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February 12th, 2008

RIP: ‘Married with Children’ Co-Creator Ron Leavitt

According to the Associated Press, 60-year-old Married with Children co-creator Ron Leavitt passed away of lung cancer on Sunday, February 10, in Los Angeles.
Married with Children made the central characters’ Bundy family name a pop-culture phenomenon, while elevating stars Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, David Faustino, and Christina Applegate to TV superstar status. Applegate, of […]

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February 7th, 2008

Molly Shannon and Selma Blair are ‘Kath & Kim’

On Wednesday, NBC entertainment honcho Ben Silverman announced the network’s plans to send the American adaptation of the hit Australian comedy series Kath & Kim directly to production for an initial order of six episodes.
The show will star super successful actresses Molly Shannon (Saturday Night Live, Evan Almighty, Year of the Dog) and Selma Blair […]

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January 22nd, 2008

New Comedy DVDs: Barney Miller, Hustle, The Odd Couple

A trio of worthwhile new comedy DVD boxed sets hit stores today: the classic sitcoms Barney Miller (Season Two) and The Odd Couple (Season Three), as well as the fine and funny British grifter dramedy Hustle (Season Four).
I’ve followed all three series at some point or another in my life, and I’m a fan […]

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January 22nd, 2008

The CW Rolling Out Fresh ‘Girlfriends’ and ‘Game’

Fans of The CW’s Girlfriends and The Game have a little reason to celebrate about now. That’s because the network’s current schedule for Monday, February 4, indicates that both series—long in repeats and previously not noted as having anything but reruns in store for weeks to come—are airing fresh episodes on that date. […]

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January 19th, 2008

According to Jim: ‘Period Peace’ Spoilers (2-5-08)

The people who bring us the ABC sitcom According to Jim were reportedly only able to complete seven episodes for the current seventh season before the writers strike halted production. Provided that is indeed true, the February 5th installment, “Period Peace,” is the last new episode fans will be seeing for a while.
If you’re […]

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January 19th, 2008

According to Jim: ‘Ruby’s First Date’ Spoilers (1-29-08)

The January 29th episode of According to Jim, “Ruby’s First Date,” is virtually guaranteed to be a supersize hoot. Why? Because the plot pits longtime archrivals Jim and Dana directly against one another.
Find out exactly how in the Episode Guide.
According to Jim airs Tuesdays on ABC at 9pm EST.

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January 19th, 2008

According to Jim: ‘Cheryl Goes to Florida’ Spoilers (1-22-08)

Lucky Cheryl.
On the January 22nd episode of According to Jim, she gets to take a trip to Florida. You’d think Jim would become practically non-functional without his wife around to keep things in order, but you’d be thinking wrong, at least after a while.
Find out why in the Episode Guide.
According to Jim airs Tuesdays […]

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January 18th, 2008

Notes from the Underbelly: ‘My Baby’s Doctor’ Spoilers (2-4-08)

At the moment, there’s no episode, new or repeat, scheduled for Notes from the Underbelly on January 28th during its regular time slot. The series will return February 4th, the following Monday, however, with a brand-new installment called “My Baby’s Doctor.”
As the title indicates, the plot revolves around pediatricians, but there’s so much more […]

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January 18th, 2008

Notes from the Underbelly: ‘If the Shoe Fits’ Spoilers (1-21-08)

The January 21st episode of Notes from the Underbelly is called “If the Shoe Fits,” and Comedy Centric knows what’s going to happen.
Hint: Sex and weight are the two main themes.
Read more details in the Episode Guide.
Notes from the Underbelly airs Mondays on ABC at 9:30pm EST.

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January 15th, 2008

Next on ‘According to Jim’ (1-15-08): The Perfect Fight

Uh-oh. The adult characters on Jim tonight are going to turn downright juvenile. Sounds like lotsa fun. I just hope for the first time this season my local ABC affiliate feels like actually airing the darn show.

The Perfect Fight
Cheryl and Jim have an evening at home sans kids and decide to stay […]

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