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CHUCK BARNEY: 'Shield' gears up for final season
Will he suffer a bloody death? Will he land in prison? Will he get off scot-free?
Obama nomination a key moment in TV coverage
A carefully timed roll call and a sudden recognition of history may prove to be a turning point for Democrats at a convention that hadn't been going well for them as a television event.
Actors, advertisers extend commercials contract
Two actors unions and the U.S. advertising industry said Monday they agreed to extend a contract covering commercials on TV, radio, the Internet and other new media by six months through March.
Garth, Doherty make nice while filming new `90210'
Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty say they were nervous about reuniting for the new incarnation of "Beverly Hills, 90210."
`The Closer' is No. 1 on cable for Aug 18-24
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug 18-24. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:
Celebs rallying for Stand Up to Cancer telethon
The competition among TV networks, movie studios and A-list stars can be fierce, but the fight against cancer will unite them on Sept. 5.
Kara DioGuardi joins `Idol' judges for NYC tryouts
It was only her first day as an "American Idol" judge, but already Kara DioGuardi seemed part of the dysfunctional family.
Texas town responds to Colbert's 'outhouse' slam
Stephen Colbert's one-man campaign against towns named Canton has its latest target firing back. A city councilman in Canton, Texas, joked that he would "mash his nose" after the comedian referred to the town as an "incorporated outhouse."
'CSI' gets its man: Laurence Fishburne joins cast
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has solved the mystery of who will replace departing CBS series star William Petersen: It's Laurence Fishburne.
America Ferrera, 'Ugly Betty' win ALMA Awards
"Ugly Betty" and its star, America Ferrera, took top honors at the 2008 ALMA Awards, which recognize achievements by Hispanic artists.
What are TV's most memorable moments? You decide
The most memorable moments in television history will be revealed during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards next month, and it's up to voters to decide which bits should take top honors.
NBC's Olympics coverage logs one final ratings win
It was seven more golden days for NBC last week, radiant with Olympics coverage that brought the sort of ratings victory a network dreams of.
Marty Stuart to start country music TV show
Marty Stuart thinks there's room on TV for the style of country music he remembers from "The Porter Wagoner Show," "Flatt & Scruggs" and, of course, "Hee Haw." So Stuart decided to create his own show.
List of top 20 prime-time shows in Nielsen ratings
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 18-24. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
Dems, networks struggle over convention coverage
National political conventions have become, in NBC's Brian Williams' words, "four-day infomercials." But it's not always clear the message is getting through.
A fall TV season with questions in the air
With fall in sight, ABC is inviting viewers to stay home and watch ABC as an energy-saving measure.
Pop culture Q&A: Movies try to create buzz with earlier release
Question: Movies used to come out on Saturday. Then Friday. Now it's Wednesday. What gives?
Fourth `Idol' judge a straight-shooting hitmaker
Scooching in between Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson sounds intimidating, if not a little scary.
'Battlestar Galactica' franchise steams ahead
Need proof the television ratings system is dead, a victim of the TiVo, the ubiquitous satellite dish and schizophrenic viewing habits? Take a look at what's happening with "Battlestar Galactica."
Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton set for ABC's `Dancing'
Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton and Lance Bass will hit the floor on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
Beverly Hills residents get some new neighbors
A new crush of denizens will be moving into an old ZIP code when the CW unpacks its new "Beverly Hills 90210" on Sept. 2.
DAVID HILTBRAND: Fall promos, that other Olympic event
One byproduct of the two-week Olympics orgy is that we are all now intimately acquainted with NBC's new series. A relentless bombardment of promos has imprinted shows like "My Own Worst Enemy," "Knight Rider," "Kath & Kim" and "Crusoe" on our eyeballs.
RICK KUSHMAN: Networks get jump on fall TV
With the Olympics finished, a lot of people will be feeling flush with free time. Or at least free TV time, and now is when you should catch up with those recordings or DVDs you've been holding, 'cause things will get busy soon.
Davis, Wolfson attending convention for Fox
Longtime Clinton confidant Lanny Davis and Howard Wolfson, Hillary Clinton's former communications director, once anticipated being very busy at this week's Democratic National Convention.
NBC giddy at conclusion of successful Olympics
NBC says the Beijing Olympics proved so captivating that millions of Americans now need to catch up on some sleep.
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