David Hasselhoff Says Goodbye to America’s Got Talent
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, NBC, Rumors,
David Hasselhoff is leaving America’s Got Talent. The former Baywatch actor, who was hospitalized a number of times in 2009, claims to be working on an as-yet-unknown TV program.
“I am proud that I was part of making America’s Got Talent the number one rated show for the past four summers,” the 57-year-old actor said. “It’s been a rewarding experience and now I’m thrilled to be able to follow my dream to do my own TV show, which will be announced very shortly.”
Hasselhoff will be leaving a gap on Talent‘s judging panel. No names have yet been suggested to fill the seat next to Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan. “David’s been an integral part of America’s Got Talent and we are sad to see him go,” NBC said in a statement.
It’s believed Hasselhoff may be in participating in a new series for cable. Back in October, daughter Hayley tweeted: “The Hasselhoffs signed the deal with A + E… Get ready for it.”
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Jay Leno Reportedly Moving Back to 11:30
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, Rumors,
UPDATE: TMZ claims O’Brien has a choice—take the later slot or leave the network.
“Hey, Kev—what does NBC stand for? Never Believe your Contract.”
Although he’s at the center of possible new shakeup at his network, Jay Leno used the opportunity to crack a few jokes about the awkward situation tonight.
Will the The Jay Leno Show be canceled as rumored? Possibly. But there’s an entirely different scenario that seems far more likely.
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Wednesday Ratings: CBS was the People’s Choice
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
Despite strong performances from (most of) ABC’s comedies and SVU, viewers made CBS their choice last night. Yesterday’s People’s Choice Awards broadcast earned its best demos and viewers since 2007.
8pm
- A new edition of I Get That a Lot (2.9/8 in 18-49) brought in 8.5 million for CBS.
- An early edition of The Middle (2.2/6) raised 7.5 million; the comedy’s second half hour (8.2 million, 2.7/7) hit season highs.
- Mercy (7.3 million, 1.7/5) sunk to a demo low.
- A Glee* repeat (1.3/4) had 3.4 million singing.
- One Tree Hill* (0.4/1) dialed up 895,000.
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NBC Response to Jay Leno Cancellation Rumors
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, Cancellations, Gossip, Ratings,
UPDATE: The New York Times claims Leno will move to 11:35 PM with O’Brien starting at 12:05 AM.
Has NBC already given up on its primetime experiment? Although no one could blame the network for canceling The Jay Leno Show given its dismal numbers and valuable time slot, a report made today may have been a bit premature.
According to industry blog FTVLive.com, NBC had already decided to “pull the plug on Leno,” it just wasn’t known when the cut would be made. But a statement released by the network leads us to believe that execs are willing to hold out…at least, for a little while longer.
“Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. As we have said all along, Jay’s show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance.”
So what do you of think of the wording? Do you give Jay another few days, weeks or months?
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Tuesday Ratings: Hefty Numbers for Biggest Loser
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Sports, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Scrubs, Ratings,
Despite the return of NCIS and NCIS: LA, NBC - with help from The Biggest Loser: Couples - managed to outweigh CBS in the demos last night. The Eye network nearly doubled its nearest competitor in viewers though.
8pm
- NCIS (21.4 million, 4.4/12 in 18-49) scored its second biggest audience to date.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (11.7 million, 4.6/12) had its best premiere demo in history.
- FOX’s coverage of The Orange Bowl (3.5/9) rallied 10.3 million sports fans.
- Scrubs (1.5/4) scraped up 3.9 million.
- Better Off Ted (1.3/3) turned in 3 million.
- 90210* (0.4/1) coughed up 900,000.
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Monday Ratings: Bowl’s a Fiesta for Fox
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Sports, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Heroes, Ratings,
A two-hour debut of The Bachelor and a two-hour return of Heroes couldn’t compete against college football action. Last night’s broadcast of the Fiesta Bowl gave FOX wins in both the viewers and the demos.
8pm
- Approximately 12.8 million watched Boise State beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl (4.2/11 in 18-49).
- The Bachelor (9.5 million, 3.3/8) had its largest premiere since April 2007.
- How I Met Your Mother* (2.3/6) entertained 7 million.
- Accidentally on Purpose* (2.1/5) turned in 6.7 millon.
- Heroes (4.9 million, 2.2/5) matched an all-time low.
- One Tree Hill* (0.4/1) delivered 1.2 million.
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Blago Joins Celebrity Apprentice Cast
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Prime Time, Reality, NBC, Apprentice, The - Donald, Gossip,
NBC has revealed the fourteen stars who will make up the new Celebrity Apprentice cast. The show, scheduled for a March premiere, features a mix that includes a disgraced politician, a former comedian, even a TV chef.
Bret Michaels, Sharon Osbourne, Cyndi Lauper, Darryl Strawberry, Michael Johnson, Holly Robinson Peete, Goldberg, Carol Leifer, Sinbad, Summer Sanders, Maria Kanellis, Curtis Stone and Angel Selita Ebanks will be joined by former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich to compete for their chance to work for Donald Trump.
This will be Blago’s first foray into reality TV, but not for lack of trying. The politician was formerly scheduled to appear on another NBC series, I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Due to Blago’s legal troubles, he sent wife Patti to the Costa Rican jungle in his stead.
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TV on DVD: January 5, 2010
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, BBC, Cable, CBS, HBO, NBC, PBS, DVD,
Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday.
- American Experience: The 1930s
- Battlestar Galactica (Season 1) **Blu-ray**
- Big Love (Season 3)
- Chuck (Season 2)
- The Circuit (TV Movie)
- Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus (Story 5)
- Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma (Story 137)
- The Good Witch (TV Movie)
- Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures (Complete Series)
- The Philanthropist (Complete Series)
- Super Friends (Season 1, Vol. 1)
Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.
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This Week on TV (1/4-1/10)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, MTV, NBC, Heroes,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Midseason Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (1/4)
- Heroes (NBC, 8pm): “Hiro launches a rescue mission but has trouble communicating with Ando about it.” Hiro stopped paying attention to the program a long time ago.
- Conveyor Belt of Love (ABC, 10pm): Series premiere. “A not-quite fly-by romance contest in which five women check out 30 men on a conveyor belt. The belt stops for 60 seconds to enable the guys to make to make their cases, and if two girls pick the same guy, he gets to choose.” Conveyor belt matches at sushi restaurants will become the new speed dating at bars.
- Hoarders (A&E, 10pm): “A beekeeper manages his business, but his home is unkempt.” Those worker bees aren’t great at multitasking.
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2009-10 Midseason Television Schedule
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, 24, Amazing Race, The, American Idol, Apprentice, The - Donald, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, House, Lost, Medium, Scrubs, Saturday Night Live, Survivor, The Bachelor, The Office,
Now that we’ve made halfway through the television season, it’s time to readjust our DVRs once again.
Midseason staples returning to the airwaves include American Idol, 24 and Lost. Meanwhile, a number of new programs - including Human Target, Parenthood and The Marriage Ref - will vie for our attention.
Hopefully our detailed guide can assist you in the weeks to come. We have compiled information from the five major networks and included the days, times and premiere dates for this season’s programs.
(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of May 2. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)
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