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The Half Hour is back for a second season, shining the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today. Join Dan St. Germain, Jared Logan, Brody Stevens, Jonah Ray, Mike Lawrence, Erik Griffin, Nikki Glaser and more for their first solo stand-up specials, every Friday night.

Comedy Central to Stage 3 Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013

For the first time since 2007, COMEDY CENTRAL Live is holding three free comedy events to mark its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation. In addition to the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, shows will also be held in Manhattan's East ...


Wimbledon Gives ESPN 2nd Biggest Tennis Audience Ever
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2013

The 2013 fortnight of The Championships, Wimbledon thrilled tennis fans with surprises and an historic ending and it provided two of ESPN's biggest five audiences for tennis in its 33+ years. In addition, the WatchESPN app saw its usage rise for the event by nearly four-fold....


Over 1.8 Million Viewers Tuned in for Oprah's Interview with Lindsay Lohan
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013

Over 1.8 million total people tuned in for Oprah's in-depth exclusive interview with actress Lindsay Lohan on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sunday, August 18 (9 p.m. premiere and 10 p.m. encore telecast)....


DATELINE Tops Non-Sports Programming for Friday Night
by TV News Desk - August 24, 2013

“Dateline NBC” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) is the top non-sports choice in the time period on ABC, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. “Dateline” is tied for the #1 non-sports telecast of the night on the Big 4 networks and is the #1 non-...


Shaquille O'Neal Guest Stars on The Hub's SECRET MILLIONAIRES CLUB Today
by TV News Desk - January 20, 2013

In today's January 20 episode "Elena's Shaqtastic Adventure," Elena is tempted by an elite sports camp that may jeopardize her education so Warren Buffett invites his friend Shaquille O'Neal to help her make an informed decision....


Julia Roberts to Produce TAMING OF THE SHREW, a Workplace Comedy on ABC
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2012

As Deadline Hollywood reported earlier today, mega-movie star and Broadway vet, Julia Roberts, is set to produce TAMING OF THE SHREW, a workplace comedy for ABC - though not inspired by Shakespeare's classic play. ...


Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park....


VIDEO: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Take On the 'Harlem Shake'!
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013

On last night's Comedy Central, 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart and 'Colbert Report' host Stephen Colbert took on the latest viral-video dance fad to sweep the Interwebs: the Harlem Shake. Check out their moves below!...


LARRY KING NOW to Premiere on Hulu Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2012

According to The New York Times, veteran CNN talk show host Larry King will premiere his new interview show, LARRY KING NOW on Hulu starting tonight as part of a deal brokered between the web video site and Ora TV....


INSIDE AMY SCHUMER Among Comedy Central's May Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013

Spring is in the air and laughter is in bloom this May on COMEDY CENTRAL. Season two of the brand's stand-up series "The Half Hour" debuts on Friday, May 3 at Midnight with all new episodes airing Fridays at Midnight and 12:30 a.m....


VIDEO: MTV Releases AWKWARD Midseason Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2013

In last night's summer finale of MTV's hit scripted series “Awkward,” tensions arose between Jenna and Matty, Collin revealed his true feelings toward Jenna and the dramatic cliffhanger ending left viewers on edge. To see what's to come this fall, check out the season three midseason trailer below!...


Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park....


ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Wednesday's No. 1 Show
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2013

ABC's Modern Family continued to rank as Wednesday's #1 TV show in Adults 18-49, outdelivering NBC's special live results show for The Voice by 15% and Fox's American Idol by 11%....


INSIDE AMY SCHUMER Among Comedy Central's Best Bets Week of 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL's announces its 'Best Bets' for the week of April 28!...


MTV to Premiere New Reality Series BUCKWILD, 1/3
by Caryn Robbins - December 27, 2012

MTV's 'BUCKWILD' is a new series that follows a group of nine young, carefree and adventurous friends who find unique ways to create their own fun. The half-hour, 12-episode series premieres on Thursday, January 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back new episodes....


Mark Wahlberg to Produce A&E Docu Reality Series Based on THE FIGHTER
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2012

Deadine reports that Mark Wahlberg is set to produce a reality pilot for the A&E cable network based on his feature film THE FIGHTER. ...


Matt Groening Set for FUTURAMA's Live-Stream Chat Tonight, 7/11
by Caryn Robbins - July 10, 2012

Join in for the first FUTURAMA Live-Stream Chat With the producers and talent from the Emmy-Award(R) winning series, tonight, July 11 at 10:30 P.M. Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West, John DiMaggio and Maurice LaMarche are all on tap for the half-hour discussion....


BABY DADDY Scores 5-Week High in Adults 18-49
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2013

At 8 o'clock, 'Melissa & Joey' qualified as cable TV's #1 scripted original telecast in the time period in Women 18-34 (238,000/0.7 rating) and Women 18-49 (395,000/0.6 rating)....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Sundance Channel's PUSH GIRLS Season 2
by - May 13, 2013

PUSH GIRLS is back for a second season on Monday, June 3 at 10/9c. Below, check out a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the Sundance series, courtesy of TVGuide.com. ...


VIDEO: 'AMY SCHUMER' Among Comedy Central's 'Best Bets' for Week of 6/2
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL announces its 'Best Bets' for the Week of June 2. Below, check out a clip from the new hit series INSIDE AMY SCHUMER!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Comedy Central's INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, GABRIEL IGLESIAS
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL'S announces its 'Best Bets' for the week of May 19th. Below get a sneak peek at "Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy" and 'Inside Amy Schumer.'...


TV One to Premiere Original Series BELLE'S, Feat. Keith David, on 2/1
by Tyler Peterson - January 10, 2013

A heaping order of family and laughter are on the menu when TV One premieres its latest original scripted series Belle's, a new comedy centered around widower William 'Big Bill' Cooper who owns and operates his family's upscale soul food restaurant, on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:00 pm EST on TV ...


Laura Metcalf to Star in HBO Comedy Pilot GETTING ON
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2012

TVline reports that Laurie Metcalf will star in an upcoming medical comedy pilot for HBO titled GETTING ON. The actress joins cast members Alex Borstein and Niecy Nash on the project....


NBC's THE OFFICE Grows 7% in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2012

From 9-9:31 p.m. ET, THE OFFICE (2.1/6 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall) grew week to week by 11 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 2.1 from a 1.9) and 7 percent in total viewers (4.175 million vs. 3.885 million)....


truTV to Premiere COMBAT PAWN, 7/15
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2012

truTV will premiere the 'Hardcore Pawn' Spin-Off COMBAT PAWN. The half-hour project previously ran under the title 'Hardcore Pawn: Fort Bragg.' The premiere episode, 'The Bravest of the Brave' will air Sunday, July 15, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT)....






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