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Cable 'news' diversifies with Hughley, 'Chocolate'
Contra Costa TimesIf Barack Obama's ascension to the White House means change has come to America, isn't it only fitting that change come to the art of skewering the news? Comedians David Alan Grier and D.L. Hughley would like to think so. Just as the Obama administration...Tags: The White House, Treaties, Jackie Robinson, Culture, Stephen Colbert
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Is 'SNL' looking for a new Obama?
Chicago TribuneA story in The Daily Beast claims that "Saturday Night Live" is auditioning performers who would be able to play president-elect Barack Obama on the show. Until now, Obama has been played by cast member (and former Chicagoan) Fred Armisen. In her story...Tags: Amy Poehler, NBC, Minority Groups, The Daily Show, National or Ethnic Minorities
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CNN Presents: The newsmagazine examines crime and corruption in New Orleans (5 and 8 p.m. CNN).
Legend of the Seeker: Richard and Kahlan come to the aid of a youngster with special powers on this episode of the fantasy-drama (9 p.m. CW).
America'...Tags: Ethan Hawke, Sean Penn, Alfred Hitchcock, James Stewart, New Jersey Nets
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Rosie, Mayer lead variety-show revival
By Steve JohnsonA variety show is the spice of only a very bland life. This hoary old genre, the MSG of television formats, is undergoing a surprising revival. There's a Rosie O'Donnell-led NBC prime-time special next week, and a CBS attempt starring nouveau...Tags: ER, Robin Williams, Alanis Morissette, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Cher
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Regarding 'The Office' spinoff, Aziz Ansari reveals ... nothing
Tribune reporterOne of the biggest Hollywood secrets is what will be the premise of the NBC spinoff from the producers of "The Office." We know it's set to premiere in April. We know that it stars "Saturday Night Live's" Amy Poehler and "The Office's" Rashida Jones...Tags: Amy Poehler, Scrubs, The White House, McDonald's, The Office
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'MADtv' Ending on FOX
Zap2It.comFOX formally announced on Thursday (Nov. 13) that this will be the final season for "MADtv" on the network. Currently airing in its 14th season as a late-night alternative to NBC's "Saturday Night Live," "MADtv" will end its run with its 326th episode,...Tags: Mo Collins, Emmy Awards, Artie Lange, NBC, King of the Hill
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SNL's Poehler, new mom, replaced by two new recruits
"Saturday Night Live" was left with some big shoes to fill when Amy Poehler departed for her new role of motherhood. As a step in that direction, two fresh recruits, Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins, will be joining the show as of tomorrow as featured...Tags: Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, NBC, Chris Elliott, Phil Hartman
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Sizing up Jimmy Fallon, Conan's heir apparent
Chicago TribuneWatching Jimmy Fallon strut his stuff onstage is two cans of Red Bull and a caffeine pill chaser for the psyche. He is a blur of boundless energy, elastic voiced, a troubadour satirist with a guitar. Exhibit A: During one bit Saturday night at The Improv...Tags: Steve Allen, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Jay Leno, Facebook, Conan O'Brien
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Jimmy Fallon: SNL Alum Is NBC's Prince In Waiting
Chicago TribuneWatching Jimmy Fallon strut his stuff onstage is two cans of Red Bull and a caffeine pill chaser for the psyche. He is a blur of boundless energy, elastic voiced, a troubadour satirist with a guitar. Exhibit A: During one bit recently at The Improv in...Tags: Steve Allen, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Jay Leno, Facebook, Conan O'Brien
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TV's top 10
CBS' 60 Minutes claimed the top spot for the week of Nov. 3-9 with 18.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. The presidential election influenced other spots in the top 10: NBC's Saturday Night Live's Presidential Bash '08 came in at No....Tags: 60 Minutes, CBS Corp., Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds
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Gear up for the election
It's the eve of the election of a lifetime and TV has been at the center of events, so don't come here looking for me to tell you what steps they'll be doing on Dancing with the Stars tonight. Besides, I had enough of that for anybody's lifetime last...Tags: Primaries, John F. Kennedy, John McCain, David Letterman, NBC
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McCain a big draw on 'Saturday Night Live'
John McCain was a hit on Saturday Night Live, just not as big a hit as his running mate. The Republican, who poked fun at his presidential campaign's financial shortcomings and his reputation as a political maverick in Saturday's appearance, led the show...Tags: Tina Fey, John McCain, NBC, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama
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