Dog The Bounty Hunter; Amanda Tapping, Sanctuary
A&E is putting down Dog the Bounty Hunter after eight seasons, TMZ reports.
The reality series got the axe after the cable network and the representatives for star...
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Glenn and Mitchell Guist
When a young programming executive at the History channel first pitched the idea of following a group of Louisiana Cajuns who hunt alligators, "the poor guy got laughed out of the room," says the network's president, Nancy Dubuc. But instead of dropping the idea, he kept bringing it up — and kept getting laughed at.
"But by the fourth meeting, you had to pause," Dubuc says. "If somebody is as passionate as he was about something, what's the harm in letting them run with it?" That germ of an idea turned into Swamp People, an unlikely hit that ...
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Jon Stewart
When it comes to politics and TV, you probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that liberal Democrats favor The Daily Show or Colbert Report.
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Celebrity Rehab
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
10/9c VH1
This episode serves as a lesson in recovery — how to achieve it and how not to achieve it. Dr. Drew takes addicts and their families to a lake house retreat to emphasize the crucial role that loved ones play in the process of retaining sobriety. The dangers inherent in the process are clearly illustrated when Leif Garrett is tempted to defy authority on a Hollywood outing and possibly stumble into relapse. — Fred Mitchell
Read on for previews of Undercovers, Dog the Bounty Hunter, My Strange Addiction, Alamo Bowl, Great Performances and Modern Family.
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Mad Men, Desperate Housewives
Too hot outside? If you'd rather spend July Fourth on a couch, there's plenty of TV to watch. Check out our marathon roundup for the holiday weekend:
(All times are ET/PT and subject to change)
Monday, July 5
Real Housewives of New Jersey marathon (3 p.m.-Midnight, Bravo)
Cake Boss marathon (6 a.m.-8 p.m., TLC)
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A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill
A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill
8/7c CBS
Adoption is a subject that is close to Faith Hill's heart. She was adopted as an infant and returns to host this 11th annual event to raise awareness of adoption. She is joined by fellow adoptee Michael Franti, who performs "Have a Little Faith." Also showing their support are native Oklahoma superstars Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire. Other performers include Mary J. Blige and Shakira. In addition to the musical performances, the hour highlights stories about children who have been adopted and those who are still waiting to join a loving family.
Read on for previews of Dog the Bounty Hunter, Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., Biography and Christmas at Belmont 2009.
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Dog the Bounty Hunter courtesy A&E
Duane "Dog" Chapman — the most famous bounty hunter we know — will be back this summer on A&E with fresh episodes, says the AP. As you may recall, Chapman's show, Dog the Bounty Hunter, was abruptly pulled from the 'net last fall following the leak of a taped phone conversation in which Chapman referred to his son's girlfriend, who is African-American, with a racial epithet. An A&E spokesman said the network felt Dog deserved a second chance, and had done work to redeem himself since the incident. Reruns of the series will kick off June 25, and new episodes will begin airing soon after. Bail-jumpers across Hawaii might be quaking in their law-evading flip-flops, but what about you? Is this too soft a stance? Even more pressing: How should networks deal when talent have questionable opinions and judgment? — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to try and catch the Bounty HunterRelated:• Dog on Fox: I Will Try Never, Ever to Use N-word Again• Dog th...
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Continuing to apologize for his use of the N-word to refer to his son's girlfriend, A&E bounty hunter Dog Chapman appeared on Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes Tuesday night. "I have used the word for a long time not to mean what it does to a lot of black people that are offended," he said. "I will try never, ever, ever to use that word again. I did not ever want to be in the hot seat as I am right now." Wait, that's an apology? — Ben Katner
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A tape of Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane "Dog" Chapman using the N-word in an angry phone conversation with his son Tucker is making the rounds on the Internet. On the call, Chapman is heard using racist remarks during an argument over Tucker’s girlfriend, Monique Shinnery, who is black. Chapman’s show, in which he and his family chase down criminal fugitives on the Hawaiian Islands, has been one of the most popular on A&E since it began its run in 2004. — Reporting by Stephen Battaglio
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Oh, Reaper, my belly so aches from laughter, and it's all your fault. There were a ton of priceless moments in this episode, which I think promise good things for the future of this series. When I first found out about this show, it was easy to fall into a disbelieving mindframe, wondering how any network was going to pull off a show about a guy who finds out his parents sold his soul to the devil before he was born. I wondered what kind of footprint the CW was going to make with this kind of wacky premise, and now I know. A huge, hilarious one.Sam Oliver (Bret Harrison) and his best pal Bert "Sock" Wysocki (Tyler Labine) are lackey salesmen at The Work Bench, a Home Depot-like hardware store where they work under an Office Space-worthy rule-monger manager and are are graced by the presence of Sam's crush Andi (Missy Peregrym) and their pal Ben (Rick Gonzalez). After a bizarre workday in which Sam learns he has (a sad excuse for) telekinesis, plays hero by saving Andi's life and is ...
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