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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.

ABC Family's MELISSA & JOEY, BABY DADDY Hit 13-Week Highs in Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2014

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” surged to 8-week highs in Adults 18-34 (401,000/0.6 rating), Women 18-34 (295,000/0.9 rating), Adults 18-49 (611,000/0.5 rating), Women 18-49 (448,000/0.7 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (549,000/0.6 rating); a 13-week high in Total Viewers (1.02 million); a 15-week high in ...


REELZ to Air Joan Rivers Special, 9/11
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2014

REELZCHANNEL today announced that the network will honor an entertainment icon with 'Joan Rivers Remembered', an OK! TV produced special that looks at Joan Rivers' life making us laugh. Known for her rapid-fire jokes and unflinching sense of humor, Joan Rivers rose to fame as one of the first female...


Nickelodeon is Basic Cable's No. 1 Network in Total Day for Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014

Nickelodeon closed the third week of September (9/15/14-9/21/14) as basic cable's number-one network in total day with Kids 2-11...


Casey Wilson and Ken Marino to Host NBC Fall Preview Show
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2014

NBC is unwrapping its new fall offerings with “The NBC Primetime Preview Show,” hosted by Casey Wilson and Ken Marino of the new comedy “Marry Me.”...


ABC's NASHVILLE Retains 100% of Week-Ago Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2014

For the 2nd consecutive week this season, ABC delivered the No. 1 TV show on Wednesday among Adults 18-49 with “Modern Family” (3.5/10). ...


HBO to Telecast WEIGH-IN LIVE: PACQUIAO/BRADLEY 2, 4/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2014

Boxing fans can get a ringside seat for one of the sport's most dramatic pre-fight activities when HBO telecasts “WEIGH-IN LIVE: PACQUIAO/BRADLEY 2...


ABC Family Cancels Tori Spelling's MYSTERY GIRLS After One Season
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2014

ABC Family has canceled the half-hour comedy MYSTERY GIRLS after only one season. The series starred Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth....


STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL is Disney XD's Most-Watched Animated Series Debut Yet
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2015

The premiere of the original animated series “Star vs. The Forces of Evil” is Disney XD's #1 animated series debut in the network's over 15-year history (includes Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (1.2 million) – #2 overall behind only live action original series “Lab Rats” (2/27/12) – its #2 animated s...


Ocean State Theatre Company Hosts Open House Today
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) will host an Open House today, June 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at their state-of-the-art theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Patrons will have the opportunity to pick their own seats, experience an exclusive backstage tour, take advantage of spe...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - E! to Premiere THE GRACE HELBIG SHOW, 4/3
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015

YouTube star and internet sensation Grace Helbig's new hybrid, comedy talk show on E! is now officially titled “The Grace Helbig Show.”...


HERE COMES MISTER HERSHEY Set for Hershey Area Playhouse, 8/22
by Tyler Peterson - August 01, 2014

PA Historical Dramas presents the musical medley, 'Here Comes Mister Hershey' at the Hershey Area Playhouse on Friday, August 22, 2014 @ 7:30 PM....


5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway, 11/5
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2014

Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual "Comics to Watch" showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the...


ABC Family's BABY DADDY Scores Near-Season Highs with Spring Finale
by Tyler Peterson - March 23, 2015

At 8:30 p.m., based on just-in L+3 ratings, the spring finale of “Baby Daddy” spiked to a 9-week high in Women 18-34 (393,000/1.2 rating), standing as the series' #2 telecast of the season in the target demo, behind only its season premiere. “Baby Daddy” also delivered its biggest telecast in 7 week...


ABC Family's BABY DADDY Hits 7-Week High
by Tyler Peterson - April 10, 2014

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” stood as cable TV's #1 telecast in the time period in Women 18-34 (277,000/0.8 rating) and Women 18-49 (394,000/0.6 rating), and was the #1 original scripted cable TV telecast in Adults 18-34 (382,000/0.6 rating) and Adults 18-49 (545,000/0.4 rating)....


Comedian Michael Che to Replace Cecily Strong on SNL's 'Weekend Update' Desk
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2014

Michael Che will join Colin Jost at the 'Weekend Update' desk for the upcoming 40th season of NBC's iconic late-night show 'Saturday Night Live.'...


VIDEO: First Promo for FX's THE COMEDIANS Starring Josh Gad & Billy Crystal!
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2014

Below, check out the first official promo for the new FX series THE COMEDIANS, co-starring Billy Crystal (Broadway's 700 Sundays) and Josh Gad (Book of Mormon). The series will premiere in 2015....


Starz Renews SURVIVOR'S REMORSE for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - October 10, 2014

Starz announced today a season two pick up of the critically acclaimed slam dunk STARZ Original Series 'Survivor's Remorse' from executive producers Tom Werner, Maverick Carter, LeBron James, Mike O'Malley, Paul Wachter and Victor Levin. The sophomore season of the half-hour scripted comedy series w...


HERE COMES MISTER HERSHEY Set for Hershey Area Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2014

PA Historical Dramas presents the musical medley, 'Here Comes Mister Hershey' at the Hershey Area Playhouse tonight, August 22, 2014 @ 7:30 PM....


ABC's NASHVILLE Grows Week-to-Week in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2015

Nashville (10-11pm – 4.6 million and 1.2/4 in AD18-49): During the 10pm hour, ABC's Nashville grew 9% week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.2/4 vs. 1.1/4)....


VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Reveals His Top Turn Ons & Offs on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS!
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2015

Since the LOOKING star is amongst the most coveted of gay bachelors since Tab Hunter, host Andy Cohen couldn't help but ask him what qualities he seeks in a suitor....


ABC Family's MELISSA & JOEY Hits 5-Month Highs; DADDY Wins Its Time Period During Its 3rd Season in Target Demos
by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014

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Comedy Central's Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR Returns Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 06, 2014

Get ready for the wicked awesome third season premiere of Comedy Central's stand-up series “The Half Hour” tonight, June 6 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT!...


5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 05, 2014

After concluding a nationwide search, this year's 'Comics to Watch' features 11 comedians performing in the showcase reflecting an ever-expanding scope of the very best young talent on the comedy scene today. Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual '...


PAWNOGRAPHY Premieres to 2.82 Million Viewers on History
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014

The series premiere of HISTORY(R)'S new game show PAWNOGRAPHY buzzed in with 2.82 total million viewers making it the #1 new series premiere of 2014 for HISTORY. The Thursday, July 10 at 10 PM ET premiere brought in 1.2 million with Adults 25-54 and 995,000 with Adults 18-49....


Travel Channel Announces New Development Slate Including 8 Pilot Series
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2014

Today, at parent company Scripps Networks Interactive's Upfront press breakfast at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, Travel Channel unveiled plans to develop a diverse slate of new programming....






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