THE MENTALIST stars Golden Globe Award nominee Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. Within the Bureau, Jane is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his semi-celebrity past as a psychic medium, whose paranormal abilities he now admits he feigned. Jane's role in cracking a series of tough, high-profile cases is greatly valued by his fellow agents; however, no-nonsense Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon alternates between reluctantly acknowledging Jane's usefulness and blasting him for his theatrics, narcissism and dangerous lack of boundaries. Lisbon's team includes agents Kimball Cho, Wayne Rigsby and Grace Van Pelt, who all think Jane's a loose cannon but admire his charm and knack for clearing cases.
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CBS is America's Most Watched Network for 8th Consecutive Week
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2012
CBS was first in viewers for the eighth consecutive week, led by PERSON OF INTEREST, the season's top new series and the #1 scripted series of the week in viewers, and THE BIG BANG THEORY, which led in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 29, Week 3...
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2012
CBS was first in viewers for the eighth consecutive week, led by PERSON OF INTEREST, the season's top new series and the #1 scripted series of the week in viewers, and THE BIG BANG THEORY, which led in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 29, Week 3...
Stars of GLEE to Join Gallo Center Tribute to Robert Ulrich and Kim Johnston-Ulrich Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2012
A previously announced event at the Gallo Center for the Arts has taken on added star power with the news that performers from the Fox Television hit "Glee" will be appearing. The television show's casting director Robert Ulrich of Modesto, and his wife, actress Kim Johnston-Ulrich of Ripon, are to ...
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2012
A previously announced event at the Gallo Center for the Arts has taken on added star power with the news that performers from the Fox Television hit "Glee" will be appearing. The television show's casting director Robert Ulrich of Modesto, and his wife, actress Kim Johnston-Ulrich of Ripon, are to ...
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Is Thursday's #1 Program in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT posted week-to-week growth, PERSON OF INTEREST placed first in viewers and THE MENTALIST was first in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 26....
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT posted week-to-week growth, PERSON OF INTEREST placed first in viewers and THE MENTALIST was first in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 26....
Ellen Burstyn to Star Opposite Sigourney Weaver in USA's POLITICAL ANIMALS
by Harmony Wheeler - April 13, 2012
Oscar(R), Emmy(R), Tony(R), Golden Globe(R) and BAFTA Award winner Ellen Burstyn ('Big Love,' 'Requiem for a Dream') joins the star studded cast of USA Network's provocative original series POLITICAL ANIMALS, from Warner Horizon Television. Starring Sigourney Weaver ('Avatar'), Ciarán Hinds ('Tinke...
by Harmony Wheeler - April 13, 2012
Oscar(R), Emmy(R), Tony(R), Golden Globe(R) and BAFTA Award winner Ellen Burstyn ('Big Love,' 'Requiem for a Dream') joins the star studded cast of USA Network's provocative original series POLITICAL ANIMALS, from Warner Horizon Television. Starring Sigourney Weaver ('Avatar'), Ciarán Hinds ('Tinke...
Kenny Johnson to Guest Star on CBS's THE MENTALIST
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2012
As first reported on TVGuide.com, The Shield's Kenny Johnson is set to play the new man in Teresa Lisbon's life on the CBS drma series THE MENTALIST. ...
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2012
As first reported on TVGuide.com, The Shield's Kenny Johnson is set to play the new man in Teresa Lisbon's life on the CBS drma series THE MENTALIST. ...
Hoops, Comedies and Drama Lead CBS to Weekly Win in Viewers 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2012
The NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, along with strong performances by scripted shows such as PERSON OF INTEREST and THE BIG BANG THEORY, led CBS to yet another weekly win in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 8, Week 29 of ...
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2012
The NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, along with strong performances by scripted shows such as PERSON OF INTEREST and THE BIG BANG THEORY, led CBS to yet another weekly win in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 8, Week 29 of ...
BIG BANG THEORY Leads CBS to Ratings Victory
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54 PERSON OF INTEREST topped 'Grey's Anatomy' in adults 18-49 for the first time and THE MENTALIST swept its time period, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April. 5....
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54 PERSON OF INTEREST topped 'Grey's Anatomy' in adults 18-49 for the first time and THE MENTALIST swept its time period, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April. 5....
Emmanuelle Chriqui Joins Cast of CBS's THE MENTALIST
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012
As first reported on TVLine.com, Emmanuelle Chriqui has joined the cast of the CBS drama series THE MENTALIST. The actress will portray a recurring role as 'Loraliei Martins', a new love interest of Simon Baker's Jane....
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012
As first reported on TVLine.com, Emmanuelle Chriqui has joined the cast of the CBS drama series THE MENTALIST. The actress will portray a recurring role as 'Loraliei Martins', a new love interest of Simon Baker's Jane....
The 2012 CONGRESS OF CURIOUS PEOPLES Opens at Coney Island, 4/13
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2012
Now in its 6th year, the Congress of Curious Peoples is a 10-day series of lectures and performances about curiosity and Curiosities, broadly conceived. The Congress is a co-production of Coney Island USA and the Morbid Anatomy Library and brings together a mass audience, notable performers from the...
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2012
Now in its 6th year, the Congress of Curious Peoples is a 10-day series of lectures and performances about curiosity and Curiosities, broadly conceived. The Congress is a co-production of Coney Island USA and the Morbid Anatomy Library and brings together a mass audience, notable performers from the...
CBS's THE BIG BANG THEORY Remains Thursday Night's #1 Program
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2012
With CBS back in originals, THE BIG BANG THEORY remained Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49 while PERSON OF INTEREST and THE MENTALIST swept their time periods, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for March 29....
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2012
With CBS back in originals, THE BIG BANG THEORY remained Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49 while PERSON OF INTEREST and THE MENTALIST swept their time periods, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for March 29....
GLEE's Lauren Potter Launches Web Series
by Kelsey Denette - March 19, 2012
GLEE star Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson) is starring in the new comedy web series LEADER OF THE PACK created by Richard Redlin launching appropriately on March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day...
by Kelsey Denette - March 19, 2012
GLEE star Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson) is starring in the new comedy web series LEADER OF THE PACK created by Richard Redlin launching appropriately on March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day...
NCIS, BIG BANG THEORY Among Primetime Shows Renewed by CBS
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2012
In a move that renews a large portion of television's #1 primetime lineup, CBS announced today it has picked up 18 returning series for the 2012-2013 broadcast season....
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2012
In a move that renews a large portion of television's #1 primetime lineup, CBS announced today it has picked up 18 returning series for the 2012-2013 broadcast season....
PERSON OF INTEREST Hits Series Highs, BIG BANG Tops Thursday in Adults 18-49
by Tyler Peterson - March 09, 2012
PERSON OF INTEREST, the season's #1 new drama/series, hit series highs in viewers and key demographics and THE BIG BANG THEORY was the night's #1 program in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, March 8. ...
by Tyler Peterson - March 09, 2012
PERSON OF INTEREST, the season's #1 new drama/series, hit series highs in viewers and key demographics and THE BIG BANG THEORY was the night's #1 program in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, March 8. ...
'The Mentalist's Tim Kang Lauches Film Project to Promote Child Abuse Awareness
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2012
A new film project launched in January by actor Tim Kang is being praised by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for the awareness it will bring to the issues of abducted and sexually abused children. Kang is best known for his role in the CBS hit drama 'The Mentalist' as th...
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2012
A new film project launched in January by actor Tim Kang is being praised by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for the awareness it will bring to the issues of abducted and sexually abused children. Kang is best known for his role in the CBS hit drama 'The Mentalist' as th...
Stars of GLEE to Join Gallo Center Tribute to Robert Ulrich and Kim Johnston-Ulrich, 4/28
by Harmony Wheeler - February 27, 2012
A previously announced event at the Gallo Center for the Arts has taken on added star power with the news that performers from the Fox Television hit "Glee" will be appearing. The television show's casting director Robert Ulrich of Modesto, and his wife, actress Kim Johnston-Ulrich of Ripon, are to ...
by Harmony Wheeler - February 27, 2012
A previously announced event at the Gallo Center for the Arts has taken on added star power with the news that performers from the Fox Television hit "Glee" will be appearing. The television show's casting director Robert Ulrich of Modesto, and his wife, actress Kim Johnston-Ulrich of Ripon, are to ...
ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY is Thursday's #1 Drama in Adult 18-49 Demo
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012
More than doubling its lead-in (+107%) at 9pm, ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY surged to rank #1 in its time period among Adults 18-49, leading NBC's comedies (The Office/Up All Night) by 41% and Fox's Idol-driven drama Finder by 55%. ...
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012
More than doubling its lead-in (+107%) at 9pm, ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY surged to rank #1 in its time period among Adults 18-49, leading NBC's comedies (The Office/Up All Night) by 41% and Fox's Idol-driven drama Finder by 55%. ...
Charles Shaugnessy Will Revisit DAYS OF OUR LIVES
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 2012
TheaterMania reports that Charles Shaugnessy is set to return to the daytime television show, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, on NBC beginning in May. Shaugnessy will once again play the character of Shane Donovan. ...
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 2012
TheaterMania reports that Charles Shaugnessy is set to return to the daytime television show, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, on NBC beginning in May. Shaugnessy will once again play the character of Shane Donovan. ...
Betty White Among Upcoming Guests on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2012
CBS has announced its schedule of upcoming guests for THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON for the weeks of 2/13 -24. The show airs Monday through Friday, 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT following broadcasts of the 'Late Show with David Letterman'....
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2012
CBS has announced its schedule of upcoming guests for THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON for the weeks of 2/13 -24. The show airs Monday through Friday, 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT following broadcasts of the 'Late Show with David Letterman'....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Breaks Ratings Records Topping American Idol
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever, topping 'American Idol' in the common half-hour, and PERSON OF INTEREST also delivered series-high ratings in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 2....
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever, topping 'American Idol' in the common half-hour, and PERSON OF INTEREST also delivered series-high ratings in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 2....
THE FINDER is Ratings Hit for Fox Network
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2012
THE FINDER, Fox network's freshman drama series continued to perform well in its third week on the air, jumping another 32 percent in its time slot and raking in a 2.9 ratings share for the Adult 18 - 49 demographic....
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2012
THE FINDER, Fox network's freshman drama series continued to perform well in its third week on the air, jumping another 32 percent in its time slot and raking in a 2.9 ratings share for the Adult 18 - 49 demographic....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Tops 'American Idol' in Key Demographics
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2012
A rebroadcast of NCIS delivered more than 13 million viewers, more than any scripted program on the competition, the 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and ROB retained 85% of its premiere in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day r...
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2012
A rebroadcast of NCIS delivered more than 13 million viewers, more than any scripted program on the competition, the 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and ROB retained 85% of its premiere in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day r...
CBS's THE BIG BANG THEORY Tops 'American Idol' in 18 - 49 Demo
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012
The 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 in the common half-hour, ROB continued strong in its second broadcast and PERSON OF INTEREST delivered a series-high in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thurs...
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012
The 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 in the common half-hour, ROB continued strong in its second broadcast and PERSON OF INTEREST delivered a series-high in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thurs...
Fox Wins Ratings Demos With AMERICAN IDOL & THE FINDER
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012
The Fox network was the demo king on Thursday night thanks to night two of the AMERICAN IDOL premiere and the season premiere of its new series THE FINDER. ...
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012
The Fox network was the demo king on Thursday night thanks to night two of the AMERICAN IDOL premiere and the season premiere of its new series THE FINDER. ...
CBS's ROB Strong Premiere Brings Decisive Rating's Victory
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2012
CBS won by a decisive margin in viewers and key demographics for the second consecutive week behind season highs for NCIS, THE BIG BANG THEORY and PERSON OF INTEREST, a strong premiere of the new comedy ROB and a primetime broadcast of the AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF, according to Nielsen live plus same ...
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2012
CBS won by a decisive margin in viewers and key demographics for the second consecutive week behind season highs for NCIS, THE BIG BANG THEORY and PERSON OF INTEREST, a strong premiere of the new comedy ROB and a primetime broadcast of the AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF, according to Nielsen live plus same ...
TNT to Launch Fourth Season of SOUTHLAND Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 17, 2012
The cast and crew of SOUTHLAND are back on the streets of Los Angeles as production begins on a fourth season of the acclaimed TNT drama series. The intensely personal, first-person look at cops and detectives on the beat stars Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King and Ben McKenzie, who will be...
by TV News Desk - January 17, 2012
The cast and crew of SOUTHLAND are back on the streets of Los Angeles as production begins on a fourth season of the acclaimed TNT drama series. The intensely personal, first-person look at cops and detectives on the beat stars Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King and Ben McKenzie, who will be...
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