TBS is best known for Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show and a litany of Tyler Perry spin-offs, but the successful premiere of the cable giant’s new sitcom “Men at Work” suggests that they may have a future in producing shows as bland and uninspired as those of the networks. “Men at Work” is from Breckin Meyer (“Road Trip,” “Franklin […]
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Alec Baldwin has more or less been threatening the end of “30 Rock” for several years, but now the time has come. Today, NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt announced that the critically-revered sitcom’s next 13-episode season will be its last. “I know Tina, Alec, and the rest will deliver some of their best work,” Greenblatt said.
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At its upfront presentation today, NBC announced that it would be airing six new shows as part of its fall lineup. Four are comedies: “Go On,” starring Matthew Perry as a sportscaster; “The New Normal,” from “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy; “Animal Practice,” with “Weeds”‘ Justin Kirk playing a zany veterinarian; and “Guys with Kids,” produced by Jimmy
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The continuing bureaucratic adventures of Leslie Knope, as well as the paper-pushing antics of Dunder Mifflin, will be continuing for another season. NBC has renewed “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” for a fifth season. Additionally, freshman sitcoms “Up All Night” and “Whitney” will be returning. While all shows were expected to receive renewals, only
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It’s been a rocky road for fans of NBC’s comedy “Community” over the past few years – with constant gossip about low ratings outside of its core fan-base and cancellation looming. But the show’s fervent, if small following can now breathe a sigh of relief – NBC has placed a 13-episode order for more Jeff
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“Cougar Town” fans worried that they might never again see Cougar Town High or take a walk through Cougar Town Park can now breathe a sigh of relief, but they will have to adjust their DVRs. It was announced today that cult favorite ABC sitcom would be moving to TBS for its next season. Additionally,
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Fox has spoken, and one low-rated drama has received a reprieve, while another takes the long walk. “Touch,” starring Kiefer Sutherland and from “Heroes” creator Tim Kring, has been given a second season. The heavily-promoted series stars Sutherland as the father of an autistic child who has the ability to anticipate events through reading numbers.
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Inking a sweetheart deal that will earn her $15 million for offering little more than words of encouragement to wannabe recording artists, former Princess of Pop Britney Spears will join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid in judging Season 2 of FOX’s “The X Factor.” Spears replaces Paula Abdul, whose presence on Season 1 of the
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According to Deadline, “Law & Order” junkies will see their favorite franchise on TV for at least another year. NBC has renewed “Law & Order: SVU” for a 14th season. The network has also ordered Law & Order honcho Dick Wolf’s new series “Chicago Fire,” which will take a look at adventures of the men
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According to Nellie Andreeva of Deadline, critical and cult favorite NBC sitcoms 30 Rock, Community, and Parks and Recreation are all likely to be renewed, pleasing small but dedicated numbers of fans. But there could be a catch. Andreeva reports that all three series are likely to get short orders, meaning that the number of
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