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NBC ranked #1 for the night in total viewers with the #1 show of the night by that measure, “America's Got Talent,” which hit a season high for a Wednesday telecast.

Comedy Works has announced its upcoming headliners: Tammy Pescatelli and Jim Breuer. Details below!

NBC is the #1 network among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox Tuesday night in total viewers, with the #1 show of the night in that category, “America's Got Talent”

The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio: Syria is a Country Right? -or- Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Syria But Were Afraid To Ask is set for Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Under St. Marks Theater. For each month's show The Skinny features two guests: The Skinny Exclusive, a local artist commissioned to create a performance centered specifically around that month's theme, and the Very Special Guest, a high-profile figure from the world of journalism, literature, politics, academia, grassroots or the media. This month's show features clowning artist Lindsey Hope and Middle Eastern expert Zachary Lockman of NYU.

'The Million Second Quiz' is currently matching the 1.1 rating the show earned last Thursday and is topping both its Friday and Saturday telecasts

Bridge Street Live will host 'Respecting Rodney:' An Evening of Comedy in Tribute to Rodney Dangerfield on Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $17 GA, $27 VIP and available at: http://41bridgestreet.inticketing.com/events/332288.

'Hot in Cleveland' has begun production today on its fifth season, which will premiere in spring 2014, it was announced by Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. With amazing guest stars including Emmy(R)-nominated Max Greenfield, 'The Office's' Angela Kinsey, Kirstie Alley from TV Land's new original sitcom 'Kirstie,' and returning guest stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Craig Ferguson and more, 'Hot in Cleveland' is getting even hotter as it nears 100 episodes.

The Art House in Provincetown will be in high gear again next month for Women's Week. Comedian Judy Gold returns by popular demand October 16 - 19. She is a Drama Desk and GLAAD Award winner for 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, and host of TV's Mom's Night Out, Tru TV Presents World's Dumbest, has been a guest host of ABC's The View and frequent guest on The Joy Behar show. Joining her on the bill is another P-Town favorite, Folk-rocker Melissa Ferrick who returns October 17 - 19 at 7pm. She is a 6-time Boston Music and GLAMA winner and has shared stages with Bob Dylan, Weezer and Ani DiFranco. And - returning for the first time since 2011, is BETTY, from October 17 - 19. This cult-favorite all-female New York pop-rock band led by Alyson Palmer and sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff wrote and performed the theme song for Showtime TV's The L Word, and have been heard extensively on radio, TV, film, commercials and political rallies. For tickets please click visit The Art House website or call 1-800-838-3006.

At 8 p.m. ET, 'The Million Second Quiz' (1.1 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall) scored NBC's best adult 18-49 rating in the time period, excluding sports, since May 16

At 8 p.m. ET, 'The Million Second Quiz' (1.1 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall) scored NBC's best adult 18-49 rating in the time period, excluding sports, since May 16.

Comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo has been making people laugh his whole career. He is known for his dead-on impressions of famous actors, politicians, broadcasters and talk show hosts like Al Pacino, Bill Clinton, John Madden and more! On stage, Caliendo's high-energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories that build to a frenetic pace. Caliendo is one comedian that should not be missed!

NBC's “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” has delivered its biggest weekly adult 18-49 audience since December, boosted by a Thursday telecast that followed the NFL Kickoff primetime telecast. That Thursday edition earned “Tonight's” biggest single-night 18-49 audience for any night of the week since last Thanksgiving, a night also boosted by a primetime NFL telecast.

From 9-10:01 p.m. ET, “America's Got Talent” (2.1/6 in 18-49, 9.8 million viewers overall) generated the #1 results of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in total viewers on a night that included Fox's season premiere of “The X Factor”

NBC is the #1 network among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox Tuesday night for each primetime half-hour in adults 18-49, with “America's Got Talent” clearly #1 for the night on those networks but subject to revision, and “The Million Second Quiz” (1.5 at 8 p.m.) the #2 show on those nets.

Fifty years in show business deserves celebration! With a voice as powerful as Etta James' and a story as compelling as Tina Turner's, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is finally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. Her eclectic musical style combines elements of soul, blues, rock 'n' roll, gospel, funk and country music. Accompanied by bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, this Grammy Award nominee has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving that LaVette "now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation's most vital soul singer," and her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues have earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney to Bonnie Raitt and Elvis Costello. On Thursday, November 7, at 8 p.m., this accomplished artist will entertain at The Ridgefield Playhouse. To enhance this evening of jazz, a wine and cheese tasting by No. 109 Cheese & Wine starts at 7:15 p.m. with an art exhibit and artist's reception.

In this new live stage performance, the radio show and hit podcast Radiolab turns its gaze to the topic of endings, both blazingly fast and agonizingly slow. With their signature blend of storytelling, science, and music, hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich romp through hundreds of millions of years of history to arrive at the end, again and again. With a cinematic live score created before the audience's eyes by On Fillmore and Noveller, this evening will be a thought-provoking and laughter-inducing dance on the grave of our inevitable demise. The show also features comedian Ophira Eisenberg.

NBC is #1 in Friday night among ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers with the #1 show of the night on those nets in all three categories, 'Dateline NBC.'

NBC's “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” have delivered dominant wins versus their broadcast time-period competition for the week of Aug. 26-30.

NBC is currently #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key ratings category, including adult-female demos, in the fast-affiliate ratings.

CBS's THE TALK, daytime television's fastest-growing network talk show, announces its season four premiere week line-up, featuring celebrity guests, fan-favorite chefs and musical performances