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Deja vu: More TV remakes in the pipeline

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:17:53 -0600

The late Ralph Edwards and his magic "This Is Your Life" book. (File)

It's a cliche now when the TV screen goes all wavy, usually accompanied by a strumming harp -- it's a flashback! And coming TV seasons might be full of that effect. In recent weeks (amid a season that already includes a new "Knight Rider" and a new "90210"), the TV news has been dominated by announcements of one remake after another.

Early look at MTV doc on Britney Spears

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:45:54 -0600

MTV's preparing a 90-minute documentary about Britney Spears' last few years, titled "For the Record." It's due to air Nov. 30, but here's a trailer/sneak peek:

Love it: "I'm a smart person, but what the hell was I thinkin?"

Updated: Palin scheduled for 'SNL' 10/25?

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:42:15 -0600

Well, despite all the rumors and expectations -- no Sarah Palin on last night's prime time special for "Saturday Night Live." But the New York Post reports Palin has been booked on the regular "SNL" for Oct. 25.

TV Talk Today: Friday's chat-show lineups

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0600

A selection of guests scheduled on today's talk shows:

Michelle Obama on 'The Daily Show'

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:16:53 -0600

If you missed it, here 'tis -- in two parts ...

Cheryl Burke fat? Absolutely not!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:16:12 -0600

Cheryl Burke has had to deal with a LOT of negative press lately, none of it for her dancing ability. Viewers (who are cruel) think the sensational dancer has put on a few too many pounds. Some of the criticism has been unbelievably harsh. (I guess being healthy and active and muscular is not a good thing?????) You can check out photos sand more on the cover of the latest People magazine. And for the record, she is a size 4!!!

If an extra five pounds looks this good on Cheryl Burke (dancing with partner Maurice Greene). . . . AP PHOTO

This morning on Good Morning America, Cheryl finally spoke up and set the record straight. All I can say is, "YOU GO GIRL"

TV Talk Today: Thursday's chat-show lineups

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0600

A selection of guests scheduled on today's talk shows:

'Last Comic Standing' tour sits down here this weekend

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:42:21 -0600

Fans of "Last Comic Standing" can laugh all the way to Governors State University this weekend for the reality show's comedy tour.

TV Talk Today: Wednesday's chat-show lineups

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0600

A selection of guests scheduled on today's talk shows:

'DWTS' hits all-time low

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:25:31 -0600

Just when you thought things couldn't get anymore ridiculous on "Dancing with the Stars," along comes tonight's results show. Yep, Cloris Leachman is saved to dance another day. Yep, Misty May-Treanor's surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon went well. And yep, no one was eliminated (remember the Sara Evans debacle a few seasons back?).

Rocco DiSpirito and partner Karina Smirnoff in "happier" "DWTS" days. AP PHOTO

'Pop' goes her tendon!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:12:19 -0600

In case you missed Monday's night's show, here's the video of Misty May and Maks rehearsing last Friday, and when you hear that pop-thud sound, that's her Achilles' tendon!!! Yikes.

Let's just say 'Kim no way!'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:08:10 -0600

Okay, since Misty May-Traenor is gone, rumors have been swirling that Kim Kardashian might be brought back? In case you missed HER wonderful dancing prowess, here's a reminder of just why she got voted off in the first place.

Do we really need more of her bored looks in the ballroom? Here's hoping the show just does exactly what it did when Sara Evans departed: Nobody gets booted tonight. There. I said it.

The anti-'Office': U.S. version of Britain's 'Ab Fab' ordered

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:31:49 -0600

Variety reports that the next British-to-America TV remake is ... "Absolutely Fabulous"!

Jennifer Saunders (Edina, left) and Joanna Lumley (as Patsy) broke the mold as hedonistic vice-ridden middle-age chums in the BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous."

Chicago-set 'My Boys' picked up for third season

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:44 -0600

The cast of "My Boys," hanging out at their hoodie bar (inspired by Guthrie's Tavern in Wrigleyville).

The romantic tension between PJ and Bobby will, indeed, go on! TBS has finally ordered a third season of the critically acclaimed sitcom "My Boys," which follows the misadventures of a fictional Sun-Times sports columnist who's in love with, yes, a Tribune sports columnist.

TBS has ordered nine episodes of the series, which is set to return first quarter 2009.

When did this become 'Clowning With the Stars'?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:22:37 -0600

It was an odd Monday night of competition, filled with hits and misses and not much sparkle (very few standing-Os to speak of).

And then there was the Misty May-Traenor moment: She tore her Achilles tendon during last Friday night's practice run with partner Maksim Chmerkovsky. We had to wait all night to hear the news from the lovely and graceful Misty who hobbled onto the dance floor via crutches with 20 minutes left in the show.