebrate 30 years in late-night television on Feb. 1, Rolling Stone looks back at his first year of "Late Night." Says Jimmy Kimmel: "We're all 100 percent guilty of stealing from Letterman. That show changed everything and it changed the humor of the United States more than anything I can think of. We all got a lot cooler all of a sudden."
Why is reality TV obsessed with Southerners?
From "Sweet Home Alabama" to "Lizard Lick Towing," Southern reality shows rely on the stereotypes of the South, rather than reality.
Taylor Armstrong to Dr. Phil: Reality TV to blame for my husband's suicide
"I can't say what he was thinking at the time (of his death)," she says, "but what I can say is that I believe that if it weren't for the cameras, there's a chance i wouldn't be sitting here with you today."
Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates gets his web show on TV
"Live From Daryl's House," which has been running for four years, will debut in 95 markets on Sept. 24.
"Parks and Rec" employs a fact-checker to make sure it gets gov't right
Greg Levine, 29, doesn't have a background in local government or political science. But he has a knack for learning things like the fact that Indiana calls the "DMV" the "BMV."
Presenting the season's worst TV taglines
From "Prude Meets Dude" to "Simply Adorkable."
Alton Brown releases a 1,289-word "fanifesto": No hugging!
The Food Network star is going on a book tour, and has listed his do's and don'ts on how to interact with him.
It's a "The Wire" reunion on the London stage
Dominic West and Clarke Peters made their debut last night in "Othello."
Study: Old-fashioned TV ads are the best way to reach consumers
A new study published in the "Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economic" has found that TV commercials have better response than interactive ads or even web ads.
Drea de Matteo signs on for "CSI: Miami"
"The Sopranos" alum will play a sexy and smart poker player.
Preview "The Office" with James Spader
Here's a preview of Robert California as the new Dunder Mifflin CEO.
Joshua Jackson writing a "Fringe" comic book
Check out new bloody "Dexter" promo pics // Watch a "Dexter"-inspired music video
David Hasselhoff dropped everything for "Sons of Anarchy": "I get to say 'big c*ck' on TV"
What are the 50 greatest "SNL" sketches?
"The X Factor" is more self-consciously a TV show than "Idol"
Both shows are essentially the same, with the exception of the judges and the wider participant base. "Not only has Paula Abdul taken whatever steps were necessary to appear fit and consistently sensible," says Mary McNamara, "the addition of music producer L.A. Reid brings a discerning ear and gravitas to the table that balances Cowell much more evenly than Randy Jackson ever did. This means, alas, that early on we are treated to a “he says yes, I say no” montage and mini-interview with Cowell saying, 'I've met my match,' after which the two men do nothing but agree."
"X Factor" reviews slam Nicole Scherzinger, praise Cheryl Cole
Multigenerational aspect works, the live audience does not
Cowell needs at least 26.2 million viewers // "X Factor" rekindles Pepsi vs. Coke
More "X Factor" vs. "Idol" // Did "X Factor" pay auditioners $10 apiece?
Paula Abdul tries to explain the difference between "X Factor" and "Idol"
"Revenge" a delicious drama about getting even
The ABC soap, says Glenn Garvin, "is clearly the result of a chance encounter between producer Mike Kelley and Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo. You know, the one you were supposed to read in freshman English before a classmate clued you in to the wondrous secret of Cliffs Notes: A guy falsely sent to prison breaks out and spends the rest of his life plotting hideous revenge on the people who framed him. It's safe to say that Dumas’ name, for most Americans, does not strongly associate with the words scintillating or compelling or (especially) hot chicks. But 'Revenge' has all that and more."
It's terrifically trashy and lots of fun // But can it keep it up every week?
"Revenge" is a corrective to rich shows like "The O.C." and "Gossip Girl"
"Revenge's" class warfare vs. real-life class warfare // "Revenge" just needs to slow down
The real fun is watching skilled actors like VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe
CCH Pounder signs up for "Revenge" // "Adventureland's" Margarita Levieva also guesting
Emily VanCamp vs. Emily Thorne // VanCamp sends her parents photos of billboards
"Sesame Street" spoofs "Glee"
With the "G" club.
Is the "Glee" phenomenon over?
Only about 9 million watched the Season 3 premiere compared to 13 million last year, which apparently means that "Glee" fans aren't impressed with Ryan Murphy's promise to go back to basics this season. PLUS: "Glee" looks like it has an exit strategy, and "Glee's" problem is having too many characters to service.
Taraji P. Henson slams TV Guide for excluding her from "Persons of Interest" cover
She writes on her Facebook page: "I am the female lead of a 3 member cast and I'm not included on the cover!!!!!! Do you see the sh*t I have to deal with in this business…..I cram to understand!!!!"
Pastor Ted Haggard, who hired a male prostitute, agrees to do "Celebrity Wife Swap"
He'll swap wives with Gary Busey.
Teen bride and her 51-year-old "Lost" hubby score a reality show
Merv Griffin Entertainment will produce the network-less reality show, which according to Courtney Stodden's mom will "show people what they can teach each other from different generations."
It's official: "The Drew Carey Show" creator signs on for Charlie Sheen's sitcom
Bruce Helford, who also created "George Lopez," will produce "Anger Management."
Sarah Michelle Gellar: I have body dysmorphic dosorder
"I totally have body dysmorphic disorder. I think most women do," says the "Ringer" star of the disease in which people become obsessed with a flaw in their appearance. PLUS: Watch Gellar on "All My Children."
Jimmy Fallon brings out his Charlie Sheen roast impression
Watch Jimmy as Sheen roast office workers. PLUS: Some "Two and a Half Men" crew members say Ashton Kutcher is "not as funny" as Sheen, and Sheen roast cut World Trade Center joke.
MTV may double "Teen Wolf's" episodes
Season 2 may run for 24 episodes.
Every "Community" character ranked
From least funny to most funny — not Abed.
Bravo may spin off "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak
Will she get the Bethenny Frankel treatment?
Syfy orders a new reality show, orders 1 more
"Hollywood Treasure" and "Haunted Collector" will be back for Season 2, while "Dream Machines" will follow a pair of brothers as they build vehicles inspired by Hollywood.
January Jones taking a month-long maternity leave from "Mad Men"
"She worked up until the very end, and we'll get her back as soon as we can," says Matthew Weiner.
Time Warner to offer a low-cost cable plan, without ESPN
The "TV Essentials" package will cost $30-$40 a month.
Report: "Charlie's Angels" fires crew member for groping Minka Kelly
On Aug, 23, a crew member allegedly slapped Kelly on the butt while holding a $100 bill. When he tried to apologize the next day, she reportedly slapped him in the face.
Watch Alec Baldwin's "SNL" promo
Featuring Bill Hader.
Fox orders another Gordon Ramsay reality show: "Hotel Hell"
Ramsay will apply the "Kitchen Nightmares" to struggling hotels across the country.
"New Girl" beats "Glee" with 10M viewers, "Unforgettable" gets 14M
Zooey Deschanel's comedy actually outrated the "Glee" Season 3 premiere, which drew 8.7 million viewers.
Ron Artest has no regrets, but blames his toes for "Dancing" elimination
"I got a chance to learn how to dance," says the Laker star now known as Metta World Peace.
Bill Clinton: Why I turned down "Dancing with the Stars"
The former president's 92-year-old mother-in-law is a huge fan of "Dancing," but Clinton tells Rachael Ray he had to turn down the show due to scheduling conflicts. "I told them I didn't have the time to train for it…so I had to pass," he says, adding: "I would like to master the tango, that's what I would love to do."
Steve Martin writes an open letter to Eddie Murphy
Offering Academy Award-hosting advice.
Dallas Cowboys reality star makes a clutch catch vs. the 49ers
That Jesse Holley, who won Michael Irvin's Spike TV reality show "4th and Long," who caught a 77-yard overtime catch that helped set up the Cowboys win on Sunday.
Ex-'60s Playboy bunny: "I'm so disappointed" in "Playboy Club"
Marilyn Miller, who worked in Playboy clubs in the '60s, says of "The Playboy Club": "They did a wonderful job re-creating the club physically, but everything else…. And now my son thinks some of these things happened!"
Ryan Murphy: This year, we have "Glee" all planned out
"Before we did anything, we figured out where we were going," Murphy says. "Who graduates? Who doesn't? Do they go off into the ether or do they stay in Ohio? This time, we know what we're writing towards, which is great." PLUS: Who will Sue Sylvester run against for Congress, and the 5 songs ruined by "Glee."
Matchmaker sues Gayle King
A matchmaker claims she gave Gayle $500,000 worth of services, including hooking her up with "attractive, fit, and wealthy men," in exchange for a guest spot on "Oprah."
Gilles Marini plays not gay for "Modern Family"
Cam and Mitchell will assume he's gay when he guests as their friend. PLUS: Marini to romance "Chelsea Handler."
"The Bold and the Beautiful" star's son is working in gay porn
Katherine Kelly Lang's 21-year-old son, who used to appear on the soap, has joined the world of adult entertainment.
"Rescue Me" firefighter lands on "The Walking Dead"
Michael Zegan will play a character that isn't featured in the comic book.
Journey guitarist: Romance with Michaele Salahi is a "fairy tale"
Salahi and Neal Schon talk about their long-simmering romance.
"The Big Bang Theory" gets good ratings in syndication debut
The CBS series was one of the most expensive shows sold in syndication.
"The Book of Mormon's" Josh Gad to write a comedy for NBC
The script is being written for Will Ferrell's production company.
"NCIS": What to expect on Season 9
"On screen," says "NCIS" boss Gary Glasberg, "we're going to start the show in real time, in September, look back all the way to May, and then sort of jump through the mission that Tony was on, and carry us all the way up to present day."
"Roseanne's" Laurie Metcalf hit with divorce papers
Actor Matt Roth, who played Metcalf's abusive boyfriend on "Roseanne," has filed for divorce. The couple has three kids.
Amy Schumer defends her Ryan Dunn joke during Charlie Sheen roast
Schumer's joke aimed at Steve-O was so controversial it made Ryan Dunn a trending topic last night. PLUS: Watch Steve-O break his nose on Mike Tyson's fist.
Zooey Deschanel is "so darn Zooey-ish" on "New Girl"
Deschanel brings on the charm in her new Fox comedy. As Matthew Gilbert notes, "She probably will conquer you, as she has me, by just being so darn Zooey-ish, her innocent beauty hidden in a mess of brown hair, nerd glasses, and personality quirks, which include bursting into song whenever so inspired. Unless you’re adorka-phobic, and suffer from an acute terror of ultra-lovable individuals, you will fall for Deschanel mightily and shamelessly."
The new "Friends"?": "New Girl" is squirt-diet-Coke-out-of-your-nose funny
Zooey annoying: Her 21st century Diane Keaton routine wears thin
Writers let Deschanel channel her charm // Zooey = Lucy, Roseanne, Bea
Zooey: "I don’t know if I've ever seen a character this well-suited to me"
"Unforgettable": A dull police procedural about memory
The pilot, says Alan Sepinwall, doesn't do a good job selling Poppy Montgomery as a former cop with the ability to recall anything from her memory. "And because," he adds, "the execution is so dull – the most notable thing in the pilot is hearing the Australian-born Montgomery, who did an acceptable American accent on 'Without a Trace,' struggle to perform her version of what a woman from Syracuse should sound like."
"Unforgettable" is indeed forgettable // Off the CBS assembly line
A guaranteed hit: Lots of good, crime-solving fun // It's hard to dramatize memory
Poppy Montgomery on juggling work with motherhood
Charlie Sheen's roast is Comedy Central's 2nd most-watched program ever
About 6.4 million tuned in, beating anything on Fox and NBC. It was also the No. 1 show in Comedy Central history in the 18-49 demo.
New Jersey governor may veto "Jersey Shore's" $420,000 tax credit
Gov. Chris Christie has not ruled out vetoing the so-called "Snooki-subsidy."
Les Moonves on "Two and a Half Men's" big ratings: "It beat the Giants" in NYC
Says the CBS boss: "You don't declare victory after one week, but the number was pretty high."
Charlie Sheen beats Ashton Kutcher on Twitter
More people were tweeting last night about the Comedy Central roast than about "Two and a Half Men." PLUS: Jeffrey Ross on watching TV last night at the Sheen house.
Watch Kiefer Sutherland on "The Simpsons"
Is that Jack Bauer?
As "Men" soars, "Dancing" suffers
Although 18.6 million tuned in for the premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," the ABC reality show had its worst-ever fall premiere numbers in the key 18-49 demo. PLUS: "2 Broke Girls" has the fall's highest-rated sitcom debut since September 2001.
Christian conservatives call for Ben & Jerry's "Schweddy Balls" boycott
An affiliate of the American Family Association says in a press release: "The vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice cream into something repulsive. Not exactly what you want a child asking for at the supermarket." To which Alec Baldwin responds: "Wow. All this for an ice cream."
"New Girl" signs up Lake Bell and Natasha Lyonne
They join a growing list of high-profile guest-stars.
Criss Angel gets engaged
The illusionist met his fiancee Sandra Gonzalez four years ago while shooting "Mindfreak."
Report: Regis Philbin quit over money
Show producer Buena Vista TV wanted Reege to take a significant pay cut from his $21 million a year salary, according to the NY Post.
Brian Wiliams: Jay Leno's replacement!?
The NBC New anchor's new primetime show "Rock Center" includes a couch, and that has fueled speculation that Williams wants to someday take over "The Tonight Show" — speculation that Williams has denied. Meanwhile, Ted Koppel may contribute to Williams' show.
Charlie Sheen's 3-step image rehab
It's no coincidence that Sheen is on the verge of settling his legal problems amidst his Sheen roast publicity campaign. Sheen is trying to strike while the iron is hot in shopping his new "Anger Management" sitcom. PLUS: Watch uncensored Sheen roast highlights.
"Glee" gives Quinn Fabray a lower back tattoo — of Ryan Seacrest's face
Quinn becomes a "bad girl" with pink hair and the Seacrest tattoo.
Introducing Rosie O'Donnell's new girlfriend
Rosie reportedly met new galpal Michelle Rounds at a Starbucks. PLUS: Rosie slams "The Talk" for not talking about the shakeup.
Russell Armstrong's lawyer: Taylor Armstrong's bruised face is phony
Russell didn't beat her, his lawyer insists.
Tom Sizemore arrested again
The former "Crash" star was taken into custody this morning on an outstanding battery warrant.
"Tony Soprano" turns 50
"The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini, who turned the Big 5-0 on Sunday, celebrated with former co-stars Steve Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Tony Sirico.
Check out Mark Hamill on "Chuck"
See the "Star Wars" star as a rich thief.
"Big Brother" champ Rachel returning to "The Bold and the Beautiful"
She'll appear in two Halloween episodes.
Nicole Scherzinger busts Conan
For staring at her boobs.
Nearly 28 million watched "Two and a Half Men," its best-ever ratings
The CBS sitcom sans Charlie Sheen got huge numbers, 27.7 million approximately, for Ashton Kutcher's debut, which is nearly double last year's season premiere. As a result, "Men" lead-out "2 Broke Girls" attracted 19.1 million viewers. PLUS: "The Playboy Club" bombs with just 5 million viewers.
Claim: "Two and a Half Men" boss Chuck Lorre tried to block Charlie Sheen from Emmys
It was Lorre who tried to pressure the TV Academy, which actually prepared host Jane Lynch for Sheen to go crazy on stage. PLUS: Jon Cryer says "Men" bosses saved Sheen's life by firing him.
"Dharma & Greg" hate each other on "Two and a Half Men"
Watch their brief cameo on last night's episode, after a decade and a half of marriage ("Dharma & Greg" was also created by Chuck Lorre).
Without Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men" is as good as ever
Call it "New and a Half Men," says Robert Bianco. "Change is always hard, but in this case change was both unavoidable and for the best," he says. "Even if there had been a way to refresh Sheen's Charlie Harper character, who was veering perilously close to 'one old joke' status, Sheen did not appear to be up to the task. He looked too drawn to be the energetic, magnetic Goodtime Charlie the role required … What fans have to hope (Ashton) Kutcher brings to the mix, aside from a new character, is a new energy and a better balance."
Sheen tweets a photo of himself watching "Two and a Half Men" (with Jeff Ross)
Charlie Sheen's settlement could net him $100 million over the next decade
It was funny. Really funny // Sheen-less "Men" proves co-stars were underrated
Sheen stole the show // A big disappointment with a muted Kutcher
What about Angus T. Jones? He turns 18 next month, and doesn't have much to do
With Kutcher easily stepping in, "Men" proved how uncomplicated it is
Michele Bachmann was "surprised" that Jay Leno grilled her
"The Tonight Show" host probed the Republican presidential candidate about her comments on gay marriage and the HPV vaccine. Said Bachmann, three days later: "Well, I was very surprised because we had had a pre-show interview and that wasn't at all what I was told we were going to be talking about."
"Prime Suspect" gets Peter Berg to romance Maria Bello
The "Friday Night Lights" executive producer is returning to acting for the guest stint.
Chaz Bono has a decent "Dancing" debut
Bono scored 17 out of 30 as Len Goodman called him "Razzmatazz Chaz." PLUS: Jay Cutler urges his fans to vote for ex Kristin Cavallari.
Elizabeth Perkins coming to "The Closer"
She'll play the LAPD commissioner's wife.
"Castle's" season premiere ending, explained
Creator Andrew W. Marlowe answers the burning question about the three-word ending.
2 "All My Children" actors sign on for the online version
Cameron Mathison and Lindsay Hartley will both be back.
"Glee's" Lea Michele is single again
She and boyfriend Theo Stockman have broken up.
CBS reacts to Melissa McCarthy's Emmy win by buying her sitcom script
Hours after winning an Emmy, McCarthy has sold a comedy she co-wrote with her husband "about a woman in her mid-40s who has a spectacular midlife crisis."
Why Charlie Sheen was so nice on the Emmys — and why he didn't mean it
Sheen needs to be on his best behavior in order to get a network to commit to his new sitcom. But if he really wished "Two and a Half Men" nothing but the best, he would've dropped his lawsuit against Warner Bros. PLUS: Sheen may settle with Warner Bros, Chuck Lorre feared "our friend" Sheen would die, and Sheen's "Men" mom calls his speech "elegant."
Jon Cryer gets a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, thanks Charlie Sheen
Ashton Kutcher, Chuck Lorre and Angus T. Jones were in attendance, but not Sheen. PLUS: Cryer won't be watching tonight's Sheen roast.
Police bust Kate Gosselin for speeding
Gosselin, without her kids, was caught driving 88 MPH at 1:37 in the morning last month.
ABC giving Chaz Bono extra security
There hasn't been a specific threat, but the network is giving the "Dancing" star added security just in case.
Alec Baldwin: I don't want Jason Sudeikis to play me on "SNL" if I become mayor
"Oh, God. Jason Sudeikis would just bury me," says Baldwin, adding: "Sudeikis alone — with one sketch — could kill my entire political career." PLUS: What was Baldwin's Emmy joke?
Bob Hope's widow, Dolores, dies at 102
Dolores Hope, who was married to Bob Hope for 69 years, appeared in TV specials with her husband and about him.
Why Jon Hamm will never win an Emmy for "Mad Men"
With Bryan Cranston out and Don Draper weeping, this was the perfect year for Hamm.
Simon Cowell: We dropped Cheryl Cole because "she looked a bit bewildered"
Of his "X Factor" decision, he tells pal Piers Morgan: "I took the view along with a few other people that she would have been more comfortable back in the U.K." PLUS: Did Cowell break up with his fiancee?
Sexism: Why is it all the rage on TV?
"The Playboy Club" and "Pan Am" join "The Hour" in tapping a vein of gender trouble that "Mad Men" first tackled four years ago.
Steven Spielberg: I watched "Falling Skies" on TV week, like everybody else
"I watched while it was being aired, not on DVD," says Spielberg, who produced the TNT series. "There's something thrilling about watching it with millions of people at the same time."
D.J. Qualls lands on "Supernatural"
He'll play a "quirky, laid-back hunter" who clashes with Dean.
Louis CK delves into every episode of "Louie" Season 2
Read his dissection of his 2nd season.
Giancarlo Esposito: "Breaking Bad's" Gus Fring sometimes takes over my real life
Esposito says, "I've done my best to sort of grow my hair a little bit after playing Gus to sort of release him and let him go for awhile." PLUS: This week's episode made Gus Fring one of TV's best characters.
Conan unleashes the "Cone Drone"
Presenting the virtual Conan O'Brien.
The word "vagina" is used in 4 of new fall comedy premiere episodes
Meanwhile, "penis" is used in only one.
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