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April 4th, 2008

C-Spot, A New Comedy Destination

Why settle for comedy shows on just your TV when you can get them all over the place these days? Case in point — Sony Pictures Television recently launched a multi-platform comedy channel called C-Spot that’s available online (AOL Video, Crackle, Hulu, YouTube), on the tube (Sony BRAVIA TVs via BRAVIA Internet Video Link), […]

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February 13th, 2008

The Writers Strike Ain’t Over Until WGA Members Say So

…and now they have.
Writers Guild of America East President Michael Winship and Writers Guild of America West President Patric M. Verrone sent a letter to WGA members on Tuesday, February 12, that begins:

On Tuesday, members of the Writers Guilds East and West voted by a 92.5% margin to lift the restraining order that was invoked […]

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February 12th, 2008

After the Writers Strike: Where Do TV Comedies Stand?

With just a few loose ends left to either tie up or snip away, the big bad writers strike of 2007–2008 is finally almost (but not quite) over.
Members of the Writers Guild of America East and West divisions will meet this afternoon and evening to vote on the terms of the temporary agreement reached with […]

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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

Reminder: ‘Lipstick Jungle’ Premiere

This is just a quickie reminder that NBC’s new Sex and the City-ish dramedy Lipstick Jungle debuts tonight at 10:01pm EST.
Make sure to check it out if you’re interested in the whole built-in rivalry the series has with ABC’s similarly Sex and the City-ish dramedy Cashmere Mafia, then decide for yourself which one is best.

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February 3rd, 2008

New Dramedy: Lipstick Jungle

The NBC dramedy Lipstick Jungle, the main competition of fellow Sex and the City wannabe Cashmere Mafia over on ABC, finally debuts for eager audiences this Thursday, February 7, at 10:01pm EST.
Although the show will feature many, many men — including fellow British 24 alumni Paul Blackthorne and Julian Sands — the series is really […]

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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: ‘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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