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FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 10/4/12)
NBC: 30 Rock (Premiere) at 8pm
HGTV: Extreme Homes (Premiere) at 9pm
HISTORY: Nor’easter Men (Premiere) at 9pm
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: Forcast: Disaster (Premiere) at at 9pm
MTV: Jersey Shore (Premiere) at 10pm
TLC: Bling It On (Finale) at 10pm

ABC will telecast The 2013 Miss America Competition on January 12 at 9p live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The Miss America Organization and ABC tapped Chris Harrison (host of ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (co-host of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars) to return as hosts for the Miss America Competition.
(Source: Cynopsis)

African American network Bounce TV kicks off its 2012-2013 college football coverage this Saturday with the Elizabeth City State versus Virginia State game live from Rogers Stadium in Ettrick, VA at 1p. Bounce TV offers college football coverage of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Bounce TV also made a sports rights renewal deal with Urban Sports Entertainment Group to televise both CIAA football and basketball games. Bounce TV will air the CIAA Championship football game and select quarter- and semi-final CIAA tournament basketball games as part of the agreement. Furthermore, Bounce TV is set to premiere its new original series Off The Chain on October 22 at 9p hosted by Rodney Perry. Bounce TV launched a little more than a year ago and is available in 80% of African American households and 65 million homes nationally.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Sherri Shepherd hosts The Newlywed Game on GSN which is set to debut the first of 65 all-new episodes on October 25 at 8p. The Newlywed Game will air back-to-back episodes each Thursday night produced by Michael Davies and his production company, Embassy Row, which is owned by Sony Pictures Television.
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Hallmark Channel reports new daytime talk show Marie attracted 95,000 W25-54 viewers on the show’s first day October 1 (12p-1p) which is +493% vs. the 3Q12 average. Marie also pulled in 320,000 total viewers. The network’s new Home & Family program (10a-12p) which also bowed on October 1, delivered 41,000 W25-54 viewers which is +28% vs. 3Q12 average and 160,000 total viewers.
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Discussions are underway between CBS Television Distribution and Yahoo involving a new name and new look for syndicated news magazine show The Insider. Reports are saying the show will be renamed to omg! NOW. If the decision is made, the changes are expected to happen in January. The Insider is currently in its ninth season and is hosted by Kevin Frazier and Brooke Anderson who are expected to stay with the show in the new format.
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A one-hour comedy titled The Taming of the Shrew, the same name as William Shakespeare’s famous play was sold to ABC. Producing the project is Julia Roberts’ Red Om Films, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas of 3 Arts and ABC Studios. The plot is about a horrible boss and the employees who try to rein her in. Marc Hyman is penning the script and Roberts and Goldsmith-Thomas are both serving as EPs on the project.
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Season two of TNT’s drama Dallas has begun production. The 15-episode second season will premiere January 28 at 9p and is produced by Warner Horizon Television. Dallas averaged 5.3 million total viewers during its first season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Rain Pryor talks about her new Off-Broadway show “Fried Chicken and Latkes” based on her father Richard Pryor and her Jewish mother.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/164415/rain-pryor-on-how-her-jewish-mother-and-genius-father-richard-inspired-her-solo-show-fried-chicken-and-latkes/

CASTING CALL
Barbara Barna Abel is casting real people in the New York tri-state area to appear in national TV spots. The spots are specifically looking for an Italian-American newlywed couple with a large extended family and a children’s author who is also a mom with at least one child under 10 years old. Participants must be available for one day of shooting between October 15-22. Please send recent photos and a fun note telling us about yourself as soon as possible to: abelintermedia@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 9/20/12)
NBC: Up All Night (Premiere) at 8:30pm
NBC: The Office (Premiere) at 9pm
NBC: Parks And Recreation (Premiere) at 9:30pm
PBS: POV (Premiere) at 10pm
TLC: Bling It On (Premiere) at 10pm
WE: Tamar & Vince (Premiere) at 10pm
LIFETIME: Prom Queens (Premiere) at 10:30pm
ABC: Wipeout (Finale) at 8pm
WE: Braxton Family Values (Finale) at 9pm

Early next year, ABC premieres new reality competition series Troupe Star that honors America’s veterans and active-duty servicemen and women. The one-hour series, from 5 Streams Global Entertainment, debuts January 12 at 8p and will air for eight consecutive weeks, concluding with a two-hour finale on March 2. Trifecta Entertainment & Media will handle all ad sales and sponsorship integrations for the series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Big Brother was handed a 15th edition renewal by CBS to return on air next summer. This current summer’s edition of Big Brother has averaged 6.79 million total viewers and averaged a 2.5/8 with A18-49 and a 3.0/8 among A25-54. Big Brother is executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CBS will telecast the People’s Choice Awards live on January 9 at 9p from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live. Producer Mark Burnett resumes his role as executive producer of the show.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards, celebrating Latinos in entertainment will air across NBC, Telemundo, Telemundo.com, mun2 and mun2.tv. NBC Universal announced yesterday Honda will become a first-time, multi-platform sponsor of the event which opens Hispanic Heritage month. The event will air on NBC this Friday at 8p with an encore airing on mun2 this Saturday.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A tenth season of Top Chef will be served up this fall by Bravo as Top Chef: Seattle debuts November 7 at 10p. Chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck joins the show as judge for the upcoming season along with Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Hugh Acheson and Emeril Lagasse and Padma Lakshmi returns as host. Produced by Magical Elves, Top Chef: Seattle watches as 21 chef’testants compete for the title and prizes including $125,000 provided by Healthy Choice, a feature in Food & Wine magazine and a showcase at the Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
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Daniel Tosh’s series, Tosh.0 received a season renewal pickup from Comedy Central. The network upped the episode order to 30 with a planned January 2013 premiere.
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Gilles Marini was upped to series regular for the second season of ABC Family’s drama series Switched at Birth. Marini portrayed Angelo Sorrento, Bay’s biological father and Regina’s ex as a recurring role during season one. Season two of Switched at Birth will premiere on the network in early 2013. The fall leg of the first season is currently airing on Mondays at 8p.
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Former Sopranos star James Gandolfini may be starring in a pilot for HBO. The premium cable network gave pilot order to Criminal Justice, an adaptation of a BBC crime drama from Peter Moffat. The drama will follow a guy, who after a night of partying with a stranger, wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder. Gandolfini would star as Jack Stone, a downtrodden jailhouse attorney for hangs out at police stations looking for clients. Steven Zaillian will co-write the pilot and direct with Richard Price attached to co-write. HBO will executive produce the project in association with BBC Worldwide Productions. Filming on the pilot will happen this fall in New York.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Brandon Victor Dixon is cast as Berry Gordy in Motown. Previews start in March 2013.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/164109/brandon-victor-dixon-on-playing-difference-maker-berry-gordy-in-motown-and-which-classic-song-he-digs-the-most/

CASTING CALL
An independent production company is casting for a pilot and is seeking women who were in a relationship that ended after their husband, partner or boyfriend revealed he was gay. Women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Women located in the NYC area are especially encouraged to apply. Please send an email to: giglio.casting@gmail.com and include your name, age, location, photo and a brief description of your situation.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 8/23/12)
GSN: The American Bible Challenge (Premiere) at 8pm
GSN: Beat The Chefs (Premiere) at 9pm

Logo will air two presidential election specials focused on issues affecting the LGBT community hosted by stand-up comedienne Wanda Sykes titled NewNowNext Vote with Wanda Sykes. The first one-hour special will air a few days before the DNC on September 10 at 10p with a second live special on election-eve on November 5 (time TBA). Both will air on Logo.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TV One launches a new docu-drama series that goes inside the lives of parole officers and the parolees they serve when Parole Diaries premieres September 12 at 9p. The 13-episode series follows nine parole officers in Indianapolis and is produced by Towers Productions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A sixth edition of Rehab with Dr. Drew returns to VH1 starting September 16 at 8p. Produced by Irwin Entertainment, the new season will again take viewers inside the rehabilitation process.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The eighth season of Ghost Hunters on Syfy continues with all-new episodes on September 5 at 9p. The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) team led by Jason Hawes travels to the South starting with Charleston, SC followed by other episodes visiting Louisiana’s Alexandria Zoo and the French Quarter in New Orleans.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Spike TV renewed reality series Bar Rescue for a third season consisting of 20 episodes. Presently in its second season, Bar Rescue has averaged 1.3 million viewers. Eyeworks USA produces the series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Another series was picked up for a third season as VH1 is continuing with Single Ladies. For its second season, Single Ladies has been averaging 3.2 million total viewers. Season three will premiere in 2013.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tuesday’s third season debut of Syfy’s Face Off attracted 1.8 million total viewers, 1.0 million with A18-49 and 909,000 among A25-54.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Alicia Silverstone joins the cast of The Perfomers starring Cheyenne Jackson an Henry Winkler.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163552/alicia-silverstone-joins-cast-of-porn-comedy-the-performers-starring-cheyenne-jackson-and-henry-winkler/

CASTING CALL
A major cable network and High Noon Entertainment are searching for an experienced relationship or dating/matchmaking expert to host the series, Match Me If You Can. Candidates must be attractive, energetic and charismatic females to supervise and direct three junior matchmakers as they give relationship advice to cast members. Female candidates must be available to shoot beginning in early October 2012. Send reels to tvtalkrr@yahoo.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Doron Ofir Casting, Magical Elves and Bravo TV Network is casting for Love Online: LA (wt). If you have turned to dating online and explored social networking and dating in this new age of love and relationships online, consider applying for this new TV series. Attractive, dynamic and successful men and women living in Los Angeles who are single and appear to be over the age of 21 and are actively looking for love should send an email to: loveonlinecasting@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 8/16/12)
CW: The Next (Premiere) at 9pm
DIY: Run My Renovation (Premiere) at 9pm
WE: Braxton Family Values (Premiere) at 9pm
FOOD: Extreme Chef (Premiere) at 10pm

Mayim Bialik on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory was involved in a car accident yesterday in Los Angeles which resulted in injuries to her left hand and thumb. Bialik may apparently have to have surgery on her hand. A spokesperson for Warner Bros., producers of The Big Bang Theory said the accident will likely not impact production on the sitcom which began filming last week.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Late yesterday, A&E Network canceled reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels starring Kiss bassist, Gene Simmons, his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed and their two children. The show premiered in 2006 and lasted seven seasons from Thinkfactory Media.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season three of Long Island Medium returns to TLC’s schedule September 9 at 9p. The series stars mom and real-life medium Theresa Caputo as she helps individuals connect with their deceased loved ones all the while keeping a balance as a wife and mother. Long Island Medium is produced by Magilla Entertainment for TLC.
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Palladia, Viacom Network’s hi-def music channel picked up two series for its lineup. BBC’s Later. . . With Jools Holland opens September 6 at 10p followed by Live From Daryl’s House at 11p. Produced by Alison Howe, Later. . . With Jools Holland serves up music from guests such as Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Adele, Coldplay and many other artists and groups. Live From Daryl’s House, syndicated nationally by Good Cop Bad Cop Productions goes to R&B musician’s Daryl Hall’s house in Millerton, New York where he invites artists and bands to jam with him at his home and studio.
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Michael J. Fox is working with writer Sam Laybourne (Cougar Town) and director Will Gluck (Easy A) on a single-camera comedy where he would star. All four major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX are vying for the project. Details about the series are limited though it is being developed by Sony Pictures Television for a planned 2013 launch and the plot is inspired by Fox’s own life.
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Just days after Kristin Chenoweth departed CBS’ The Good Wife due to an injury she sustained on the set last month, the series is adding her former GCB cast mate Miriam Shor. Shor joins The Good Wife in the recurring role as a reporter.
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NBC’s midseason drama Hannibal from Bryan Fuller tapped Lara Jean Chorostecki (Camelot) to play the disreputable tabloid reporter, Freddie Lounds. In the past this part has been played by Stephen Lang in 1986’s Manhunter and Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2002’s Red Dragon.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Saturday Night Live on NBC is losing regular cast member Abby Elliott. After four seasons, Elliott has decided to not return for the shows 38th season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Former Xena and Spartacus star, Lucy Lawless is joining NBC’s Parks and Recreation in a multiple episode run. Lawless will play a single mom in Pawnee named Diane who has a small problem in her neighborhood and Ron and Andy are sent to help. While there, Andy notices some sparks fly between her and Ron. Parks and Recreation premieres its new season on NBC September 20.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to Play 50th Anniversary Concert on Broadway in October 2012.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163432/frankie-valli-and-the-four-seasons-to-play-50th-anniversary-concert-on-broadway/

The Lion King surpasses A Chorus Line to become Broadway’s fifth longest running show.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163433/disneys-the-lion-king-surpasses-a-chorus-line-to-become-broadways-fifth-longest-running-show/

Kinky Boots musical is coming to Broadway featuring music from Cyndi Lauper in April 2013.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163439/kinky-boots-musical-sets-dates-at-broadways-al-hirschfeld-theatre/

CASTING CALL
Casting company, Doron Ofir Casting and Rock Mafia are searching nationwide for the best professional Latina DJ. The female DJ candidate will need to have a combination of experience, personality and skills to become part of the Rock Mafia family. The search is has begun for a Latina goddess between the ages of 21-25, who is attractive. Send an email ASAP and include your complete contact information, photos, YouTube links, social network links or EPK’s to: LatinaDJSearch@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MTV True Life: I’m Dating a Mama’s Boy is looking for people involved in a relationship where your boyfriend’s mom is creating drama. If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and are involved with a guy who is too close to his mother and you feel it is time to rehabilitate him, send an email to: casting@triplethreattv.com. Please include a description of your situation along with your name, location, phone number and recent photos of yourself.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 8/9/12)
FX: Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell (Premiere) at 11pm
ADULT SWIM: Children’s Hospital (Premiere) at 12 Midnight
DIY: Run My Renovation (Finale) at 9pm
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: Evil Twins (Finale) at 10pm

NBC News and TV One are teaming to offer coverage of the 2012 presidential election with a unique perspective aimed at the African American audience. The coverage will encompass the final night of both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in addition to the night of the presidential election. The three nights of coverage will be branded as TV One: One Vote Matters. This partnership marks the first time the two organizations are working together as well as TV One presenting national convention coverage. The announcement was made jointly by NBC News President Steve Capus and TV One President/CEO Wonya Lucas. TV One will air a four-hour block of coverage on the final night of the RNC on August 30 starting at 8p and for the DNC on September 6 beginning at 8p. NBC News’ Craig Melvin will anchor all three evenings of coverage from NBC’s Washington, D.C. studios and TV One’s Washington Watch host Roland Martin will also offer further coverage and contribute segments and analysis. TV One’s 2012 presidential election night coverage will be live on November 6 beginning at 7p and will include the final victory speech of the newly-elected President of the United States.
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Former 24 actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo is joining FOX’s new series The Mob Doctor, reports EW. Aghdashloo will play the recurring role of Dr. Jayana Baylor in the drama that premieres September 17 and is headlined by Jordana Spiro as a young surgeon working to pay off her debt to Chicago mobsters.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Ben Falcone, co-star of Bridesmaids along with his wife-actress, Melissa McCarthy, was tapped to star in TV Land’s comedy pilot, I’m Not Dead Yet. The single-camera comedy is about Sandy Lazarus (Falcone), a guy who discovers he has a rare heart condition that could cause him to die at any moment which prompts him to start speaking his mind and living life to the utmost. Ben Silverman and Jon Sherman of Electus are both serving as EPs on the project while Sherman is penning the script; Jimmy Fox is a co-executive producer. Production on the pilot will commence in September.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Broadway dimmed its lights last night to honor composer Marvin Hamlisch.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163306/broadway-to-dim-lights-in-honor-of-late-composer-marvin-hamlisch/

Norbert Leo Butz to join Katie Holmes in new Broadway comedy Dead Accounts.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163332/norbert-leo-butz-to-join-katie-holmes-in-theresa-rebecks-new-broadway-comedy-dead-accounts/

CASTIING CALL
An Emmy Award-winning production company is casting for a new docu-series and looking for curvaceous and attractive ladies who are fun and wild. The ladies should be 20-something, located in Los Angeles and be sized 14-18 and beyond. The premise of the show is like Sex & The City featuring girls with curves who are single, love to date handsome men, party, dress sexy and have lots of confidence. If this describes you or your friends, send an email to: WEINGRADCASTING@GMAIL.COM and include your contact info, a brief bio with your name, age and occupation and explain why you and your friends will be great on the show along with photos.
(Source: Cynopsis)