Monk
9/8c USA
Natalie works on what may be her toughest task yet: planning a surprise birthday party for Monk. Aside from the challenge of plotting a surprise for a man who likes to be firmly in control of his surroundings, Natalie also has to work around Monk's latest case, which finds him investigating the strange death of a maintenance worker. Virginia Madsen guest stars.
Read on for previews of Ugly Betty, Law & Order, Lobstermen, Numbers, Real Time with Bill Maher and The Martha Stewart Show.
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The king of "Bam!" and "Kick it up a notch!" has inked a deal to premiere new episodes of Emeril Live! on the Fine Living Network starting July 7. Of course, the folks who made Emeril the TV star that he is today, aka Food Network, will continue to air repeats of the popular cooking show during their daytime schedule.FLN president Bob Baskerville is "very excited and proud" to have Emeril on his menu, and plans to lead out of the program with no less than The Martha Stewart Show. This is a powerhouse pairing with a pinch of spice and a dash of class. Queen Martha herself commented graciously, "I'm thrilled to have Emeril join me." Mega-foodie star Emeril promises that his show will maintain its goal of blending cooking and entertainment to reach a wide demographic, adding, "It will be fun to kick things up a notch with Martha!" (You knew he had to sneak one of those in somewhere.)Are you foodies ready to make the switch over to FNL to watch Emeril? Do you think Emeril and Martha mak...
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The Martha Stewart Show celebrated its 500th episode yesterday, so we rang up the domestic powerhouse to say happy anniversary — and steal a few tips for around the house.
TV Guide: After 500 shows, what have been your favorite bits?Martha Stewart: Let's see… stuffing a turkey with Russell Crowe. [Laughs] "Bring Your Bulldog Day" was fabulous. Oh, and "Martha Day," where we had only Marthas in the audience.
TV Guide: What one thing should every kitchen have?Stewart: A stove. [Laughs] It's hard to pick one thing. Kitchens are the most interesting room in a house and there are several things you have to have…. A salad spinner is very time-saving.
TV Guide: March 20 is the first day of spring. What's your spring-cleaning like?Stewart: It's washing windows, putting in screens… a thorough cleaning from th
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It continues to be a good thing: NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has renewed The Martha Stewart Show for a third season. Style Network, meanwhile, has ordered up second seasons of Jay Manuel's Style Her Famous (returning March 12) and the salon-swapping series Split Ends (which will debut new episodes in June). Just nod politely and pretend you know what I'm talking about.
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It's an oldie but goodie on The Office tonight [9:30 pm/ET on NBC]. We are rerunning an episode from Season 1 called "Diversity Day." Michael is subjected to a day of diversity training after complaints are made to corporate about his behavior. He hijacks the meeting and teaches his own brand of sensitivity.
If you are new to The Office, this will be a treat. "Diversity Day" is an often-quoted fan favorite. It is also a favorite of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the creators of the original British version of
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