NBC Cancels Deception

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NBC confirms it has canceled the struggling freshmen series “Deception.”

Premiering January 7, Deception bowed to 5.66 million viewers and a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demo. Since then, the show never really caught on with viewers, averaging just 3.63 million viewers over the course of 11 episodes.

15th Annual The Young Hollywood Awards Will Air On The CW

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As it celebrates its 15th Year, The Young Hollywood Awards, long regarded as the “Oscars of Young Hollywood,” will partner with The CW Network to broadcast this year’s star-studded red-carpet event on Thursday, August 1 (8:00-10:00p.m. ET/PT). The announcement was made today by Jay Penske, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), owner and Executive Producer of the award show, and Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

“I’m so pleased PMC and The CW will partner for our biggest year yet of the Young Hollywood Awards, spotlighting our show’s proven evolution in honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of the entertainment industry’s rising stars,” said Penske. “YHA celebrates emerging young talent, and The CW Network has established the careers of some of the brightest young stars – making this alliance all the more perfect for the significant 15th anniversary of this eminent event.”

Seth MacFarlane To Make First Ever Voice Appearance on The Simpsons Finale

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Seth MacFarlane, creator, executive producer and voice actor of the animated hit series FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD and THE CLEVELAND SHOW, will guest-voice, for the first time ever, on THE SIMPSONS season finale event airing Sunday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. During the season finale, MacFarlane voices a charming married man whom Marge (Julie Kavner) inadvertently meets on a swingers’ website.

In the first part of the season finale event, Homer (Dan Castellaneta), Moe (Hank Azaria), Lenny (Harry Shearer) and Carl (Azaria) win $200,000 in the Springfield Lottery. But when Carl takes off to Iceland – his homeland – with all the winnings, the guys embark on a Nordic adventure to get the cash back. Then, in the second part of the season finale episode, Marge mistakes a swinging Ashley Madison-type website for a Dolly Madison-type cupcake site, not realizing it’s a destination for married people seeking liaisons. On the site, she meets the charming “Ben” (guest voice MacFarlane), who pursues her after they learn they share a love for a “Downton Abbey”-type TV series, “Upton Rectory.” Ben’s wife is guest-voiced by comic Lisa Lampanelli. Tune in to the all-new special one-hour “The Saga of Carl/Dangers On A Train” season finale episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

NCIS – Recap & Review – Double Blind

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NCIS
Double Blind

Original Air Date: May 7, 2013

Maria – Associate Staff Writer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

“Culinary Specialist” Petty Officer Evan Lowry is convinced he’s being followed and he assaults a man. NCIS is called in and McGee notices that although he sounds paranoid and crazy there is a tracking device on his car. There is some truth to the statement he’s being followed. It’s up to NCIS to figure out who by and why.

In matters closer to home, Department of Defense Investigator Richard Parsons (Colin Hanks) arrives after the death of Bodnar, who killed Vance’s wife and Ziva’s father. Will he be a friend or a foe to the team?

Farewell…Jeanne Cooper

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Jeanne Cooper, Actor

Best known as the “Grande Dame of Genoa City” on “The Young and the Restless” for over 40 years, Jeanne Cooper has died. She was 84.

Her death was confirmed by her son, actor Corbin Bernsen, on his Twitter account. “Mom passed this morning. She was in peace and without fear.”

As Katherine Chancellor on the CBS soap, Cooper was was one of the longest-serving serial television actors in American media, having played the character six months after the series debuted in 1973. The role earned her 11 Daytime Emmy nominations and best actress Emmy in 2008. At the time of her death, she was one of the longest-serving serial television actors.

Grimm – Recap & Review – Kiss of the Muse

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Grimm
Kiss of the Muse

Original Air Date: May 7, 2013

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

“Tell me O’Muse, from whatsoever source you may know them.”

No profession is safe from the Portland, Grimm curse. Geologists, rangers, lawyers, ranchers, and now artists! Not even a vagabond can be safe (see: Organ Grinder). Who wants to live there after all these weird deaths? Our Grimm and his Scooby Gang, that’s who. Portland, Grimm better have a day dedicated to these hard working fools.

Dancing With The Stars – Recap & Review – Quarter Finals/Trios Challenge Results

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Dancing With The Stars
Quarter Finals/Trios Challenge Results

Original Air Date May 7, 2013

Colleen – TwoCents Reviewer
Colleen@thetwocentscorp.com

Tonight is the results from last night’s Quarter Finals. Tonight we find out who will go on to the Semi-Finals. Who will go home tonight? We are about to find that out!

As usual, we start the night off with the Dancing The Stars Dance Troupe and the professionals. I love watching this. These dancers work their butts off all week, but they make it look so easy, don’t you agree?

NBC Adds 15 Minutes to The Office Series Finale

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NBC is extending the length of the final episode of “The Office,” with a running time that will now extend from 9-10:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16.

Drama “Hannibal” will follow the series finale of “The Office,” airing from 10:15-11 p.m. ET with limited interruption.

As for the final episode … months after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding and a final round of interviews. Mysteries are solved, hatchets are buried, pranks are prunked. Guest stars include Mindy Kaling, BJ Novak, Rachael Harris, Dakota Johnson, Joan Cusack, Ed Begley Jr., Malcolm Barrett, Matt Jones, Andy Buckley, Mike Schur and Bobby Ray Shafer.

Revolution – Recap & Review – The Love Boat

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Revolution
The Love Boat

Original Air Date: May 6, 2013

Vincent C. – TwoCents Reviewer
Vincent@thetwocentscorp.com

Miles the Magnificent General. Miles the Merciful. Can these two co-exist? Tonight’s episode seems to suggest that perhaps they can. We start off with Miles and Nora blowing up a Monroe Republic lab and kidnapping a scientist.

Two days earlier, Georgia has sent Tom Neville to Miles with reinforcements. Tom is now a commissioned officer of the Georgia Federation. If Miles refuses Tom, then Georgia reinforcements and weapons disappear. Miles is willing to give up Georgia’s help, but Tom also brings news that Monroe is weaponizing anthrax. Dr. Ethan Camp is in charge. Miles will need Tom’s help.

Dancing With The Stars – Recap & Review – Quarter Finals/Trios Challenge

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Dancing With The Stars
Quarter Finals/Trios Challenge

Original Air Date: May 6, 2013

Colleen – TwoCents Reviewer
Colleen@thetwocentscorp.com

This week we see things ramp up. There are two dances this week: a couples’ dance and a trio challenge where a member of the DWTS Dance Troupe or an eliminated professional will join in the dance with each couple. Next week is the Semi-Finals, so the dances will be a lot more competitive than they have up to any point this season. Will they be able to handle it or will they buckle under the pressure? We are about to find out!