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Alex Trebek Recovering from Heart Attack

Bradley James — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:56:16 +0000

Legendary Jeopardy host Alex Trebek is recovering in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a mild heart attack. Trebek, 71, was admitted on Saturday and is said to be in good spirits.

'Hatfields and McCoys' Makes Cable Ratings History

Hilary Rothing — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:53:13 +0000

Over a century after their infamous family feud ended, the Hatfields and McCoys have made history once again, this time on TV. History’s three-part miniseries, which concluded last night, is now the highest rated non-sports broadcast in basic cable history. That’s something any Hatfield or McCoy would be proud of.

General Hospital…Really?

Lou Russo — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:51:41 +0000

I found myself at a business yesterday that had a TV on in the waiting room, and I was going to be there for a little while. Good news, right? Well good news if you’re a fan of General Hospital. I know it’s not written to be horror, but I was pretty scared.

Dick Clark Dead at 82

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:51:13 +0000

Famed television producer and personality Dick Clark is dead of a heart attack at the age of 82. TMZ reports that Clark died in St. John’s Hospital in Los Angeles early this morning. Best known for hosting American Bandstand and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Clark’s health had deteriorated drastically in recent years.

Must Watch TV: Betty White's "Off Their Rockers" Premieres Tonight On NBC

Bradley James — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:13:40 +0000

Tonight is the premiere of Betty White's "Off Their Rockers" on NBC. This show consists of seniors pranking younger people and is a hilarious can't-miss! Check out a preview below!

'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Dead at 75, Possible Suicide

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:46:30 +0000

Don Cornelius, the creator of the long-running television series Soul Train, died in his Los Angeles home early Wednesday morning, The Washington Post reports. Other media outlets, including TMZ.com, have reported that the cause of death is being investigated as a suicide. Cornelius was said to be found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot [...]

"Alcatraz" Premieres On Fox [REVIEW]

Bradley James — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:25:41 +0000

Two episodes in, and I'm ready to add the Fox show Alcatraz into my regular TV viewing lineup. The latest project from Executive Producer J.J. Abrams (Alias, Lost, Fringe) combines the addictive formula of a serial criminal drama with the supernatural plot points that Abrams has become known for.

Puppy Bowl VIII Announces Starting Lineup [VIDEO]

Bradley James — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:50:26 +0000

Super Bowl XLVI is next Sunday - but more importantly for Marianne and dog-lovers everywhere - that really means that Puppy Bowl VIII is next Sunday! The annual Animal Planet special has just announced the official starting lineup for Puppy Bowl VIII.

This Year's Most Fascinating People

Bradley James — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:44:28 +0000

What makes a person fascinating? There are many factors that can make a person seem fascinating – a special talent that one might have, a set of circumstances one has encountered or maybe an obstacle one has overcome. Together, these skills and experiences can turn an ordinary individual into a person of fascination. Barbara Walters [...]

Holiday Movie Schedule

Bradley James — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:05:59 +0000

Tis the season for holiday movies! Here is a quick look at some of our favorites and when they will be on TV this month: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” – ABC Family, December 7, 10, 12, 22, 23 and 25 “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” – ABC Family December 13 and 23 [...]

Guess Who'll Co-Host 'Live!' with Kelly Ripa Besides Jerry O'Connell and Josh Groban?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:31:04 +0000

The departure of longtime host Regis Philbin has meant his ‘Live!’ co-host Kelly Ripa will work with a whole cavalcade of guest hosts while a permanent replacement is found. Now four more celebs have signed on, including Jerry O’Connell and singer-actor Josh Groban.

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:55:02 +0000

Hiroko Masuike, Getty Images / Wesley Hitt, Getty Images / Twentieth Century Fox You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are [...]

10 Wonderfully Nostalgic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Moments [VIDEOS]

Nick Nadel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:42:39 +0000

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For kids of all ages, the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade means one thing: awesome floats. And no time were they more awesome than during the '80s and '90s.

Whether it's lavish spectacles that bring cherished childhood favorites (He-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog) to life or guest appearances from stars like The Backstreet Boys and ALF, parade floats from years past provide a nostalgic window to a simpler, more Dolph Lundgren-filled time. Check out ten clips of s

'Woody Woodpecker' Set to Become a Movie [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:13:12 +0000

It seems like if we wait long enough, every single TV cartoon will eventually have a big screen version as well. We’ve seen everything from ‘The Flintstones’ to ‘Transformers,’ and now we’re getting another one: Woody Woodpecker. Universal and Illumination Entertainment have announced that they’re making a big screen version of the long-running cartoon about [...]

He's Back! Ricky Gervais to Return as Golden Globes Host

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:02:45 +0000

At last year’s Golden Globe Awards, host Ricky Gervais found himself wiped off more than one celebrity holiday card list after making several pointed, caustic — and come on, admit it, hilarious — barbs at the stars’ expense. Afterwards, many Tinseltown insiders said he’d never be invited back to emcee the event. They were wrong.

Rachael Ray vs. Guy Fieri in New 'Top Chef'-Style Celebrity Show [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:30:31 +0000

For those of you who just can’t get enough of food competition shows, you’re in luck: Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri are going to host a new one on the Food Network.

The new show, ‘Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off,’ will have the popular food show hosts coaching celebrity cooks in a competition. One team will be ‘Team Rachael’ and one team will be ‘Team Guy.’

Piers Morgan Leaving 'America's Got Talent'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:24:56 +0000

Piers Morgan, the tart-tongued British judge on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ has announced he’s leaving the television competition to focus more on his eponymous nightly talk show.

On Wednesday, he told his 1.5 million Twitter followers, “I’m leaving America’s Got Talent after 6 wonderful years. Turned out that juggling’s harder than it looks, so I’m going to focus on CNN.”

Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen DeGeneres Battle for Title of Nicest Talk Show Host [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:08:23 +0000

Who is the nicer celebrity, Ellen DeGeneres or Jimmy Kimmel? The two stars battled it out last night on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to decide once and for all. Ellen is known as one of the nicest people in Hollywood and is always doing good things for people on her show. She says that she thinks [...]

Ricky Gervais May Return As Golden Globe Host

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:23:14 +0000

Ricky Gervais may be returning as host of the Golden Globes, despite his controversial display in 2010.

The New York Post reports Gervais was spotted eating dinner with the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the Globes, and an executive from NBC, which broadcasts it.

Regis Philbin Battles Modern Technology in Hilarious Montage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:41:08 +0000

It’s no secret that Regis Philbin has been waging an ongoing war with technology. Fans of ‘Live With Regis and Kelly’ will recall that he’s struggled with nearly every device known to man, including cell phones, fax machines, computers, iPods and even ATMs. The guy is old-fashioned, you see.