TV's Greatest Icons, Funny Ads and More News Briefs

On Friday starting at 8 pm/ET, TV Land will count down the 50 greatest TV icons, from Larry Hagman to Johnny Carson, then give a special shout-out to the legend who draws the most text votes during the show. Go, Donna Pescow! (I've always loved a long shot).... Voting is now under way for the Funniest Commercials of the Year: 2007 at VeryFunnyAds.com. The winners will be featured on a Dec. 26 TBS special hosted by Weeds' Kevin Nealon.... Dancing with the Stars' Cameron Mathison and Edyta dance live on today's The View.... Rosemary's Baby author Ira Levin died Monday at the age of 78 from natural causes. His other classic thrillers include The Stepford Wives and The Boys from Brazil. - Ben Katner