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'FlashForward' review: Jump sets everybody free
in 'The Gift'

post from Entertaining Ideas on 05 November 2009 10:16:11 PM. © Entertaining Ideas

So, that explains it -- the flashes don't have to come true on "FlashForward." Which makes sense.[...]

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Gordon Ramsay to Star Culinary Competition
'Masterchef'

post from Coffeerooms on TV on 05 November 2009 09:35:00 PM. © Coffeerooms on TV

Famed chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing MASTERCHEF (working title), a newculinary competition series based on the smash hit U.K. and Australianformat, to FOX. MASTERCHEF (working title) will take wannabe chefs whosimply cook as a hobby and have absolutely no experience in the foodindustry and attempt to turn one of them into a MasterChef.

Contestants on MASTERCHEF (working title) will be put through the paceswith various challenges as they compete head-to-head to createdelicious dishes. The series will serve as a unique platform for peoplefrom all walks of life who want to follow their dream of working as aprofessional chef. These everyday at-home cooks will have theonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show their passion and excitement forfood as they are put to the test and judged by world-renowned chefs.
"Gordon Ramsay is the biggest cooking star on television today and oneof the most dynamic personalities on FOX, so we jumped at theopportunity to work with him to bring MASTERCHEF to the U.S.," saidMike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for FoxBroadcasting Company. "MASTERCHEF searches for people who possess thatperfect blend of creativity, innovation and passion for creating greatdishes rather than focusing on running a kitchen that earns them thetitle of MasterChef."

"MASTERCHEF has already become a cultural phenomenon in the U.K. andAustralia, breaking ratings records in two of the world's biggestmarkets," said Mark Koops and Howard T. Owens, Managing Directors ofReveille. "We're excited to work with FOX to replicate that successwhile bringing a fresh, new U.S. spin to this proven format."

"We're excited to work with FOX and Reveille to make MASTERCHEF a hugehit," said Pat Llewellyn, Vice President of One Potato Two Potato."With GORDON RAMSAY: COOKALONG LIVE and now MASTERCHEF, One Potato TwoPotato is proud to be bringing the biggest food shows on the planet toFOX."

Chef Ramsay will challenge and coach the amateurs all the way to thefinish line. However, known for his explosive outbursts, he won't beafraid to tell the chefs the cold, hard truth about their cooking alongthe way.

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Even a takeover can't save NBC

post from TV Squad on 05 November 2009 09:07:00 PM. © TV Squad

There are very few sure fire signs that a network is completely worthless and this is one of them.

Comcast has been looking to buy the financially troubled NBC from General Electric, but Wall Street insiders say the deal won't be good for Comcast's stock.

Even confirmed reports of a takeover bid can't save the network in the eyes of the almighty stockholder. What would make NBC more profitable in Wall Street's eyes?

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'Iron Chef America' Goes to the White House

post from Coffeerooms on TV on 05 November 2009 09:05:00 PM. © Coffeerooms on TV

Food Network stars Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse travelto the White House to take part in an unprecedented culinarycompetition in Super Chef Battle, a special two-hour episode of IronChef America. Greeted by First Lady Michelle Obama, the chefs arejoined by White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and receivetheir challenge: create a meal for America using The White HouseKitchen Garden's produce as their secret ingredients. The specialepisode premieres Sunday, January 3rd at 8pm ET/PT.

"We are honored to showcase The White House Kitchen Garden in Iron ChefAmerica," said Bob Tuschman, Senior Vice President, Programming andProduction for Food Network. "This is the most intense culinarycompetition we've ever shown. It's awe-inspiring to see what fourmaster chefs can create from locally-grown ingredients in the heat ofKitchen Stadium."

Iron Chef America commentator Alton Brown explains that the Chairmanhas sent the three Food Network chefs to Washington, D.C. for a veryspecial battle and introduces Chef Cristeta Comerford, who will alsotake part in the competition. The group is then greeted by the FirstLady, who explains that the chefs will be allowed to use anything foundin The White House Kitchen Garden to help them create their meals.After receiving their challenge, the chefs are split into two teams:Flay and Comerford versus Batali and Lagasse. The chefs immediatelyhead to the garden where they are tasked with harvesting theiringredients. Then it's off to Kitchen Stadium where the battle begins.Each team must produce five dishes that showcase the ingredients theyselected from the garden and that represent the ultimate American meal.The judges include: chef and best-selling cookbook author NigellaLawson; Olympic gold medalist Natalie Coughlin; and actress, author anddesigner Jane Seymour. Ted Allen (Chopped) assists as a guest floorreporter. Iron Chef America is produced by Triage Entertainment.

Installed in the spring of 2009 under the Obama Administration, TheWhite House Kitchen Garden measures approximately 1100 square feet andis located on the west side of the South Lawn. The four-season herb,fruit and vegetable garden features 75 varieties of seeds planted inslightly raised beds using succession planting methods. Cultivated byWhite House staff and volunteers, produce from the garden and honeyfrom the adjacent beehives are available to the White House Chefs forpreparing meals for the First Family and for official functions, andall extra food is donated to Miriam's Kitchen, a soup kitchen near theWhite House.

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CMT Nabs Two New Series

post from Coffeerooms on TV on 05 November 2009 08:59:00 PM. © Coffeerooms on TV

CMT dives into adventure with the announcement of two new series,DANGER COAST and GATOR 911 (working titles), designed to be thefoundation of a new, branded evening of programming on the network.Scheduled to premiere in second quarter 2010, these originals markCMT's first official entry into the adventure genre.

DANGER COAST, produced by ITV Studios, Inc., follows the dramaticexploits of Miami's elite waterborne Marine Operations Bureau as theyfight against overwhelming odds to selflessly protect the public atlarge, while risking their own lives. GATOR 911, produced by 12 ForwardEntertainment, chronicles the adventures of Gary Suarage,conservationist and owner of the Texas-based adventure park, GatorCountry, as he and his team work in dangerous waters to rescue gatorsfrom unusual places and deliver them to their new refuge. Each of theseseries has received a half-hour, 10 episode order.
Mary Beth Cunin, CMT's SVP Programming Strategy, states: "The additionof these new adventure reality shows to our schedule is the nextlogical step in CMT's overall progression, and vital to expanding ourviewership base. Our research repeatedly confirms that our audienceresponds to strong, redeeming characters and storylines, as well as totelevision that families can watch together, both of which describethese new series. A branded adventure block complements our currentprogramming strategy and gives us a broader promotional platform tobuild upon."

Bob Kusbit, CMT's Head of Development adds: "Adventure is a genre thatwe've wanted to get into for a long time. The inherent excitement andsuspense of both DANGER COAST and GATOR 911 make them perfect shows tolaunch this new direction for CMT.

Long known for its high-profile music programs and events such as CMTCROSSROADS and its annual fan-voted CMT MUSIC AWARDS, CMT continues toexcel in multiple genres of programming as evidenced by such hits asWORLD'S STRICTEST PARENTS, DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAMand SINGING BEE. The network just closed its most-watched third quarterever, and is on pace to deliver its ninth consecutive year of Primetimegrowth.

DANGER COAST is produced by ITV Studios, Inc., with Chris Sloan of 2CMedia serving as Executive Producer. Nicole Zien is Executive Producerfor CMT. GATOR 911 is produced by 12 Forward Entertainment, withMelanie Wester and Terry Wester serving as Executive Producers. ClaireMcCabe is Executive Producer for CMT.

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Barbara Walters to Interview Sarah Palin

post from Coffeerooms on TV on 05 November 2009 08:55:00 PM. © Coffeerooms on TV

Barbara Walters will sit down with former Vice Presidential candidateand Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for a five-part series of ABC Newsinterviews to begin airing on "Good Morning America" November 17, themorning her highly anticipated book, Going Rogue: An American Life, isreleased.

The wide-ranging interview will cover her public life asGovernor of Alaska and her Vice Presidential run in 2008, as well asher private life. This is Walters' first interview with the politicalfigure. Portions of the interview will also air on "Nightline" onNovember 17, again on "Good Morning America" on November 18 and on"20/20" on November 20.

Interview excerpts will also air across ABC News platforms including ABC News Radio, ABC News NOW, ABCNEWS.com and ABC NewsOne.

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New Comedic Dance Show 'Let's Dance' with Host
Kathy Griffin

post from Coffeerooms on TV on 05 November 2009 08:50:00 PM. © Coffeerooms on TV

Two-time Emmy Award winner and NY Times best-selling author KathyGriffin ("My Life on the D-List") will host "Let's Dance," a new,comedic dance series from "American Idol" producers FremantleMediaNorth America that features stars competing for charity as they payhomage to some of the most famous movie, musical and pop video danceroutines of all time.

"Let's Dance" will kick off its five-episode runwith a live 90-minute premiere episode on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23(9:30-11:00 p.m., ET) following the Season 9 finale broadcast of"Dancing with the Stars" on the ABC Television Network. Additionalepisodes will air on Monday, Nov. 30, Mon., Dec. 7 and Mon., Dec. 14(9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) with the finale on Tues., Dec. 15 (8:00-9:00p.m., ET).

The first three episodes of "Let's Dance" will feature stars from allwalks of life competing in single, group and duo performances as theytrain, rehearse and take to the stage to reveal their comedic danceroutine in front of a studio audience. After each performance, acelebrity panel will give their comments before viewers across Americahave the chance to vote for their favorite performance. The celebritypanel and star participants will be announced shortly.

From each of the episodes, two performances will be chosen one by theviewers and one by the celebrity panel. These two acts will then returnagain to dance in the finale and the chance to win the hearts of theviewing audience. In the spectacular finale results show, the one actwith the most viewer votes will be crowned America's favorite and beawarded the coveted grand prize for their personal charity.

Double Emmy winner, NY Times best-selling author, Grammy-nominee and2009's GLAAD Vanguard Award recipient Kathy Griffin is a multi-facetedperformer with a rapid fire wit who has been making audiences laugh foryears discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders.

After moving from her native Chicago and joining the famed Los AngelesGroundlings comedy improvisational troupe, Griffin began building herresume with guest starring roles on such series as "ER" and "Seinfeld"where she created recurring character Sally Weaver. In 1996 her dreamof playing a sidekick on a sitcom came true when she landed the role ofVickie Groener, Brook Shields' acerbic colleague, on the NBC show"Suddenly Susan." In 1998 HBO gave Griffin her own one-hour special, "AHot Cup of Talk."

In August 2005, "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" debuted on Bravoto rave reviews. So far, the show has garnered two Emmy Awards and fourEmmy nominations for Outstanding Reality Program.

In addition to her series, Griffin has performed many successfulstand-up specials for Bravo including, "Kathy Griffin Is Not NicoleKidman" in 2005 and "Strong Black Woman" in 2006. "Kathy Griffin -Straight to Hell" in 2008 and "Kathy Griffin; She'll Cut a Bitch" in2009 were both nominated for an Emmy in the category OutstandingVariety, Music or Comedy Special. Her most recent special, "KathyGriffin: Balls of Steel," recently aired on Bravo to great reviews, andher stand-up special "Allegedly" is available on DVD.

In 2008 Griffin released her first comedy album, "For YourConsideration," featuring tracks such as "Straight Guys Wake Up!" and"Hi Barbara Walters." The album received a Grammy nomination for "BestComedy Album." Her first Christmas album, entitled "Suckin' It for theHoliday's," was released on November 3.

On September 8, 2009, Griffin added best-selling author to her list ofachievements with her tell-all autobiography entitled Official BookClub Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin.

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Janet Jackson Interview on November 18 on ABC

Janet Jackson will sit down with Robin Roberts for an exclusivetelevision interview to air as an ABC News special.

The intenselyprivate pop star, who was known to be extremely close with her brother,Michael, will allow cameras into her Malibu home for the first timeever. "In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson" airsWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC TelevisionNetwork, pre-empting the regularly scheduled 'Eastwick."

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Jake Pavelka Gets a Second Chance on 'The
Bachelor' - Premieres Jan. 4

Jake Pavelka is out to prove that nice guys don't always finish last inlove. The handsome commercial pilot from Dallasand America's mosthopeful romanticbegins his own bid for true love, choosing from among25 bachelorettes, when "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" premieresMONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC TelevisionNetwork. This will be the 14th edition of ABC's hit romance realityseries and, for the first time in the history of the series, "TheBachelor" will be broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selectedHDTV format, with stereo sound.

Ever since Jake, 31, shared a magical one-on-one date with BacheloretteJillian Harris to see Martina McBride, millions of women have had their"Top Gun" fantasies about him. A fan favorite for his reputation as anhonest guy with an open heart not to mention his good looks -- viewerswere stunned when Jillian rejected Jake right before the hometown dateson last season's "The Bachelorette." But women were drawn to him evenmore when Jake returned of his own accord in the next episode toprotect Jillian from men who were not there for the right reasons. Jakewho already knew Jillian would not take him back -- freely shared andshowed his emotions.

Jake's fairytale-like experience falling for Jillian made him confidentthat he can find the love of his life on "The Bachelor." Now it's histime. Jake knows himself well enough to know that he's not made to livealone. He just needs to find the right woman -- his best friend andsoul mate and that's whom he'll marry. Searching for a woman who isintelligent, confident, energetic and spontaneous, he admits that hecan't wait for fatherhood.

Fortunate to discover his passion at a young age, Jake started takingflying lessons at age 12. An accomplished pilot, he became an airlinecaptain flight instructor at 23. On his days off, he has fun flyingacrobatic planes, taking dance lessons and woodworking at the home heowns near Dallas. His parents have had a long and happy marriage, andit seems to run in the family, as Jake also has two happily marriedbrothers older brother Jason and younger brother Matt and two nieces.

Jake grew up in Denton, Texas and attended University of North Texas and Embry Engineering University for Aerospace Science.

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Judge Wapner Returns to the People's Court Nov.
13

On Friday, November 13, Judge Marilyn Milian welcomes Judge Joseph A.Wapner back to the bench of "The People's Court" to litigate a specialcase in honor of his 90th birthday. Judge Wapner bangs the gavel on theEmmy-nominated court show that launched the entire court show genre andpaved the way for a multitude of reality television shows. "ThePeople's Court was the original reality series featuring reallitigants, real cases and real justice.

In recognition of Judge Wapner's contributions, he will be inductedinto the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star on November 12.

Wapner reflects on his experience at "The People's Court" as agratifying instrument of education. Wapner relished his tenure on thebench, "It was a happy marriage of my love of the law and theentertainment industry."
According to Executive Producer, Stu Billett, "The People's Court" wasan innovator. "In 1981, a simple show featuring small claims courtcases found a television audience thirsting to hear compelling storiesthat they could relate to and found a judge in Joseph Wapner that wasfair, knowledgeable and most importantly credible. I am proud thatdecades later the show is still going strong and the public is stilleager to see justice served!"

Judge Marilyn Milian hands over the gavel to her predecessor, JudgeWapner to litigate a special case. "Returning to 'The People's Court'on the occasion of my 90th birthday is a great privilege and honor."

"The People's Court" draws on ordinary people who have filed grievancesin civil court and have opted to have their cases heard and mediated byMilian. An experienced team of researchers continually canvass courtsacross the country in search of the most compelling, unique andthought-provoking cases. Cases run the gamut from disputes betweenneighbors, family members and intimates to dissatisfied customers suingbusinesses. Milian's decisions, based on current law, are final andbinding.

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