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21:15 - Blood and Oil - Episode 1.06 - Convergence - Sneak Peek
22:40 - CBS Developing Murder Mystery Drama From Extant Showrunners
Key auspices behind CBS’ summer drama series Extant are reuniting for a new drama project at the eye network. The untitled spy couple drama comes from writers Elizabeth Kruger and Craig Shapiro, who served as executive producer/showrunners on the second season of Extant, and from the production companies behind the recently departed sci-fi series, Amblin TV and CBS TV Studios.
The untitled drama centers on divorced ex-CIA spies who end up having to work with their biggest enemy – each other – when they’re tasked with solving the mysterious murder of a mutual friend. Kruger and Shapiro will write the script and will serve as executive producers alongside Amblin TV’s Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank.
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21:20 - Truth Be Told - Episode 1.03 - 1.04 - Promotional Photos
Episode 1.03 - Big Black Coffee
Episode 1.04 - Psychic Chicken
21:15 - Crowded - Betty White to Guest Star
Thrilled to be working with old friends and new on @NBCCrowded. Coming soon to @NBC! #Crowded pic.twitter.com/7FXuKBgOgD
— Betty White (@BettyMWhite) October 27, 2015
21:15 - Mom - Season 3 - Judy Greer to Guest
Fresh off the cancellation of her underrated FX comedy, Greer has booked a guest appearance on CBS’ Mom, TVLine has learned exclusively.
In the CBS sitcom’s Nov. 19 episode, Greer will play Michelle, a sloppy drunk that Christy (Anna Faris) and Bonnie (Allison Janney) meet in a bar and try to help get sober.
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21:10 - The Leeches - Comedy in Development from Nat Faxon at NBC
The Leeches, a half-hour ensemble comedy from The Descendants co-writers Jim Rash and Nat Faxon, has been set up at NBC with a script commitment plus penalty. Written by the duo, the project centers on Jess, a young woman who, in an act of desperation to separate herself from her Pittsburgh family and be labeled a “success,” steals her mom’s idea and lands on a home shopping channel with an instant top seller. Caught in the act and her new-found success threatened, Jess is forced to make her nurturing, but no-nonsense mom, Joan, a partner and subsequently go into business with the family she was so desperately trying to escape.
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21:10 - Untitled Family Comedy From Marisa Coughlan & Jim Parsons In Development At CBS
CBS has put in development a comedy from two actors who have been expanding their resumes, The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, who has been venturing into producing, and Marisa Coughlan (Side Order of Life), who has been busy writing. The project hails from Warner Bros. TV and Parsons’ studio-based That’s Wonderful Productions.
The untitled multi-camera comedy is based on the life of writer and columnist Alyssa Shelasky, author of Apron Anxiety: My Messy Affairs In and Out of the Kitchen. It centers on an optimistic and independent woman nearing 40 with an eccentric and supportive family (all of whom live in her building). She decides to become a single mother and in the process learns that sometimes raising a child takes a village.
Coughlan will write the script by a story by her and Shelasky. Coughlan is executive producing with That’s Wonderful’s Parsons and Todd Spiewak. Shelasky will serve as producer.
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21:10 - Modern Family - Episode 7.06 - The More You Ignore Me - Press Release
“The More You Ignore Me” – Claire and Phil have their hands full when Luke gets arrested for driving without a license, then they catch Alex sneaking out of a liquor store, but that’s on top of Phil dealing with some personal insecurities. Elsewhere, Cam tries to convince Gloria to recreate and sell her family’s hot sauce while Mitch helps Jay shoot a video to accompany his Titans of Industry award. And Haley and Dylan have an awkward encounter with Andy and Beth at the movies, on “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
“Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sofia Vergara as Gloria Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy, Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily Tucker-Pritchett and Jeremy Maguire as Joe Pritchett.
Guest cast includes Spenser McNeil as Reuben, Adam DeVien as Andy, Reid Ewing as Dylan, Jeremy Scott Johnson as Andrew, Matt McGrath as Simon, Laura Ashley Samuels as Beth, Brooke Sorenson as Tammy, Jarard Kings as Ice Cream Man, Michele Panu as Sarah, Jill Remez as Hostess, Johnny Ray Meeks as Theater Goer, Marissa Caprielian as Customer and Shanna Strong as Cute Girl.
“The More You Ignore Me” was written by Vali Chandrasekaran and directed by Gail Mancuso.
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21:10 - Stitchers - Season 2 - John Billingsley to Recur + Cassidy Freeman to Guest
John Billingsley (True Blood, Star Trek: Enterprise) will recur in Season 2 as Mitchell Blair, an NSA executive who arrives on the scene as part of an “abrupt change” to the Stitchers’ organization. Described as having a “folksy, disarming charm” to mask his “ice-cold intent and deadly ideas,” we’re thinking Mitchell will prove quite the thorn in Maggie’s side.
Additionally, Cassidy Freeman (Smallville, Longmire) will guest-star as Ellie, a hacker who uses her “impressive skills” to taunt the Stitchers team.
Billingsley and Freeman’s characters will both be introduced in the second episode of Season 2.
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12:15 - Girl Meets World - Episode 2.23 - 2.24 - Press Releases
Episode 2.23 - Girl Meets the Forgiveness Project
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
When the class receives an assignment about forgiveness, Maya writes to her father in an attempt to forgive him for leaving and Riley tries to let go of the fact that Auggie destroyed something important to her.
Episode 2.24 - Girl Meets Belief
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Cory asks the kids to challenge one another’s beliefs to see if it changes their perspectives.
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09:05 - Last Man Standing - Episode 5.07 - The Dad Hat - Promotional Photos
06:15 - The Party - Murder Mystery Drama in Development at ABC from the Creators of Gossip Girl
In their first writing collaboration since creating Gossip Girls nine years ago, producing partners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are set to write and executive produce The Party, a drama project for ABC and ABC Studios.
Like Gossip Girl, which was based on young adult books, The Party is an adaptation of an existing property, a Brazilian TV format from Grupo Globo. I hear the network went aggressively after the project, taking if off the market with a preemptive buy.
The Party is described as a twisted family drama that follows a murder investigation told over the course of 24 hours. The case begins at a celebration that is interrupted when a body is found floating in the pool. Through flashbacks, the mystery paints every guest as a possible suspect.
Schwartz and Savage will executive produce through their ABC Studios-based Fake Empire. The company’s executive Lis Rowinski will co-executive produce.
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00:00 - Rosewood - Episode 1.07 - Quadriplegia and Quality Time - Promotional Photos
23:50 - Baby Daddy - Season 5 - Production Delayed Due to Star Jean-Luc Bilodeau Being Injured
Update: Bilodeau was badly burned during a Halloween party mishap when his costume caught on fire, burning his arms and legs. His face was not harmed. At the time of the injury, the actor was with his “Baby Daddy” co-star Tahj Mowry.
In a statement, Bilodeau’s rep says: “‘Baby Daddy’ star, Jean-Luc Bilodeau was in an accident Saturday night at his co-star, Tahj Mowry’s home for a Halloween party. At the party, Jean-Luc’s costume caught on fire when he got too close to an open flame and he suffered burns to his legs and arms. From what we understand, it was no one’s fault and this was merely a freak accident. Per his doctor, he is expected to make a full recovery. While this accident is extremely unfortunate, it serves as a reminder that Halloween costumes and Halloween make-up can be extremely dangerous and flammable. Please exercise precautions this season and be mindful of what you are putting on your body and face.”
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23:50 - Code Black - Episode 1.05 - Doctors With Borders - Sneak Peek
21:00 - Shameless - Season 6 - Sherilyn Fenn to Recur as Queen, Sammi's Mother
Sherilyn Fenn is set for a recurring role on the upcoming sixth season of Showtime’s dramedy Shameless in a recasting. She will play Queen, an earthy, sensual, flouncy, flamboyant and joyous woman who had a brief encounter with Frank (William H. Macy) on top of a washing machine when both were high on mushrooms at 16. The encounter produced a now-adult daughter, Sammi (Emily Bergl). Queenie is a force of nature, a grandmother many times over who loves to be naked, grows organic vegetables, has lived on a commune for years and, while she claims to be an organic farmer, makes her real living off of a massive pot grow operation. Fenn replaces Kelly LeBrock who was originally cast in the role.
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21:00 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Episode 3.06 - Into the Woods - Promo
21:00 - Smoke & Mirrors - CBS Developing Crime Drama with Limitless Producer Marc Webb
Marc Webb, coming off last season when two pilots directed and executive produced by him, CBS drama Limitless and Showtime/the CW comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, went to series, has set up another drama project at CBS through CBS TV Studios.
Smoke & Mirrors, written/executive produced by NCIS: Los Angeles co-executive producer Dave Kalstein, centers on a mysterious detective in the LAPD Robbery Homicide Division, a contemporary Houdini-like character who uses her knowledge of deception and misdirection to solve seemingly impossible crimes committed by criminal masterminds. Webb is set to direct and executive produce under the overall deal with CBS Studios he inked in June. Also executive producing are Bard Dorros, Michael Sugar and Alex Goldstone of Anonymous Content (True Detective, Mr. Robot). Comic book artist/martial arts master Rafael Kayanan, who works as fight choreographer on NCIS: LA, will serve as producer.
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21:00 - MOVIES: Paddington 2 - Paul King Returning to Write & Direct
EXCLUSIVE: It’s official: Paul King will return to write and direct the sequel to smash hit Paddington, Deadline can confirm. The filmmaker, who had been courted by both producer David Heyman and financier-distributor StudioCanal ever since the first film proved a critical and commercial success earlier this year, will work with Simon Farnaby on the story to the second in what all involved hope becomes a long-running franchise.
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21:00 - Code Black - Episode 1.05 - Doctors With Borders - Promotional Photos
21:00 - Fresh Off The Boat - Episode 2.06 - Good Morning Orlando - Promotional Photos
21:00 - People’s Choice Awards 2016 to be Hosted by Jane Lynch
*MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS JANE LYNCH TO HOST “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2016”*
*Awards Special Will be Broadcast Live, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 on CBS*
CBS and People’s Choice Awards announced today that multiple award-winning actress Jane Lynch will host PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2016, live from the Microsoft Theater, *Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016* (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Lynch stars in the upcoming CBS comedy ANGEL FROM HELL, scheduled to premiere in February 2016.
“As a people myself, I'm thrilled to take on hosting duties of the only awards show that celebrates the choice of the people!” said Lynch.
Lynch is a four-time People’s Choice Award nominee and won for Favorite TV Comedy Actress in 2011.
The final nominees across 65 categories for PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 will be announced at the annual Nominations Announcement Press Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills.
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21:00 - Fresh Off The Boat - Episode 2.06 - Good Morning Orlando - Press Release
LOUIS DOES CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONS ON TV AND EDDIE’S RELATIONSHIP STATUS
GETS COMPLICATED, ON ABC’S “FRESH OFF THE BOAT”
Ken Marino, Judy Reyes and Kathleen Rose Perkins Guest Star
“Good Morning Orlando” – Louis goes on a local morning talk show to promote Cattleman’s Ranch and fears he humiliated himself and poorly represented his culture. Meanwhile, Eddie and his friends are confused about who their girlfriends are and attempt to sort it out during a group date at the skating rink, on “Fresh Off the Boat,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Inspired by a true story, “Fresh Off the Boat” stars Randall Park as Louis, Constance Wu as Jessica, Hudson Yang as Eddie, Forrest Wheeler as Emery, Ian Chen as Evan and Chelsey Crisp as Honey.
Guest starring are Ken Marino as Gus, Judy Reyes as Mindy, Kathleen Rose Perkins as Mey-Mey,
Lucille Soong as Grandma Huang, Paul Scheer as Mitch, Isabella Crouch as Alison, Prophet Bolden as Walter, Trevor Larcom as Trent, Dash Williams as Brian, Evan Hannemann as Barefoot Dave, Natalie Coughlin as Sarah S., Dara Iruka as Edith, Laura Armendariz as Becca T., Lucy Rust as Becca G., Nick Gore as Ned, Jillian Armenante as Nancy and David Goldman as Prinical Hunter.
“Good Morning Orlando” was written by Camilla Blackett and directed by Phil Traill.
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