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The CW handed a 19th edition renewal to reality competition series America’s Next Top Model, per THR. Hosted by Tyra Banks, the series’ 19th edition will debut this fall as a college version and casting will begin soon. The 18th edition premieres next Wednesday at 9p on The CW with a “British Invasion” theme. ANTM is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions.
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Late-night series Conan will stay put on TBS through April 2014 as the network extended the show’s run with host Conan O’Brien. Conan is produced by Conaco LLC and airs on TBS Monday-Thursday at 11p.
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A new pop culture, sketch comedy series, Stevie TV debuts on VH1 March 4 at 11p. The show features host Stevie Ryan who co-writes the comedic sketches and offers a humorous and satirical look at pop culture events, hit reality shows and the goofs and blunders of politicians. Stevie TV is produced by New Wave Entertainment.
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New episodes of Storage Wars: Texas is back on A&E Network beginning March 6 with double episodes at 9p and 930p. When the series launched in December 2011, a record 4.1 million total viewers and 2.1 million A25-54 viewers tuned in, making it the most-watched original series launch in the network’s history with these two demos. Storage Wars: Texas is produced by Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Company for A&E.
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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is bringing back its series Oprah’s Lifeclass with six new episodes under the umbrella title: Oprah’s Lifeclass: The Tour beginning March 26 at 8p. The opening episode takes viewers live to the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis followed by the April 2 episode at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Two episodes will be taped in each city and a third location will be announced soon. Harpo Studios produces the series.
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Season five of TLC’s The Little Couple premieres March 20 at 10p. The new season follows Bill Klein and Jen Arnold as they move into their custom-built dream house in Houston and continue to pursue starting a family. The series is produced by LMNO Productions for TLC.
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VH1’s season premiere of Basketball Wives on Monday averaged a 1.7 rating among A18-49 and the 8p opening episode was seen by 2.5 million total viewers.
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Lou Piniella, the New York Yankees former player, manager and general manager will be part of the YES Network as a special contributor. Piniella will provide Yankees game and studio analysis for the network as well as be involved in Spring Training coverage, possible post-season coverage and a contributor to YES special event programming. He will also contribute to YESNetwork.com.
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