Bob Newhart Big Bang

Bob Newhart Big Bang, Bob Newhart is heading to "The Big Bang Theory" to give Sheldon and the gang a science lesson.

According to TVLine, the "Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" star is stopping by "The Big Bang Theory" play Professor Proton, the former host of Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) favorite childhood science show.

Ellen Degeneres Show Renewed

Ellen Degeneres Show Renewed, Fans of Ellen DeGeneres' daytime talk show have reason to feel reassured.

Show producers and NBC announced Monday that "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has been renewed through 2017. Some 189 television stations, including the 10 owned by NBC, have committed to airing it.

In its 10th season, DeGeneres' show has scored some of its best ratings this season. Valari Staab, president of the NBC-owned TV stations, described the show as the "crown jewel" of NBC's daytime lineup.

Matt Lauer on Ann Curry's 'Today' Exit: NBC Didn't Handle It Well

Matt Lauer on Ann Curry's 'Today' Exit: NBC Didn't Handle It Well, "I don’t think the show and the network handled the transition well," Lauer says in a new interview. "You don’t have to be Einstein to know that."

A new look at the Today show's disastrous Ann Curry debacle shines a more favorable light on the morning program's iconic anchor, Matt Lauer.

Accused by some of organizing the ouster of Curry, the show's longtime newsreader who was booted from her co-anchor job after just a year, Lauer says that the Peacock's brass were at fault for the bungled demotion.

Mandy Moore Exits

Mandy Moore Exits, TV Guide reports that the pop star turned singer has exited the ABC comedy pilot from "Bad Teacher" producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky. Moore had signed on to play Louise, a woman desperate to walk down the aisle, in "Pulling," which follows three dysfunctional women in their 30s.

Man kills TV host

Man kills TV host, A northwestern Montana man shot and killed the host of the Sportsman Channel show “A Rifleman’s Journal” while the TV personality was visiting the shooter’s wife, police said Friday.

Wayne Bengston, 41, then beat his wife, took his 2-year-old son to a relative’s house and drove to his home about 25 miles away in West Glacier, where he apparently killed himself, Whitefish police said.

Police identified the shooting victim Gregory G. Rodriguez, 43, of Sugar Land, Texas. Bengston’s wife told police that Rodriguez was in town on business and visiting her at her mother’s house in Whitefish when her husband showed up Thursday night.

Kyra Sedgwick And The Closer Finale

Kyra Sedgwick And The Closer Finale - Kyra Sedgwick remembers how, in 2005, she almost did not take the role of Brenda Leigh Johnson on TNT's hit crime series "The Closer." Now, seven years and one Emmy later, Sedgwick is bidding goodbye to the role that changed her career and the careers of other actresses in their 40s, including new "Major Crimes" star, Mary McDonnell.

Initially, Sedgwick was hesitant to take "The Closer" role because it meant she, Kevin Bacon and their two kids would have to move from New York City to Los Angeles, she told The Hollywood Reporter. But after she read the script she couldn't help but pack up and set out on a new career venture.

Mrs. Eastwood New E Series

Mrs. Eastwood New E Series, A former anchorwoman, Dina Eastwood returns to the small screen this evening in the new E! reality series Mrs. Eastwood & Company.

But if you think the show will actually feature her four-time Oscar-winning husband, Clint Eastwood, doing laundry in the house, think again. Actually, Mrs. Eastwood & Company chronicles Dina’s efforts to launch the South African boy band The Overtones.

Still, while Clint won’t be seen all that much on the show, Dina says you can still catch the Dirty Harry star in person — if you stop by the Safeway in Carmel, Calif., that is.

Chelsea Clinton Leaving NBC

Chelsea Clinton Leaving NBC After Just 90 days?

Chelsea Clinton’s much-trumpeted deal with NBC seems to be nearly done. Her contract is for only 90 days, and while she’ll provide the network with two more stories, sources say it is not certain she’ll immediately sign again.

Some sources believe Chelsea was “set up for a fall” after NBC trumpeted her deal to become a full-time special correspondent for the network in the New York Times in November.

Martha Stewart Show Poor Ratings

'Martha Stewart Show' Gets Canceled

Martha Stewart's daytime show, "The Martha Stewart Show" will reportedly cease production in April 2012.

According to the New York Post, who first reported the news, the show's high production cost and low ratings contributed to the canceling of the show. The show is aired on The Hallmark Channel. Though production will stop in April, episodes of the show will continue into September, but according to the Post's source, the episodes may be repeats.

Hbo Renews Enlightened

'Enlightened' Renewed; 'Hung,' 'Bored To Death,' 'How To Make It In America' Canceled By HBO

HBO has renewed Englightened for a second season, while at the same time it has canceled Hung, Bored to Death and How To Make It In America.

The ins and outs of lower tier HBO show renewals and cancellations are completely off my radar screen. Their viewerships/ratings are mostly microscopic, and since they often have little to do with viewership or ratings, HBO's reasons for doing what they do are often inscrutable.

Source:http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/20/enlightened-renewed-hung-bored-to-death-how-to-make-it-in-america-canceled-by-hbo/114301/

Linda Hogan Relationship Rehab

Linda Hogan Checks Into 'Relationship Rehab' with Her 23-Year-Old Manboy

Linda Hogan's 23-year-old fiance just couldn't tame the cougar -- because he and the Hulk's 52-year-old ex-wife will be working out their issues on VH1's "Relationship Rehab" ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to production tell us, Linda and literal boyfriend Charlie Hill have agreed to appear on the upcoming reality show, hoping to fix their crumbling relationship -- and taping is already underway.

Russell Simmons All American Muslim

Russell Simmons All American Muslim, Russell Simmons All American Muslim

Russell Simmons weighs in on TLC's "All-American Muslim" ad controversy

(CBS) After the home improvement store chain Lowe's caved in to pressure from conservative evangelical groups and pulled its advertising from TLC's reality show "All-American Muslim," entrepreneur and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has offered to purchase the remaining advertising spots during an upcoming episode of the show.

"Just purchased remaining spots for ["All American Muslim"] for next week," the 54-year-old mogul tweeted Monday. "The show is now sold out! Keep your money and we will keep ours."

Martha Stewart Dirty Joke

Martha Stewart Makes Dirty Jokes About Sausage Casings

Martha Stewart's cooking segment on her Wednesday show turned down right dirty, when the domestic goddess made a series of off-color jokes about sausage casings.

Stewart hosted butcher Ryan Farr on her show to teach audiences how to prepare homemade sausages. As Barr described sausage casings as cleaned out pig intestines, Stewart made some more lighthearted analogies. Holding up a casing, Stewart said "so these are more like rubber balloons actually," before adding, "or condoms."

Next Live co-host

 

Next Live co-host, Neil Patrick Harris will co-host LIVE! with Kelly for five days, November 28 through December 2, 2011, according to a November 14, 2011 press release from ABC. Harris will co-host with Kelly Ripa, in the chair vacated by Regin Philbin. LIVE! with Kelly airs Monday through Friday mornings on ABC.

 

Regis Philbin hosts special guests in final week of show

Harris is a favorite on "LIVE!" and has filled the co-host chair next to Ripa on multiple occasions. Among the guests sitting down with Kelly Ripa and Neil Patrick Harris are the inimitable Betty White; "SNL" and "Up All Night" star Maya Rudolph; "Desperate Housewives" actress Marcia Cross; supermodel Molly Sims; and actresses Angie Harmon and Kristen Johnston. The week also will feature musical performances by Avril Lavigne, Hot Chelle Rae and Cobra Starship, plus a special demo by Science Bob.

Oprah Returning Television

Oprah Returning Television, Oprah Winfrey's TV comeback, Oprah Winfrey's returning to talk show roots. Oprah Winfrey is set to return to her talk show roots by launching a new series to interview celebrities in their own homes.

The TV titan walked away from her successful "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in May after 25 years on the small screen to establish her own network OWN.

Elisabeth Shue joins CSI

Elisabeth Shue joins CSI, In a long and varied film and television career, Elisabeth Shue has played a stripper with a heart of gold, a babysitter lost in the big city and Marty McFly’s love interest. But she’s never nailed a serial killer using DNA evidence while The Who blared on the soundtrack — until now.

'Family Guy' satirizes 9/11

"Family Guy" controversy 9/11, 'Family Guy' stirs up controversy with 9/11 plot. "Family Guy" has been in trouble a number of times before with what they have decided to do, and Sunday night is likely going to be no exception.

Nick Jonas Deadbeat Bad

Nick Jonas Deadbeat Bad, Nick Jonas to play deadbeat dad on 'Last Man Standing' Scandalous! Nick Jonas has snagged a new ABC gig, and it's nothing like the character we're used to seeing him play on the Disney Channel (or, for that matter, in the media). The youngest Jonas Brother is playing... wait for it... a dad.

Danica Mckellar Apolo Ohno

Danica Mckellar Apolo Ohno, Apolo Ohno, Danica McKellar team up for "Tasmanian Devil" Former "Wonder Years" star Danica McKellar and Olympic speed-skating champion Apolo Ohno will co-star in the upcoming Syfy telefilm "Tasmanian Devil," the network announced Friday.

'Heroes' reunite on 'Hawaii Five-0'

'Heroes' reunite on 'Hawaii Five-0' It's been nearly two years since the immensely popular sci-fi hit Heroes signed off the small screen, but Hawaii Five-0 is giving fans of the series a long-awaited reunion.

Former mind reader, Greg Grunberg makes his first appearance on Five-0 playing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who works with the team when a fellow agent is killed.