Coming off a season in which the network catapulted to No. 1 in the 18-49 demo and saw double-digit improvement in many prominent timeslots, NBC has announced a line-up of popular returning series, inventive new comedies, compelling new dramas and season seven of the Emmy Award-winning musical competition series 'The Voice.'
NBC has given a midseason series order to Liz Feldman's ONE BIG HAPPY, starring Elisha Cuthbert and Nick Zano, according to Deadline. Ellen DeGeneres produces the comedy. The network has also picked up MISSION CONTROL, starring Krysten Ritter.
The 'American Comedy Awards' aired last night, Thursday, May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. The awards honor those who have achieved new heights during the past year in both film and television and pay tribute to some of comedy's most enduring personalities.
Jimmy Kimmell and music guest Pharrell went out on Hollywood Blvd last night to see which one of them could get the most Twofies as possible with random pedestrians in 30 seconds
Behind the strength of its Sunday night lineup, Bravo Media was the #1 ad-supported cable network for the night in primetime this past Sunday among all key demos, according to Nielsen. Sunday also marked the network's best night ever among all key demos and most watched day among total viewers. 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' garnered a franchise reunion high among total viewers with 4.3 million and was the #1 unscripted cable entertainment telecast of the week among P18-49 with over 2.4 million. Immediately following, 'Watch What Happens Live,' hosted by Andy Cohen with guest Porsha Williams, scored over 3.9 million total viewers and 2.2 million P18-49, making it the highest-rated episode of the series to-date among all key demos. Rounding out the night, 'Married to Medicine' delivered over 2.3 million total viewers and was up 20 percent from the prior week among P18-49 with over 1.3 million. In addition, Bravo was the #1 most social cable network of the day and 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' was the #1 most social cable program of the day on Sunday.
Heralding the modern era of comedic improv which begat new generations of film, TV and stage talent, the Groundlings Theatre & School is proudly marking its 40th anniversary this May. The 30-day celebration brings back some classic Groundlings shows as well as the new main stage show, 40 Is the New Groundlings, opening today, May 2.
Grammy award-winning comedian Lewis Black will host a one-night-only variety show featuring comedy, song and dance, with some help from his friends, including Jon Stewart, Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathleen Madigan and others. There will also be video appearances by Meryl Streep, Robin Williams, Will Ferrell and Larry David.
NBC will air a three-hour live special on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise “Saturday Night Live.” Past and present cast members, as well as special and musical guests from the show's incredible five-decade run, will appear on the telecast, with the specific lineup of guests to be determined in the coming months.
The biggest superstars in comedy will come together on Spike TV to celebrate the legendary career of one of their most beloved icons - Don Rickles. 'One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles' will feature luminaries from the world of comedy, television and the silver screen including David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Tracy Morgan, Jimmy Kimmel, John Stamos, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and many more.
Hollywood Fringe Festival Favorite, Master Storyteller, and Voiceover Artist, Bill Ratner, the cartoon voice of G.I. Joe's 'Flint,' returns in 2014 with The True Life Adventures of Barbie and G.I. Joe. Performances are Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:15 p.m. The show runs June 18th through June 28th at The Complex Theaters, Ruby Room (6476 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, 90038). Tickets are $10 and available at: http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/1688
During Spring Recess for New York City public schools, Museum of the Moving Image welcomes families to find their inner 'master builder' with big-screen showings of the acclaimed Warner Bros. film, The LEGO Movie in Dolby Digital 3-D, and stop-motion animation workshops featuring LEGOs!
MTV today revealed the exclusive contents included in the custom-designed '2014 MTV Movie Awards' gift bag for attending celebrity nominees, presenters and performers.
During Spring Recess for New York City public schools, Museum of the Moving Image welcomes families to find their inner 'master builder' with big-screen showings of the acclaimed Warner Bros. film, The LEGO Movie in Dolby Digital 3-D, and stop-motion animation workshops featuring LEGOs!
Heralding the modern era of comedic improv which begat new generations of film, TV and stage talent, the Groundlings Theatre & School is proudly marking its 40th anniversary this May. The 30-day celebration brings back some classic Groundlings shows as well as the new main stage show, 40 Is the New Groundlings, opening May 2.