Category Archives: Misc Shows

AMC Greenlights Two Pilots

AMC announced today pilot orders for “Low Winter Sun” and the “Untitled LaGravenese & Goldwyn Project” marking the first time the network has greenlit two scripted pilots at the same time. “Low Winter Sun” is a co-production between Endemol Studios … Continue reading

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New History Channel Series “Mountain Men” Premieres May 31

For more than 25 years, Eustace Conway has lived off the land deep in Daniel Boone country at the western edge of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In this unspoiled wilderness, dangers like mudslides, falling trees, ravaging weather and hungry … Continue reading

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The Weight of the Nation for Kids: The Great Cafeteria Takeover Debuts May 16 on HBO

According to a survey published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2009, roughly 94% of schools served a lunch that failed to meet federal standards for healthy school meals, and 80% of the lunches served in those schools exceeded … Continue reading

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PBS Honors Veterans With May Programming for Memorial Day

PBS honors the service of men and women in uniform with broadcasts of new and encore programs during May and on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012. Now an annual tradition in its 23rd year, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, … Continue reading

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KPonTV Podcast Episode 21 – May 1, 2012

Ep 21. TV News, Animated Shows, Once Upon a Time and Premiere/Finale Dates. KP is joined, once again, by Jon Gus as we catch up on some recent TV news including more on Ryan Seacrest, some more show renewals and … Continue reading

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HBO Renews Girls and Veep

HBO announced today it is bringing back two of its newest comedies for a second season. “Veep” and “Girls” both have a commitment of ten episodes for season two. GIRLS takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare … Continue reading

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NBCUniversal Announces Groundbreaking Multi-Platform Agreement with Ryan Seacrest

NBCUniversal and top television host, broadcaster and Emmy-winning producer Ryan Seacrest have forged a groundbreaking multi-platform agreement that includes on-air, broadcasting and producing duties across the company’s NBC and E! networks. The new two-year deal extends Seacrest’s current on-air presence … Continue reading

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Fox’s “Teen Choice 2012” Airs Live Sunday, July 22

TEEN CHOICE 2012, the annual special that celebrates the year’s choicest teen icons in film, television, music, sports, comedy, fashion and the web will air live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. “I look back and … Continue reading

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SYFY Ventures and Hasbro to Launch First Ever G.I. Joe Social Game

Syfy Ventures and Hasbro, Inc. today announced they will develop the first ever online social game based on the iconic G.I. JOE brand, marking the latest addition to Syfy Games’ action-packed entertainment slate targeting male core gamers on social network … Continue reading

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HBO Cancels “The Life and Times of Tim”

According to Variety, HBO is calling it quits with “The Life and Times of Tim.” The cartoon series, created by Steve Dildarian, ran for three seasons and aired its last original episode Feb. 17. Each half-hour episode was split into … Continue reading

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