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paris hiltonI never thought I’d see the day when a perfectly good comedy wastes its time on celebutante trash.  Unfortunately, this news is real: Paris Hilton will guest star on an episode of .

Granted, there was a time when Tara Reid was seen roaming the halls of —but I actually believe that was during her less skanky period.

The show’s creator confirmed that Hilton will be featured in one of Earl’s dream sequences.  (Let’s hope it’s a dream of Joy and Catalina pulling her extensions out.)

The cameo will happen during the show’s official return:  April 3.

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The introduction of American Idol’s results show changed up the Thursday landscape.  added another night to its win column.

8pm
Supernatural

  • (8.4/21 in 18-49) topped the evening with 23.2 million.
  • (12.5 million, 4.0/10) saw 600,000 viewers eliminated.
  • * (1.7/4) kicked off ABC’s evening with 5.5 million.
  • * (4.5 million, 1.7/4) provided a little comedy to the hour.
  • * (1.0/3) brought 2.6 million to Smallville’s usual slot.

Click to continue reading Thursday Ratings: ABC Gets Lost Behind FOX

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Gallery: Thursday Ratings: ABC Gets Lost Behind FOX


The Season Four premiere of received a very warm welcome.  As a result, the debut of also got off to a fine start.

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Lost, Hurley

  • About 13.1 million got caught up with the recaps (4.9/13 in 18-49).
  • ? (10.6 million, 3.1/8) did about the same as last week.
  • * (8.8 million, 1.9/5) was up just a bit.
  • * (5.3 million, 2.2/6) started ‘s night off on a slow note; * (4.5 million, 1.9/5) went downhill from there.
  • (3.8 million, 1.6/4) looked a lot bigger this week.

Click to continue reading Thursday Ratings: ‘Lost’ Passengers Are Found

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Gallery: Thursday Ratings: ‘Lost’ Passengers Are Found


Last night, proved it could survive without help from .  The network ended up with the strongest demos of the evening while giving a run for the viewers.

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Don't Forget the Lyrics

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  • A * rerun (14.1 million, 3.5/9 in 18-49) was the most watched show of the night.
  • (9 million, 3.9/10) rebounded from last week and was the strongest demo performer.
  • (8.8 million, 3.4/9) gained 2 million from one week ago.
  • * (7.4 million, 2.5/6) killed off 10 mill.
  • * (2.4 million, 0.9/2) saw a 700,000 bump.

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  • (13.2 million, 3.3/9 in 18-49) left its mark.
  • (9 million, 3.5/9) flatllined this week.
  • (4.8 million, 1.8/5) shrunk another 2 million.

*denotes repeat

(You can review last Thursday’s numbers here.)

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Without a formal ceremony to introduce the winners, tonight’s ‘presentation’ at the Beverly Hilton was simply about the facts.  Here are the :

Golden Globe AwardsBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - FILM

  • Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There  **WINNER**
  • Julia Roberts, Charlie Wilson’s War
  • Saoirse Ronan, Atonement
  • Amy Ryan, Gone Baby Gone
  • Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton

BEST ORIGINAL SONG

  • “That’s How You Know,” Enchanted
  • “Grace Is Gone,” Grace Is Gone
  • “Guaranteed,” Into the Wild  **WINNER**
  • “Despedida,” Love in the Time of Cholera
  • “Walk Hard,” Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

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Despite a strong debut last week, Trump & Co. could not measure up to the titans of Thursdays.  Thanks to original episodes, and ended up splitting the spoils; the Alphabet network took the demos while the Eye network secured the viewers.

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Celebrity Apprentice Gene Simmons

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10pm

  • (13.8 million, 3.4/9 in 18-49) was easily tops in the hour.
  • About 9.1 million saw Abby’s return on (3.5/9).
  • (6.8 million, 2.6/7) was nothing to brag about.

*denotes repeat

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Gallery: Thursday Ratings: Trump Trounced By ‘Greys’, ‘CSI’


Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart

(Reminder: You can view the whole Revamped TV Programming Schedule here.)

 

MONDAY (1/7)
  • The View (ABC, check local listings):  returns from maternity leave.  I’d gladly sacrifice her to the union gods for an end to the .
  • Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (ABC, 8pm):  Here’s our chance to see if the judges can actually teach what they preach.
  • American Gladiators (NBC, 8pm):  “In the men’s competition, an engineer takes on a radiation-control technician.”  The year of the nerd has now officially spilled over into 2008.
  • Medium (NBC, 10pm):  Season four premiere.  “Allison has creepy visions of a boy being kidnapped from a toy store.”  I never did trust that Geoffrey Giraffe.
  • Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Travel Channel, 10pm):  Anthony travels to Singapore for his latest season premiere.  I don’t like traveling with crusty people, but I love watching them venture on TV.
  • The Daily Show/The Colbert Report (Comedy Central, 11:30pm):  Tonight Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will crank out their versions of a writer-less show.  God love ‘em for trying.

Click to continue reading This Week on TV (1/7-1/13)

Gallery: This Week on TV (1/7-1/13)


So who cares if no one will be in attendance, the nominations must go on!  (If the ceremony continues on as planned, it will air Sunday, January 13th on NBC.)

DamagesHere are the most notable omissions/additions in this year’s list of television honorees:

(Click below for the full list of television honorees; click here for the film nominations.)

Click to continue reading 2008 Golden Globe Nominations (TV)

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Gallery: 2008 Golden Globe Nominations (TV)


It was another heated battle in the ratings last night. When the dust settled, had a claim on the demos while was left with the viewers.

8pm
Barbara Walters Special

9pm

  • With 18.6 million, (5.4/13 in 18-49) had the night’s largest audience.
  • (17.6 million, 7.1/17) scored Thursday’s best demos.
  • * (6.71 million, 2.1/5) lost about 2 million.
  • * (4.99 million, 2.5/6) and (4.86 million, 2.4/6) were both down about 1 million.
  • * (2.04 million, 0.8/2) saw a 200,000 increase.

10pm

*denotes repeat

(You can review last week’s ratings here.)

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Gallery: Thursday Ratings: Split Decision for ‘Greys’ and ‘CSI’


The Closer

 

MONDAY (12/3)
  • (TNT, 8pm):  The special two-hour holiday episode brings Brenda’s parents into the investigative fold.  Nothing says Christmas like talking blood with your blood.
  • (NBC, 9pm):  (NOTE:  This is the last new episode left.)  ‘Peter squares off against former friends thanks to Adam’s confusing story about the Shanti virus.’  He shouldn’t fault Adam; the confusing storyline is to blame.
  • (FOX, 9pm):  ‘Boulet and Cobb investigate an insurance adjuster’s murder.’  As if there weren’t enough people in New Orleans with a motive.
  • (NBC, 10pm): (First half of the two-parter; 2nd half airs Wednesday).  ‘Evidence points to Reese’s father in the murders that sent Crews to prison.’  I’m guessing this won’t be resolved anytime soon…otherwise, we wouldn’t have a show.

Click to continue reading This Week on TV (12/3-12/9)

Gallery: This Week on TV (12/3-12/9)


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