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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 10/24/16)
CBS: Man With A Plan (Premiere) at 8:30pm
COOKING: Food: Fact or Fiction? (Premiere) at 10pm
LINK TV: Prisoners of War (Premiere) at 10pm
NICK: Rank The Prank (Premiere) at 7pm
TRAVEL: Hotel Impossible (Premiere) at 10pm
TV ONE: Justice By Any Means (Premiere) at 10pm
AT&T has agreed to acquire Time Warner for $85.4 billion, which – assuming the deal passes regulatory hurdles – will make the telecommunications giant home to Turner Networks and Warner Bros. TV Studios, and able to produce and distribute content across wireless phone, broadband and satellite TV. “Time Warner’s leadership, creative talent and content are second to none,” said Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO in an announcement Saturday night. “Combine that with 100 million plus customers who subscribe to our TV, mobile and broadband services – and you have something really special.” Jeff Bewkes will remain at Time Warner as CEO during regulatory review, and remain long enough to “ensure a smooth transition,” Bewkes said.
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Carol Burnett will star in a comedy in development at ABC, about a family whose dream house includes an unwelcome tenant played by Burnett. The show will be produced by Burnett fan Amy Poehler through her Paper Kite. “We watched Carol with our moms and our moms taught us 90 percent of what we needed to know to be the kind of women we are today,” said Poehler. “And the other 10 percent is Carol.”
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Freeform canceled Guilt after one season. The August finale of the thriller drama about an American woman suspected of murdering her roommate in London delivered 396,000 viewers in Live+SD.
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NBCUniversal is deep in talks with Google about participating in its upcoming streaming TV service, Unplugged, according to Deadline. Reports have CBS, 21st Century Fox and Disney on, or about, to board.
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It’s back to the ring for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, at work with Will Ferrell on a comedy set behind the scenes at a wrestling organization. “The entertaining show that goes on in front of the crowd pales in comparison to the insanely entertaining show that goes on backstage,” said Johnson. Project is a co-production of Seven Bucks Productions and Gary Sanchez Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
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Thinkfactory Media signed recording artist Michel’le to an overall deal that includes television projects. The Thinkfactory biopic for Lifetime, Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’l averaged 2.3 million total viewers.
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Oxygen is adding Killision Course to its crime programming block on Saturday, November 5 at 9p. The four-parter recreates true stories of murder.
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Also running on Oxygen: The Battle of the Ex-Besties premieres Tuesday, December 6 at 11p. The reality show follows former BFFs who must confront past differences in order to win a $100,000 prize.
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The premiere date for A&E’s The Killing Season has been moved from November 5 to Saturday, November 12 at 9p. The gritty docu-series investigates the unsolved serial killer case involving sex workers on Long Island.
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Dying for more true crime? ID’s Dead Silent launches Tuesday, October 25 at 9p. Each episode features one terrifying true story set in a desolate outdoor spot.
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Justice Network is airing 2-minute features as part of the John Walsh-Interview Series, focusing on the upcoming election and where crime fighter Walsh stands on terrorism, law enforcement, illegal immigration, gun control and cyber security. Features premiere today.
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The 2nd annual Carney Awards, honoring outstanding character actors, takes place Sunday, October 30 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. Honorees include Steve Buscemi, Jonathan Banks, Gary Cole, Conchata Ferrell and Stephen Toblowsky. Dan Hedaya will receive the Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award; Fred Willard hosts.
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Oprah Winfrey sits down for an interview with T.D. Jakes on his syndicated show Thursday, October 27 to discuss the election. (Spoiler alert: She’s With Her.)
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truTV is offering a 60-hour Impractical Jokers marathon starting Saturday, October 29 at 10a, ahead of the premiere of Impractical Jokers: A Day in the Life on Monday, October 31 at 10p.
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Concert film Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour premieres on Showtime Friday, December 9 at 9p. “Our viewers will see an arena show packed with visual theatrics, stunning costumes and intricate choreography, featuring new hits and beloved classic songs,” promised Showtime Networks president and CEO David Nevins.
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Documentary America Divided: The Rise of Trump Nation premieres on AXS TV Tuesday, November 1 at 9p. Dan Rather offers context and perspective on the tense political climate via interviews with experts as well as Donald Trump fans. And? “This was truly an eye-opening experience for me, as we brought cameras into an area not usually allowed at Trump’s rallies to hear firsthand from his supporters,” said Rather. “It’s something I’ve never seen before.”
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truTV is offering a 60-hour Impractical Jokers marathon starting Saturday, October 29 at 10a, ahead of the premiere of Impractical Jokers: A Day in the Life on Monday, October 31 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Concert film Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour premieres on Showtime Friday, December 9 at 9p. “Our viewers will see an arena show packed with visual theatrics, stunning costumes and intricate choreography, featuring new hits and beloved classic songs,” promised Showtime Networks president and CEO David Nevins.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Documentary America Divided: The Rise of Trump Nation premieres on AXS TV Tuesday, November 1 at 9p. Dan Rather offers context and perspective on the tense political climate via interviews with experts as well as Donald Trump fans. And? “This was truly an eye-opening experience for me, as we brought cameras into an area not usually allowed at Trump’s rallies to hear firsthand from his supporters,” said Rather. “It’s something I’ve never seen before.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
The October 16 episode of Fox’s The Simpsons, the animated comedy’s 600th, doubled its ratings from the previous week in Live+3 numbers (to 3.8/11), and was up 112 percent versus the prior week in 3-day total multi-platform audience (to 9.1 million).
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ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s October 18 installment rose 114 percent among A18-49 in Live+3 (to 1.5), the biggest Live+3 increase for any broadcast program so far this season and a playback high for the series.
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The annual Al Smith dinner, which featured presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton roasting each other, delivered an average 10.3 million viewers. CNN drew 4.0 million, followed by 3.6 million for Fox News and 2.9 million for MSNBC. The day before the dinner, Wednesday’s third debate between Clinton and Trump delivered 71.6 million viewers, the most-watched third debate ever.
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Fox event The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again attracted 4.95 million viewers and 1.7 among A18-49, down from the likes of live musical Grease: Live (12.2 million) but up 89 percent versus the week prior. (Since Rocky Horror wasn’t live, unlike other recent musicals, more viewers likely opted for delayed viewing.)
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Standup comic/actor Kevin Meaney was found dead in his home in Forestburgh, NY, his agent reported on Friday. He was 60. Meaney, who starred in the 1990 sitcom Uncle Buck, was also known to TV viewers for HBO specials and numerous appearances on late night television.
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Boo! A Madea Halloween – $27.6 million
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – $23 million
Ouija: Origin of Evil – $14.1 million
The Accountant – $14 million
The Girl On The Train – $7.3 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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