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Seth Meyers Will Replace Jimmy Fallon as the Host of 'Late Night'

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:20:17 +0000

It's been a rumor fo some time, but now it's official: Seth Meyers will replace Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's 'Late Night' next year.

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'SNL' Preview: Kristen Wiig Makes a Dramatic Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:53:49 +0000

'SNL's' past weekend with 'The Hangover 3' star Zach Galifianakis might not have turned out to be as much of a sure thing as we might have liked, but here's hoping the writers saved their A-material for former castmate Kristen Wiig! She will return to the 'SNL' stage for her first turn as host with musical guest Vampire Weekend, but does the 'Anchorman 2' star's first promos have that old magic back? Get a first look at Kristen Wiig's return to 'SNL' inside!

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'SNL' Deleted Scenes: Zach Galifianakis Goes Retro for Bill Hader's 'Kanish'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:21 +0000

As expected, this past weekend's all-new 'SNL' featuring 'The Hangover Part III's Zach Galifianakis as host and musical guest Of Monsters and Men offered up a few solid sketches, but varied across the board for the bearded funnyman's third turn. Things could have gotten even stranger however, as a new un-aired sketch teams Galifianakis with Bill Hader for a retro detective comedy, but did this one deserve to make the cut?

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'The Office' Series Finale: Craig Robinson Denies Steve Carell Appearance

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:10:08 +0000

We're just over half a month to 'The Office's' May 16 series finale and opinion continues to run the gamut on whether or not Steve Carell will reprise the character of Michael Scott one last time before the end. The earlier description we read certainly left the door open for an appearance from Carell, but now co-star Craig Robinson has gone on record claiming the actor won't take any part. Who should we believe? Check out the latest from 'The Office' series finale inside!

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Which NBC Series Might Get an Early Renewal?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:15:30 +0000

Though still somewhat early in the Upfront seasons, several major broadcast networks have already gone ahead to grant early renewals to their strongest-performing series. Given NBC's troubled lineup over the past few months, however, no firm plans have been laid among even its strongest hits. Though, that may change in the near future as rumors of early NBC renewals have leaked, so find out which shows have the best chances inside!

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'SNL's' Nasim Pedrad Leaving for Lorne Michaels Sitcom?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:07:41 +0000

'SNL' has lost some major names in the last few years, particularly on the female side of things, and its latest could prove no less devastating. Talented comedienne and 'SNL' star Nasim Pedrad has officially signed on for producer Lorne Michaels new untittled NBC pilot, which would likely take precedence over the sketch comedy show if taken to series. Find out about Nasim Pedrad's new series inside!

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Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:08 +0000

After weeks, months, even years of speculation, Jimmy Fallon is officially set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from longtime host Jay Leno, moving production of the legendary NBC late-night series to New York in 2014. The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?' Find out the details of late night's future inside!

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Watch Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' Duet for April Fools

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:07:33 +0000

The future of late night could look very different in a few years, if rumors of Jay Leno's retirement and Jimmy Fallon's ascension as host of a New York-based 'Tonight Show' prove true. And while both the 'Tonight Show' and 'Late Night' hosts have taken a few playful jabs at NBC and the rumors, April Fools gave the pair their best spotlight yet, performing a lip-synced duet of "Tonight, Tonight" in between the shows. Have a look inside!

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A Local Singer's Silence Could be Good News…or Bad

Keeler in the Morning — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:45:51 +0000

Several weeks ago, NBC's "The Voice" held auditions in New York City and Shawn Smith of the local band Showtime made the trip; since then, we have no idea what happened. Smith has been unavailable for comment and even the people closest to him say they have no idea what happened at the audition

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'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon Returning to New York in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:50:35 +0000

Years after 'The Tonight Show' debacle between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien has fallen off our radars, recent rumblings have all-but-confirmed that 'Late Night' host and 'SNL' alum Jimmy Fallon will take the 'Tonight Show' mantle from Leno in 2014. Now, recent reports have surfaced that Fallon will not only replace Jay Leno next year, but that 'The Tonight Show' will return to its original home in New York City as well! Find out if the rumors are true inside!

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'Community' "Alternative History of the German Invasion" Preview: History Repeats Itself

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:20:19 +0000

Last week's all-new 'Community' episode "Conventions of Space and Time" may not have been a huge with with the critics, but we're trusting in showrunners Moses Port and David Guarascio to find their footing with our beloved 'Community.' And after two episodes away, this Thursday's "Alternative History of the German Invasion" will return us to our beloved Greendale, but is trouble already on the way? Check out a sneak peek of the latest 'Community' to find out!

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'X-Files' Gillian Anderson Joins NBC Drama Pilot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:02:07 +0000

Late last year we were ecstatic to learn that one-time 'The X-Files' star and all-around fan-favorite Gillian Anderson would return to broadcast TV with a multi-episode arc in Bryan Fuller's forthcoming 'Hannibal' adaptation, though the appointment wasn't permanent. Now, it seems the guest stint has paid off as Anderson had joined an upcoming NBC pilot from 'Life' creator Rand Ravich, and co-starring '666 Park Avenue's Rachael Taylor. Find out about ~~Agent Scully~~ Gillian Anderson's big new role inside!

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Dunder Mifflin Commercial To Play Only In Utica

Gino Geruntino — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:44:22 +0000

Fans of NBC's "The Office" have been well-aware that Utica, NY plays a vital role in the show's background.

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'SNL' Tackles the Stranded Carnival Cruise

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:04:38 +0000

One of the most talked about topics this past week was the stranded Carnival cruise ship that found itself simply floating along in the ocean without power, sanity, and toilets. Naturally, the story eventually found itself on the floor of studio 8H in Rockefeller Plaza -- home of 'Saturday Night Live.'

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NBC's Kate Snow to Join Keeler Friday Morning

Keeler in the Morning — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:54:04 +0000

NBC's Kate Snow will talk with First News with Keeler in the Morning on Friday to discuss an upcoming segment she investigated for Brian William's Rock Center, scheduled to air Friday night on NBC. Kate is a graduate of Cornell University. The interview is scheduled to air Friday morning at 8:40.

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NBC to Start Olympic Coverage Prior to Opening Ceremony

Phil Richardson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:08:36 +0000

US Olympic broadcaster NBC has announced that coverage of the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, will start a day prior to the opening ceremonies.

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'The Office' Final Season: Greg Daniels Previews More Documentary Crew Involvement

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:30:19 +0000

Last week's 'The Office' episode "Customer Loyalty" opened up a tremendous can of worms for the long-running NBC series, as after nine years the seemingly omnipresent documentary crew filming Dunder-Mifflin finally stepped out from behind the camera, involving themselves in Jim and Pam's marriage in an alarming way. Many wonder if the mysterious "Brian" will become a major thorn in Jim and Pam's deteriorating relationship, but what does show-runner Greg Daniels have to say about the documentary crew's increasing presence?

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Charlize Theron's Modernized 'Hatfields & McCoys' Gets Pilot Order At NBC

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:20:06 +0000

The Hatfields and McCoys may have lived and died over 100 years ago, as well History's Emmy and Golden Globe-winning mini-series have come and gone, but that won't be the last we've heard from the feuding families. NBC has officially given a pilot order to a modern-day update of the classic rivalry, to be executive produced by actress Charlize Theron, but how will a modern day 'Hatfields & McCoys' unfold? Find out how the rivalry gets updated for the 21st century inside!

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'30 Rock' Series Finale Taps House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:30:23 +0000

Particularly with a series as celebrity and guest-star heavy as '30 Rock,' its no surprise to see a number of familiar faces as we march toward the February 1 series finale. We've already seen returns of Elaine Stritch, Matthew Broderick and Dean Winters, in addition to such famous announced finale stars as Ice-T and Julianne Moore, so how could '30 Rock' get any bigger? Try House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi! Find out the '30 Rock' finale details inside!

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'Hannibal' Casts 'The X-Files' Gillian Anderson As Dr. Lecter's…

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:43:29 +0000

NBC hasn't given much beyond a few rounds of photographs when it comes to upcoming drama 'Hannibal,' a modern re-imagining of the relationship between the infamous Dr. Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) and FBI Agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) but it may have just given us its best gift yet. Former 'The X-Files' star Gillian Anderson will make her first return to broadcast TV in a decade, appearing in 'Hannibal' as an original character with a unique relationship to its title character. Find out Gillian Anderson's role inside!

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