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‘American Idol’: Orlando’s ‘Skiiboski’ hits skids
Antonio “Skiiboski” Wheeler of Orlando is out of “American Idol. ” His rap sheet made headlines after he made it to the Hollywood round of America’s most popular TV series. In 2005, Wheeler refused to give a urine sample and an Orlando police offer Tasered ...
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‘Laverne & Shirley’: Would you buy Jennifer Garner, Jessica Beal?
Another beloved TV series could be headed to the big screen. “Valentine’s Day” director Garry Marshall tells “Extra” he hopes to do “Laverne & Shirley” with Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel. And Marshall said the original stars, his sister Penny ...
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‘Judge Judy’ rules in a Central Florida case
Judge Judy Sheindlin delivers her special brand of justice to two Central Floridians on Wednesday. David Feaganes of Orlando is suing Amber Hunter of Winter Springs for $5,000, claiming that she falsely accused him of sexual violence against a minor. “ Judge Judy ” airs at 4 ...
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Oprah Winfrey: What will replace her? Celine Dion visits Wednesday
Oprah Winfrey has promised she will make her last shows count. She talked to nuns today. Lady O talks to Celine Dion on Wednesday. And all the talk on “ The Oprah Winfrey Show” will end after 25 years in September 2011. But it’s never too early to start thinking about ...
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Who has the most-watched newscast in Central Florida?
Bragging invites scrutiny. And WKMG-Channel 6 crowed about its ratings this week. The forum: the late news after the Super Bowl. Anchor Lauren Rowe provided more details about the station’s “Next 6 Nights” campaign, which asks viewers to give the CBS affiliate another look. ...
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‘American Idol’: Is Howard Stern right for the show? ‘The View’ asks if he’s still relevant
“ American Idol” producers, take note: The studio audience at “ The View” thinks he’s wrong for the show. Of course, another big moment comes tonight: We learn how new judge Ellen DeGeneres is fitting in. “Idol” airs at 8 tonight on Fox. Whoopi ...
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‘Survivor’: Jeff Probst to return as host next season
A new cycle of “ Survivor ” starts this week, and before the big premiere, CBS is announcing that host Jeff Probst will return next season. And what a relief. The show wouldn’t be the same without him. Probst won the Emmy as top host for a reality competition the past two ...
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Super Bowl, ‘Undercover Boss’ send CBS to huge weekly win
Air the most-watched program in TV history, and you’ll win the weekly ratings race. The Super Bowl sent CBS to an overwhelming victory, according to ratings released this morning. The New Orleans Saints’ triumph over the Indianapolis Colts surpassed the “M*A*S*H” ...
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NBC’s Brian Williams wins weekly ratings race, but ABC’s Diane Sawyer is adding viewers
Another week, another win for “ NBC Nightly News.” The Brian Williams newscast averaged 10 million viewers for the week of Feb. 1. ABC’s “ World News With Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.6 million. The “CBS Evening News With Katie Couric” averaged 6.5 ...
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‘Two and a Half Men’ puts CBS on top Monday — was that the end of ‘Heroes’?
CBS’ Monday lineup evidently got a big bang from the Super Bowl. The network finished first Monday night, and it was the favorite of the 18-to-49 age group. The top CBS series was “Two and a Half Men,” which amused 17.6 million viewers. “The Big Bang Theory” ...
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‘America’s Next Top Model’ getting new judge; NBC announces ‘Biggest Loser,’ other season finales
“ America’s Next Top Model” has a new premiere date for its latest cycle: March 10. And the show will have a new judge: Andre Leon Talley , described by The CW as “one of the most influential members of the fashion world.” Talley will join Tyra Banks, Nigel ...
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‘The Bachelor’: Sanford’s Vienna coming on strong as other women botch their chances
The other women on “The Bachelor” may hate Vienna Girardi of Sanford. But after Monday’s episode, she could be the last woman standing in this loopy dating contest. Pilot Jake Pavelka had narrowed the field to four women, and he visited their families in Monday’s ...
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David Letterman thanks the actors who played Oprah Winfrey, Jay Leno
You wanted to know more about that David Letterman-Oprah Winfrey-Jay Leno promo that ran during the Super Bowl on CBS? Leno was more revealing on NBC’s “Jay Leno Show” last night. He explained how he donned a disguise to pull off the top-secret filming, and he praised ...
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‘Undercover Boss’ scores best reality premiere ever
Following the Super Bowl was a huge advantage for CBS’ “ Undercover Boss. ” Here’s how huge: The series premiere attracted 38.6 million viewers last night. CBS announced that made it the most-watched premiere ever for a reality show. And it was the biggest premiere ...
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Super Bowl XLIV most-watched program, overtakes ‘M*A*S*H’
Step aside, Hawkeye Pierce. There’s a new champ in TV history. The Super Bowl between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts is now the most-watched program in television history. The game averaged 106.5 million viewers and eclipsed the “ M*A*S*H” finale, which ...
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WKMG asks viewers for another look, brags about ratings
Is a newscast the right place for a station to brag about its ratings? Maybe not, but that’s what WKMG-Channel 6 did last night in unveiling its “Next 6 Nights” promotional campaign. Anchor Lauren Rowe provided more detail about the promos that aired during the Super Bowl. ...
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Super Bowl scores big time for CBS, Drew Brees visits David Letterman tonight
blogs.orlandosentinel.com — The New Orleans Saints-Indianapolis Colts match-up scored the highest ratings for the Super Bowl in 23 years,... according to preliminary ratings released this morning. We’ll have updated ratings later today on this live sporting event. But early ratings show the game bagged 97.9 million ... Super Bowl scores big time for CBS, Drew Brees visits ...
This week: Vancouver Olympics and ‘Survivor’ start, Bob Dylan at the White House, more drama on ‘The Bachelor’
The year’s biggest show starts this week. The Winter Olympics from Vancouver should give a lift to bedraggled NBC. The lavish Opening Ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and the Games continue through Feb. 28 on the Peacock Network. For music, PBS will offer something special: a ...
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Super Bowl: It was very good night for Saints, CBS
Let’s see: Terrific game, entertaining commercials, terrible halftime show. CBS has to be ecstatic. There was no repeat of the Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake halftime debacle, a breast-baring that didn’t titillate America but swamped CBS in controversy. The Who didn’t ...
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Super Bowl ads: What were your favorites? David Letterman, Betty White were mine
Frat humor dominated the Super Bowl commercials. Even the spot with Florida Gator quarterback Tim Tebow took an unexpected turn to slapstick that deflated the furor over its “celebrate life” advocacy. Nostalgia, animals and underwear were recurring themes. CBS trumpeted itself yet ...
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