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Fox has set the date for the return of I Can See Your Voice, the musical guessing game show hosted by Ken Jeong. Season three, originally planned for the fall, will debut on Wednesday, January 3 at 8 p.m., followed by the series premiere of We Are Family hosted by Anthony Anderson. Cheryl Hines and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton will also return with a rotating panel of guest celebrity detectives to help contestants tell the difference between good and bad singers, without ever hearing them sing a note. With $100,000 on the line, the contestant will attempt to weed out the bad "Secret Voices" from the good. In the end, the singer whom the contestant picks will reveal their true voice in a duet performance with a musical superstar. I Can See Your Voice is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment. Daniel Martin and Ken Jeong serve as executive producers, with Martin serving as showrunner. The series is based on a South Korean format from CJ ENM. |
posted 11/15/2023 |
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"AGT Fantasy League" Sets Its Lineups |
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NBC has revealed the 40 incredible acts competing on "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." A new extension of the powerhouse hit series, "AGT: Fantasy League" brings together winners, finalists, viral sensations and fan favorites from "America's Got Talent" and "Got Talent" franchises around the world, all nominated by America to participate. The new series premieres Monday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and next day on Peacock. Similar to a fantasy sports draft, the judges will each choose a roster of their favorite acts. For the first time in show history, the judges will be competing alongside the contestants and will guide the acts throughout the competition with the hopes of earning bragging rights and seeing an act from their team crowned the champion of "AGT: Fantasy League." The winning act will receive a grand prize of $250,000. The judges will each fill their fantasy teams with 10 showstopping acts compiled from singers, dancers, ventriloquists, comedians, aerialists, magicians and more. The Golden Buzzer will be back in the qualifiers and semi-final rounds, sending acts straight to the finals, but with a twist. Each judge can use their coveted Golden Buzzer for their own act, or to take an act from another judges' team. The studio audience votes each week to determine which acts will advance to the semi-finals and final rounds. "AGT: Fantasy League" is co-produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment. Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly, Jason Raff and Natasha Brugler executive produce. |
posted 11/15/2023 |
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Food Network Gives Boxing Day New Meaning |
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Food Network is about to ring the start bell on season 2 of Superchef Grudge Match. The Darnell Ferguson-hosted series will return Dec. 26 with a new batch of all-star competitions to settle some of the biggest personal and professional feuds in the culinary world. In each episode, Ferguson stages two different battles between chefs who have beefs with each other to finally bury the hatchet and win $10,000 cash, a prized knife from the losing chef and lifelong bragging rights over their food foe. "The grudges are bigger and badder this season. When these chefs collide, the culinary action is intense and the trash-talk is biting," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "Darnell's energy and bold personality make him the ideal host to settle these scores." |
posted 11/14/2023 |
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TUESDAY: NCIS Sets Record |
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The Stateside premiere of NCIS: Sydney on CBS drew 5.6 million total viewers and a 0.3 demo rating on Tuesday night (per Nielsen finals), making it the most-watched series debut of the 2023-24 TV season thus far. The NCIS franchise's first international offering in turn led CBS to its most-watched Tuesday of the fall, with 3 million viewers — a surge of 34% week-to-week (when Big Brother opened the night) and +21% versus this season's Tuesday average. Leading out of NCIS: Sydney, a Jay-Z/Gayle King convo retained just 1.7 mil and a 0.2, followed by FBI TRUE's 1.7 mil/0.1. Elsewhere… NBC's The Voice (5.6 mil/0.5) was steady week-to-week, while Found (3.3 mil/0.4) ticked up. ABC's Dancing With the Stars (5.1 mil/0.6) ticked up, Press Your Luck (2.2 mil/0.2) was steady. Fox's Name That Tune (1.1 mil/0.2) shed some eyeballs. The CW's Inside the NFL (352K/0.1) added some viewers. Whose Line returned to 460K and a 0.1. Back to Dancing for a moment... The Season 32 premiere has nearly doubled its audience since it aired on September 26. After 35 days of multiplatform viewing, the episode has grown to 8.4M total viewers, according to the network. That's up 3.62M from its same-day broadcast audience of around 4.8M. However, Dancing With The Stars is also simulcast on Disney+, so it's unclear exactly how many people tuned in the night of the premiere to watch.. |
posted 11/14/2023 |
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More Like the Unfinished Line. Got'em |
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Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene return to Northern Ireland for series two of BBC One quiz show The Finish Line. The aim of the game is simple - make it to the finish line before your rivals Set to film in Belfast in 2024, BBC One has confirmed the return of The Finish Line for an extended series two (30x45). After a successful first series, Roman Kemp accompanied by Sarah Greene will see another set of eager contestants compete in quiz-fuelled races across a unique racetrack set. Knowledge equals speed and the more you know, the further you go. In each episode, hosted by Roman and assisted by Sarah, contestants will battle across a series of qualifiers and head-to-head races for the chance to win a cash prize. The aim of the game is simple - make it to the finish line before your rivals. |
posted 11/15/2023 |
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Second Pop Coming |
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Channel 4 has announced the commissioning of an extended second series of the hit music quiz show PopMaster TV. The new series will air on the digital channel More4, promising to offer an even more exhilarating experience for music trivia fans. The upcoming series, comprised of 16 episodes each lasting an hour, will see legendary radio DJ Ken Bruce return as the host. Adding to the excitement, the series will feature two celebrity specials. Fans can expect more music, more questions, and greater opportunities for contestants to showcase their knowledge of pop music trivia. Glasgow will once again serve as the filming location for the series. PopMaster TV involves five contestants competing in a head-to-head battle to prove their expertise in music knowledge through six knockout rounds. These rounds include engaging segments such as 'Intros, Middles and Ends', 'Video Gaga', 'Pop Years', and 'It's Only Words'. The final stage, 'Original PopMaster', sees two players vying for the top spot, with the ultimate challenge being the '3 in 10' round, determining who takes home the coveted PopMaster TV gold disc. Originating from the iconic radio quiz, which has been a staple for 25 years, the first series of PopMaster TV significantly boosted More4's viewership earlier this year. |
posted 11/15/2023 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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This Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Game Show Network will be running marathons of fan favorites and new additions. The marathons will feature Split Second and America Says, both hosted by John Michael Higgins, People Puzzler hosted by Leah Remini, Switch hosted by Jeff Hephner, and Family Feud hosted by Steve Harvey. Joining the Game Show Network staples is a run of Card Sharks, hosted by Joel McHale. The episodes will run 8a - 6p on Thursday, and 8a - 8p on Friday. THANKSGIVING 11/23 BLACK FRIDAY 11/24 |
posted 11/14/2023 |
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MONDAY: An Irrational Substitute |
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In the latest TV ratings, ABC's slice of Monday Night Football coverage averaged 7.8 million total viewers and a 1.2 demo rating, up 28% and a tenth from the early numbers for last week. Over on NBC, The Voice drew 6.3 mil and a 0.5, holding steady week-to-week. Leading out of that, a new episode of The Wall (2.6 mil/0.2) fell well shy of what The Irrational — which ran out of episodes, at least for the time being — had been averaging (3.8 mil/0.3). Fox's Kitchen Nightmares (1.6 mil/0.3) and Special Forces: WTT (1.2 mil/0.2) were both steady. The CW's Masters of Illusion (210K) and World's Funniest Animals (220K) were both down sharply in audience. |
posted 11/14/2023 |
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I'm Zoey 101, Get Me Out of Here! |
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It's almost certainly going to be the only time in history the actor sister of a music megastar and a controversial former British politician spend time together in a jungle. Jamie Lynn Spears, sister of Britney and an actress in Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias, is one of 10 celebrity contestants cast in ITV's latest season of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!. She'll appear opposite Nigel Farage, one of the key players behind the UK's exit from the European Union in 2016. He remains a hugely divisive character in the UK. "There is literally every misconception you can have on a person about me so I don't take any of it seriously," said Spears. "But I do think going on I'm A Celebrity will be a nice way for people to see the real me. This is an opportunity to be myself and do something really cool and have some awesome experiences in the meantime." She recently competed in ABC's Dancing with the Stars, soon after Zoey 102, a film sequel to sitcom Zoey 101, launched on Paramount+. She also appeared in Fox's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test on Fox in January. Farage has most recently been a broadcaster on controversial UK channel GB News, hosting one of its highest-rating shows. He's best known as a critical MEP politician and leader of the UKIP party, which had a key role in the Brexit vote that saw the UK leave the European Union. The hardline Eurosceptic was also instrumental in the formation of the Brexit Party (now Reform UK), of which he remains Honorary President. He becomes the second high profile British politician to appear on I'm a Celebrity… in recent years, following former Health Minister Matt Hancock who came third in the 2022 edition of the reality show. Hancock had the whip suspended by the Conservative party — effectively expelling him from its ranks —over the appearance. In the jungle, Spears and Farage will be joined by the likes of First Dates star Fred Sirieix, Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson and soap actors Danielle Harold and Nick Pickard. The Lifted Entertainment show launches on Sunday (November 19) on ITV1 and will also run on streamer ITVX. |
posted 11/14/2023 |
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Conny Van Dyke, a singer-songwriter signed to Motown Records who starred in such films as "W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings" and "Framed," has died. She was 78. Van Dyke died on Nov. 11 at her home in Los Angeles due to complications of vascular dementia, her son Bronson Page told Variety. The Detroit native was a longtime colon cancer and stroke survivor. She got her start in the entertainment industry when she was just 15 and a student in high school, making the film "Among the Thorns" with Tom Laughlin, Bill Wellman Jr. and Stephanie Powers. During that time, Van Dyke also worked as a songwriter for Wheelsville Records in Detroit. In 1961, Van Dyke signed with Motown Records, making her one of the first white recording artists on the label. Her first two singles, "Oh, Freddy," written by Smokey Robinson, and "It Hurt Me Too," previously written and recorded by Marvin Gaye, were released in 1963. In 1969, Van Dyke starred as Betsy, Jeremy Slate's love interest, in the outlaw biker film "Hell's Angels '69." Also starring in the film were Tom Stern, Steve Sandor, Sonny Barger and the Oakland Hells Angels motorcycle club as themselves. Van Dyke described filming the movie as "a terrifying, and yet, exhilarating experience." After starring in "Hell's Angels '69," Van Dyke released two country albums, "Conny Van Dyke" and "Conny Van Dyke Sings for You." In 1975, she also went on to star in "W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings" alongside Burt Reynolds and Art Carney and "Framed" as singer Susan Barrett with Joe Don Baker. Van Dyke made a slew of television appearances on "Adam-12," "Barbary Coast" and "Nakia" with game show appearances on "The Hollywood Squares," "Match Game," "Tattletales" and "The Gong Show," among others. Van Dyke retired from acting in the late 1970s to take care of her son, but returned in 2008 with a guest role on "Cold Case" and, later, "CSI," before suffering a stroke that left her partially paralyzed and from which she never fully recovered. Van Dyke is survived by her son, Page. |
posted 11/14/2023 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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STRIKE OVER! Now What? |
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Moody's Investor Service is now forecasting that the total cost of the SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild of America and Directors Guild of America contracts will be closer to the higher end of its initial estimate of $450 million to $600 million per year for three years. " Still, absorbing that cost, spread over a large number of projects will not pose a credit risk for the studios in isolation. Especially considering global yearly spending on TV and film entertainment is over $100 billion, with the US a big chunk of that," Moody's Investor Service senior vice president Neil Begley wrote in a new report Friday. The SAG-AFTRA national board approved its new contract with the major studios with an 86% approval vote, sending it to membership for ratification. The official approval was announced by the guild at a press conference Friday afternoon, which finally got started at around 3:20 p.m. after an 80-minute delay. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and members of the union's contract negotiating committee were present at union headquarters to announce the terms. The full details of the contract will be distributed on Monday. "This victory is everyone's victory," said Crabtree-Ireland at the start of the conference. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, said it, too, was "pleased" by the board vote. "We are also grateful that the entire industry has enthusiastically returned to work," the AMPTP said. The ratification process will get underway next week, and will include member meetings to go over the terms of the deal. The ratification vote will conclude on Dec. 5. The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee today sent the below message to its membership: We are thrilled and proud to tell you that today your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. As of 12:01am PT on Nov. 9, our strike is officially suspended and all picket locations are closed. We will be in touch in the coming days with information about celebration gatherings around the country. In a contract valued at over one billion dollars, we have achieved a deal of extraordinary scope that includes "above-pattern" minimum compensation increases, unprecedented provisions for consent and compensation that will protect members from the threat of AI, and for the first time establishes a streaming participation bonus. Our Pension & Health caps have been substantially raised, which will bring much needed value to our plans. In addition, the deal includes numerous improvements for multiple categories including outsize compensation increases for background performers, and critical contract provisions protecting diverse communities. We have arrived at a contract that will enable SAG-AFTRA members from every category to build sustainable careers. Many thousands of performers now and into the future will benefit from this work. Full details of the agreement will not be provided until the tentative agreement is reviewed by the SAG-AFTRA National Board. We also thank our union siblings - the workers that power this industry - for the sacrifices they have made while supporting our strike and that of the Writers Guild of America. We stand together in solidarity and will be there for you when you need us. Thank you all for your dedication, your commitment and your solidarity throughout this strike. It is because of YOU that these improvements became possible. In solidarity and gratitude, Your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee Coming just less than a month after Writers Guild members overwhelmingly ratified their own agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, SAG-AFTRA's deal is the culmination of the latest round of renewed negotiations that began October 24. Indicating the seriousness and stakes of the negotiations, Netflix's Ted Sarandos, Disney's Bob Iger, NBCUniversal's Donna Langley and Warner Bros Discovery's David Zaslav frequently directly participated in the talks. The tentative agreement follows the studios responding on November 3 to the guild's last comprehensive counter with a self-described "historic" package. That was succeeded less than 24 hours later by an expanded group of studio leaders — including execs from Paramount, Amazon, Apple and more — joining the Gang of Four to brief SAG-AFTRA on the AMPTP's new offer, which was said to include big gains in wages and bonuses as well as sweeping AI protections. "We didn't just come toward you, we came all the way to you," Sarandos told guild leaders Saturday before SAG-AFTRA brass began digging into the fine print. Further talks between the two sides began earlier this week as the guild poured over the studios' latest set of proposals. Now, if all goes as planned and the board signs off on the deal, eligible members of the 160,000-strong actors guild will vote soon to ratify the new agreement. Also, with SAG-AFTRA pulling the plug on the strike just after midnight and before the ratification vote is completed, people could be back to work soon and production restarted quickly. |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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CBS today announced its premiere dates and rollout plan for its 2024 primetime schedule, which will launch immediately following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11. The Network will air original episodes of new and returning series beginning on Sunday evening and throughout the following week. Additional programming to be announced in the next few weeks. Previously announced legal drama MATLOCK, starring Kathy Bates, and POPPA'S HOUSE, a comedy starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., are currently planned to air during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. "Survivor" returns with 2-hour episodes for the premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8:00 PM and the second episode on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 PM followed by 90-minute episodes throughout the season "The Amazing Race" returns with 90-minute episodes beginning Wednesday, March 13 at 9:30 PM. CBS's post-strike schedule with launch dates... |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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BLANK SLATE will premiere Monday, January 8 on Game Show Network and air weekdays. Based on the board game by USAopoly and in the comedic game show format, BLANK SLATE is a fun and funny game show where thinking alike, in the form of matching answers to clever fill-in-the blank questions, can win you big bucks. Each team of two friends will be paired with a comedian guest, and the teams accumulate points by matching their teammates, with a bonus if any player matches America's top answer. The celebrities switch teams in round two, and in round three the trailing team picks the comedian partner they believe will help them win. The winning team moves on to the bonus round where they can pick a comedian to match on each question. If the team gets three matches, they walk away with $10,000! BLANK SLATE is a Game Show Enterprises Studios production with Rane Laymance serving as executive producer. Richard Gerrits and Laura Robinson also serve as Executive Producers for Heath Street Media Inc. A pop culture staple, two-time Emmy(R)-award winner Mario Lopez is the host of NBC's Access Hollywood and Access Daily. He also hosts iHeart radio programs "On with Mario Lopez" and "iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez." Actor, New York Times best selling author, producer and host, Lopez also has an over-all development deal with NBCUniversal. Lopez's acting credits include This Is Us, Jane the Virgin, Saved By The Bell and Nip/Tuck, among many others. In 2008, Mario Lopez made his Broadway debut as Zach in the revival of A Chorus Line where he met his wife, Courtney. Mario and Courtney have three adorable kids, Gia, Dominic and Santino and two dogs, Salvador & Oscar. |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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That's My (Dutch) Jam |
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Dutch broadcaster NPO3 has commissioned a local version of NBCUniversal's music gameshow That's My Jam. The 8×50' Dutch adaptation is being produced by ITV Studios Netherlands and ZWART and will air on Wednesdays from next week. That's My Jam is a music and comedy gameshow inspired by the music segments from NBC in the US's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. During the show, two teams of celebrity guests compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games, interspersed with musical performances. NPO3's version is the seventh international adaptation of the format, following its pick-up in France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany and Mongolia. NBCUniversal Formats distributes the property internationally. |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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"Weakest Link" x "EastEnders" |
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The Weakest Link is returning for a new season of celebrity episodes, with the likes of Kimberly Wyatt, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Helen Flanagan set to feature. The quiz show, which is once again hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, has also announced that the new season will kick off with an EastEnders special, which will feature Natalie Cassidy (Sonya), Kellie Bright (Linda), Brian Conley (Rocky), Ross Boatman (Harvey), Danielle Harold (Lola), Tony Clay (Halfway), Lorraine Stanley (Karen) and Delroy Atkinson (Howie). As always, each episode will see eight celebrities show off their general knowledge skills to win money for their chosen charity. |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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Newen Goes "Through the Keyhole" |
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TF1 Group-owned Newen Connect in France has acquired the international format rights to classic UK panel gameshow Through the Keyhole. The distribution company now plan to relaunch the show with broadcasters and streamers around the world. Managed by the estate of original presenter Sir David Frost and created by Kevin Sim and Lloyd Grossman CBE, the show investigates the glamorous homes of the rich and famous. A panel of celebrities attempt to guess the identity of the owner from a series of visual clues, prompted by the line: "Who lives in a house like this?" Through the Keyhole was originally produced by Yorkshire Television and debuted on ITV in 1987. In total there have been 24 seasons of the show on various UK channels, including a rebooted version fronted by comedian Leigh Francis, in character as Keith Lemon. In 2015, the Dutch channel SBS6 aired a local version of the format, called Met de deur in huis, with a second season airing the following year. Andrew Sime, head of format sales, Newen Connect, said: "Given the current trend for bringing back established and trusted formats, we think the time is right to re-introduce Through the Keyhole for an international audience. "Newen Connect is thrilled that we can continue to build on the legacy of one of the best-known shows on British television." |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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Anthony Anderson, Mama Doris to Host "We Are Family" for Fox |
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Black-ish alum Anthony Anderson and his mom Doris Bowman (aka "Mama Doris") are teaming up to host Fox's new midseason music-centric guessing game show We Are Family. The mother and son duo are replacing previously announced Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne, who are unable to host the show due to a scheduling conflict for Foxx, not a big surprise following all the strike-related production changes and delays. He is still set to executive produce the series, which will premiere Wednesday, January 3. Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, We Are Family will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed. "We're so excited to have Anthony and Doris headline We Are Family," said Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment. "They embody everything that's special about this show –a ton of laughs, a lot of heart and some friendly on the edge-of-your-seat competition that the whole family can enjoy." Celebrities appearing on We Are Family will range from musicians and professional athletes to actors and beyond. Viewers also will be encouraged to play along at home with their families to see if they can figure out the famous face behind the talented relative. "I jumped at the opportunity to host We Are Family and can't wait for you to see all the celebrities, their relatives and the many surprises we have in store this season – and with my mama by my side, you never know what's going to happen!," said Anderson. The series is co-produced by Fox's in-house unscripted studio, Fox Alternative Entertainment, which created the program, and Apploff Entertainment. Jeff Apploff, Joni Day and Foxx are executive producers. Matilda Zoltowski is the showrunner and an executive producer on the series. We Are Family is distributed internationally by Fox Entertainment Global. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Anderson starred for eight seasons in the critically praised hit sitcom black-ish, where he portrayed Andre "Dre" Johnson and also served as executive producer. He recently completed a six-week journey around Europe with his mother for their reality series Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris. Bowman previously teamed up with Anderson for several shows including To Tell The Truth and Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris. Bowman has also appeared on black-ish and House Haunters. Foxx, who also hosts Fox's Beat Shazam game show, was replaced by Nick Cannon for Season 6 while he recovered from a medical issue. Foxx's daughter Corinne, who serves as DJ, on the show, was replaced by Kelly Osbourne. |
posted 11/13/2023 |
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THURSDAY: Next Up... Reindeer Games? |
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Big Brother is a summer tradition, but suddenly, we're feeling a chill in the air. The CBS reality staple has announced a new six-episode special event, Big Brother Reindeer Games, premiering Monday, Dec. 11 at 8/7c, TVLine has learned. The holiday-themed edition brings back nine Big Brother "legends" to be named later (including one from the most recent season) to compete for a $100,000 grand prize. They'll be guided by three of "Santa's Elves" — Season 23's Derek Xiao and Tiffany Mitchell and Season 11 and 13 vet Jordan Lloyd — as they face off in festive challenges, with one player going home each week. It's important to note, though, that Reindeer Games will look a lot different than a typical Big Brother season: The players won't live in the house together and will not vote each other out, and there won't be the usual live shows and live feeds. The "Elves" will take the place of host Julie Chen Moonves, and the result of each week's "Santa's Showdown" competition will determine who goes home. "Fly on The Wall is excited to bring a new competition series to the Big Brother Universe and get a chance to ring in the holidays with some of our most memorable houseguests," executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan said in a statement. In the latest TV show ratings, CBS' Big Brother Season 25 finale drew 3.3 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating, rising 18% and 40% week-to-week to mark seven-week highs. A SEAL Team rerun led out of Big Brother with 1.3 mil and a 0.1. Over on ABC, The Golden Bachelor (4.8 mil/0.5) was down a tick in the demo, while Bachelor in Paradise (2.6 mil/0.4) grew in both measures. Pending adjustment due to NFL preemption in Chicago, Hell's Kitchen (2.4 mil/0.4) is currently steady and LEGO Masters (1.7 mil/0.4) is up sharply. NBC's Transplant (2.1 mil/0.2) was steady. The CW's Son of a Critch (330K), Run the Burbs (180K), Children Ruin Everything (150K) and Everyone Else Burns (130K) all dropped viewers. And I deserve props for keeping those shows' names straight. |
posted 11/10/2023 |
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Johnny Ruffo, an Australian television star and singer, has died at age 35 from brain cancer, the BBC reports. He died Nov. 3 surrounded by loved ones, his family said in a statement on his Instagram page. "He battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could," it read. "Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give." Ruffo's fame grew thanks to reality show X Factor Australia before he joined soap Home and Away. He was an active fundraiser after his diagnosis in 2017, helping to increase awareness about brain cancer in Australia. Former X Factor host and Spice Girl Mel B was among those who sent condolences to his family. Dannii Minogue wrote on Instagram: "The cheekiest chap. His voice, smile and dancing feet will be missed by so many." Ruffo was born in Perth in Western Australia. He joined the X Factor cast in the third season in 2011. He went on to release several singles, win a season of Australia's Dancing with the Stars, and starred as Chris Harrington on Home and Away for three years. Ruffo was diagnosed in 2017, and after two years of treatment, he entered remission. But his cancer returned in 2020. Survivors include his partner, Tahnee Sims. |
posted 11/10/2023 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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WEDNESDAY: Elected and Rewarded |
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4 In the latest TV ratings, ABC's broadcast of the CMA Awards averaged 6.8 million total viewers and a 0.9 demo rating, down a scooch from last year's numbers but still good enough to lead Wednesday in the demo. Over on NBC, the latest GOP presidential debate averaged 6.9 mil and a 0.7. Facing stiffer competition from both ABC and NBC this week…. CBS' Survivor (4.5 mil/0.7) was steady, The Amazing Race (2.6 mil/0.4) rose in the demo. Back from a postseason baseball break, Fox's The Masked Singer (3.2 mil/0.4) and Snake Oil (1.4 mil/0.2) were both down a tick. The CW's Sullivan's Crossing (412K/0.1) dropped a handful of eyeballs, while The Spencer Sisters (327K/0.0) was steady. |
posted 11/9/2023 |
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Cris Abrego Expected to Be Chairman, CEO of TV Academy |
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Cris Abrego, the longtime Banijay U.S. chief who recently set up his own production group with Eva Longoria, is expected to become the new boss of the TV Academy. Deadline reports Abrego is the frontrunner for the position. The election to name the next boss is set to be held next week but sources have told Deadline that Abrego is already being talked about by some as the next Chairman and CEO of the Primetime Emmys operator. He is expected to replace Frank Scherma, the co-founder of RadicalMedia, who was "termed out" after running the TV Academy for the past four years. Abrego's appointment would further raise the profile on unscripted television at the Emmys as he is the first Television Academy chair to come from the reality TV world. His appointment is not a major surprise as Abrego has been involved with the Television Academy for a number of years. He has served as Chair of the Television Academy Foundation, becoming the first Latino to hold the office, and is a member of the Executive Committee for the TV, which made him a prime contender to succeed Scherma, who has run the organization since 2019 and was elected for a second term in 2021. While Abrego has some scripted experience during his time running Endemol Shine North America's parent company in the States, he's very much a reality guy at heart. He came up through shows like The Real World and Road Rules before launching 51 Minds Entertainment, which produced series including The Surreal Life, Flavor of Love and Rock of Love. Last month, he launched Hyphenate Media Group with Longoria, where he is CEO, a Banijay-backed venture that will develop and produce its own slate as well as invest in creator-led companies. He remains Chairman of Americas for Banijay. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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IQC: Team USA Dominates |
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The United States team – Brandon Blackwell, Victoria Groce, Steve Perry, and Shane Whitlock – defeated Belgium 91-64 in the team final Sunday at the International Quizzing Championships in Torremolinos, Spain. It was something of an improbable run, Whitlock said, including a narrow 66-53 escape from the semifinals against pre-tournament favorites England. "(The semifinal) was a close match," Whitlock said, "but we were expertly captained by Victoria, and everyone had unique contributions." The final was a little more comfortable, with Team USA taking a first-round lead it never relinquished. "Just great teamwork from all my teammates, no egos and really fun to play," Whitlock said. England beat Norway in the bronze medal match by a score of 74-52. According to the competition's website, U.S. team captain Groce – a star of ABC's The Chase – also won the pairs competition alongside Norway's Thomas Kolåsæter, and took bronze in Saturday's individual competition, behind Dean Kotiga of Croatia and Daoud Jackson of England. DISCLAIMER: Article was written by Christopher Short, a friend of GSNN. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Alex Trebek's wife is paying tribute to her late husband on the third anniversary of his death. In a poignant letter published in PEOPLE, Jean Currivan Trebek, 60, reflected on her favorite moments from their 30-year marriage and thanked the longtime Jeopardy host for "being my hero." The beloved quiz show host died at 80 in 2020, more than a year after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. "Alex, Every day (actually, several times a day) I think about you and recognize how you continue to inspire me," Jean began. "Regularly, you would say to me, 'I see you.' I hope you know, that I saw you too." She observed how Alex both "talked and listened" to those around him. "You were so present and curious about what people were doing and going through in their lives," she wrote. "I loved that you took an interest in their backgrounds and their circumstances. I saw how you were comfortable in talking to anyone... from a famed politician to our wonderful gardener." Jean, who recently helped to launch the Alex Trebek Fund with Stand Up to Cancer, noted that she was "blessed to have had a husband whose words carried his truth and integrity" and commended his desire to help those in need. "I remember you being upset about a situation, so you got involved," she recalled. "I was proud that you were actually, 'love in action' and that this proactive quality always benefited someone." Although the Daytime Emmy award-winning icon accomplished so much in his lifetime, Jean explained that her favorite moments with him were the quiet ones, like "when we would drive up to our home in Paso Robles and watch the Lakers game together" or "when I came home and you had prepared a really elegant salmon dish with asparagus (perfectly done) along with chocolate mousse." Jean has now come to realize how "important it is to think for myself," a skill that Alex also perfectly demonstrated during their marriage. "In a world with so much noise, somehow you were able to listen to what was right and true for you," she expressed. "I have come to value this within myself, now more than ever, and I have you to thank for being an intrepid and superb example." She concluded, "Thank you for teaching me backgammon. Thank you for all the love notes. Thank you for being my hero. You are forever in my heart." |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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TUESDAY: The Voice, Dancing Draw Even |
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In the latest TV show ratings, NBC's The Voice easily drew Tuesday's largest audience, while landing in a three-way tie for the nightly demo win. The Voice drew 5.7 million total viewers and a 0.4 rating, up in audience and steady in the demo week-to-week. Found dropped a few eyeballs (2.75 mil) but posted a third straight 0.3 rating. ABC's Dancing With the Stars (4.7 mil/0.4) is down a tick from last week's finals, flirting with a season low in the demo; a Dolly Parton special (3.2 mil/0.2) drew a much larger audience than last week's Press Your Luck. CBS's Big Brother (2.8 mil/0.4) is down a tick from last week's finals, currently at/matching season lows; FBI TRUE (1.8 mil/0.2) was steady. Back from an MLB break on Fox, Name That Tune (1.3 mil/0.2) was steady. The CW's Inside the NFL (310K/0.0) gained viewers. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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Disney to Buy Out Hulu |
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Disney, which is in the home stretch of swinging the deal to become the full owner of Hulu, will launch a beta test of an app next month that combines Disney+ and Hulu into a single experience for subscribers of both services, CEO Bob Iger said. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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Robbin Bain, who was known as the "Today Girl" handling fashion and beauty segments on the NBC-TV morning show, died Oct. 21 in Southampton, N.Y., on Long Island. She was 87 and had breast cancer, according to her daughter. Her public career began in 1959, when she was named as Miss Rheingold, then the most popular beer in the New York region. For her win, she received $50,000 and spent the next year making appearances in the United States and Europe. She turned to modeling, appearing in ads for Helena Rubinstein and Revlon. She was also one of four women, called "Portrettes," who introduced Jackie Gleason on his television variety show, The Jackie Gleason Show, in 1956 and 1957 and "To Tell the Truth," the latter of which saw her participate as a panelist alongside future star Betty White. Early in her career, she changed her first name to Robbin to avoid confusion with the actress Barbara Bain. In late August 1961, Bain joined NBC as the "Today Girl," working alongside the host John Chancellor and the news anchor Frank Blair. That lasted two months, with Bain leaving because of her pregnancy with her first daughter, Dina. Survivors include daughters Lara and Dina; her husband, Alexander Guadieri; a stepson, Alexandre Guadieri; and six grandchildren. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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Big Brother to Return to South Africa |
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Big Brother is returning to South Africa 20 years after it debuted in the nation on M-Net channel Mzansi Magic. Banijay Rights' smash format has experienced a Covid-induced sales boost and is currently airing 31 productions in 21 markets, with MultiChoice-owned network Mzansi taking the South African version for the first time since 2015. Produced by local indie Red Pepper Pictures, casting for what will be the fifth South African series has already commenced for the new season, which will air next year and was described as "the revival of a global phenomenon that continues to have an enduring appeal worldwide" by Robin Pollok, Banijay Rights' VP Sales, Africa, Middle East, Greece & Israel. Banijay took control of the format when it acquired Endemol Shine Group last year. Banijay Global Head Of Content Operations Lucas Green, who, alongside Big Brother oversees the producer/distributor's superbrands such as Survivor and Temptation Island, told Deadline the "enduring evergreen format" will be defined by the strength of its cast when it returns to South Africa. "Big Brother is quite a structured brand and you don't see a huge amount of difference between versions but what is distinctive about it is the people who are in it," he said. "We're always looking at ways of taking global shows and making them local, blending our international track record with that local flavour." He pointed to representative casting in recent Big Brother versions such as the 50% BIPOC cast introduced in CBS' latest season, which ended with Xavier Prather becoming the first Black winner in the U.S. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Dancing with the Stars (Taylor's Version) |
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"A Celebration of Taylor Swift" - How'd we end up on the (ballroom) floor anyway? The six remaining couples are ready to make the whole place shimmer with a night full of red-hot performances to the gorgeous tunes of multi-GRAMMY(R) award-winning recording artist Taylor Swift. Get ready to clear a blank space in the calendar when "A Celebration of Taylor Swift" airs TUESDAY, NOV. 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST/PST, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CST), simulcasting LIVE across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and next day on Hulu. Longstanding "Dancing with the Stars" choreographer and lead choreographer of the Taylor Swift The Eras Tour, Mandy Moore, heads to the ballroom to offer her "Taylor-made" critiques as special guest judge. Couples, along with their dance styles and songs, will be announced at a later date. Fans will be able to vote during the live simulcast of the show in the EST/CST time zones. During this time, online voting will be available to fans in any time zone in the U.S., its territories and Canada via dwtsvote.abc.com, and fans with a participating U.S. wireless carrier can also vote via SMS/text (fans in Canada cannot vote via SMS/text). Live viewer votes will be combined with the judges' scores each episode to determine which couples may be in jeopardy of elimination. |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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More on "Deal or No Deal UK's" Return |
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Deal or No Deal is coming to ITV after being off our screens since 2016, and a release date for the reboot has finally been reported. According to The Mirror, the iconic game show will first air on Monday, November 20 at 4 pm on ITV1. This will also be the debut of new host Stephen Mulhern, who is stepping into Noel Edmonds' shoes. Stephen is well known for presenting Catchphrase on ITV, so he's familiar with intense game shows where he has to oversee contestants under some serious pressure, while they compete to win a life-changing sum of money. Speaking about his Deal Or No Deal role, Stephen Mulhern said: "Wow, what an opportunity, I'm beyond excited to be hosting the brand-new series. I've always been such a huge fan of the show, so much so, I've been practising at home with small cereal boxes!" He added: "It looks so simple but it's an incredibly compelling game for both those playing and the viewers watching at home. It's one of the greatest shows of all time and to be the new host is an honour. I can't wait to get started." |
posted 11/8/2023 |
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The Devil's (Second) Plan |
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The Devil's Plan, a reality series in which players compete in games of wit, strategy, and wisdom, will be back for a second season. In the first season, the 12 contestants hailed from various fields, including a lawyer, doctor, science YouTuber, professional gamer, and actors... Following its release on Netflix, The Devil's Plan shot to the top of Netflix's Top 10 TV series in South Korea. Moreover, it entered the Top 10 list in 23 countries and ranked number 3 in the Top 10 TV Shows (Non-English), captivating global viewers and demonstrating the impact of Korea's survival entertainment game shows. With two sophisticated games played each day over the seven days the players stayed together, The Devil's Plan presents a seamless universe, marking a pinnacle in producer Jeong Jong-yeon's career. He has already amassed a massive fanbase through his previous shows such as The Genius, The Great Escape, and Girls' High School Mystery Class. With an intriguing plot development filled with twists and turns, The Devil's Plan captivated viewers and turned them into fervent fans. The participants, each armed with their unique strategies and motives, collaborate or betray each other to win. Furthermore, the players are isolated without access to electronics like smartphones, creating the perfect environment for them to create their own community with evolving relationship dynamics. This setup also serves as a "social experiment" in line with the devilish theme of the series title, resulting in the players exhibiting completely different behaviors which add to the entertainment in unexpected ways. Fans are eager to find out who the new players for Season 2 will be, and what brilliant games the producer will introduce next. Excited over the renewal of The Devil's Plan, Jeong thanked the global fan base for their passionate support and fueled anticipation for the second season, saying, "Please look forward to a completely new version of The Devil's Plan!" |
posted 11/7/2023 |
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MONDAY: Monday Night Knockout |
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ABC's slice of the Monday Night Football pie this week amounted to 6.1 million total viewers and a 1.1 demo rating, down 13% and 15% from the early numbers for last week's Lions/Raiders game. Over on NBC, The Voice drew 6.4 mil and a 0.5, steady week-to-week. The Irrational added eyeballs (with 3.67 mil) and posted its sixth 0.3 rating in seven tries. Back after two weeks of baseball benchings, Fox's Kitchen Nightmares (1.5 mil/0.3) and Special Forces: WTT (1.1 mil/0.2) were both down. CBS' 9 pm NCIS rerun (2.3 mil/0.1) drew a markedly larger audience than what the sidelined Lotería Loca last did (1.0.5 mil/0.1). The CW's rejiggered Monday slate of Penn & Teller: Fool Us rerun (310K/0.1) followed by new eps of Masters of Illusion (260K/0.1) and World's Funniest Animals (300K/0.1) all told fared better than the line-up that included FBoy Island Season 3. |
posted 11/7/2023 |
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Fox Hits "The Floor" January |
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Fox has set an early 2024 premiere date for its new game show The Floor, hosted and produced by Rob Lowe. The Floor, from Big Brother and The Voice creator John de Mol, will launch Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 9 PM on Fox. The Floor is a physical, trivia quiz show that sees 81 contestants face off in quiz duels on a giant LED floor divided into a hundred equal squares, each representing its own field of knowledge. The first challenger, selected at random, must choose one of his or her neighboring opponents to go head-to-head in an epic quiz duel in the opponent's category. The winner takes over the loser's square, gaining valuable ground as they expand their territory, while the loser exits the game. The winner must then choose – do they continue on and attempt to secure another square? Or do they let The Floor choose a new challenger? The last contestant standing who gains full control over The Floor takes home a life-changing $250,000 cash prize. |
posted 11/7/2023 |
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THURSDAY: Camp's Over |
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Audiences appear eager to see how Gerry Turner's journey toward a second chance at love pans out on ABC's The Golden Bachelor. For the third consecutive week, the show grew its audience with the November 2 hometown dates episode. According to live + three-day Nielsen data, the episode managed about 5.58M (about a million more than the same-day number), marking a 5% increase over the week prior to become the biggest audience of the season. It's also the most-watched telecast for The Bachelor franchise since the finale of the flagship series in March 2021, when Matt James led Season 25. When factoring in streaming viewership, the episode tallied 7.37M viewers, making it the most-watched multi platform telecast for the series since the premiere episode. Golden Bachelor (4.8 million total viewers and a 0.6 rating per Nielsen finals) and Bachelor in Paradise (2 mil/0.3) were both up a tick in audience, with the former also rising in the demo. CBS's Buddy Games' finale (1.9 mil/0.3) and Big Brother (2.8 mil/0.5) were both steady. SEAL Team's Season 5 premiere did 1.5 mil and a 0.2. With football preempts now subtracted out, NBC's Transplant (2.2 mil/0.2) was merely steady week-to-week. Fox's Hell's Kitchen (2.2 mil/0.4) was steady in the demo, while LEGO Masters (1.2 mil/0.3) ticked up. The CW's Son of a Critch (360K) added a few viewers, Run the Burbs (200K) and Children Ruin Everything (183K) were steady, and Everyone Else Burns (173K) dropped some eyeballs. |
posted 11/7/2023 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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"The Circle's" On the Move |
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The Circle has cemented itself as one of Netflix's longest-running reality formats with a double series recommission, as filming moved from the UK to Atlanta. Seasons 6 and 7 of Studio Lambert's social media-style format were recently shot in the city, with the sixth set to air next spring. The Circle used to be filmed in Manchester. In The Circle, a number of players move into separate apartments within the same building. Contestants are kept isolated from the outside world and each other and are not allowed to meet or communicate face-to-face, instead speaking via a social media app that gives them the ability to portray themselves in any way they choose. Every few days, contestants are 'rated' by the others and the lowest are eliminated. With the block of apartments used for Manchester filming having been converted back to regular flats, Netflix was seeking a new home for The Circle and the Atlanta base is understood to be larger, allowing producers to make full use of the apartment building. The space functions as a central hub, offering accommodations for both cast and crew, while also serving as the location for the control room and editing bays. Georgia also has a lucrative tax credit, and the likes of Love is Blind and Lego Masters already film there. |
posted 11/6/2023 |
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SUNDAY: And Then There Were Three |
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NBC Sunday Night Football's broadcast of the Bengals' win over the Bills averaged 14.9 million total viewers and a 3.8 demo rating, surging 19% and 12% from last week's early numbers for Chargers/Bears. Over on The CW, The Chosen's Season 3 premiere drew 547K and just barely a 0.1 rating, hitting and matching CW highs for the acquired series. Enjoying a robust NFL lead-in, The Simpsons (4.4 mil/1.4) easily hit season highs, as did Bob's Burgers (1.5 mil/0.5) and Family Guy (1.3 mil/0.4). Krapopolis (1.9 mil/0.6) meanwhile matched its second-best numbers yet. CBS' Yellowstone double-pump did 4.4 mil/0.3 and 3.8 mil/0.3, after which Big Brother (2.5 mil/0.3) slipped to a Sunday demo low for this cycle. ABC's AFV (3.7 mil/0.4) dropped some eyeballs. |
posted 11/6/2023 |
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Gladiators Ready... in Australia |
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A new era begins as one of the most electrifying and iconic sports entertainment gameshows in the world, Gladiators, makes its victorious return to Australian screens on Sunday, 7 January at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play. Network 10 is the home to a brand-new gladiatorial arena and a fresh wave of Gladiators – Arrow, Chaos, Cobra, Comet, Cyclone, Dragon, Elektra, Halo, Maximus, Phoenix, Raven, Spartan And Viking. The return of Gladiators promises not only to be a thrilling spectacle, but also family-friendly viewing that brings together audiences of all ages. The entire family will have a front-row seat to the ultimate David vs Goliath battle, as Gladiators take on Contenders from all walks of life in a series of iconic events, with Contenders playing for the ultimate money-can't-buy-prize – joining as a Gladiator next season. Gladiators will be hosted by iconic sports stars Liz Ellis and Beau Ryan. |
posted 11/6/2023 |
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More on "After Midnight" |
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CBS is putting the pieces in place for its next late night show. The network has named a host and hired the key creative team for After Midnight, which is set to take over the 12:35 a.m. ET spot in early 2024. The show is inspired by Comedy Central's comedic game show @midnight and getting a truth-in-titling name change. Comedian Taylor Tomlinson will host After Midnight. Tomlinson, who has two Netflix specials to her name, appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday following the afternoon announcement of the creative team. AFTER MIDNIGHT is executive produced by Stephen Colbert; Carrie Byalick, president of Spartina Industries; THE LATE SHOW executive Tom Purcell; Evelyn McGee Colbert; and James Dixon of Dixon Talent. The Spartina team is joined by executive producers Joe Farrell, Mike Farah, Whitney Hodack and Henry R. Muñoz III from Funny Or Die. Jason U. Nadler of Serious Business, who co-created "@midnight" by which AFTER MIDNIGHT is inspired, is also an executive producer. Serving as co-showrunners and executive producers are Jack Martin, showrunner on all four seasons of "@midnight" and current showrunner for CBS' RAID THE CAGE, and Eric Pierce (CBS' THE CHALLENGE: USA, "The Wheel," "Hollywood Game Night"). Comedian and writer Jo Firestone (ZIWE, "The Tonight Show," "Joe Pera Talks with You") will be co-executive producer and head writer. Alexx Wells ("Celebrity Squares," "That's My Jam," "The Cube") will also serve as co-executive producer. "We are thrilled to be reunited with our friends at Funny Or Die," said Stephen Colbert. "My hope is that, every night, AFTER MIDNIGHT will be just as ridiculous as the internet is every day. Plus, the original '@midnight' aired after 'The Colbert Report,' so welcoming this new show to 12:30 feels like coming home." "Funny Or Die is proud to partner once again with CBS Studios, Spartina Industries and our longtime friend and collaborator Stephen Colbert," said Funny Or Die Owner Henry R. Muñoz III. "Now that we are all old enough to stay up until after midnight, I'm excited for this show to harness the power of comedy and laughter to bring us all together." |
posted 11/6/2023 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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FOXmas |
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As the 2023 holiday season approaches, FOX today unwraps a festive list of naughty and nice original holiday programming from its hit unscripted series The Masked Singer, LEGO(R) Masters and MasterChef Junior, an annual holiday treat from TMZ, and classic FOX Animation Domination favorites The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob's Burgers. All-new holiday specials debuting on FOX this season include: |
posted 11/3/2023 |
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NBC Bets on "Underdog" Story |
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NBCUniversal is developing a U.S. version of The Underdog – the Truman Show-style guessing game format that sees social media influencers compete in a popularity contest alongside one person without an online following – for NBC. STV Studios and NBCUniversal have struck a series development deal for the format, which will see the latter develop the version for NBC. Created by STV Studios label Primal Media and co-owned by GroupM, The Underdog, which is being made in the UK for E4 under the working title Alan Must Win, sees a cast of conventionally popular contestants – all with big online followings and a knack for influencing people – compete in a popularity contest. In amongst the group is an underdog that no one is expecting, an ordinary person with almost zero online followers, who is unfazed about trying to be the most popular. None of the cast, including the underdog, know that a group made up of reality stars are living next door and controlling the game by setting tasks, introducing format twists and using all that they've learned about reality shows to make sure the underdog wins. Producers have compared the format to beloved Jim Carrey-starrer The Truman Show. |
posted 11/2/2023 |
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Trebek Family, SU2C Launch Alex Trebek Fund |
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Alex Trebek's legacy lives on. Three years after his death, Stand Up to Cancer has partnered with the late Jeopardy! host's family to launch the Alex Trebek Fund, which will help accelerate critical research with the goal of better treating pancreatic cancer. In a video announcing the initiative, which is embedded below, current Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings reflects on the impact Trebek had on his life growing up, and how he's grown to appreciate his predecessor even more since he took over as host. "Jeopardy! was always big for me as a kid, so Alex was a big inspiration for me. He created this place, this space where it was safe to be a smart person," Jennings said. "He was so good at it, so graceful, so perfect for the role, that we all thought the job was easy — and it's not. Hosting Jeopardy! is incredibly hard." The Alex Trebek Fund already has over $1 million in contributions thanks to donations from Trebek's wife Jean, as well as the Estate of Barbara Hanania. Stand Up 2 Cancer will continue to fundraise throughout the month of November, which is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and beyond. "I hope that all of the fans and community of Jeopardy! really can lean in and show support for this," said Emily Trebek, Alex's daughter. "I think they showed so much support for my dad when he was going through his cancer treatments. I hope that they stand up with his great organization." Trebek died in November 2020 after his brave public battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 80. Trebek had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and went public about his condition in March 2019, updating fans on his condition via social media and frequent interviews. After hosting Jeopardy! for 37 years, Trebek's last day in the studio was just days before he died. According to Stand Up to Cancer, an estimated 1 in 64 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in their lifetime. This year, pancreatic cancer is expected to impact 64,000 Americans and is on the rise among young people. However, in 2023, pancreatic cancer survival went up — marking the first time since 2017 that the survival rate has gone up two years in a row. |
posted 11/2/2023 |
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Tyler Christopher, best known for playing Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital, has died. He was 50. His passing was confirmed on the Instagram account of GH star Maurice Benard. Reports indicate he died from a "cardiac event" in his San Diego apartment Tuesday. "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment. Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him. Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father." General Hospital EP Frank Valentini released this statement to Deadline Tuesday on behalf of the ABC sudser: "I am heartbroken over the news of Tyler Christopher's passing. He was kind, an incredible actor, and dear friend, who was beloved by our GH family and fans of Nikolas Cassadine. On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, our heartfelt sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time." The Illinois-born Christopher was on GH from 1996-2016, winning a 2016 Daytime Emmy Award for his performance and landing several other noms for the role. He later was nominated in 2019 for his longtime recurring role as Stefan DiMera on Days of Our Lives. In the game show world, Christopher was featured on episodes of "Search Party" and "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune". |
posted 11/2/2023 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Lotería Pulls the Skull Card |
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Lotería Loca has not been a winning ticket for CBS. And after successive declines in viewership, the freshman game show is being pulled from the Monday line-up. Based on the Mexican game of chance Loteria and hosted by Jaime Camil (Jane the Virgin), Lotería Loca debuted on Oct. 2 to 1.75 million total viewers (in Live+Same Day numbers). Its audience dipped three of the four following weeks, most recently delivering just a hair over 1 million viewers (with a 0.1 demo rating). With Live-7 playback factored in, the game show has been seeing gains of just 6% in audience. CBS' Monday game plan moving forward is to air back-to-back-to-back NCIS reruns on Nov. 6 and Nov. 13, to get people jazzed about NCIS: Sydney's premiere on Tuesday, Nov. 14. On Nov. 20, Let's Make a Deal Primetime will get sandwiched between a pair of NCIS repeats, at 9/8c. CBS' annual airing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will now air a few days later than planned, on Monday, Nov. 27 at 8 pm, where it will be followed by Let's Make a Deal Primetime and (you guessed it) an NCIS rerun. Though Lotería Loca may be down, it is not completely out! A special holiday episode will air in December (date to be announced), and additional episodes will return "at a later date.: |
posted 11/1/2023 |
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Wynonna Judd to Mega Mentor on "The Voice" |
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Wynonna Judd will be "Mega Mentor" on the current season of The Voice on NBC. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, she joins coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds as each team prepares for the three-way knockouts, which begin November 6. Season 24 began last month. Judd made her name in country music in the Judds, which included her and mother Naomi. Wynonna Judd released her self-titled debut album in 1992. Reba McEntire was a Mega Mentor in season 23. Other Mega Mentors on The Voice have included Ed Sheeran and Snoop Dogg. The Voice is on Mondays from 8-10 p.m. ET and Tuesdays from 9-10 p.m. ET and is on Peacock the following day. |
posted 11/1/2023 |
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A Triple for "Triple" |
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"Bobby's Triple Threat" has been renewed for a third season at Food Network. Hosted by Bobby Flay and featuring his three culinary "titans" — Tiffany Derry, Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson — the show sees the trio go up against a new guest chef and mystery judge each episode, with each titan being responsible for one of three courses in the successive cooking competition with a $25,000 weekly prize. "Bobby's Triple Threat" Season 2 debuted Aug. 22 and concluded Oct. 24. During its second-season run, "Triple Threat" drew more than 11 million total viewers across Food Network and streamers Max and Discovery+, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. In linear-only TV ratings, "Triple Threat" Season 2 averaged a 0.52 among adults ages 25-54 and a 0.65 among women ages 25-54, in Nielsen's Live + 3 Day ratings. That's up 11% and 16%, respectively, from Season 1. Season 3 of Flay's "Triple Threat" competition series will air in 2024. |
posted 11/1/2023 |
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Talpa Jumps In |
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Talpa Studios' new quiz show 'The Jump' premiered on RTL4 on October 21 with a market share of 36.6% (including extended viewing) in the 25-54 demo, more than doubling the timeslot average. The first international commission is from RTL Hungary. The new format sees five contestants battle it out on a 40-metre-long bridge (on a set) for a large cash prize. The RTL4 premiere achieved 1.1 million viewers and the show outperformed all competitors in its timeslot. RTL Hungary has already recorded a daily prime-time version of the brand-new show, and this will air on RTL in 2024. Hungarian Scripted Productions, known for their expertise in quiz and game shows, collaborated with Talpa Studios to produce the daily version. The show was recorded back-to-back with the Dutch weekly version at the production hub of Talpa Studios in Hilversum (the Netherlands). This marks the first time that RTL Hungary has co-produced an entertainment show in the Netherlands. "The format is perfect for our production hub, as we only needed foreign contestants and hosts to visit our studio," explains Mark van Achterberg, Managing Director at Talpa Studios. "This is a testament not only to our pricing but also to the high quality and experience we provide, aligning with our strategy as an independent global production studio." In 'The Jump', five contestants compete for a cash prize. Their goal is to cross the bridge by answering ten quiz questions correctly. If they answer incorrectly, they 'plunge' from the bridge. The show begins with a quick game to determine the 'Controller' of the game. The Controller has the power to decide who plays. They can either pick themselves or choose one of their opponents. Refusing to play is not an option. Each 'question' consists of several fun, thought-provoking statements, but only one of them is true. Players make their choice by physically jumping on the statement they believe is correct. A correct guess means they advance to the next question. If they are wrong, they drop (literally) out of the game. |
posted 11/1/2023 |
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MONDAY: Sportball! |
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In the latest TV ratings, Fox's World Series coverage nipped at the heels of ABC's Monday Night Football. Which sporting event will come out on top once the final tallies are… tallied? ABC's slice of MNF coverage averaged 7 million total viewers and a 1.3 demo rating, down 14% from last week's early numbers. World Series coverage averaged 6.5 mil and a 1.2, ticking up from Saturday's Game 2. Leading out of Halloween-y Ghosts reruns (that averaged 2.7 mil and a 0.25), CBS's Lotería Loca (1.1 mil/0.1) hit and matched series lows — and now shall disappear from the schedule. NBC's The Voice (6.2 mil/0.5) was down a tick in the demo week-to-week, while The Irrational (3.5 mil/0.3) was steady. Leading out of a Penn & Teller: Fool Us rerun (330K/0.1), Friday-bound FBoy Island's final Monday outing on the CW (185K/0.0) added a veritable handful of eyeballs. |
posted 11/1/2023 |
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Halloween Lightning Round |
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"Friends" star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television's most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54. The actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home, according to coroner's records. An investigation into how Perry died is ongoing, and it may take weeks before his cause of death is determined. Perry's body was found in a hot tub at his home, according to unnamed sources cited by the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. LAPD Officer Drake Madison told The Associated Press on Saturday that officers had gone to that block "for a death investigation of a male in his 50s." "This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken, "Friends" co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and executive producer Kevin Bright, said in a statement. "We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment – not just to his work, but in life as well. He was always the funniest person in the room. More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart." Perry's 10 seasons on "Friends" made him one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors, starring opposite Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer as a friend group in New York. As Chandler, he played the quick-witted, insecure and neurotic roommate of LeBlanc's Joey and a close friend of Schwimmer's Ross. During the show's hijinks, he could be counted on to chime in with a line like "Could this BE any more awkward?" or another well-timed quip. Perry was open about his long and public struggle with addiction, writing at the beginning of his 2022 million-selling memoir: "Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead." "Friends" ran from 1994 until 2004, winning one best comedy series Emmy Award in 2002. The cast notably banded together for later seasons to obtain a salary of $1 million per episode for each. The series was one of television's biggest hits and has taken on a new life — and found surprising popularity with younger fans — in recent years on streaming services. Perry described reading the "Friends" script for the first time in his memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing." "It was as if someone had followed me around for a year, stealing my jokes, copying my mannerisms, photocopying my world-weary yet witty view of life. One character in particular stood out to me: it wasn't that I thought I could 'play' Chandler. I 'was' Chandler." On Sunday, Perry's book was ranked No. 1 on Amazon, supplanting Britney Spears' memoir. Unknown at the time was the struggle Perry had with addiction and an intense desire to please audiences. "'Friends' was huge. I couldn't jeopardize that. I loved the script. I loved my co-actors. I loved the scripts. I loved everything about the show but I was struggling with my addictions which only added to my sense of shame," he wrote in his memoir. "I had a secret and no one could know." Perry received one Emmy nomination for his "Friends" role and two more for appearances as an associate White House counsel on "The West Wing." Perry also had several notable film roles, starring opposite Salma Hayek in the rom-com "Fools Rush In" and Bruce Willis in the the crime comedy "The Whole Nine Yards." He worked consistently after "Friends," though never in a role that brought him as much attention or acclaim. In 2015, he played Oscar for a CBS reboot of "The Odd Couple" that aired for two seasons. He told the AP that playing Oscar Madison, the character originally made famous by Walter Matthau in the 1968 movie, was a "dream role." He also said he was surprised how much he enjoyed being filmed again in front of a live audience. "I didn't realize I missed it really until it actually happened, til we actually shot the pilot and there was a studio audience there and I realized, 'Wow, I really like this. This is nice,'" he said. "You kind of ham up for the people in the audience. My performance never got better than when there was an audience there." Perry also made appearances on "Celebrity Poker Showdown", "Cash Cab", and "Hollywood Game Night". Perry was born Aug. 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. His father is actor John Bennett Perry and his mother, Suzanne, served as press secretary of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and is married to "Dateline" correspondent Keith Morrison. |
posted 10/31/2023 |
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SUNDAY: It's No Jalen vs. Tua... |
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In the latest TV ratings, NBC Sunday Night Football's broadcast of the Chargers' decisive win over the Bears averaged 12.5 million viewers and a 3.4 demo rating, down 25% from last week's early figures for Dolphins/Eagles. Elsewhere….. The CW's The Chosen closed out Season 2 with its largest CW audience to date: 520,000 viewers, up 21% week-to-week. ABC's AFV drew a season-high four million viewers but dipped to match its season low in the demo (0.3). Leading out of a Hocus Pocus screening (2.3 mil/0.3), Part 2 of The Great Halloween Fright Fight (1.7 mil/0.2) was up sharply from last week; casting for next season is now underway in case you wanna tip off, you know, that neighbor. Enjoying a rrrrobust NFL lead-in (and pending possible adjustment due to a slightly delayed start), 60 Minutes (10.1 mil/1.4) is currently up sharply, Yellowstone (5 mil/0.5) is looking at its best CBS audience since Sept. 24, and Big Brother (2.9 mil/0.4) is up 10% in audience. Fox's The Simpsons (1.1 mil/0.3) was steady in audience, while Krapopolis (780K/0.2) and Bob's Burgers (870K/0.2) both added viewers. |
posted 10/30/2023 |
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David Flynn Sets Up Format House |
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Youngest Media founder David Flynn is launching a UK-based studio called Plegazoid in partnership with ITV Studios-backed South Shore. Plegazoid has entered into an exclusive joint-venture agreement with South Shore, producer of recent Channel 4 hit Don't Look Down, to develop and produce non-scripted formats. Flynn, creator and producer of shows including Million Pound Drop, Game of Clones, Moneybags and Small Fortune, has been working with South Shore for several months and they have two projects at pilot stage with UK broadcasters. The name of the company comes from the word originally given to an answer by Flynn and his team when they created the BBC quizshow Pointless. Youngest Media was launched in 2016 by Flynn and Lucas Church, who had previously worked together at Endemol Shine, and the company shuttered at the start of 2023. Its slate of formats has since been picked up for US representation by LA-based producer Ed October. Flynn said: "We're on the hunt for Plegazoids, those counter-intuitive ideas that nobody else has thought of. Andy and Mel and the South Shore team share my desire to launch these shows and their creativity and independent spirit make them the perfect partner to join forces with." |
posted 10/26/2023 |
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Seth Rogen to Guest Judge "Canadian Pottery Throwdown" |
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Seth Rogen is swapping the film lot for the pottery studio. The Dumb Money star has been set as a guest judge and executive producer on The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down on CBC. Schitt's Creek star Jennifer Robertson has been named host of the CBC and CBC Gem series, which is set to launch in winter 2024. The series, based on the UK format The Great Pottery Throw Down from Bake Off indie Love Productions, will see 10 amateur potters take on challenges to create beautiful pieces. Each episode will consist of two creative challenges that test their skill and technique, with one eliminated each week. It was first unveiled in June as part of CBC's 2023-24 slate announcement, and was filmed this summer at a studio on Vancouver's Granville Island under the jurisdiction of ACTRA in Canada. In the U.S., unscripted shows are covered under the SAG-AFTRA Network Television Code Agreement, which remains unstruck and runs through June 2024. Rogen — who is a talented potter himself — will executive produce through his Point Grey Pictures imprint, which he runs with Evan Goldberg and James Weaver. He'll appear as a guest judge alongside Vancouver-based artist and ceramics instructor Brendan Tang and renowned ceramicist and educator Natalie Waddell. |
posted 10/30/2023 |
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"Survivor UK" REturns |
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The return of Survivor to UK screens over the weekend was a steady one, with the show equalling Big Brother's first ep from earlier this month. BBC One's reboot of the CBS smash peaked with 4M and secured a 2.5M average on Saturday at 8.25 p.m. GMT (12.25 p.m. PT) as contestants were introduced, split into teams and took on the first set of challenges. The launch was well shy of the highest-rated show of the day, stalwart entertainment hit Strictly Come Dancing, which waltzed to 7.7M viewers on BBC One. The following night, Banijay's Joel Dommett-hosted show held steady with 2.3M from 8 p.m. to 9.pm. For Survivor, the BBC is experimenting with a scheduling pattern inspired by The Traitors by airing episodes on Saturday and Sunday nights but also releasing the Sunday episode on the morning on BBC iPlayer. Last year's smash hit The Traitors was praised for its creation of 'watercooler' moments while simultaneously allowing viewers to binge on iPlayer. |
posted 10/30/2023 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Richard Moll, a veteran character and voice actor best known for his role as the bailiff on the original version of NBC's "Night Court," has died, according to Jeff Sanderson, a spokesperson for the family. He was 80. Moll died peacefully on October 26 at his home in Big Bear Lake, CA, a statement said. Moll was born in Pasadena, California and attended the University of California, Berkeley, according to the Turner Classic Movies website. When he began acting, his first jobs were in commercials and bit parts on television shows. Among his early credits were roles on "Welcome Back, Kotter" and "The Rockford Files." On the former, he played a character simply credited as "Big Thug." Indeed he was big – standing at 6'8," with a hulking presence. In the real world, though, Moll wasn't as likely to be recognized by "Night Court" viewers if he was sporting a full head of hair. His "Night Court" character, Bull Shannon, was bald, big-hearted and at times a little dense, though not enough to dull his charm or command of moments. "Night Court," inarguably Moll's most notable role, ran for nine seasons on NBC from 1984-1992. The network revived the series this year, with John Larroquette reprising his role from the original show. Moll never appeared on the new iteration. Following the show's run, Moll earned credits in movies like "Jingle All the Way" and "Scary Movie 2" and TV shows including "Smallville" and "Spider-Man: The Animated Series." In fact, voice work was a large part of his post-"Night Court" career. He was the voice of Two-Face in "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" and had multiple roles in video games. In game shows, Moll featured on Pyramid, Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour, Body Language, Super Password, WordPlay, The Hollywood Squares, To Tell the Truth, and Double Dare 2000. Speaking to the Tampa Bay Times in 1988, Moll admitted though his comedy was gaining him attention at the time, he had no desire to focus solely on similar roles. "I want to get into playing heavies again," he said. "I don't want to be known purely as a comic actor. I love playing bad guys … it's such fun." Indeed, Moll also had a serious side. In 1989, he testified before the House Select Committee on Aging for more funding for Alzheimer's Disease research. His father struggled with the disease. Moll loved the outdoors and spent his retirement in the San Bernardino mountain community of Big Bear Lake. He is survived by his former wife, two children and two stepchildren. |
posted 10/27/2023 |
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THURSDAY: Buddy Rises |
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In the latest TV show ratings, ABC's The Golden Bachelor and CBS' Big Brother tied for the Thursday demo win, with the former also (easily) leading the night in total audience. Golden Bachelor drew 4.4 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating, down a tick week-to-week. Bachelor in Paradise (1.9 mil/0.3) dipped. CBS' Buddy Games (2 mil/0.3) added some eyeballs while steady in the demo, Big Brother (3 mil/0.5) was up sharply in viewers but down in the demo, and FBI TRUE did 1.5 mil and a 0.1. Now airing on a new night, The CW's Son of a Critch (340K), Run the Burbs (210K) and Children Ruin Everything (190K) all pretty much matched their Monday averages. The netlet's latest acquired comedy, Everyone Else Burns, debuted to 192K. NBC's Transplant (2.1 mil/0.2) ticked up. With NFL preemptions factored out, Fox's Hell's Kitchen (2.1 mil/0.4) ticked up, while LEGO Masters (1 mil/0.2) was steady. |
posted 10/26/2023 |
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CBS Daytime Celebrates Halloween |
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The Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal are celebrating Halloween in fun and festive ways. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, both CBS game shows will serve up Halloween-themed episodes. The Price is Right is taking it to the ring....the wrestling ring, that is. In a Halloween Heavyweight Showcase Championship, host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, and models Alexis Gaube, James O'Halloran, Manuela Arbelaez, and Amber Lancaster will slip into wrestling-inspired roles and costumes. Contestants will get the chance to win money, cars, luxury vacations to Mexico (to see luchadores!) or Australia, and more. Celebrating 15 years as Let's Make a Deal host, Wayne Brady will greet an audience in costumes. Expect Halloween versions of games like "Smash for Cash," where contestants will smash Frankenstein-themed piggy banks to get $20,000. They'll also try to win spooky walking tours of London, Dublin, and Edinburgh. |
posted 10/26/2023 |
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WEDNESDAY: Survivor Leads the Charge |
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In the latest TV show ratings, CBS' Survivor dominated Wednesday night once again, both in total viewers and in the 18-49 demo. Amid some Lewiston, Maine mass shooting news break-ins and with people possibly flipping over to cable news coverage of same…. Survivor this week drew 5 million viewers and a 0.7 rating (per Nielsen finals), down a tick in the demo from last week. The Amazing Race (2.8 mil/0.4) was steady. Fox's The Masked Singer (3.4 mil/0.5) and Snake Oil (1.6 mil/0.3) were both steady. NBC's Quantum Leap (2.6 mil/0.3) and Magnum P.I. (3.2 mil/0.2) were both down a smidgen in audience, with the latter also dipping in the demo to match its series low. The CW's Sullivan's Crossing (438K/0.1) and The Spencer Sisters (333K/0.0) both dipped in audience. ABC's Celeb Jeop! did 3.9 mil/0.4, followed by Celeb Wheel's 3.4 mil/0.4 and Pyramid's 3 mil/0.3. |
posted 10/26/2023 |
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"Rock the Block" Rocks Again |
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For the first time in Rock the Block history, four returning teams will get a shot at redemption as they compete to add the most value to Florida waterfront homes in a new season of HGTV's smash hit home renovation competition. During the fresh seven episodes, hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington (Battle on the Beach), the pressure will be at an all-time high as the HGTV powerhouse duos return to Rock the Block seeking an epic renovation showdown to settle old scores and achieve victory - winning bragging rights and a street named in their honor. The new season is slated to premiere in March 2024. Competitors will include renovation aces Bryan and Sarah Baeumler (Battle on the Beach); home renovation visionaries and partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas (Bargain Block); dynamic twin sisters and real estate and design experts Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis (Unsellable Houses); and billion-dollar real estate broker and house-flipping expert Page Turner and contractor extraordinaire Mitch Glew (Fix My Flip). Each team will have just six weeks and a budget of $250,000 to renovate attached waterfront homes, each featuring a pool and boat dock, transforming them into luxurious homes that reflect their signature vision and stunning design style. "The competition format is incredibly popular with our viewers, with the previous run of Rock the Block delivering HGTV's highest-rated title in the first quarter of 2023 among two coveted demos, Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54," said Loren Ruch, Head of Content, HGTV. "This season's four expert teams know what it takes to compete on the block, so we'll keep them on their toes and crank up the intensity with unexpected new challenges. Our stars are ready for a rematch and won't hold back to win it all." The homes are being built by Blake Building in Treasure Island, Florida. Fans can stream the first four seasons of Rock the Block on Max(R) and stay tuned for more new season updates on HGTV's digital platforms at HGTV.com and via @HGTV and #RocktheBlock on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Rock the Block is produced by Big Table Media. |
posted 10/26/2023 |
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"Split Second" Won't Split Anytime Soon |
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SPLIT SECOND Season Two will premiere on Monday, NOVEMBER 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Game Show Network and air weekdays. This is John Michael Higgins' second show on Game Show Network. He previously hosted America Says, running for five seasons and over 500 episodes to date. Based on a format from game show legend Monty Hall, Spilt Second asks three contestants to decide in a split second which of three general interest trivia questions they can answer. The first player to buzz in gets the first pick, and the last player is left to answer whatever is left, which is often the most difficult. The player with the fastest response time and the highest success rate answering questions over the first three rounds advances to the bonus game where their ability to answer a rapid-fire series of questions could win them $10,000. SPLIT SECOND is produced by Game Show Enterprises Studios with Michael Binkow as executive producer. Nancy Glass, Marcus Lemonis, and Sharon Hall also serve as executive producers for Marcus/Glass Productions. John Michael Higgins serves as host and executive producer. |
posted 10/26/2023 |
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"Dancing" to Pay Tribute to Len Goodman |
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An exclusive list of past pros have been invited to celebrate former head judge Len Goodman on Tuesday — but Cheryl Burke wasn't one of them. In a recent social media post, Burke revealed she wasn't asked to participate in a spectacular dance tribute for Goodman that will be set to "Moon River" by Henry Mancini. The beloved judge died in April at the age of 78. "For those of you asking if I'll be a part of Len Goodman's tribute next week on DWTS, unfortunately, I wasn't invited however, I'll be there in spirit and can't wait to cheer my former colleagues on!" she wrote. "Sending love and light to everyone. ������ #riplen." Burke left the show in November after 26 seasons. Those who did make the cut for the number are fan favorites Kym Johnson, Anna Trebunskaya, Karina Smirnoff, Edyta Sliwinska, Tony Dovolani, Louis van Amstel, Maks Chmerkovskiy and Mark Ballas. The dance will be choreographed by pros Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson. Dancing With the Stars (4.7 mil/0.5) dipped to season lows; watch the Len Goodman tribute. Press Your Luck (2 mil/0.2) in turn dipped. Also airing opposite the Diamondbacks' NLCS-clinching Game 7 win on TBS…. CBS's Big Brother (3.1 mil/0.5) was steady, while FBI TRUE (1.8 mil/0.2) gained some eyeballs. Fox's Name That Tune (1.3 mil/0.2) was steady. The CW's Inside the NFL (304K/0.1) and The Swarm (310K/0.0) both lost viewers, with the latter hitting a Stateside low ahead of next week's finale. |
posted 10/25/2023 |
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More on "Squid Game: The Challenge" |
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There have been bumps along the way, but Squid Game: The Challenge has pushed on and today's teaser shows the 456 contestants competing in a range of games inspired by the hit Korean show – Netflix's most-watched of all time. "Attention all players. It is now time for the next game." So begins the new trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge, dropped today by Netflix ahead of the reality series' November 22 premiere. It's an extended look at the competition series inspired by the hit Korean dystopian drama series, with some of the contestants showing surprise when they are "fake shot". There's also surprise when contestants are told they need to eliminate two of their own. Netflix's Squid Game reality series launches November 22 with record prize money of $4.56M. |
posted 10/23/2023 |
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SUNDAY: Boo! |
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In the latest TV ratings, NBC Sunday Night Football's coverage of the Eagles' 31-17 win over the Dolphins averaged 16.7 million total viewers and a 4.6 demo rating, up 18% and 21% from the early numbers for last week's Bills/Giants match-up. Over on CBS, leading out of an NFL-boosted 60 Minutes (9.2 mil/0.9), the Yellowstone Season 1 finale (4.1 mil/0.3) improved on last week's double-episode averages, while Big Brother (2.4 mil/0.4) was steady. The CW's The Chosen (430K/0.0) lost a few followers. ABC's AFV (3.5 mil/0.3) was up in eyeballs but down on the demo. Leading out of a The Nightmare Before Christmas/Toy Story of Terror! combo, The Great Halloween Fright Fight drew 1.1 mil and a 0.1 (casting for nest season is now underway). F ox's The Simpsons did 1 mil and a 0.3, followed by Krapopolis' 710K/0.2, Bob's Burgers' 770K/0.2 and Family Guy's 760K/0.2. |
posted 10/23/2023 |
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"Celebrity Bake Off" Heads to Spain |
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RTVE has acquired the adaptation rights in Spain to the BBC Studios format Celebrity Bake Off, with the new verson be produced locally by Boxfish. Boxfish has already produced a version of Celebrity Bake Off for Amazon Prime Video in Spain, in 2021, but the platform decided not to renew the series and it will now move to RTVE. The format, in which 12 celebrities compete in different baking tests, is spun off from Love Productions' The Great British Bake Off, distributed internationally by BBC Studios. The format has been adapted in 35 territories including Latin American markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay, as well as in Italy, France, Germany, Australia and Canada. In June, BBC Studios licensed the format to UK gameshow Bridge of Lies into Spain, which was also produced by Boxfish and launched on RTVE-owned La 1 in July. Both deals follow the appointment of Isabel Durán as director of format sales for Latin America and Iberia at BBC Studios. |
posted 10/23/2023 |
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