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On Twitter Watch, Ryan Murphy wrote 'Proud to announce Nicole Richie and the legendary George Takei are joining The New Normal family.'

On tonight's September 25th episode of the NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL titled 'Obama Mama', Shania (Bebe Woods) is looking forward to her school's upcoming mock election, but shocks Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) when she tells them she will be voting for Obama, unlike her mother. Get a first look below!

Last week's poll asked which Broadway veteran you're most excited to watch weekly on television this season, and your picks are below!

Ryan Murphy is a very busy man these days. With three televisions shows on the air (Glee, American Horror Story, and the New Normal), he is also working on bringing the Tony-winning The Normal Heart to the big screen. Murphy recently revealed in an interview with Vogue: ' I like people who are like, You know what? I don't care what you think. I have something to say. That's why I like Larry Kramer. That's why I want to do that movie.'

NBC released photos for tonight's episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!

NBC has just released photos for the upcoming episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which Broadway veteran are you most excited to watch on TV this season?

At 9:30 p.m. ET, the debut of NBC's new comedy series THE NEW NORMAL (2.5/7 in 18-49, 7.0 in total viewers) topped the ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox slot competition in all key categories. In addition, the series premiere retained 74 percent of its 'Go On' lead-in in the all-important 18-49 demographic.

NBC has just released interviews with the stars of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL. Below, watch as Andrew Rannells discusses the universal core message of the show, Ellen Barkin discusses her character's harsh demeanor and Justin Bartha discusses the surprising way two families come together in the hilarious, new sitcom.

NBC will add a series preview of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL tonight, September 10 (10-10:30 p.m. ET) following the season premiere of 'The Voice' (8-10 p.m. ET). 'The New Normal' will premiere in its regular day and time on the following night - Tuesday, September 11 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) - with a new episode.

THE NEW NORMAL's Ellen Barkin appeared on NBC's 'Late Show With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about her new comedy premiering September 11th. Barkin spoke about the controversy surrounding the Ryan Murphy-created series which tells the story of a gay couple who relies on a surrogate to have a baby. Check out her appearance below!

NBC will add a series preview of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL on Monday, September 10 (10-10:30 p.m. ET) following the season premiere of 'The Voice' (8-10 p.m. ET). 'The New Normal' will premiere in its regular day and time on the following night - Tuesday, September 11 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) - with a new episode.

Talk Show Listings For Today, September 5

A gay gallimaufry, Ryan Murphy and Ali Adler's new NBC half-hour comedy THE NEW NORMAL more than merely delivers on the premise of a meta-MODERN FAMILY complete with all the requisite Murphy touches - and much, much more. After all, Murphy is the man behind POPULAR and GLEE, two of the most genre-bending and outrageous TV comedies of the 21st century (in addition to the just 17-time nominated new FX horror series AMERICAN HORROR STORY), so THE NEW NORMAL provides him with a mainstream, mainstage, network series in which he can explore the lighter side of life while also imparting a serious, progressive and all-too-apropos message along the way: A family is a family is a family. Gay, straight or otherwise, a family is founded upon love and only love as its basis and the overriding theme of the series is exactly that. While this all may sound a bit ooey gooey and pat, it is anything but in its style, presentation and attitude.

A special screening of THE NEW NORMAL'S pilot episode will be held in Utah and sponsored by GLAAD,Equality Utah and the Utah Pride Center. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, September 5

TVGuide.com reports that actress Ellen Barkin is standing behind her response to the recent controversy over a Mormon-owned Utah TV station that is refusing to air her new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station told the Salt Lake Tribune last week that they were not comfortable with the show's content.

Fans can now view the pilot episode of NBC's new comedy THE NEW NORMAL two weeks before it airs on NBC! The series, starring Broadway vets Andrew Rannells and Ellen Barkin, will premiere on September 11th at 9:30/ET. Check out the episode below!

TVGuide.com reports that Jackie Hoffman has just landed a 'possibly recurring' role on the upcoming NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The comedian will portray the mother of Justin Bartha's David on the show.

EW reports that a Mormon-owned Utah TV station is refusing to air the new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station, which also gave a thumbs down to last year's controversial series 'The Playboy Club,' told the Salt Lake Tribune that they were not comfortable with the show's content. The comedy, from Glee creator Ryan Murphy, tells the story of a gay couple who relies on a surrogate to have a baby.