Conan O’Brien will be exiting his late night TBS talker “Conan” in 2021, which he hosted for 10 years. This will mark the first time in 28 years he will not be visible in late night. O’Brien took over the “Late Night” franchise on NBC from David Letterman in 1993, a position he held until 2009 […]
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020 ABC 8:00 p.m. “The Goldbergs” 8:30 p.m. “American Housewife” (season premiere) 9:00 p.m. “The Conners” 9:30 p.m. “black-ish” 10:00 p.m. “The Con” CBS 8:00 p.m. “The Amazing Race” 9:00 p.m. “Big Brother” (season finale, two hours) NBC 8:00 p.m. “The Wall” (season finale) 9:00 p.m. “American Ninja Warrior” (two hours) Fox: […]
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ABC’s Wednesday Night Sitcoms – ‘The Goldbergs,’ ‘The Conners’ and ‘black-ish’ – Open New Seasons
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 ABC 8:00 p.m. “The Goldbergs” (season premiere, one hour) 9:00 p.m. “The Conners” (season premiere) 9:30 p.m. “black-ish” (season premiere) 10:00 p.m. “The Con” CBS 8:00 p.m. “Big Brother” 9:00 p.m. “The Amazing Race” 10:00 p.m. S.W.A.T. (R) NBC 8:00 p.m. “The Wall” 9:00 p.m. “American Ninja Warrior” (new day, two […]
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Fred Silverman, the television producer and executive who was the head of programming at one time at each of the Big 3 broadcast networks, died yesterday from complications from cancer. He was 82. Born on Sept. 13, 1937 in New York City, Silverman caught the eye of CBS executives after they read his nearly 600-page […]
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Comedian Rip Taylor Dies at 84
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Outrageous comedian Rip Taylor, known for his as “The Crying Comedian” and “The King of Camp and Confetti” personalities, died yesterday in Beverly Hills, publicist Harlan Boll confirmed. He was 84. Taylor was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California in the intensive care unit after suffering a seizure three days ago. Remembered for […]
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 ABC 8:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” 10:00 p.m. “The Good Doctor” CBS 8:00 p.m. “Kevin Can Wait” 8:30 p.m. “Man With a Plan” 9:00 p.m. “Superior Donuts” 9:30 p.m. “9JKL” 10:00 p.m. “Scorpion” NBC 8:00 p.m. “The Voice” 10:00 p.m. “The Brave” Fox 8:00 p.m. “Lucifer” 9:00 p.m. “The Gifted” […]
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David Letterman, the longest-serving host in U.S. late night television, is returning to the small screen in a yet-to-be-titled, six episode series on Netflix. The show will combine in-depth conversations and in-the-field segments. In each hour-long episode, Letterman will conduct a long-form conversation with a singular guest – and will also explore topics on his […]
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Alec Baldwin has been named host of “The Essentials,” TCM’s franchise showcasing “must see” classic films previously hosted by the late – and great – Robert Osborne. Joining Baldwin each week throughout the season will be one of three special guests: late-night television icon David Letterman, acclaimed actress, writer and comedian Tina Fey and legendary […]
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Garry Shandling Dead at 66
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Actor and comedian Garry Shandling, who is remembered for two series, “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” and “The Larry Sanders Show,” died Thursday afternoon of a heart attack. He was 66. Born on November 29, 1949 in Chicago, Shandling began his career writing for sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “Welcome Back, Kotter.” After a […]