Some Make It, Some Don't and Some Are On The Way
Don't you hate it when a show you really enjoy gets the axe? It's OK because your new favorite show may be in production right now! Back to You was dropped after its first season but may be shopped to other networks. On the bright side, Fox will renew 'Til Death (pictured).
Coming soon to Fox is The Inn, directed by Arrested Development's Jason Bateman, and Sit Down, Shut Up, an animated comedy. A while back we talked about Bernie Mac's show, Starting Under which had a series commitment. At this time it is not clear whether FOX will rework it as a midseason replacement.
Renewed or Canceled for 2008?
New TV Comedy for the 2008-2009 Season
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Have You Been GONGED Lately?
The new Gong Show with Dave Attell will have a changing panel of celebrity judges and will offer 8 to 10 acts each week. If you like it goofy, this should be a lot of fun! By the way, if you can't wait or just want to revisit the old show, you can check out You Tube.
Five Year Plan
Damon Wayans Is 'Never Better'
Lindsay Lohan Gets 'Ugly'
Lindsay Lohan will make a guest appearance on the season finale of ABC's hit comedy Ugly Betty. Lohan will play a high school meanie who reappears in Betty's life. She is expected to continue on the show next fall starting with the season premiere and five additional episodes. Ugly Betty stars America Ferrera in the title role. Look for the season finale to air Thursday, May 22 at 8 pm ET.
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TV's All-Time Funniest
Think about your favorite comedy characters in TV history. This proves to be no easy task! Fans from across the country were asked to do just this by Nielsen Media Research.
Fans were asked to choose their funniest favorites in the following categories: Funniest Comedy Fathers, Funniest Mothers, Funniest Kids, Funniest Relatives, Funniest Neighbors, Funniest Friends, Funniest Boss and Funniest Co-Workers. You can see the results in a two hour special, TV's All-Time Funniest, airing Friday, May 9 (8-10 PM, ET) on ABC. The show will feature interviews with comedic stars as well as hilarious clips from our all time favorites.
Will Cliff Huxtable beat out Homer Simpson as Funniest Father? What about Lucy Ricardo versus Marion Cunningham as Funniest Mother? Stay tuned!
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Britney Is Coming Back!
Top 50 All Time Sitcoms
What is your favorite sitcom of all times? You may want to see if you are in agreemant with AOL Television's list. I had a ball just scrolling through their top 50.
Here is the top 5:
- 1) The Simpsons - this animated classic is in its 19th season.
- 2) Seinfeld - the show about nothing that went on for 9 years.
- 3) All in the Family - Archie Bunker with his dingbats and meatheads.
- 4) The Mary Tyler Moore Show - a very funny show that generated 3 spinoffs.
- 5) Cheers - who could forget Sam, Diane, Cliff and Norm?
Alicia Silverstone set to fly with ABC
Big Changes Lurking Late At Night
The rumor mill has it that Jimmy Fallon will take over the NBC Late Night hosting duties from Conan O'Brien starting in May 2009. O'Brien will move to the Tonight Show following Jay Leno's retirement. NBC is expected to make it all official within the next few weeks. As they say these days, change is good. We'll soon see!
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