Wednesday Ratings: The Middle Better Off Post-Hank

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America's Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings

Sorry, Kelsey - but you were just replaced by a repeat. A repeat (Modern Family) that did better than your last appearance. A repeat that helped its lead-out (The Middle) pick up an additional 1 million over its previous outing.

8pm

• Mercy (7.8 million, 2.0/6 in 18-49) took in another million.
• The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.5 million, 2.2/7) did about the same; Gary Unmarried (7.2 million, 2.5/7) lost 500,000.
• A Modern Family* repeat (6.2 million, 1.9/6) did 900,000 better than Hank; The Middle (7.1 million, 2.4/7) was helped by its new lead-in.
• Dancing with the Stars (5.7 million, 2.1/6) picked up 200,000.
• Approximately 3.7 million caught the America’s Next Top Model finale (1.7/5).

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Blake Lively Talks Serena of Gossip Girl

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip, News

Playing a super wealthy socialite on TV has both pros and cons, says Gossip Girl star Blake Lively.

Lively, who portrays Serena van der Woodsen, admits that when it comes to their closets, the two girls are strikingly similar: “I own half her wardrobe, so it’s far too similar to the way I dress.” Who could turn those clothes away!

On the other hand, Lively points out how crazy it is to portray the character at times: “I feel ridiculous at times with her, because I’m, you know, killing someone or marrying someone, but I look like me. I’m like, ‘Oh, this is absurd.’”

With that, she also added that she tends to feel her characters’ pain so much that it physically harms her. “I feel a lot. I get really bad stomachaches all the time. So I went to a doctor, and he said, ‘You’re a feeler.’ I take on people’s pain a little too much.” While I’m unsure as to whether that’s an act, I can say that it sounds like Lively takes method acting to a whole other level.

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Tuesday Ratings: Heather Hardly Helps Melrose

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings

Didn’t know Heather Locklear was moving back to Melrose Place? Apparently you weren’t the only who missed that invite. Locklear’s return to the famous address hardly raised an eyebrow last night. The CW program still pulled in under a 1.0 in the rating and trailed behind its lead-in.

8pm

• NCIS (20.2 million, 4.1/11 in 18-49) remained steady.
• V (9.3 million, 3.1/8) let another 1.4 million escape.
• The Biggest Loser (9.4 million, 3.7/10) lost 300,000.
• NBC’s Merry Madagascar (2.9/8) entertained 5 million.
• So You Think You Can Dance (6 million, 2.4/7) raised 200,000.
• 90210 (2.1 million, 1.1/3) did the same as last week.

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How 90210 Deals with Death - And More Spoilers

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Spoilers, Video

The decision to eliminate Jackie, Kelly Taylor and Erin Silver’s mother, is one that resounds strongly with many fans of the original Beverly Hills, 90210. In recent 90210 episodes, Jackie revealed she’s suffering from inoperable cancer. The character seems to be on a collision course with death, not the first to be featured on the current season of the show.

And that’s not even the only thing happening in the Hills. Naomi is being played by her own sister, conned and re-conned out of money, boyfriend, even self-respect. Adrianna has climbed back on the wagon, again abusing drugs. And Annie has committed vehicular homicide (unbeknownst to anyone but her) and hooked up with Ade’s drug dealer - who seems to be a few cards short of a full deck, if you take my meaning.

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Friday Ratings: Business as Usual for CBS

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America's Next Top Model, House, Medium, Ratings

An evening without a Rihanna-esque interview is just your typical boring Friday night. CBS’ lineup easily held off its contenders to win both the viewers and the demos.

8pm

• Ghost Whisperer (8 million, 2.0/7 in 18-48) was on par with last week.
• Law & Order (7.5 million, 1.7/6) dipped by a 1/2 milion.
• Supernanny (5 million, 1.4/5) raised another 200,000.
• House* (3.5 million, 1.1/4) was off by 400,000.
• Smallville (2.7 million, 1.2/4) lost 100,000.

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This Week on TV (11/16-11/22)

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, MTV, Showtime, The CW, General Hospital, Medium, The Hills

(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)

MONDAY (11/16)

• How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8pm):  “Barney and Robin break up, and Barney gets serious about dating again by consulting his playbook containing all of his greatest techniques.” If Brett Favre can come out of semi-retirement, so can Barney Stinson.
• Castle (ABC, 9pm):  “The investigation into an ADA’s murder is threatened by Castle’s eagerness to help a call girl involved in the case.” Every John started as someone who simply wanted to help.
• Cake Boss (TLC, 10pm):  “Buddy constructs a cage-fighting cake.” The final creation involved blood, sweat and tears.

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Preview Heather Locklear’s Melrose Place Return

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip, Video

Who better to turn a dying show around than a skilled publicist?

In just three days, Heather Locklear will attempt to do what Laura Leighton, Thomas Calabro, Josie Bissett and Daphne Zuniga couldn’t: bring Melrose Place ratings.

Will Amanda Woodward make audiences stand at attention like the staffers at WPK? Or will she be put in her place like that other blonde (Katie Cassidy). We’ll know soon enough.

You can watch Locklear’s return on Tuesday, November 17.

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Thursday Ratings: Strong Returns for Sweeps Stunts

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, Survivor, The Office, Ratings

There’s nothing like a good sweeps stunt to get viewers tuned in. What happened to Kate Walsh in that sliding car? Over 10 million watched Private Practice to find out. How did CSI end its crossover event? Nearly 17 million now know.

8pm

• Survivor: Samoa (13.2 million, 4.0/11 in 18-49) was up by 500,000.
• Bones (9.8 million, 2.9/8) added on 1.3 million.
• FlashForward (8.3 million, 2.6/7) lost 200,000.
• Community (5.4 million, 2.1/6) and Parks and Recreation (4.7 million, 2.1/6) tied in the demos.
• The Vampire Diaries (4.3 million, 2.0/5) did about the same.

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VIDEO: Lady Gaga Guest Stars on Gossip Girl

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Music, Prime Time, The CW, Video

After witnessing the insane vodka-induced, human trafficking dealings by a Russian mafia-run bath house (complete with Alexander McQueen) in the Bad Romance video, I had nearly forgotten about Lady Gaga’s scheduled appearance on Gossip Girl!

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Vampire Diaries Desperate For Taylor Swift

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, The CW, Gossip, News, Rumors

With the kind of ratings she’s scoring, it’s no wonder that Vampire Diaries executive producer Kevin Williamson wants Taylor Swift on his show.

“I’m desperate to have [Swift] come play a vampire. Wouldn’t she make an amazing Kirsten Dunst circa Interview With the Vampire type? Oh my god, I cannot tell you how hard I’m trying to get her—I would kill to have her on the show!” Williamson said.

I’m not sure how her anti-vampire boyfriend would like that idea very much, but hey, he said he was desperate.

No deal has been penned thus far; Williamson fears that she’s “too big for Vampire Diaries now.” I can’t say that I disagree, considering all those awards she’s won. Then again, let’s face the facts here—Lindsay Lohan is too big for that show.

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