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TV: Other Shows:Monk - "Mr. Monk and The End"

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 08:59:00 +0000

Monk was never much more than a perfectly pleasant show, but, in the end, that was probably enough for its millions of fans. When it first came on the air in 2002, as Alan Sepinwall has pointed out , the series was basically doing something the networks had given up on. As the networks rushed to meet cable halfway in terms of edgy material, ABC passed on Monk , simply because it didn't seem to fit any network model at the time, and it slipped to USA, which took a substantial chance on the bet that people still wanted to watch ...

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Let's Make a Deal

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0000

To paraphrase one of the zillion comments that followed the announcement of the Comcast-NBCU...

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19 'Did you see it?! TV moments

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

''Glee'' rocks Will's world, ''FlashForward'' wraps up its fall season, ''Scrubs 2.0'' debuts, and lots more; if you missed any of our daily TV summaries, catch up now with our takes on the juiciest moments

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19 'Did you see it?! TV moments

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

''Glee'' rocks Will's world, ''FlashForward'' breaks until March, ''Scrubs'' returns -- rewind a great week of TV!

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New Video Game: Dungeons, Dragons and Now Gay Sex

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 02:10:35 +0000

Dragon Age: Origins, a medieval epic, includes a same-sex romantic scene that has prompted a range of responses about the depiction of gay sex in mass entertainment.

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It's a Girl for Maya Rudolph

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:09:00 +0000

Funny lady Maya Rudolph and partner Paul Thomas Anderson welcomed their second... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Saturday Night Live Paul Thomas Anderson Maya Rudolph Away We Go

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'Glee': Idina Menzel 'would love' to play Rachel's mom

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:36:18 +0000

Many " Glee " fans have whispered and speculated about Rachel Berry's family for months. But we still have never met Rachel's parents -- her gay dads or her biological mom -- but what if when we do meet mommy, she's played by Broadway babe, Idina Menzel ? Seems Menzel, best known for her role as Elphaba in "Wicked," is game. Menzel's husband, "Private Practice" star Taye Diggs , told Fancast.com this week that he and his wife are admirers of both "Glee" and Lea Michele , who plays the young Ms. Berry. He said he knows Idina "would love " to do the show. The couple is actually friendly with Lea, who starred on Broadway in "Spring Awakening" during her pre-"Glee" days. So, yeah, this all seems like a super solid idea. Are you hearing this, Ryan Murphy ? What are your thoughts, Gleeks? Follow Korbi on Twitter and follow Zap2It's main feed for all your movies, TV and celebrity news. Related 'Glee's' high and low notes: Lea Michele's Rachel Get up close ...

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'Monk' is gone, but he left a legacy

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:31:00 +0000

"Monk" works his last case Friday night, ending an eight-season run that put Tony Shalhoub 's obsessive-compulsive detective into the pantheon of quirky TV gumshoes. "Monk" was never an especially challenging show, which was one of its charms. You knew going into an episode that Shalhoub's character would likely be grossed out by some unpleasant aspect of a crime scene, that his keenly honed observational powers would help him see things no one else could and that by the end of the hour, those things would come together to catch the perpetrator. What has kept the show entertaining for so long is its strong investment in character. Creator Andy Breckman and the show's writers have kept an admirably light hand on things over the years -- further adding to the show's comfort-food vibe -- but they've also given supporting actors Traylor Howard, Ted Levine and Jason Gray-Stanford enough material to push their characters beyond the standard-issue bosses and sidekicks. And Shalhoub, of course, has ...

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Television Review | 'iQuit iCarly': Carly and Friends Face Real Adolescent Angst

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:07:24 +0000

“iQuit iCarly,” an hourlong “iCarly” episode on Saturday night on Nickelodeon, almost seems to be acknowledging the cruel passage of time for its young stars.

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'12 Men of Christmas': Kristin Chenoweth and men in the buff, what's not to like?

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:21:27 +0000

Christmas comes early this year and it's wrapped in a little package, we have come to know and love, called Kristin Chenoweth . The petite Emmy-award winner is starring in her first Lifetime television movie, "12 Men of Christmas" Saturday, (Dec. 5). Chenoweth plays a PR exec who uses her media know-how to bring buzz to a small Montana town. And that buzz comes in the form of a calendar of buff men in the, well...buff. It's another city mouse goes country, but this time, "Cougar Town"'s Josh Hopkins is along for the ride. Check out what's in store... Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news updates. Photo credit: Lifetime

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VIDEO: Mark Salling Talks Glee, Girls and His Mom

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:18:00 +0000

He's plays a bad-boy babydaddy on Glee , but the ladies just can't seem to get enough of Mark Salling and his trademark Mohawk. YoungHollywood.com caught up with the musical heartthrob to get the scoop on everything from his mom's reaction to his version of "Sweet Caroline" to receiving all sorts of attention from women and "dudes" at the gym. Plus, what's his surprising hobby? Watch the video after the jump. Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Glee Mark Salling

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Fujinon To Capture SEC Title Game

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:14:24 +0000

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Don't Miss a Game This Weekend: Use TVGuide.com's Sports Guide

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:18:00 +0000

College football's Championship Weekend is upon us, and the flurry of pigskin options on your TV is enough to confuse any fan. We're here to help. With our handy Online Sports Guide , you won't miss a minute of the big conference title games. More of an NFL fan? We've got all the big Sunday match-ups covered too, as well as specific listings for basketball, hockey, racing, boxing and poker fans. Try out our Online Sports Guide now Whether you want to watch the rodeo finals or the figure-skating qualifying rounds ... Read More >

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Primetime Ratings: 'The Office' Tops Thursday Night

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:30:51 +0000

'Grey's' absence bodes well for NBC...

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NBC an aging relic from different era

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:22:16 +0000

A first thought upon hearing that Comcast is buying NBC Universal from GE? "Oh my God, will this be the end of "30 Rock?"

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Keeping 'Glee' in tune

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:02:58 +0000

TV News: Music supervisor Bloom plays key role for hit series -- Music supervisor PJ Bloom had worked with writer-director-producer Ryan Murphy on the series "Popular" and "Nip/Tuck" and the film "Running With Scissors." But Bloom was bemused when Murphy told him about his new project.

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'Glee's' high and low notes: Chris Colfer's Kurt

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:43:18 +0000

Next Wednesday, December 9th, " Glee " will finish the first half of its inaugural season, not returning to our TVs until next April. To toast the freshman series before its extended hiatus, we're counting down the characters' high and low notes. On tap today? Kurt Hummel... High Note: Throwing the "Defying Gravity" solo competition for his father's benefit Beyonce who? Kurt's "Single Ladies" performance is unforgettable (watch below). The fact that dancing to the song gave him spot-on kicking skills, allowing him to deliver the football team with a game-winning field goal? Well, bravo. But Kurt's highest note to date is far more moving, though it involves him botching an actual high note: Performing the traditionally female-sung "Defying Gravity" was Kurt's dream. However, he faked a bad note when competing, insuring that the solo would go to Rachel. Why? Because Kurt's father, who was surprisingly accepting of him coming out of the closet, was starting to feel some heat for it and he ...

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Spoiler Alert: Glee Love Quadrangle Is About to Explode

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:33:46 +0000

In case you haven't heard, after this Wednesday's episode of Glee, we won't get another new episode until April 13--yes, more than four months away! We've heard about...

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'The Office' tops Thursday ratings

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:30:10 +0000

TV News: 'Grey's' absence bodes well for NBC comedy -- NBC's "The Office" took advantage of a night off for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" to reign as the most-watched primetime program in the 18-49 demo Thursday.

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'The Office' tops Thursday ratings

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:30:10 +0000

TV Ratings: 'Grey's' absence bodes well for NBC comedy -- NBC's "The Office" took advantage of a night off for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" to reign as the most-watched primetime program in the 18-49 demo Thursday.

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Scrubs' Judy Reyes Welcomes Baby Girl

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:33:00 +0000

Scrubs star Judy Reyes has given birth to a girl, according to People . Check out photos of Reyes Reyes, 42, and her boyfriend, director George Valencia, welcomed Leila Rey Valencia to the world on Friday, Nov. 27. The newborn weighed in at 6 lbs., 7 oz. and was 19 inches long. This is the first child for the couple. Reyes, who announced her pregnancy in June , admitted to being nervous about parenthood. But she said she looked forward to watching her baby experience the world... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Scrubs Judy Reyes

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Lil Wayne's 'On Fire' Inspired By 'Scarface,' Producer Dre Says

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:07:48 +0000

'It's something Rick James would bug out on,' one half of Cool & Dre says of Rebirth track. By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne Photo: Sarah A. Friedman/Contour by Getty Images Boom goes the dynamite. Lil Wayne talks about a woman who ignites his life on his new single from Rebirth, "On Fire." "I said, 'Shawty, let me play up in your match box,' " he sings. "And she's on fire!/ ... She's steamin'!" "She's hot as hell, call her Helen," he later raps. "Fireman to her rescue like 911." "He's talking about a chick that's on fire," explained Dre, who, along with his partner Cool, produced the record, as well as a handful of other songs on Rebirth. "He's on his knees praying to the Lord to keep him clear because she's on fire. He's got a bad one! She's that bad that's she might have came straight outta hell. I think he's shooting a video for it. I think the video would be outrageous." Wayne's track samples Amy Holland's "She's on Fire" from the soundtrack to the classic ...

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Pioneering 'Monk' ends its run Friday

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The series about a neurotic detective helped blur the line between cable and broadcast fare. > On tonight's series finale of USA's " Monk ," the title detective played by Tony Shalhoub finally learns the truth about his wife's murder. After trying to overcome his obsessive-compulsive disorder and endless phobias through eight seasons and 125 episodes -- factoids Adrian Monk himself would likely cherish -- the final chapter means a resolution, if not a triumph, for the comically tormented hero.

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TV: Community:"Politics of Human Sexuality"

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:01:00 +0000

It's only been two weeks, but it feels like Community 's been away a lot longer. And it's not like I particularly missed the show last Thursday. I mean, I love it, but I love eating much more (who doesn't?). Still, the fact that it feels like this show has been away for forever must mean it's growing on me even more than I wanted to admit in the past, and even though tonight's episode wasn't quite up to the level of the two the show closed out November sweeps with, it was still ...

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'Glee's' high and low notes: Cory Monteith's Finn

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:13:35 +0000

Next Wednesday, December 9th, " Glee " will finish the first half of its inaugural season, not returning to our TVs until next April. To toast the freshman series before its extended hiatus, we're counting down the characters' high and low notes. On tap today? Finn Hudson... High Note: Being McKinley High's Mr. Congeniality Finn's first shining moment involves him hitting some actual high notes. Remember when the boys performed the "It's My Life"/"Confessions" mash-up? If not, see below. Finn took center stage for that number and killed it. Sadly though, it's disqualified from our contest, since he was all hopped up on "vitamins" at the time. Instead, we'll go with an imagined montage of young Mr. Hudson's sweet nature: Saving the wheelchair-bound Artie from what could have been a serious port-a-potty disaster, gently scolding Puck for bullying vulnerable kids like Kurt and befriending outcasts such as Rachel. Sure, he kind of wants to get in her pants, so it's not completely ...

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Solid as a '30 Rock': TV gods are smiling down on comedian Tina Fey - again

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 05:34:50 +0000

Tina Fey must bake cookies for the gods, because she has just hit their jackpot again. General Electric's announcement Thursday that it will sell NBC Universal to Comcast couldn't be more of a bonanza for Fey if she were getting half the proceeds.

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'30 Rock' recap: Hamming it up

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 05:05:00 +0000

By Margaret Lyons Margaret Lyons picks the 10 best lines -- and it wasn't easy narrowing it down -- from what she'll declare is one of the best episodes ever

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'The Office' recap: Scott free

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 05:05:00 +0000

By Margaret Lyons Margaret Lyons on ''Scott's Tots,'' which raised two important issues she hopes the show has the balls to confront

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Jon Stewart on his big decade