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How Seth Meyers and TV Showrunners Are Using Twitter to Find New Writers

Less than a year ago, Bryan Donaldson was working in IT at an Illinois insurance company. But as newly-minted late night star Seth Meyers began scouting writers to join his Late Night with Seth Meyers staff, Donaldson's Twitter feed, @TheNardvark, caught the comic's eye.

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Christopher Meloni on Surviving Jack's Tough Father Figure: "He's Not a Mean-Spirited Guy"

He may act like a tough dad and sound like a tough dad, but Surviving Jack star Christopher Meloni wants to make it very clear: his character's bark is far worse than his bite. "Jack is never mean. He's not a mean-spirited guy," Meloni tells TVGuide.com of his new TV alter ego, husband and strict father of two Jack Dunlevy. "Everyone's antenna is ...

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

ABC Family Sets Pretty Little Liars' Return, Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth Comedy Premiere

Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth's new TV series Mystery Girls will premiere on ABC Family this June, the cable network announced on Monday. The comedy, about two former detective TV show stars...

Tue, Mar 11, 2014

Chris Meloni on Returning to TV After SVU: "I Couldn't Do That Schedule Again"

When it came to looking for his next TV project after logging 12 seasons on Law & Order: SVU, Christopher Meloni had one simple mandate. "No grim circumstances for 22 one-hour episodes. I just couldn't do that schedule again. So I could be grim for 13 episodes," Meloni told reporters Monday at Fox's Television Critics Association winter previews about his new show Surviving Jack. "Then this pilot plopped on my desk and...

Tue, Jan 14, 2014

NBC Developing Comedy Based on "F---! I'm in My Twenties" Tumblr

First there was $#*! My Dad Says, and now F---! I'm in My Twenties might be coming to the small screen. NBC is developing a half-hour comedy based on the latter, a popular Tumblr site run by 24-year-old college graduate Emma Koenig, Deadline reports.

Fri, Oct 12, 2012

Pilot Season: CBS Orders Martin Lawrence Comedy

CBS has ordered a comedy pilot starring Martin Lawrence.Written by Mike Lisbe and Nate Reger ($#*! My Dad Says), the untitled project will star Lawrence as a widowed father of two teens, who, after losing ...

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

Exclusive: CSI: NY Books Lee Majors for Guest Spot

CSI: NY is about to call on the Six Million Dollar Man for help.Lee Majors, the veteran actor best known for his memorable role as Steve Austin on ABC's The Six Million Dollar Man, will guest-star on an upcoming episode of the CBS drama, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Check out our list of TV's sexiest crime fighters! Majors will play Burton, a detective who worked a case in 1957 that soon went cold. When an alarmingly similar case pops up in present day, Mac ...

Thu, Jan 5, 2012

Rules of Engagement's Patrick Warburton: We've Never Gotten Any Support

It wouldn't be a Rules of Engagement season without more bumps in the road.Just when things were looking up for the sitcom — moving to Thursdays after being scheduled on Saturdays — it was dealt a blow this week: CBS will pull it off the schedule at midseason to make way for Rob Schneider's new comedy and has cut its episode order down to 15.CBS replaces Rules with ¡ROB!; sets return date for Undercover Boss The news is just another chapter in the topsy-turvy life of the show, which has been shuffled around the schedule since its midseason premiere in 2007, and it comes as no surprise to star Patrick Warburton."If they're going to pull one show for midseason, they're ...

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Ratings: Gentleman Is No $#*!; Big Bang and X Factor Still on Top

Is it How to Be a Gentleman or How to Lose a Ratings Lead-In?The new CBS comedy debuted to 9 million viewers and a 2.7 adults 18-to-49 demo rating — a decent start, but a significant drop from the 14.5 million and 4.8 rating its lead-in The Big Bang Theory pulled in. Gentleman, starring David Hornsby and Kevin Dillon, also bowed 33 percent lower in the demo than $#*! My Dad Says did a year ago, and we all know how that turned out.Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning showsDespite the drop, CBS still won the night in viewership. Big Bang improved on last week's 14.4 million eyeballs, while Person of Interest (12.42 million, 2.7) and The Mentalist (12.7 million, 2.5) held up well, slipping ...

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Raising Hope: Six Million Dollar Man and Partridge Mom to Play Burt's Parents

Raising Hope has cast two TV legends to play the parents of Burt (Garret Dillahunt), TVLine reports. The Six Million Dollar Man himself, Lee Majors, will play Burt's dad and...

Wed, Sep 14, 2011

Exclusive: Psych Books William Shatner to Play Juliet's Dad

William Shatner will guest-star on an upcoming episode of Psych, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The two-time Emmy winner, 80, will play the estranged con man/father of Juliet (Maggie Lawson). New Kid Joey McIntyre cops to Psych role As TVGuide.com first reported, viewers will meet Frank when he...

Thu, Jun 9, 2011

CBS Renews CSI: NY, Cancels Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

CBS has renewed CSI: NY and canceled Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.Fall 2011 TV Scorecard: Which shows are returning? Which aren't?The episode order for CSI: NY's eighth season has not been set, but it may ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

25 Bubble Shows --- Which Will Survive?

Will Chuck's luck finally run out? Is Season 8 the end of the road for One Tree Hill? Does Outsourced have a prayer for renewal? Just a few weeks remain before the networks decide which shows will and won't be back this fall. Are your favorites on the chopping block, or can you breathe an early sigh of relief? We offer an analysis of what's to come, so you can brace yourselves (looking at you No Ordinary Family fans, wherever you are) if things aren't looking so hot. Fall TV scorecard: Which shows are returning? Which aren't?$#*! My Dad Says (CBS)Thursdays at 8:30/7:30cThe Good News: Despite negative critical response, the show debuted to 12.5 million viewers and held about 80 percent of The Big Bang Theory's audience. The Bad News: In what is rarely a good sign, the show wrapped up its freshman season in a hurry in February to make room for new comedy (and fellow bubble show) Mad Love. Its final episode...

Mon, Apr 18, 2011

William Shatner Taps Star Power for Covers Album

$#*! My Dad Says' William Shatner is prepping his third album, Searching for Major Tom, a collection of '70s and '80s rock covers due later this year. Members of the Strokes, the Kinks, Yes, Deep Purple, as well as Peter Frampton and Bootsy Collins, will appear on the album...

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

Camille Grammer Talks $#*! --- and Real Housewives Future

Camille Grammer says it's not easy to play yourself. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 42, will parody her reality TV persona when she guest-stars on $#*! My Dad Says as — you guessed it — a divorced reality star named Camille searching for a new home. Exclusive: Camille Grammer to guest-star on $#*! My Dad Says "It definitely lampoons the whole reality genre," she tells TVGuide.com. "There's some line that my so-called producer says: 'Camille's been rehearsing her spontaneous moment.' So I found that to be very funny." Still, she "found it difficult" to play a semblance of herself. Grammer also initially felt uneasy about the role, largely because of how she feels she's been perceived on Real Housewives."I wasn't sure what part of me they wanted to see," she says. "You make fun of yourself and you laugh and...

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

The Biz: Which Shows Will Be Canceled?

The broadcast networks are at work on their new fall shows, which means some of your favorites will be moving on. Here are the series facing an uncertain future. ABCThe network wants to bring back Desperate Housewives but still has to make deals with the show's stars. "Everyone is hopeful and optimistic that we'll be returning for an eighth season," executive producer Marc Cherry tells TV Guide Magazine. "But until the women have signed on, there's no guarantee." ABC needs Housewives for at least another year to launch something new in the slot that follows it, especially if ...

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Exclusive: Camille Grammer to Guest-Star on $#*! My Dad Says

Camille Grammer will guest-star on the season finale of CBS' $#*! My Dad Says, portraying a version of herself, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star will play...

Thu, Feb 3, 2011

Exclusive: James Burrows to Direct Two Broke Girls

Sex and the City alum Michael Patrick King and comedian Whitney Cummings have just won the TV pilot equivalent of the Super Lotto. Comedy directing master James Burrows has signed on to direct King's...

Thu, Feb 3, 2011

William Shatner on Loving His TV Show, His New Album, and His Favorite Hobby

William Shatner may just be warp-speeding past Ryan Seacrest as the man with the most jobs in show business: the TV icon has a hit sitcom with big upcoming guest stars, a talk show, a newsmakers series, an upcoming book and a new album in the works. His CBS sitcom,  $#*! My Dad Says, is a likely candidate to return for a second season, the actor told TV Guide Magazine at a breakfast to distribute philanthropic funds in conjunction with the Hollywood Charity Horse Show he founded. "It's getting terrific numbers, holding steady and beginning to build, and we're very hopeful for next season," Shatner says of his first regular sitcom gig. "I was unprepared for how different it is and I'm thrilled by it. I may be having the most fun of anything that I've ever done."

Fri, Jan 28, 2011

Lee Majors to Guest-Star on $#*! My Dad Says

Lee Majors will appear on $#*! My Dad Says, William Shatner announced Tuesday on Twitter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 1970s TV star will play an arrogant millionaire who competes against Ed (Shatner) for Rosemary (Jean Smart). The episode will air Feb. 3.

Tue, Jan 18, 2011

Twilight, House and Eminem Top People's Choice Awards

Twilight, House and Eminem topped the 37th annual People's Choice Awards during Wednesday night's ceremony. Check out red carpet arrivals from the 2011 People's Choice Awards Hosted by Queen Latifah for the fifth consecutive year, the show honored fan favorites in TV, movies, music and other areas of pop culture. And rather than ripping open envelops to announce winners, the show fully embraced the technology age with ...

Thu, Jan 6, 2011

CBS Midseason Schedule: Blue Bloods Moves to Wednesday Nights

Two of CBS' freshman series, Blue Bloods and The Defenders, are trading prime-time real estate next month. CBS announced Tuesday that Blue Bloods will air Wednesdays at 10/9c for one month beginning Jan. 19. To make room, The Defenders will then permanently move to Fridays at 8/7c starting Feb. 4, two weeks after the...

Wed, Dec 22, 2010

Brothers & Sisters: Can Kitty's New Relationship Survive a Walker Family Christmas?

Ryan Devlin is a big believer in silver linings.That's because the 30-year-old actor, who last week began a multiple-episode arc on Brothers & Sisters after high-profile recurring roles on Grey's Anatomy and Cougar Town, is keeping busy despite being dropped from CBS' $#*! My Dad Says before the original pilot ever aired.Check out photos of the Brothers & Sisters cast"I can't really say anything about how it went down except that it just happens a lot," Devlin tells TVGuide.com. "I had a great time doing it, but I couldn't be happier doing what I'm doing right now. I absolutely have no regrets — I think it worked out the way it was supposed to."Things are definitely looking up. Devlin's original four-episode arc on Brothers & Sisters — which continues Sunday when Kitty (Calista Flockhart) decides to take Devlin's character, her new college student boy toy Seth, to the Walker family Christmas — has been expanded to at least eight episodes.

Sat, Dec 11, 2010

Keck's Exclusives: Halloween Special

I asked some of our favorite TV stars to reveal their favorite Halloween costumes of all time. Here's what they said: Chris Colfer (Glee): "I was a Venus Fly Trap when I was 18. My hands were the plant and then I spiked my hair and made it into a fly with wings. I made the costume myself and I won the best costume prize at the party."

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

Parents Television Council Blasts Miley Cyrus' Latest Music Video

The Parents Television Council disapproves of Miley Cyrus' latest music video.In "Who Owns My Heart," 17-year-old Cyrus gets dolled up for a night out and wears short shorts and a revealing halter top as she dances in the back seat of a car en route to a raging mansion party. She then returns home in the wee hours.Check out photos of Miley CyrusCouncil President Tim Winter said in a statement that the video is far too racy for the fans Cyrus gained as the star of Hannah Montana...

Sun, Oct 10, 2010

Ratings: CBS Comedies Fall, Bones and Fringe Improve Slightly

CBS' comedy block stumbled Thursday night, but the network will still ruled the night, according to overnight Nielsen estimates. The Big Bang Theory (12.5 million viewers) and S#*! My Dad Says (9.8 million viewers) were down 9 percent and 15 percent in the adults-18-to-49 demographic, respectively.

Fri, Oct 8, 2010

ABC Snaps Up Awkward Family Photos

Turning Twitter feeds into TV shows is so last week.Continuing the trend of mining the Internet for TV ideas, ABC and Sony Pictures are developing a sitcom based on the website and book Awkward Family Photos, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Contractually, the show will work primarily from the book — which was spawned from the site and contains the same content — but it is unclear how the concept will translate into a series. CBS has already launched $#*! My Dad Says, based on the popular Twitter feed, and last week ...

Wed, Oct 6, 2010

Ratings: Freshman Shows Drop, Jersey Shore Hits Another Series High

Thursday night brought bad news for most of this season's freshman series, while Jersey Shore continued its strong run with a new series high. ABC's My Generation was the worst of the new series, drawing a dismal 3.8 million viewers and dropping...

Fri, Oct 1, 2010

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What New Shows Do You Like Best?

Now that almost all of the new fall shows have debuted, it's time to weigh in on which ones you like best.Vote: Which fall premieres won you over? Which flopped?So far, ABC's The Whole Truth is the most-liked show in our Fall TV Popularity Contest, with 83 percent of voters saying they enjoyed it. If there's a show you liked more, it's time to speak up and vote. CBS' Hawaii Five-0 is close on Truth's heels with 79 percent of voters saying they liked it. The CW's Hellcats is also in the race with a 72 percent approval rating....

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Twitter Tips from $#*! My Dad Says Creator Justin Halpern

Now that his hit Twitter feed and subsequent book have become the basis for CBS' new comedy $#*! My Dad Says (airing tonight, 8:30/7:30c) — which tonight finds Henry battling his father (William Shatner) over their pad's Wi-Fi connection — we asked author Justin Halpern to hook us up with his top tips for Tweeting.

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

CBS Developing Another Twitter-Based Series

Move over, William Shatner: It's all about Steve now. CBS is developing another comedy based on a Twitter feed, to be produced by Ashton Kutcher, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In Focus: Talking $#*! — and dodging doo-doo — with William Shatner Following  $#*! My Dad Says' successful premiere (12.5 million viewers), CBS has ordered a pilot script for...

Mon, Sep 27, 2010

Ratings: The Big Bang Theory Explodes on Its New Night

The Big Bang Theory emerged victorious from the first hotly contested Thursday night of the fall TV season, leading CBS to a ratings win, according to overnight Nielsen estimates. Big Bang, in its Thursday debut, drew 14 million viewers and improved over its Monday season premiere a year ago among the adults-18-to-49 demographic. The strong start also lifted...

Sat, Sep 25, 2010

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What Did You Think of Outsourced, My Generation?

NBC's newest workplace sitcom, Outsourced, and CBS' Twitter-inspired comedy, S#*! My Dad Says, debuted Thursday, along with ABC's new documentary-style drama My Generation. We want to know what you thought of them — and what you think of...

Fri, Sep 24, 2010

Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010

Grey's Anatomy9/8c ABC Last May's shooting rampage took the lives of Reed and Percy, but Alex and Derek survived, so as Season 7 begins, the hot-doc core (minus Izzie) is intact, if shaken. So shaken that the services of a trauma counselor (James Tupper) are necessary. He'll decide when and if staffers can return to work. We do know, though, that Derek is walking away from the position of chief. (Welcome back, Richard!) We also know (or think we do) that Arizona and Callie and Alex and Lexie are solid. And as for Owen and Cristina: What's this we hear about wedding plans?Read on for previews of My Generation, 30 Rock, $#*! My Dad Says, Fringe, Project Runway and CSI.

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Your DVR Doesn't Know $#!: CBS Gives DVR Instructions for $#! My Dad Says

The only thing harder than trying to pronounce $#*! My Dad Says will be DVRing it — but CBS is here to help you out.The Twitter-based sitcom's unpronounceable title is, as the network says, so "sophisticated," it has perplexed DVR functions (aka you can't search for symbols). But fear not: CBS has found a solution.What are the 10 most anticipated new fall shows?"Obviously, our first choice is that you always ...

Wed, Sep 22, 2010

In Focus: Talking $#*! --- and Dodging Doo-Doo --- with William Shatner

William Shatner seems perfectly happy to be where he is.          At the moment, that's starring in CBS' new Twitter-based sitcom, $#*! My Dad Says, in which he plays the irascible but ultimately decent — and maybe lonely — lead character.But it's also sitting in a futuristic treehouse-like structure, set in the middle of San Diego's Comic-Con, where he's doing interviews about the show and his life. And he's expressing no regrets.See pictures of William Shatner through the years"I'm a firm believer you get what you're supposed to be getting and you're doing what you're supposed to be doing," says Shatner, 79. "If you're really not supposed to be doing what you're doing, it becomes — it becomes so reprehensible that you've got to get out of it."How many times do people say, 'I've got to get out of it?' Or 'I'm retiring'? I don't even understand that concept. Retiring from what? ...

Wed, Sep 22, 2010

Ask Matt: TV's Busiest Nights, Bones, Friday Night Lights, Daytime Soaps, and More!

Send questions to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow me on Twitter!Question: I wanted to find out your thoughts on all the shows on Monday night. It seems like it has almost become the go-to night for TV viewing with the returning favorites and some of the more buzz-worthy new shows. My TiVos are going to get a workout that night. What do you think should be watched live, DVR'ed for viewing later and forgotten altogether? — MelissaMatt Roush: No night this season is easy to navigate, but Mondays and Thursdays (see next question) are particularly packed....

Mon, Sep 20, 2010

What Are the 10 Most Anticipated New Fall Shows?

Hawaii Five-0, The Event and Law & Order: Los Angeles are the most eagerly anticipated new fall shows of TVGuide.com's TV Team research panel.Fall Preview: Get scoop on 28 new showsThe shows were the top ...

Wed, Sep 8, 2010

Keck's Exclusives: Russell Brand Voices Himself on Simpsons

I can exclusively report that British bad boy Russell Brand, star of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek and the upcoming ...

Thu, Aug 5, 2010

CBS President: Network Adding More Gay Characters to Its Shows

CBS will introduce more gay characters on its scripted programs in response to recently receiving a failing grade from GLAAD, CBS President Nina Tassler said Wednesday."I'm very disappointed in our track record so far," Tassler said at the Telvision Critics Association fall previews. "We know and we will do better."MTV, CW tops GLAAD's gay-friendly programming survey; CBS fails againTassler said The Good Wife will introduce the gay brother of Julianna Margulies' Alicia in the new season. She also added that there would be a recurring gay character on S#*! My Dad Saysand that Jeff and Audrey (Patrick Warburton and Megyn Price) will choose a ...

Wed, Jul 28, 2010

Shatner: Recasting Not the Only Change for $#*!

William Shatner has a new TV son: CBS has recast the young lead who will star opposite him in the fall comedy $#*! My Dad Says. But that's not the only change Shatner plans for the show, he tells TVGuide.com. The role played by Ryan Devlin in the show's pilot will now be played by Friday the 13th star...

Fri, Jul 23, 2010

CBS Kicks off Premiere Week with Comedy Block and New Hawaii Five-0

CBS is kicking off its premiere week with a slightly tweaked Monday-night comedy block —newcomer Mike & Molly replaces The Big Bang Theory, which is moving to Thursdays...

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Is There Too Much Cursing on TV?

There sure is a hell of a lot of foul language on television these days.You may have noticed some profanity if you sat through the MTV Movie Awards on June 6. Always a rollicking event where celebrities can cut loose in a way they wouldn't on a traditional trophy show, the telecast was laced with so many vulgarities that whoever was in control of the "bleep" button couldn't keep up...

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Parents Council Protests CBS' $#*! My Dad Says

$#*! My Dad Says is already causing a $#*! storm. The Parents Television Council is threatening to challenge the broadcast license of any CBS affiliate that airs the show or promotions for it before 10/9c. CBS shifts schedule, unveils male-dominated new shows Inspired by a Twitter feed of the same name, the series follows...

Thu, May 20, 2010

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