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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 12/19/13)
GAC: Farm Kings (Premiere) at 9pm
MILITARY: Myth Hunters (Premiere) at 10pm
DESTINATION AMERICA: Alien Files (Finale) at 10pm
FOX: The X Factor (Finale) at 8pm
ID: Devil You Know (Finale) at 10pm
SUNDANCE: The Returned (Finale) at 9pm
TVGN: Survivor (Finale) at 9pm

HBO announced plans for a tribute to the late James Gandolfini, best known for his memorable run on The Sopranos (1999-2007), who passed away June 19 at age 51. James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend will include clips of the actor’s work, commentary from friends and behind-the-scenes footage. Special debuts Sunday, December 22 at 8:35p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

There will be no shortage of job offers for Jay Leno, who leaves NBC‘s Tonight Show February 6. The Hollywood Reporter says the late-night host is being wooed by about 10 outlets, but isn’t interested in talking until his current gig wraps.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Simpsons co-creator and philanthropist Sam Simon will receive the 2014 Valentine Davies Award from the Writers Guild of America West “in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and community service.” Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, revealed he plans to donate much of his Simpsons royalties to charity.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Behind-the-scenes shuffling continues at CBS This Morning. In a letter to staff, exec producer Chris Licht announced changes, including bringing Diana Miller from WCBS to serve as Senior Producer of the 8a hour. “We are on a roll,” said Licht. “You all work so hard to make CBS This Morning a quality, compelling broadcast. This senior team is here to help you keep the momentum going.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Demi Lovato is skipping out on The X Factor, reports People.com. The singer, who spent two seasons bantering with exec producer/judge Simon Cowell, “had a great run and a good time,” according to the site’s source, but she wants to focus on her music. Who might fill Lovato’s spot? “I recently met Miley Cyrus,” said Cowell recently, “and I really liked her.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Glee‘s Jane Lynch will serve as host for the 66th Annual Directors Guild Awards on January 25 at LA’s Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Lynch hosted the Emmy Awards in 20111, the third woman ever to host solo.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Reginald Hudlin and Phil Gurin have been named co-executive producers of the 45th NAACP Image Awards. Hudlin is a former president of BET; Gurin has created numerous variety specials and live events.  Awards show airs live on TV One Saturday, February 22 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Nancy Grace extended her run on HLN through 2017. The Nancy Grace host told TV Newser that CNN head Jeff Zucker approached her about a deal last summer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Eager to promote host Jimmy Fallon‘s move from Late Night to the Tonight Show chair (and introduce the comedian to anyone who goes to sleep before 12;30), NBC is airing a two-hour primetime special, The Best of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, on Sunday, January 5. Fallon starts his Tonight gig Monday, February 17.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MSNBC‘s Morning Joe co-host Willie Geist will take a crack at some of 2013’s most bizarre events on a one-hour special from Peacock Productions, What We Wasted Our Year On. NBC News’ Harry Smith will be on hand to read real-life apologies made over the course of the year by celebs. Show airs Friday, December 27 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bruce and Laura Dern talk work, family and Jack Nicholson on Bravo‘s Inside the Actors Studio. Host James Lipton‘s first-ever dad/daughter chat airs Thursday, December 26 at 7p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MTV‘s Teen Mom 2 returns for its fifth season on a new night, with the young mothers facing custody battles, illness and addiction. Drama-filled docu-series premieres Tuesday, January 21 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The competition for $100,000 in season two of Oxygen‘s Bad Girls All Star Battle includes a stiletto standoff, mud wrestling and a twerking match. Games begin Tuesday, January 7 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Marlee Matlin (Switched at Birth) will guest on Glee as a judge for Nationals. The Fox show returns in its new timeslot Tuesday, February 25 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Big Bang Theory cast Josh Peck (Drake & Josh) to play a comic book store owner who’s the “mortal enemy” of Stuart, reports TVLine. The ep airs Thursday, January 9 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Meredith Vieira Show has been sold in more than 85 percent of the U.S., reports NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution. New stations added for the daytime talker’s fall 2014 debut include Dispatch, Belo, Nexstar, Citadel and Media General.
(Source: Cynopsis)

STARZ will air 24 hours of Will Ferrell on Christmas Eve, with an Elf marathon starting at 12p on December 24. At the same time, STARZ Comedy offers Bad Santa, and STARZ Kids & Family will air an Arthur Christmas marathon.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Reelz takes viewers to sunny LA for A Hollywood Christmas at The Grove, a one-hour special hosted from the entertainment complex by Nancy O’Dell. Fireworks, a 100-foot tree and musical guests including Mary J. Blige, Jewel and Toni Braxton mark the season on Monday, December 23 at 11a.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Call in a Mindy-thon: Bravo will air a marathon of Universal Television‘s The Mindy Project on New Year’s Eve, from 11:30a-5p. Comedy airs on Fox Tuesdays at 9:30p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth to Return to to Broadway’s Chicago as Matron “Mama” Morton.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/173723/shes-got-class-tony-winner-bebe-neuwirth-to-return-to-broadways-chicago-as-matron-mama-morton/

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