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AMC Sets Return Date for Mad Men; Matt Weiner Talks Season 6

Pour yourself an Old Fashioned: Don Draper is back. AMC is set to announce this morning that Mad Men will return for its sixth season on Sunday, April 7 at 9/8c with a two-hour season premiere. The show will then move to its regular time, 10/9c, the following week.Creator Matthew Weiner confirms to TV Guide Magazine that the show (last seen in 1967) will make another jump in time, putting Mad Men straight in the middle of the tumultuous late 1960s. The time jump "at this point has been such a great story engine for the show," he says. "I love writing that first episode as if the audience knows everything that has happened, and watching them piece it in their head. It's an elliptical experience."Winter TV: Get the scoop on your favorite returning showsWeiner also reiterates the promise...

Wed, Jan 23, 2013

AMC Sets Return Date for Mad Men; Matt Weiner Talks Season 6

Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guest Cast Includes Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr didn't make it to the White House, but the comedy star and former presidential candidate promises to be a force in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. Barr has signed on to voice the character of Kraang Prime, who will show up later this year in the season finale. Barr joins a guest cast that includes...

Fri, Jan 18, 2013

Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guest Cast Includes Roseanne Barr

Exclusive: USA Developing Late-Night Talk Show From Will Ferrell's Company

The late-night arena may be getting even more crowded. TV Guide Magazine has learned that Will Ferrell's production company is quietly developing a talk show that would serve as USA Network's entry into the genre.USA and Gary Sanchez Prods., run by Ferrell and Adam McKay, have come up with an idea unique to the time period: A morning show in late night.

Wed, Jan 16, 2013

Exclusive: USA Developing Late-Night Talk Show From Will Ferrell's Company

Jessica Simpson to Play Herself in NBC Sitcom Project

From Fashion Star to sitcom star: NBC is developing a comedy starring Jessica Simpson, TV Guide Magazine has learned. The show would feature Simpson playing a version of herself in a Curb Your Enthusiasm-style look at her life.

Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Jessica Simpson to Play Herself in NBC Sitcom Project

Lifetime Adapts U.K. Drama Prisoners' Wives

The British TV drama Prisoners' Wives could be arriving on these shores, via Lifetime. The cable network is developing a U.S. version of the show from Endemol Studios.The drama is based on a format from Tiger Aspect about four different women who cope with a man in her life serving time in prison.

Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Lifetime Adapts U.K. Drama Prisoners' Wives

Is Reality TV Real? TV Gets A Dose of Shows That Are Proudly Fake

When fired Storage Wars star Dave Hester ("Yuuup!") filed suit in December against A&E and Original Productions, accusing them of rigging the show by planting valuable items in some storage units, he reignited an old debate questioning how "real" reality TV actually is. Other series, like TLC's Breaking Amish, have weathered criticism that participants' backgrounds were embellished. And it's now widely accepted that docusoaps like MTV's The Hills were heavily scripted.

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Is Reality TV Real? TV Gets A Dose of Shows That Are Proudly Fake

Exclusive: E! Extends Whitney Cummings' Talk Show

E! loves Whitney Cummings, and they mean it. The cable network has ordered six more episodes of the comedian's new weekly talk show, Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, TV Guide Magazine has learned.

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Exclusive: E! Extends Whitney Cummings' Talk Show

Exclusive: Conan O'Brien On Taking His Show to Atlanta

Conan O'Brien is bringing the laughs to March Madness. The TBS late-night host will head to Atlanta to host a week of shows leading up to the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament. Conan will be taped April 1-4 at Atlanta's Tabernacle concert hall, an old Baptist church not far from the Georgia Dome, the site of this year's Final Four and championship game.

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Exclusive: Conan O'Brien On Taking His Show to Atlanta

Watch My Show: Portlandia's Fred Armisen Answers Our Showrunner Survey

The dream of the '90s continues to thrive on Portlandia, the sketch comedy series from Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein that's back for a third season on IFC (Fridays 10/9c). Armisen has spent the past 11 years as a member of the Saturday Night Live ensemble, while Brownstein is best known as a member of indie rock groups Sleater-Kinney and Wild Flag. But during their off months, the comedy partners have created a whole new world of quirky characters, from militant bike messengers to feminist bookstore owners. Armisen answered our showrunner survey to explain why you should make a visit to Portlandia.

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Watch My Show: Portlandia's Fred Armisen Answers Our Showrunner Survey

Seth Rogen to Guest Star on Fox's The Mindy Project

Seth Rogen will guest star next month on Fox's The Mindy Project as the latest romantic interest for Mindy Kaling's character.

Tue, Jan 8, 2013

Seth Rogen to Guest Star on Fox's The Mindy Project

Fox Renews Bones For A Ninth Season

Bones is back. The long-running Fox series has been renewed for next season, which will mark the fan favorite show's ninth year on the air.

Tue, Jan 8, 2013

Broadcast Networks Aim to Reclaim Summer With Scripted Series

CBS is serious about tackling broadcast TV's summer problem, and to prove it, the network is hauling out two big names: Steven Spielberg and Stephen King. The Steves are behind the upcoming 13-episode CBS summer series Under the Dome, based on King's best-selling thriller about a New England town that becomes sealed off from the rest of the world.

Tue, Jan 8, 2013

Broadcast Networks Aim to Reclaim Summer With Scripted Series

It's a Sunny Outlook for New Entertainment Tonight Co-Anchor Rob Marciano

During his nine years at CNN, meteorologist Rob Marciano earned raves and a Peabody Award for his work covering disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. Now, as the new co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, he'll be weathering a different kind of news. Marciano spoke to TV Guide Magazine about the transition from storm cells to stormy celebrities...

Tue, Jan 8, 2013

It's a Sunny Outlook for New Entertainment Tonight Co-Anchor Rob Marciano

Conan O'Brien Brings Bob's New Heart to Fox

It's not The Bob Newhart Show, but close: Conan O'Brien is looking to bring Bob's New Heart Show to television.

Wed, Jan 2, 2013

Conan O'Brien Brings Bob's New Heart to Fox

TV Reacts to Newtown: Is It Time To Tone Down The Violence?

Soon after news broke of the horrific December 14 elementary-school shootings in Newtown, Conn., the broadcast and cable networks scoured their schedules for anything that might be deemed offensive or inappropriate in light of the massacre."Caution carries the day," says one network executive. "You look up and down the schedule for shows and promos that might be uncomfortably close to the subject matter. Then you ask yourself, 'Are we being sensitive in a correct way or are we being overly careful?'"

Mon, Dec 24, 2012

TV Reacts to Newtown: Is It Time To Tone Down The Violence?

The CW Developing Robin Hood-Themed Drama Project

The CW apparently really loves its bows and arrows. The network of Arrow is developing a new take on another hero who's skilled in the archery department: Robin Hood. The show, which has the working title...

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

The CW Developing Robin Hood-Themed Drama Project

Watch My Show: Killer Karaoke's Steve-O Answers Our Showrunner Survey

He's not just a Jackass anymore — now Steve-O is making amateur singers do the crazy stunts. On Killer Karaoke, contestants hoping to win up to $10,000 attempt to carry a tune while enduring extreme physical challenges — getting shocked with electricity, attacked by a pack of dogs or dunked in a snake-filled tank. Steve-O tells us why we need to....

Thu, Dec 20, 2012

Watch My Show: Killer Karaoke's Steve-O Answers Our Showrunner Survey

Will & Grace's Sean Hayes to Star in New NBC Comedy

Sean Hayes could be returning full time to primetime next season. The Will & Grace alum has signed on to executive produce and star in a new NBC sitcom project from writer Victor Fresco (Better Off Ted).

Wed, Dec 19, 2012

Will & Grace's Sean Hayes to Star in New NBC Comedy

Natasha Lyonne to Star in Fox Comedy Project

Fox is baking up a new comedy featuring American Pie star Natasha Lyonne. The actress, who guested last season on New Girl, has signed on to star in and produce a sitcom at the network.

Tue, Dec 18, 2012

Natasha Lyonne to Star in Fox Comedy Project

Ben Stiller Develops Family Comedy at ABC

Ben Stiller is getting in the family way at ABC. Stiller's production company has sold the multi-generational half-hour sitcom Between Two Kings to the network, which will develop the script with an eye toward next fall. Jeff Kahn, whose credits include The Ben Stiller Show and Crackle's digital series The Writers Room, will write the comedy and executive produce with Stiller. Between Two Kings centers on a divorced dad with sole custody of his 11-year-old son who wind up moving in with the man's ailing father. The lead character, torn between a narcissistic father and demanding son, must still find time run a business and re-enter the dating scene.

Mon, Dec 17, 2012

Ben Stiller Develops Family Comedy at ABC

Exclusive: ABC Developing Comedy Based on Justin Bieber's Life

Never say never: ABC is once again developing a sitcom that would be based on pop superstar Justin Bieber's life. The single-camera comedy was first set up at the network last year, but it's been revived and is still under consideration for next season.

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Exclusive: ABC Developing Comedy Based on Justin Bieber's Life

Exclusive: Lifetime Gives More Holiday Cheer to The Hoff's Christmas Consultant

It had all the makings of a holiday camp classic. Lifetime's seasonal TV movie The Christmas Consultant stars David Hasselhoff as a green bow tie-wearing, bespectacled holiday hero who helps an overworked and overstressed family get through December. But after bad reviews and a low-rated Nov. 10 premiere (just 1.5 million viewers), Lifetime quietly began scrubbing additional airings of the TV movie. Pre-emptions included a big Sunday primetime screening on Dec. 2. As a result, The Christmas Consultant wasn't set to air again until Dec. 25 at 6/5c — Christmas night, when presumably fewer viewers are watching TV or too juiced up on nog to appreciate it. Then a funny thing happened:

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Exclusive: Lifetime Gives More Holiday Cheer to The Hoff's Christmas Consultant