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“Grimm” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) built on its 18-49 lead-in by +71% in adults 18-49. “Grimm” held 86% of the prior week's 18-49 rating (1.2 vs. 1.4), pending updates, and is currently retaining 99% of its week-ago result in total viewers (4.844 million vs. 4.887 million). L+7 Time-Shifting: The March 21 “Grimm” grew in 18-49 rating by 70% in L+7 (2.64 vs. 1.55).

Stand-Up Month rages on when Dave Attell returns to Comedy Central in a big way.

Since the news was announced, many have speculated over whether Colbert will hold on to the buffonish signature character he portrays on his nightly Comedy Central show.

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, Seth congratulated Stephen Colbert on yesterday's announcement that he will soon be taking over from David Letterman as host of CBS's Late Show.

L+3 Time-Shifting: Last week's “Parenthood” grew in 18-49 rating by 69% in L+3 (to a 2.10 from a 1.24) and increased by more than 1.9 million persons in total viewers (5.7 million vs. 3.8 million).

In an interview aired on last night's CBS News, CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves commented on yesterday's announcement that Stephen Colbert would soon take over from David Letterman as host of the network's 'Late Show'.

TONIGHT SHOW host Jimmy Fallon opened his show Thursday night by discussing the recent news that Stephen Colbert will be taking over as host of CBS's 'Late Show'.

Following yesterday's news, both Colbert and Jon Stewart shared their reactions on 'The Colbert Report' and 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,' respectively.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: DISASTER! closes off-Broadway, the stars of THE BOOK OF MORMON take to Twitter, and coming up on Sunday, LADY DAY opens on Broadway!

With CBS' surprise announcement that Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman as the host of THE LATE SHOW, most wondered if Colbert would be bringin his notorious conservative character from Comedy Central along with him.

Today CBS announced that Stephen Colbert would be the new host of The Late Show when David Letterman steps down in 2015. This news leaves Comedy Central with a late-night problem. The Colbert Report has followed The Daily Show with John Stewart for almost a decade now.

In a statement released today, David Letterman commented on the news of Colbert's hiring

In its seventh week on the air, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” continued to generate elevated ratings, up versus “Tonight's” results for the same week last year by 46% in adult 18-49 rating. Time-period rivals on ABC and CBS were down versus the year-ago week.

Today, Jimmy Fallon, who recently took over hosting duties of NBC's TONIGHT SHOW from Jay Leno, turned to Twitter to welcome Colbert to his new late show time slot

Speaking on the news of his upcoming new gig on CBS, Colbert commented "I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth."

Below, check out Colbert's most recent appearance on 'Late Show' in which he talks to Dave about his role in the new 'Hobbit' film and shows off his elf ear!

'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2.0/6 in adults 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) grew +18% week to week in adult 18-49 rating (to a 2.0 from a 1.7) and by +23% or 1.4 million persons in total viewers (7.277 million vs. 5.899 million). It was the top “SVU” since Feb. 26 (2.0 in 18-49, 7.782 million viewers overall) in 18-49 and total viewers and equals the highest-rated “SVU” in 18-49 since Jan. 8 (2.1). L+7 Time-Shifting: The March 19 “Law & Order: SVU” increased in 18-49 by 71% in L+7 (2.63 vs. 1.54).

'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2.0/6 in adults 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) grew +18% week to week in adult 18-49 rating

On Nov. 21, 2014, downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome back sarcastic funnyman Lewis Black in his new show, The Rant is Due, as the newest addition to the Strand's comedy lineup. Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.

In its seventh week, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” continued to generate elevated ratings, up versus “Tonight's” results for the same week last year by 46% in adult 18-49 rating