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The CW Making a 'Hunger Games' Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:15:13 +0000

You might want to start stocking up on canned goods and elaborate wigs, because the dystopian future of 'The Hunger Games' might be here sooner than we thought. We've just learned that The CW has greenlit a new reality survival series entitled 'The Hunt,' whose premise should seem awfully familiar to fans of the worldwide novel phenomenon. Will the odds be ever in its favor? Find out who will face 'The Hunt' inside!

The Top 20 Most Powerful Television Moments

Chris Chapman — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:18:01 +0000

The Nielson Company recently did a survey of 1000 Americans to determine what were the most powerful moments in television history. See how many you can guess on the list before you look!

Ashton Kutcher Taking up Country Music and Set to Play Steve Jobs

Lynn Quale — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:22:49 +0000

I thought Ashton Kutcher was busy enough with his new role on 'Two and a Half Men' and divorcing Demi Moore, but I guess he was looking for something more to add to his plate. It was announced yesterday (April 1) that Ashton has signed on to play the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in an indie biopic. The actor also serenaded the crowd at the ACM Awards last night with a George Strait Tune.

'Modern Family' is Getting a Spinoff [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:02:07 +0000

I love television! Seriously, so much so that I have 2 DVR's in my house. But in my defense I don't watch anything live, I DVR everything therefore one is just not enough. Ok, enough about my crazy TV obsession... 'Modern Family' is currently one of my favorite shows and I am not too happy about the spinoff being developed for a yet-unnamed cable channel.

Reba McEntire's First Televised Concert in 15 Years to Air in March

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:30:38 +0000

On March 17, Reba McEntire will release her first televised concert special in more than 15 years. The 90-minute special, ‘All the Women I Am,’ will premiere on GAC. Encompassing the energy of McEntire’s live show, much of the footage for the TV special will come from her recent concert at Louisiana’s Cajun Dome, where the longtime performer had a film crew come along with her and roll tape.

The World's Thinnest Television a Mere 4 Millimeters Thick [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:27:46 +0000

If you are looking for a new television, you might want to hold off on your purchase until the end of the year. LG and Samsung have unveiled a new television that is super thin and weighs around 16 pounds. The new 55 inch televisions use OLED technology – much like what is used in [...]

Watch a Montage of the Best TV Quotes of 2011 [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:22 +0000

Sometimes a TV character will fire off a line of dialogue that is so good you find yourself quoting it the next day. The Huffington Post’s TV critic Maureen Ryan has compiled a list of her 11 most memorable TV lines of 2011, which includes remarks from the likes of ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ Ron Swanson, ‘The Office’ cut-up Jim Halpert, and ‘Breaking Bad’s’ meth-dealing teacher Walter White.

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:02 +0000

You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of unique and Thanksgiving-oriented specials available for your whole clan to watch.

'Glee' to Use Toby Keith's 'Red Solo Cup'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:46:47 +0000

Toby Keith‘s self-proclaimed “stupidest” song may become his most popular. ‘Red Solo Cup,’ a single from his just-released ‘Clancy’s Tavern‘ album, will be featured next month in an episode of the popular Fox TV hit ‘Glee,’ according to Rolling Stone.

Pediatricians' Group Says 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Is Bad for Kids

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:48:18 +0000

The American Academy of Pediatrics has called out Nickelodeon’s popular animated kids’ series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ saying its fast pace hampers childrens’ cognitive development. The criticism is based on a study from University of Virginia’s department of psychology, in which one group of four-year olds watched nine-minutes of SpongeBob, another watched nine minutes of a slower-paced PBS kids’ show, and [...]

Zac Brown Wants His Own Television Show [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:36:51 +0000

The Zac Brown Band has been together since 2002, they started recording music in 2004, and had their first single 'Chicken Fried' hit #1 on the country charts in 2008. Since then they have recorded and released numerous hits and have been nominated for their fair share of awards.

So with that in mind, you would think that sticking to music would be a good path to stay on for the Zac Brown Band...but Zac is already thinking about the future, and has some interesting ideas up his sleeve.

Regis Philbin Announces His Final 'Live!' Show Will Be November 18

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:21:54 +0000

He’s been talking about retiring from ‘Live! With Regis and Kelly’ for months, and now television stalwart Regis Philbin has announced his final show will be on Friday, November 18.

The show, which started in 1983 as a local New York City program called ‘The Morning Show,’ went national with co-host Kathie Lee Gifford in 1988. Actress Kelly Ripa stepped in as Gifford’s replacement after she left the show in 2000.

The Top 7 Most Inspiring TV Teachers

Andrea Rosen — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:12:45 +0000

As kids around the world continue to put off their summer reading lists and inevitable Trapper Keeper shopping trips, teachers are already prepping to head back to school. And it's very likely that one of those hardworking people could be the biggest inspiration your kid's life. While we can't possibly call out every real-life teacher [...]

Sherwood Schwartz, Creator of 'The Brady Bunch' and 'Gilligan's Island,' Dead at 94

Dave McCord — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:43:58 +0000

Sherwood Schwartz, the man who created or contributed to several iconic television shows, died Tuesday at 4AM of natural causes. He was 94.

Schwartz worked in radio for Bob Hope before transitioning to television, where he won a 1961 Emmy as part of the writing team for 'The Red Skelton Show.' He also worked on series such as 'My Favorite Martian' and 'Harper Valley PTA.'

Peter Falk, Star of 'Columbo,' Dead at 83

Andy Scott — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:18:13 +0000

Actor Peter Falk, who for decades played the titular character on the detective telepic series ‘Columbo,’ died Thursday night at his home in Beverly Hills, CA. He was 83.

Falk had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, which was first made public in December 2008, according to the AP. The actor “died peacefully,” his family said in a statement.

The Reason I Am In Radio – No Mishaps On Camera

Dave McCord — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:33:47 +0000

One of the reasons I love working in radio is because I don't have to look "pretty" in front of the camera. Take this beautiful, young television reporter, the poor girl needed to blow her nose before the live shot! Check out the full video - it's not just one drip - that girl has a faucet going on there! HA