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WEtv announced today that it had ordered a new series that depicts the life of comedian Sinbad and his family, called Sinbad's Family Affair. The six one-hour episodes will premiere at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. ‚ÄúSinbad‚Äôs story is one of second chances. It‚Äôs remarkable and heartwarming, but not …
Here are your nominees for the 7th annual ECNY Awards. You can vote for your favorites at the ECNY Awards site. The winners will be revealed March 14, 2011, at 92Y Tribeca Best Male Stand-up ComedianDan St. GermainKurt BraunohlerMike LawrenceSean PattonTed Alexandro Best Female Stand-up ComedianAmy SchumerAndrea RosenBrooke Van PoppelenMarina …
Turns out Norm MacDonald is getting his own comedy talk show in addition to hosting a poker series. Double down on Norm! Comedy Central announced today it's picking up Sports Show with Norm MacDonald with an initial eight-episode order. The new series is slated to begin production this month with an April premiere. …
The History Channel isn't just for Hitler anymore. Among the network's newer shows that look back on antique items, comes this newest one: Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy. The series debuts tonight. Here's a clip. Not to be confused with Bob Saget's recent look at American …
Norm MacDonald will be returning to your TV dial this month, but not in a sitcom nor in a "reality" show. Nope. Norm's the new host of GSN's High Stakes Poker, which opens its seventh season on Feb. 26. And you can see MacDonald and the poker action from the Bellagio …
FX announced tonight that it had renewed fantasy-football sitcom The League for a third season, to go into production this summer with a fall premiere, in time for, well, football season. If the NFL doesn't suffer a lockout or strike, that is. But check out this quote from FX e.v.p. …
For the West Coast edition of the 2011 WGA Awards, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet — Modern Family's gay couple — opened the ceremonies with a song and dance of their own, called "Write it Gay." Roll it! (Note: May be NSFW for one or two profanities) The …
CMT has brought back its Next Big Comic online voting competition, with these 12 comedians asking for your votes each week during the next month: Andrew Norelli, Cy Amundson, Keith Alberstadt, Tom Segura, Kelly MacFarland, Nate Bargatze, Andy Sandford, Tim Harmston, Matt White, Sean Keane, Andy Woodhull and Michael Palascak …
Greg Giraldo's widow, Maryann McAlpin-Giraldo, and best friend Joe Schrank have launched a foundation to raise money for children like Giraldo's who are impacted by addiction. Money raised will help children attend the Betty Ford Children program, as well as develop a similar program in New York City. The first …
The Writers Guild of America handed out its annual awards last night in simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet hosted the West Coast show, while Kristen Schaal hosted from NYC and opened with some jokes as well as a song-and-dance number, which you can watch: …