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[09/10/14 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 10
Updates include: Leslie Bibb to topline Amazon's "Salem Rogers: Model of the Year 1998"; FOX gives cast-contingent pilot order to "Runner"; and Warner Horizon Television to pitch "Longmire" to Amazon, Netflix.

[09/10/14 - 09:03 PM]
Barbra Streisand to Appear on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Monday, September 15
The visit will mark Streisand's first U.S. late-night talk show guest appearance in over 50 years.

[09/10/14 - 04:50 PM]
NBC's "The Biggest Loser" Kicks Off 16th Season Thursday, September 11 (8-10 P.M. ET/PT) with Leading Global and National Brand Partners
Garmin joins returning partners General Mills, Inc., Subway(R) Chain's restaurants, Planet Fitness and Jennie-O in the upcoming season with on-air, multi-platform integrations, in-store activations and licensing partnerships.

[09/10/14 - 12:23 PM]
In an NBC Primetime Special Hoda Kotb Shares the Secret Lives of Pets
The one-hour special airs tomorrow, Thursday, September 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[09/10/14 - 12:16 PM]
"Nurse Jackie" to Work One Last Shift - Hit Showtime(R) Comedy Series' Seventh and Final Season Will Premiere in 2015
"Edie is one of our finest actresses," said David Nevins. "We are so honored to have had her on the network.

[09/10/14 - 11:59 AM]
OWN's New Tyler Perry Drama "If Loving You Is Wrong" Is Most Watched Series Premiere in Network History with 1.93 Million Viewers
OWN spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 9.

[09/10/14 - 11:44 AM]
FYI's "Married at First Sight" Season One Finale Becomes Most-Watched Telecast in Network History
FYI spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 9.

[09/10/14 - 11:01 AM]
FOX Sports Posts Record Weekend Across Multiple Platforms
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7.

[09/10/14 - 10:55 AM]
"48 Hours" Reports from Courtroom During Oscar Pistorius Verdict
The one-hour special premieres this Friday, September 12 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/10/14 - 09:03 AM]
"Mike Tyson Mysteries" Premieres October 27th on Adult Swim
The original series from Warner Bros. Animation stars Mike Tyson himself, taking the fight from the boxing ring to the streets... by solving mysteries!

[09/10/14 - 08:44 AM]
Season 12 of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" Heads Back to NY This Fall for More Surprises and Celebrity Guests
The new season - due on Friday, October 10 - will premiere with a first-ever hour-long episode and features personal trainer and television personality Jillian Michaels.

[09/10/14 - 08:43 AM]
"America's Got Talent" Grows 6% Week to Week in Adult 18-49 Rating and 8% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 9.

[09/10/14 - 08:38 AM]
ABC's "Extreme Wight Loss" Finale Is Up and a Repeat "Shark Tank" Dominates CBS' "Fashion Rocks" at 10pm
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 9.

[09/10/14 - 08:29 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent" Continues NBC's Win Streak in 18-49
The Peacock has taken home top demo honors on Tuesday for five consecutive weeks.

[09/10/14 - 08:02 AM]
No. 11 Notre Dame Faces Purdue Saturday in Primetime on NBC
The Fighting Irish will play the Boilermakers for the 86th time in their history, matching Navy for the most games played against a single opponent in Notre Dame's history.

[09/10/14 - 08:01 AM]
Start Times Set for "New Year's Six" Bowls on ESPN
Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 12:30 p.m. ET, ESPN will televise the first of the 'New Year's Six' bowl games with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

[09/10/14 - 08:01 AM]
"A Poet in New York" Premieres Wednesday, October 29 on BBC America
Tom Hollander stars as Dylan Thomas, one of the most renowned poets the world has ever seen.

[09/10/14 - 07:59 AM]
"SNL" Kicks Off Its 40th Season with Host Chris Pratt and Musical Guest Ariana Grande
On October 4, Sarah Silverman will return to 8H for her first time as host.

[09/10/14 - 07:57 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) - "Stonehenge Empire" - Two-Hour Program Premieres Sunday, September 21 at 8PM ET/PT
The two-hour special exclusively reveals the results of a five-year project that utilized revolutionary new technology to map the whole area around the site and reveal what lies beneath the surface.

[09/10/14 - 07:16 AM]
Video: "American Dad" Comes to TBS with All New Episodes!
Look for its first-run cable premiere Monday, October 20 at 9:00/8:00c.

[09/10/14 - 06:07 AM]
Hallmark Channel's #1 Rated "Countdown to Christmas" Unveils the Most Impressive Holiday Schedule Ever
The Christmas Clock ticks to the first of the 12 New Movies of Christmas beginning with "One Starry Christmas," starring Sarah Carter and George Canyon.

[09/09/14 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 9
Updates include: USA taps Rami Malek as lead in "Mr. Robot"; CBS developing Stephen King's "The Things They Left Behind" as drama; David Hudgins to play "Game of Silence" at NBC.

[09/09/14 - 03:04 PM]
CBS Moves Tomorrow's "Extant" Start Time to 10:14 PM ET Due to Presidential Address
Look for President Obama's speech at 9:00/8:00c with CBS staggering its previously scheduled lineup accordingly.

[09/09/14 - 02:30 PM]
"NFL Kickoff" & Debut of Sunday Night Football on NBC Rank as #1 and #2 Primetime Shows for Week
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of September 1-7.

[09/09/14 - 02:11 PM]
BUSH Headlines VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2014 Noteworthy Concert at William Hill Estate Winery
The evening will feature an intimate performance in the vineyard to raise money and awareness for music education programs.

[09/09/14 - 02:00 PM]
Five-Time Tony Award Nominee Kelli O'Hara to Portray Mrs. Darling on NBC's "Peter Pan Live!"
She will portray Mrs. Darling, the wife of George Darling and mother of the Darling children - Wendy, John and Michael.

[09/09/14 - 01:54 PM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Third Season of Nick at Nite Original Family Comedy "Instant Mom," Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict
Beginning October 2, season two will premiere in its new timeslot on Nick at Nite, Thursdays at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/09/14 - 01:49 PM]
"NFL Turning Point" Season Debut Tomorrow 10 P.M. ET on NBCSN
In 2014 NBCSN will air a total of 22 episodes, running throughout the entire NFL season, including the playoffs and Super Bowl.

[09/09/14 - 01:22 PM]
NBC to Air Presidential Address Tomorrow Night at 9:00pm
"America's Got Talent" and "Taxi Brooklyn" are both now scheduled to start 15 minutes past their respective hours.

[09/09/14 - 01:01 PM]
Zachary Quinto, Brian Cox Join "The Slap"
Peter Sarsgaard and Mary-Louise Parker have previously been cast in the NBC project, based on the critically-acclaimed Australian project of the same name.

[09/09/14 - 01:00 PM]
Disney Channel to Showcase Stories of Kids and Teens Who Are Making a Difference, in New Editions of "Make Your Mark," Beginning Friday, September 12
The interstitial series is designed to reach kids age 6-14 with a wide array of empowering, relevant stories and to augment the Channel's themes of communication, diversity and optimism.

[09/09/14 - 12:48 PM]
FXX to Air Primetime Music-Themed Marathon of "The Simpsons" on Thursday, September 11
Said music will be showcased at the world premiere of "The Simpsons Take the Bowl!" at the Hollywood Bowl running from September 12 - September 14.

[09/09/14 - 12:24 PM]
"2 Fat 2 Fly" Scheduled for Takeoff at OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
A sneak peek special of the show aired Saturday, August 16 at 10:00/9:00c and was #1 in the time period on ad-supported cable for African-American women 25-54.

[09/09/14 - 12:13 PM]
"The Wendy Williams Show" Is Back with More Hot Topics, More Celebrity Guests... and a Little Bit of Crow
The series - which enters its sixth season in national syndication on September 15 - is set to celebrate its 1,000th show on the air.

[09/09/14 - 11:38 AM]
FOX to Carry President Obama's Speech on Wednesday; Encore Affected "Hell's Kitchen" on Thursday
The latter will replace the previously announced encore of "Sleepy Hollow" at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/09/14 - 11:25 AM]
CMT Kicks Off "Countdown to Sundown Heaven Town" with Exclusive Tim McGraw Content All Week Long Starting Today
Each day for one week, CMT will post exclusive new interviews from McGraw with the inside scoop on how his new album came together, from working with wife Faith Hill to Kid Rock.

[09/09/14 - 11:02 AM]
Bravo Media Gears Up for a Shah-cking New Season of "Shahs of Sunset" Premiering October 13 at 9:00PM ET/PT
This season finds much of the cast in love with success abounding, but when a scandalous accusation shakes the crew, their lifelong friendships may be changed forever.

[09/09/14 - 10:31 AM]
CBS News to Broadcast President Obama's Address to the Nation, Tomorrow, Sept. 10
Bob Schieffer will anchor CBS News' live, primetime coverage of President Barack Obama's address to the nation tomorrow, beginning at 9:00 PM, ET.

[09/09/14 - 10:16 AM]
Nickelodeon Is Week's Top Basic Cable Net with Kids
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the week of September 1-7.

[09/09/14 - 10:05 AM]
Rita Moreno Starts Production with Rachel Boston on "Small Miracles" (Working Title) a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere February 2015
The film stars Moreno and Boston as two strangers whose chance encounter through a series of small coincidences gives one young woman a new perspective on life, love and the world's unexplained marvels.

[09/09/14 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Confirms Nov. 9 Debuts for "The Newsroom," "The Comeback," "Getting On"
The former is returning for its six-episode, third and final season.

[09/09/14 - 09:39 AM]
David Gelb's Docu-Series "Chef's Table" to Premiere Exclusively on Netflix in 2015
The six-part series, from the lauded filmmaker of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" will premiere in 2015 in all territories where Netflix is available.

[09/09/14 - 09:11 AM]
E! Greenlights New Original Docu Series "Christina Milian Turned Up" (WT) Following the Actress/Singer as She Navigates Music, Relationships and Motherhood Premiering on E! in Q1 2015
"We simply adore Christina," said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President of Original Programming & Development.

[09/09/14 - 08:55 AM]
Help Is on the Way as Oxygen's New Music-Series "Fix My Choir" Premieres Wednesday, November 5th at 10PM ET/PT
In this bold and uplifting series, struggling choirs get some much-needed mentoring from gospel superstar Deitrick Haddon and Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame.

[09/09/14 - 08:45 AM]
Back from the Dead: After Near-Death Experiences, Two Paranormal Investigators Search for Answers About the Afterlife in Destination America's "Ghost Stalkers"
The six-episode first season premieres Sunday, October 19 at 10:00/9:00c as part of Destination America's week-long Ghostober stunt.

[09/09/14 - 08:27 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "MasterChef" Claims Demo Crown for FOX
Plus: ABC is the most-watched network thanks to the season finale of "Bachelor in Paradise."

[09/09/14 - 08:26 AM]
ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" Finale Builds to Series Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, September 8.

[09/09/14 - 08:18 AM]
"The Daily Show" Travels to Austin to Cover Midterm Elections with "Democalypse 2014: South By South Mess" Airing October 27-30 at 11 p.m.
This marks the 11th time the series has taken its critically-acclaimed and award-winning "Indecision" coverage on the road to broadcast for a week.

[09/09/14 - 08:01 AM]
CBS to Expand Eye-Lert System as of Sept. 14
The system will now enable iOS users to receive push notifications via the CBS App and will continue to provide updates via on-air graphics, a ticker on the home page of CBS.com and social media posts.

[09/09/14 - 07:16 AM]
Video: MTV Debuts the Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Second Season of "Faking It" Premiering on Tuesday, September 23 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
Plus: MTV will premiere the first ten minutes of the hit comedy series on the MTV App on Tuesday, September 16, one week ahead of the premiere on September 23.







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[12/13/24 - 06:31 PM]
Season 3 of "The Way Home" Will Premiere on Hallmark Channel Starting Friday, January 3 at 9/8c
Due to overwhelming demand, the new season will debut on the linear channel and be available the next day on Hallmark+.

[12/13/24 - 01:00 PM]
NBC Announces Its New Year's Eve Lineup
Look for its annual "A Toast to 2024!" special in primetime with "The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special" in late-night.

[12/13/24 - 11:33 AM]
NBC to Air First Episode of Critically Acclaimed Peacock and Sky Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" on Monday, Dec. 30
In the US, "The Day of the Jackal" ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original drama in the US for its opening weekend (according to Nielsen data).

[12/13/24 - 09:07 AM]
"Malcolm in the Middle" Is Back for Four Brand-New Episodes on Disney+
From 20th Television and New Regency, the new episodes will see the return of original cast members Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois.

[12/13/24 - 08:01 AM]
OWN Announces Early Renewal for Hit Unscripted Series "Belle Collective"
"Belle Collective" is airing all-new episodes Friday nights at 8 PM ET/PT as it heads towards its two-part reunion specials.

[12/13/24 - 07:31 AM]
Mark Your Calendars for Summer 2025 - "Dexter: Resurrection" Is Coming
Timed with today's debut of "Dexter: Original Sin," the network reveals the next spin-off is due this summer.

[12/12/24 - 12:54 PM]
Season 2 of "Lucy Worsley Investigates" Premieres Tuesday, January 7, 2025 on PBS and Streaming on the PBS App and PBS.org
"This series combines some of the juiciest episodes from British history with a real deep dive into the work historians do, interrogating the sources," says Worsley.

[12/12/24 - 11:18 AM]
CNN Uncovers "Kobe: The Making of a Legend" in New CNN Original Series, Premiering Saturday, January 25 at 9PM ET/PT
The three-part series traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post-NBA aspirations as a storyteller and as a father.

[12/12/24 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces New Season of "Farmer Wants A Wife," Renewing Hit Dating Competition Series with Kimberly Williams-Paisley Joining as Host
The all-new season of love is set to premiere Thursday, March 20 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

[12/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
"Tracker" Exceeding 18 Million Viewers and "Matlock" Nearing 17 Million Viewers in Live Plus 35-Day Multiplatform Viewing
Since the new season premiered in September, CBS primetime series are averaging 10 million viewers, up +3% compared to last season, in live plus 35-day viewing across CBS, Paramount+ and the CBS app.

[12/12/24 - 09:36 AM]
Video: "Whiskey on the Rocks" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The series is a playful take on what truly happened during the dramatic days at the turn of the month between October and November 1981, when the Soviet submarine U-137 ran aground in the Karlskrona archipelago.

[12/12/24 - 09:29 AM]
Animated Comedic Thriller "Common Side Effects" Premieres February 2 on Adult Swim
The half-hour series follows Marshall and Frances, two former high school lab partners who share a secret: Marshall has discovered the world's greatest medicine, a mushroom that can heal almost anything.

[12/12/24 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "RuPaul's Drag Race" Unveils Trailer and Guest Judges for Splashy New Season Premiering on Friday, January 3rd at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV
The star studded line up of guest judges include Doechii, Sandra Bernhard, Julia Schlaepfer, Paul W. Downs, Hunter Schafer, Quinta Brunson, Jamal Sims, Law Roach, Adam Lambert, Betsey Johnson, Whitney Cummings, Sam Smith, Jerrod Carmichael, June Diane Raphael, and Tracee Ellis Ross.

[12/12/24 - 09:02 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Hits Season Ratings High Growing by 17%
During the week of November 18, "Tamron Hall" grew in all key measures week to week, +9% among total viewers, +6% in household rating, +16% and +17% respectively with the highly coveted women 18-49 and 25-54 demographics.

[12/12/24 - 09:01 AM]
Game Show Network Announces Its Holiday Programming Schedule of Fan Favorites
Its holiday programming schedule will feature marathons of fan favorite gifts old and new for the remainder of the year.