Thursday, January 1, 2026

Television

UPDATE: Regis Philbin Is Leaving His Show, Not Retiring

UPDATE Regis Philbin announced this morning he's leaving "Live with Regis and Kelly." He'll be 80 years old in August. He is not retiring, friends...

Ricky Gervais Hints “Office” Appearance, Suggests Steve Carell Replacement

Ricky Gervais is my hero. His running of the Golden Globes was superb; his jokes were biting and welcomed. Nasty? He didn't say anything that...

“Mad Men” Creator’s Contract Expires Today–No Renewal in Sight

If -- or when-- "Mad Men" wins a Golden Globe tonight for Best Drama on TV, it may be an uncomfortable moment. Creator and...

Exclusive Flashback: Robert Wagner is New Charlie to “Angels”

Hello: Back on November 29th, I told you that Robert Wagner would be the voice of Charlie in the new TV version of "Charlie's Angels." http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/11/29/exclusive-robert-wagner-to-be-new-charlie-in-charlies-angels-tv-series Wagner...

New American Idol: Who’ll Be the Next Simon?

Randee Dawn reports from Pasadena: The upcoming, much-touted 10th season of American Idol – a kinder, gentler version? Sounds like it if you listen to the...

ABC Waits on “Brothers & Sisters” and “Desperate Housewives”

Is it the end for Sally Field's prime time soap, "Brothers & Sisters"? It sure looks like they're wrapping up their stories. On Sunday...

ABC Family: More Underage Sex For At Least Another Season

ABC, it's not as easy as 1-2-3. Randee Dawn reports from Pasadena: Shonda Rhimes and 10 other cast/crew from her new series “Off the Map”...

Kennedy Mini-Series Cancelled, Had Already Been Termed “Malicious, Vindictive”

by Roger Friedman It shouldn't come as much of a shock that the History Channel has decided to yank its mini series on the Kennedys....