“Jimmy Kimmel Live” Moves to 11:35 p.m. on January 8

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Capitalizing on ratings momentum, advertising demand and increased revenue potential for entertainment programming in the 11:35 p.m. time slot, ABC today announced a strategic shift in its late-night strategy to better position the network for increased ratings and financial performance over the long term. On Tuesday, January 8, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the only late-night broadcast talk show to increase in Total Viewers this past season, will move to 11:35 p.m., putting the show in head-to-head competition with “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Proven late-night performer “Nightline” will shift to 12:35 a.m., allowing viewers to begin and end their broadcast day with news. The moves are timed to take advantage of the built-in promotional platforms provided by ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” and ESPN’s Bowl Championship Series, which culminates with the National Championship Game on Monday, January 7. In addition, “Nightline” will expand its programming commitments with a move into primetime, Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. beginning March 1. Given its success and growth, the ABC News series “What Would You Do?” will also find a new home on the schedule.

“The Grammy® Nominations Concert Live!” To Be Held in Nashville Wed, Dec. 5

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THE GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! — COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT® is set to take place in Nashville, Tenn., at the Bridgestone Arena, and will air live on Wednesday, Dec. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

This will mark the first time the special has taken place outside of Los Angeles. The event officially kicks off GRAMMY season by revealing nominations in several categories, while featuring unique performances with past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees.

Dick Van Dyke Honored With 2012 SAG Life Achievement Award

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Dick Van Dyke, beloved actor, singer, dancer, writer and comedian, will receive SAG-AFTRA’s highest honor – the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. Van Dyke will be presented the performers union’s most prestigious accolade, given annually to an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of the acting profession,” at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, which premieres live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT and 5 p.m. PT.

In making today’s announcement, Ken Howard said, “Dick is the consummate entertainer — an enormously talented performer whose work has crossed nearly every major category of entertainment. From his career-changing Broadway turn in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and his deadpan humor in the Emmy® winning ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ to his unforgettable performance as Bert in ‘Mary Poppins,” he sets a high bar for actors. Stage, big screen, small screen, literally everywhere he has worked he has inspired millions of fans and has had a tremendously positive impact on the industry and the world. He is so deserving of this honor and I congratulate him.”

Grimm – Recap & Review – The Kiss

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Grimm
The Kiss

Original Air Date: Aug 20, 2012

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

“If a man of pure heart were to fall in love with her, that would bring her back to life.”

Things are getting tight for Nick in Portland, Grimm. Lies are piling up and it’s getting hard to keep track where a lie ends and another begins. That’s the life of a Grimm. Mommy Grimm had the right idea; kill Wesen from the shadows. Too bad Nick isn’t jaded like Mommy; he even befriended Wesen and uses them as sidekicks. He’s Portland’s version of Buffy. This begs the question – who’s Willow? Hank or Monroe?

The Newsroom – Recap & Review – Black Out Part II: The Mock Debate

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The Newsroom
Black Out Part II: The Mock Debate

Original Air Date: Aug 19, 2012

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

Aaron Sorkin’s writing is sometimes controversial, shocking and captivating, but never boring. Until this episode of The Newsroom.

It just felt as if the entire hour was wasted and very little happened. No characters made any real progress. The storyline didn’t significantly build toward next week’s finale. And there were no moments that stuck in my head as memorable. Sad, sad, sad.

Falling Skies – Recap & Review – A More Perfect Union

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Falling Skies
A More Perfect Union

Original Air Date: Aug 19, 2012

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

Nothing can really top the finale of Season 1, but the writers of Falling Skies did their best. And overall, it was a good episode with a nice balance of relationships, action and revelations.

The episode begins with Arthur in jail and the General declaring martial law. Then Ben and the rebel skitters walk right into the building. It takes a while for Tom to get the powers-that-be to listen to Red Eye, but they finally learn that the fish head that Tom had captured, shot, then released (hey, sounds like real fishing, doesn’t it?) was in charge of the whole Eastern seaboard. They should have never let him go.

Farewell…William Windom

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William Windom, known for his role as John Monroe on the 1960s comedy series, “My World And Welcome To It,” died last Thursday. He was 88.

Windom won an Emmy for his role as the writer-cartoonist in the NBC series based on the work of the humorist James Thurber. He then went on to guest stat on many TV shows throughout his career, including The Twilight Zone, Star Trek and over 50 episodes of Murder, She Wrote.

Windom is survived by his wife and four children.

Farewell…Phyllis Diller

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Phyllis Diller, Comedienne/Actress

TTC is sad to announce comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller has died. She was 95.

Diller got her start late in life as a comic (at age 37 in 1955), and was able to break into TV and variety series from then on. She appeared on numerous variety shows, even hosting a few of her own. In the 1960s and 1970s, she became a frequent guest on The Tonight Show, The Flip Wilson Show, and Laugh-In. Diller then moved on to game shows, where she showed off her electric personality on shows such as Hollywood Squares, Match Game and Super Password.

In later years, Diller guest-starred on various dramas and comedies, including The Love Boat, 7th Heaven, Blossom, The Drew Carey Show and even Family Guy where she was the voice for Peter’s mom.

Diller is survived by her son, her daughters, four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Sandwich King Jeff Mauro Heads to Food Network with $24 in 24

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Sandwich King Jeff Mauro joins the Food Network primetime lineup this fall with the new seven-episode, half-hour series $24 in 24, where Jeff discovers the best cheap, local eats in cities across America. Each week, he hits a new locale with a budget of just $24 to find the tastiest breakfast, lunch and dinner in town. From unexpected mom and pop shops to globally inspired spots, Jeff’s coast-to-coast journey proves great food doesn’t have to break the bank. $24 in 24 premieres Monday, September 24th at 10:30pm ET/PT, while Jeff’s hit daytime series Sandwich King returns for a third season on Saturday, September 9th at 11am ET/PT.

“Jeff’s infectious personality, sense of humor and true passion for food make him a fan favorite,” said Bob Tuschman, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Food Network. “With $24 in 24 and Sandwich King, our audience will be entertained both on the road and in the kitchen by Jeff’s unique take on accessible, delicious meals.”

CBS Announces 15 of the 18 Castaways For “SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES”

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Today CBS announced 15 of the 18 castaways who will compete against each other on SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES . The Emmy Award-winning series will return for its 25th season with a special 90-minute edition, Wednesday, Sept. 19 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Three of the 18 castaways, to be revealed later this week, are former players who were medically evacuated from the game and are returning to finish what they started. The 15 new castaways vying to outwit, outplay and outlast one another include former National League MVP Jeff Kent (San Francisco Giants), and ‘80s television star Lisa Whelchel (“The Facts of Life”).

For the first time in eight years, SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES will be comprised of three tribes named after animals in the region: Kalabaw (“Water Buffalo”), Tandang (“Rooster”) and Matsing (“Monkey”). The tribes feature individuals from different backgrounds competing for the same ultimate goal: to be Sole Survivor.