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Jim Dale and Anita Gillette Join The Collegiate Chorale's SONG OF NORWAY, 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013


The Collegiate Chorale announces the addition of Anita Gillette, Jim Dale, and Joe Mohan to the line-up for the upcoming performance of Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest on April 30, 2013 at 6:30pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC.

Fred Grandy Headlines Surflight Theatre's SLEUTH, 5/8-18
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 22, 2013


Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Ken Myers presents Fred Grandy (TV's The Love Boat) and Christian Pedersen in Anthony Shaffer's Tony Award-winning thriller Sleuth, as part of the theater's 64th Season from May 8 through 18.

THE BIBLE Miniseries DVD Release Shatters Home Entertainment Records
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2013


The epic miniseries, THE BIBLE, continues its unprecedented success with its home entertainment launch and quickly became the biggest selling TV on DVD in the last 5 years and the biggest miniseries of all time on Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD in its first week of release.

History's THE BIBLE Finale Draws Blockbuster Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2013


The much anticipated finale of HISTORY's THE BIBLE on Sunday March 31st from 8-10pm ET/PT drew blockbuster ratings for the network with 11.7 million total viewers

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Series Finale of History's THE BIBLE, Airing Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 31, 2013


Week four of HISTORY's THE BIBLE series continues to deliver blockbuster ratings for the network. Below, preview the series finale, airing tonight, March 31 on History.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Series Finale of History's THE BIBLE, Airing 3/31
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2013


Week four of HISTORY's THE BIBLE series continues to deliver blockbuster ratings for the network. Below, preview the series finale, airing Sunday, March 31 on History.

Review - Detroit '67
by Michael Dale - Mar 18, 2013


Nearly 40 years ago, producer Norman Lear brought a television program about a black family's life in a Chicago housing project into millions of American homes.  And while the show never ignored the dangers and hardships of living in an underserved, crime-ridden community, Good Times focused on the safe haven provided by family and friends that nurtured artistry and activism while providing the expected abundance of sitcom laughter.

THE BIBLE Week 3 Delivers 10.9 Total Million Viewers
by Claire Hannum - Mar 19, 2013


THE BIBLE is once again the #1 show on all of television Sunday night with 10.9 million total viewers. In addition, the series garnered 4.2 million Adults 25-54 and 3.5 million Adults 18-49.

Week 2 of History's THE BIBLE Continues to Deliver Blockbuster Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2013


Week two of HISTORY's THE BIBLE series continues to deliver blockbuster ratings for the network.

Barbara Walters to Host BEST IN TV: THE GREATEST TV SHOWS OF OUR TIME on ABC, 3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 6, 2013


What are the greatest television shows of all time? Who are our favorite TV mom and dad? Who is our favorite television host of all time? ABC News and PEOPLE Magazine gave America the chance to decide by offering TV fans the opportunity to vote online at www.bestintelevision.com for their favorites of all time. After more than one million votes cast, the results are in. "Best in TV: The Greatest TV Shows of Our Time," hosted by Barbara Walters, airs as a two-hour broadcast on "20/20 Saturday," MARCH 9 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (OAD: 9/18/12)

ABC's Karl, Raddatz to Receive 'Walter Cronkite Awards' for Political Jounalism
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2013


ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz will be recognized with Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Television Political Journalism, it was announced today.

25th Annual Producer's Guild of America Awards Set for 1/19/2014
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 21, 2013


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

25th Producers Guild Awards Set for January 2014
by Claire Hannum - Feb 21, 2013


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Photo Flash: Geri Jewell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award; Announces Book, Stage Show, and Web Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013


Last week, The Southern California Motion Picture Council presented their Annual Golden Halo Award Presentation. Among those being honored were Ja'net DuBois, Bridget MacDonald and John Pierre, but the evenings highlight was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to actress, comedienne and humanitarian, Geri Jewell. Among those in attendance to honor Ms. Jewell, were Alison Arngrim, Ed Asner, Kelsey Collins, June Faray, Ford Austin, Rose Marie, Margaret O'Brien and a special letter sent by Norman Lear. Scroll below for photos from the event!

Shelly Goldstein Brings ONE FINE DAY: THE GROOVY GIRLS OF THE 60S to The Catalina Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013


Shelly Goldstein will bring 'One Fine Day: The Groovy Girls of the 60s' to Catalina's Jazz Club in Los Angeles, tonight, February 19, 2013.

Shelly Goldstein to Bring ONE FINE DAY: THE GROOVY GIRLS OF THE 60S to The Catalina, 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013


Shelly Goldstein will bring 'One Fine Day: The Groovy Girls of the 60s' to Catalina's Jazz Club in Los Angeles, February 19, 2013.

Elliot Shoenman's A HEAP OF LIVIN' Premieres at Odyssey Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2013


Playwright, and Emmy Award winner, Elliot Shoenman will return to the Odyssey Theatre with his newest play A Heap Of Livin', which includes original music by David Shire (Oscar/Grammy Award, multiple Tony/Emmy noms). Elliot's work, the Ovation Award nominated AfterMath, starring Annie Potts, played to sold-out houses at the Odyssey last season, launched by the Inkwell Theater.

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