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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 3/29/11)
SPORTSMAN CHANNEL: Hook, Line & Skillet (Premiere) at 8pm
ABC: Body Of Proof (Premiere) at 10pm
SUNDANCE CHANNEL: All On The Line (Premiere) at 10pm
TLC: What The Sell? (Premiere) at 10pm
BRAVO: Million Dollar Listing (Finale) at 9pm
DISCOVERY CHANNEL: Desert Car Kings (Finale) at 9pm
BET: The Game (Finale) at 10pm
MTV: Teen Mom 2 (Finale) at 10pm

Two Sunday night reality series will continue on CBS during the 2011-2012 season.  CBS renewed The Amazing Race for a 19th edition and Undercover Boss for a third run.  Amazing Race’s fall edition delivered close to 12 million total viewers while this current season of Undercover Boss is averaging 12.3 million viewers and a 3.4/8 with A18-49.  The Amazing Race is from Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Earthview Inc. in association with ABC Studios and Amazing Race Productions.  Undercover Boss is produced by Studio Lambert Ltd.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Making it official, Comedy Central picked up 26 new episodes of animated sci-fi comedy series Futurama produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television.  The 26 episodes comprise seasons 7-A and 7-B and the first 13 eps will premiere during summer of 2012 with the remaining 13 episodes launching during summer of 2013. The original voice cast of Futurama will reprise their roles including Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio.  Rough Draft Studios, Inc. contributes the animation.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Through this Thursday, New Yorkers can sample Cajun food and come across life-like alligator sculptures crawling out of sewers as part of a History Channel promotion highlighting the season two premiere of Swamp People this Thursday at 9p
(Source: Cynopsis)

Wendy Williams begins as host of GSN’s new original daily strip series, Love Triangle on April 11 at 7p.  Love Triangle is a talk show/game show format exploring the dynamics of real-life love triangles.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Comedian Andrew Dice Clay cast in a recurring role for the final season of Entourage on HBO, cites THR.  Clay will play a character in a cartoon show within the series and filming involving Clay begins in two weeks.  The eighth and final season of Entourage premieres July 24.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $12 million.

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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 3/24/11)
MTV: The Hard Times Of RJ Berger (Premiere) at 11pm
COMEDY CENTRAL: John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show at 12Midnight
DISCOVERY CHANNEL: Man Vs. Wild (Finale) at 9pm
MTV: Jersey Shore (Finale) at 10pm
USA NETWORK: Fairly Legal (Finale) at 10pm

Longest running reality series ever, The Real World is on tap for two more seasons after MTV approved installments 27 and 28.  Presently in its 25th season, The Real World in Las Vegas last week averaged a 2.3 rating among P12-34 and 2.2 million total viewers.  Casting is also happening now for the 26^th season.  Since its first season in 1992, The Real World has united young people of all walks of life, living together in such cities worldwide as Los Angeles, New York City, London, Paris, Sydney and Cancun among others.  The series is produced for MTV by Bunim-Murray Productions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Zach Galifianakis, currently starring in HBO’s comedy Bored to Death, made a first-look deal with the premium network. Galifianakis’ first project is a pilot presentation featuring comedian and former amateur baseball player, Brody Stevens playing himself in a mockumentary-style comedy.  Galifianakis will also appear in the project and will additional write and produce along with Mike Gibbons.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CBS’ untitled sports radio comedy pilot helmed by Damon Wayans tapped Eliza Dushku (Dollhouse) for the role of Casey.  The plot is inspired by Colin Cowherd’s brash sports talk show on ESPN.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Legendary actress, humanitarian and aids activist, Elizabeth Taylor died yesterday at the age of 79.  Known for her violet eyes and for being the most recognizable movie star in the world, she made numerous memorable films from National Velvet (1944) that made her a star when she was just 12 years old to iconic films including Giant (1956), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) to her Oscar-winning performances in Butterfield 8 (1960), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) and who can forget Cleopatra (1963).  Throughout her prolific acting career, she made many notable television appearances, including a brief stint on ABC’s General Hospital in 1981, in several TV movies and miniseries like North and South (1985) and as the voice of “Maggie” in one episode of FOX’s The Simpsons in 1992.  
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tributes To Elizabeth Taylor:
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) honors the life and career of Elizabeth Taylor with a 24-hour movie tribute on April 10 beginning at 6a with Lassie Come Home followed by many of her best movies including in primetime Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at 6p; Butterfield 8 at 8p; and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at 10p.

On BIO Channel tonight is a two-hour documentary BIO Remembers: Elizabeth Taylor at 8p revealing her private life and career.

Also this Sunday, Fox Movie Channel remembers Elizabeth Taylor with an all-day movie marathon featuring the film Cleopatra beginning at 6a. Interspersed between the Cleopatra airings, the network will air a special Fox Legacy with Tom Rothman relating details on how the movie was made.  Fox Legacy will air at 8p and again at 1a.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
Sean De Simone Casting and QVC seek a new full-time program host to join the existing on-air team working at the network’s West Chester, PA headquarters. QVC is looking for men and women who have hosted television, online broadcasts, radio or live events. Ideal candidates should be energetic, intelligent and enthusiastic with a natural curiosity plus have a passion for sales and be a quick thinker and a good listener. Hosts should be friendly, credible and entertaining with a sense of style and fashion.  This is a full-time position with variable hours so all prospective candidates must be willing to relocate to suburban Philadelphia near QVC’s headquarters. Interested applicants should email a cover letter expressing interest and their qualifications along with a resume, photo and links to any past on-air work to: QVChostcasting@gmail.com. Electronic submissions are preferred though hard copies can also be sent to: PO Box 20357, New York, NY 10009.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 3/8/11)
TNT: Southland (Finale) at 10pm
USA: White Collar (Finale) at 10pm

After getting a creative refurbish, NBC is re-launching its frosh drama series, Law & Order: Los Angeles with a two-hour premiere episode on April 11 at 9p.  The series will then air in its regular time slot of Mondays at 10p starting April 18.  Series star Alfred Molina returns in a new role as Det. Ricardo Morales and former Law & Order star Alana de la Garza is also joining the cast. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Charlie Sheen received a pink slip yesterday from Warner Bros. Television which ends his contract as star of Two and a Half Men on CBS.  Sheen had one more season left on his contract with Warner Bros. for the comedy series. The studio did not say what will happen to the sitcom in the future, keeping their released statement confined to their decision on the now former star: “After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen’s services on Two and a Half Men effective immediately.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Secret Millionaire launched on ABC Sunday at 8p with 12.6 million total viewers becoming the most-watched program that night.  The premiere episode also posted a 3.3/9 among A18-49 ranking #2 for the night only behind the network’s own Desperate Housewives which delivered a 3.4/8.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Marc Anthony landed a regular series role on Hawthorne, the TNT drama series starring and executive produced by Jada Pinkett Smith.  Anthony previously guest starred on two episodes last season and he will reprise his role as Police Detective Nick Renata.  TNT is set to debut the third season of Hawthorne in June.  The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with Pinkett Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment and Jamie Tarses’ FanFare Productions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Country music star, Blake Shelton rounds out the quartet of judges for NBC’s new singing competition series, The Voice produced by Mark Burnett.  Shelton joins previously-announced judges Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera.  The Voice premieres April 26 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $127 million.

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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 3/3/11)
FOOD NETWORK: Ice Brigade (Premiere) at 10pm
TLC: Police Women Of Cincinnati (Finale) at 9pm
A&E: Beyond Scared Straight (Finale) at 10pm

After naming two other musical coaches earlier this week, NBC’s The Voice tapped Christina Aguilera as the third coach.  She joins Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine.  The Voice premieres on NBC April 12 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bravo is revamping the format of culinary competition series Top Chef Masters for its third season set to open on April 6 at 11p.  The show will feature 12 new chefs competing for the title of “Top Chef Master” and $100,000 for their charity of choice. What is new for the third season is the chefs will no longer be judged on a scale but in elimination style challenges similar to the original Top Chef.  Chef Curtis Stone was recently announced as the new host of the series, working alongside returning judge and culinary expert, James Oseland and new series judge, food critic/author, Ruth Reichl.  Several celebrity judges will also be featured during the season such as Christina Hendricks, Maroon 5 and Kelis among others.  After its premiere, Top Chef Masters will move to its regular time slot of 10p on April 13.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Stanley Tucci will host the new weekly lifestyle series Vine Talk airing on public television stations.  Tucci will lead a rotating cast of celebrities as they participate in blind taste tests and talk about wine and food pairings.  Season one celebrities include Nora Ephron, John Lithgow, Jennifer Coolidge, Patricia Clarkson, Penn Badgely, Rosie Perez, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Nathan Lane and more. Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine will also serve as the main wine connoisseur for the half-hour show taped in front of a live studio audience at the Tisch WNET Studios in New York City’s Lincoln Center.  Vine Talk will premiere in April on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and specifically in New York on THIRTEEN April 7 at 1030p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CASTING CALL
On April 29th – TLC will be broadcasting LIVE from Times Square with coverage of The Royal Wedding. During the 4 hour special TLC will be featuring the LIVE wedding of 3 couples (who live within 2 Hours of Manhattan) – giving them their own Fairy tale Wedding right in the heart of Times Square! SO if you are a couple that would like to get married on April 29th – we need to hear from you RIGHT AWAY… this is a chance of a lifetime! **NOTE: if you already have your wedding planned for later in the year it is fine – you can still be considered as this will not interfere with your other ceremony! Follow this link to fill out your application: http://semisweetproductions.com/whats-cookin/live-royal-wedding-special.html
Good Luck – and be sure to follow the directions!”
(Source: Semi Sweet Productions)

Sundance Channel’s series Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Girls returns for a second season and is casting in Austin and Nashville.  The series explores the special relationship women have with their gay best friends.  The show is looking for straight women from the Austin and Nashville areas who have found real, lasting love with their gay best friends. Send an email to: GIRLSWHOLIKEBOYSCASTING@GMAIL.COM and include a brief bio, your name, age and profession.  Also, explain why you would be great on the show, what is happening in your life, relate why your relationship is so special and also include a photo and your contact phone numbers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 3/1/11)
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: Cuff Me If You Can (Premiere) at 10pm
TLC: Fabulous Cakes (Finale) at 10pm

Sunday’s 83rd annual Academy Awards presentation on ABC attracted an average of 37.6 million total viewers, and based on Nielsen’s Fast National ratings posted an 11.7 rating with A18-49 viewers.  Later the same evening, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards delivered 4.48 million viewers, making it the most watched post-Oscar JKL show since 2007.
(Source: Cynopsis)

E!’s Live from the Red Carpet: The 2011 Academy Awards from 6-8pm drew in nearly 4 million total viewers, surpassing last year’s numbers by 9%, and making it one of E!’s top ten most watched telecasts.  Among A18-49, the show posted a 1.8 rating.
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TV Land has ordered a third season of 22 episodes of Hot in Cleveland, which has averaged 3.2 million viewers this season and a 1.6 rating in the A25-54 demo.
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Dancing with the Stars – season 12 cast revealed last evening: Chelsea Kane, Chris Jerico, Hines Ward, Kendra Wilkinson, Kirstie Alley, Mike Catherwood, Petra Nemcova, Ralph Macchio, Romeo, Sugar Ray Leonard and Wendy Williams.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are ready to premiere their newest reality series on Oxygen when Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings opens April 6 at 10p.  In each of the eight episodes, real-life married couple Spelling and McDermott transforms one couple’s ordinary wedding plans into a fabulous, once-in-a-lifetime event.  The series is produced by Life In a Bowl Productions and World of Wonder Productions.
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Grammy winners Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine will serve as musical coaches on NBC’s new reality competition series The Voice debuting April 26 at 9p with a two-hour episode.  Two others will be added as music coaches for the series though have not been revealed. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $88 million.

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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 2/28/11)
TRAVEL: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Premiere) at 9pm
BRAVO: Bethenny Ever After (Premiere) at 10pm
E!: Fashion Police: Oscar Edition at 10pm

Starting tonight, CNN is making changes to its 8p hour as Kathleen Parker co-host of Parker Spitzer announced her departure from the network on Friday to focus more on her writing.  The show will sport a new name, In the Arena and will continue to feature Eliot Spitzer each night as part of an ensemble format along with other newsmakers, guests and contributors.   Furthermore, CNN’s E.D. Hill and Will Cain are joining the program.  In the Arena will discuss the most important stories of the day through analysis from the panel that will provide a balanced, though varied points of view.  CNN said Kathleen Parker will continue to appear occasionally on CNN to offer her insights and commentary. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

For Shonda Rhimes’ latest pilot project for ABC titled Damage Control, about real-life PR expert Judy Smith, Tony Goldwyn was added to the cast.  The project is about a crisis management pro (Kerry Washington) and her dysfunctional staff.  Goldwyn’s character is President Fitzgerald Grant.  Other actors previously cast in Damage Control include Guillermo Diaz, Columbus Short, Henry Ian Cusick and Katie Lowes.  Rhimes and Betsy Beers will serve as executive producers with Judy Smith as co-executive producer.  ABC Studios is producing.
(Source: Cynopsis)

83RD ANNUAL OSCARS – WINNERS LIST
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Gnomeo & Juliet – $14.2 million
Hall Pass – $13.4 million
Unknown – $12.4 million
Just Go With It – $11.1 million
I Am Number Four – $11 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

CASTING CALL
BET Networks teaming with star choreographer LaurieAnn Gibson and the executive producers of Making The Band for the casting of a new dance competition show for BET.  The Laurieann Gibson Project is searching for the next big dance star who will win $50,000.  Two more auditions are scheduled for March 2 in New York and March 5 in Los Angeles.  Visit www.bet.com/laurieanncasting for more details on the auditions.
(Source: Cynopsis)