Carole King, George Lucas, Rita Moreno, Seiji Ozawa And Cicely Tyson To Be Recognized on “The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors,” Tuesday, Dec. 29 on CBS

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Carole King, George Lucas, Rita Moreno, Seiji Ozawa and Cicely Tyson
To Be Recognized on “The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors,” Tuesday, Dec. 29 on CBS

The Kennedy Center Honors announced today their honorees for 2015 will be singer-songwriter Carole King, filmmaker George Lucas, actress and singer Rita Moreno, conductor Seiji Ozawa and actress and Broadway star Cicely Tyson.  They will be recognized during THE 38TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CBS has broadcast the special each year since its debut 38 years ago.

“The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes the extraordinary and unparalleled talents of individuals whose impact and genius have left an indelible mark on civilization,” stated Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein. “Quite simply, our Honorees represent the voices, soundtracks, and stories of our personal lives and memories. Carole King’s heartfelt lyrics and tunes are woven throughout the tapestry of American music; George Lucas’ films have enriched our world with stories of epic adventure; Rita Moreno’s iconic spitfire roles are embedded in the heart of American culture; Seiji Ozawa’s artistic leadership as a conductor has set a new standard for orchestras around the world; and Cicely Tyson’s range of strong female roles on stage and screen have broken boundaries for women of color.”

“When I look at this year’s outstanding slate of Honorees, I am struck by a powerful common theme – artists as history-makers, artists who defy both convention and category,” commented Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter. “Each Honoree and their career-spanning achievements exemplify a rare quality of artistic bravery. They have pushed the limits of their gifts as musicians, actors, and storytellers to inspire generations of Americans and those around the world. Their individual paths to excellence are inspirational and their contributions to the fabric of American culture are equally permanent and timeless.”

In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2015 Honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Seated with President and Mrs. Obama, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes.

The President and Mrs. Obama will receive the Honorees, members of the Artists Committee who nominate them, and the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees at the White House prior to the gala performance taping on Dec. 6. The 2015 Kennedy Center Honors Gala concludes with a supper dance in the Grand Foyer.

The Honors recipients are recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts – whether in dance, music, theater, opera, motion pictures or television – and are selected by the Center’s Board of Trustees. The primary criterion in the selection process is excellence. The Honors are not designated by art form or category of artistic achievement; over the years, the selection process has produced a balance among the various arts and artistic disciplines.

Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment are executive producers of the special. White Cherry Entertainment is well known for producing the award-winning Tony Awards for the last 13 consecutive years, and also for producing the Emmy Awards, NFL Opening Kickoff and Super Bowl Halftime Shows, the Democratic National Convention, Presidential Inaugural Galas, and many others. To date, White Cherry Entertainment has won eight Emmy Awards, while Kirshner and Weiss have individually received an additional four Emmy Awards, six Directors Guild Awards, a Peabody Award, and more than 30 Emmy nominations.

 

CHEAT TWEET: 2015 #kchonors salutes #CaroleKing #GeorgeLucas #RitaMoreno #SeijiOzawa #CicelyTyson CBS 12/29 http://bit.ly/1fJbPHx

 

RATING: To Be Announced

 

GENRE: AWARDS

 

 

CBS Press Release: ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode 2.06 – Catch and Release, Airs Nov 8, 2015

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Press Release

Title:  Catch and Release
Airs:   November 8, 2015

ELIZABETH MAKES IT HER MISSION TO GET JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM OF THE FIRST AMERICAN ISIS LEADER, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, NOV. 8

Eric Stoltz Guest Stars as Elizabeth’s Brother, Will, an American Aid Worker

“Catch and Release” – After an American aid worker is killed in Syria by the first known American ISIS leader, Elizabeth recalls all aid workers stationed there, including her brother, Will (Eric Stoltz), and makes it her mission to get justice for the victim. Also, Henry is conflicted when Dmitri asks for help saving Ivan (Dennis Staroselsky), who has been called back to Moscow, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 8 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET, 8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:  Elizabeth seeks justice 4 the victim killed by the 1st known American ISIS leader #CBS 11/8 8:30 ET/8 PT http://bit.ly/1M3H507

SERIES REGULARS:

Téa Leoni

(Elizabeth McCord)

Tim Daly

(Henry McCord)

Bebe Neuwirth

(Nadine Tolliver)

Željko Ivanek

(Russell Jackson)

Patina Miller

(Daisy Grant)

Erich Bergen

(Blake Moran)

Geoffrey Arend

(Matt Mahoney)

Kathrine Herzer

(Alison McCord)

Evan Roe

(Jason McCord)

Wallis Currie-Wood

(Stephanie “Stevie” McCord)

Keith Carradine

(President Conrad Dalton)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Petrovski

(Dmitri Petrov)

Jill Hennessy

(Jane Fellows)

Dennis Staroselsky

(Ivan Kolashkov)

Tony Plana

(Admiral Ed Parker)

GUEST CAST:

Eric Stoltz

(Will Adams)

Glenn Stott

(Luke Miller)

Jason Hite

(Jihadi Jim/ Adam Fanning)

Larry Pine

 (Cia Director Sean Williams)

Nazanin Homa

 (Nurse)

Andrew Guilarte

 (Marine #1)

Jeremy Burnett

 (Marnie #2)

Karen Ziemba

 (Candice Templeton)

Monte Bezell

 (Tariq Monsour)

Margaret Colin

 (Judith Fanning)

Andrew Guilarte

 (Marine #1)

Jeremy Burnett

 (Marine #2)

Fajer Kaisi

 (Smuggler)

WRITTEN BY: Alex Cooley

DIRECTED BY: Charlotte Brandstrom

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Episode 7.07 – An Unlocked Mind, Airs Nov 9, 2015

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Title:  An Unlocked Mind
Airs:   November 9, 2015

KENSI AND DEEKS GO UNDERCOVER AS CULT MEMBERS IN ORDER TO RESCUE A FORMER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE, ON “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” MONDAY, NOV. 9

Series Star Chris O’Donnell Directed the Episode

Sebastian Roché Guest Stars as Lee Ashman, the Leader of the Cult

“An Unlocked Mind” – Kensi and Deeks go undercover as cult members to rescue a former Department of Defense employee brainwashed into revealing classified information, as the rest of the team works to prevent the cult from selling the government secrets, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, Nov. 9 (9:59-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Why has #Densi joined a cult? The #NCISLA team must protect government secrets! 11/9 9:59pm #CBS http://bit.ly/1HesLw9

REGULAR CAST:

Chris O’Donnell

(NCIS Special Agent G. Callen)

LL COOL J

(NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna)

Linda Hunt

(Henrietta “Hetty” Lange)

Daniela Ruah

(NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye)

Eric Christian Olsen

(LAPD Detective Marty Deeks)

Barrett Foa

(Tech Operator Eric Beale)

Renée Felice Smith

(NCIS Intelligence Analyst Nell Jones)

Miguel Ferrer

(NCIS Assistant Director Owen Granger)

GUEST CAST:

Julian Acosta

(Assistant U.S. Attorney Oscar Guevara)

Sebastian Roche

(Lee Ashman)

Lauren Bowles

(Gaia)

Josh Braaten

(Adam)

Scott Subiono

(Shawn)

Chris Dougherty

Sarah Lafleur

Mark Rhino Smith

Debra Leigh
Annie Little

Jessica Jade Andres

Zoe Hall

Candace Hammer

Al Carabello

Alex Blue Davis

Tony Elias

Jeronimo Spinx

(David Ramsay)

(Kate Ramsay)

(Trevor)

(Barbara/Elderly Woman)

(Heather)

(Crystal)

(Rebecca)

(Female Church Member)

(Bill)

(Michael)

(FBI Agent)

(NCIS Agent Thompson)

WRITTEN BY: Frank Military

DIRECTED BY: Chris O’Donnell

GENRE: Drama, Crime, Mystery

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ Episode 2.08 – Confluence, Airs Nov 10, 2015

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Press Release

Title:  Confluence
Airs:   November 10, 2015

SPECIAL AGENT PRIDE AND SONJA ARE AMBUSHED WHILE ESCORTING A KEY WITNESS IN THE TRIAL OF AN INFAMOUS ARMS DEALER, ON “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS,” TUESDAY, NOV. 10

 Jay Thomas Guest Stars as Marc Maslow, the Key Witness

“Confluence” – Special Agent Pride and Sonja are ambushed and on the run after traveling to Texas to escort a key witness, Marc Maslow (Jay Thomas), for the trial of an infamous arms dealer that Pride apprehended, on NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, Tuesday, Nov. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Pride & Sonja are ambushed during an escort mission from Texas to NOLA!! #CBS 11/10 9pm #JayThomas http://bit.ly/1HeskSO

REGULAR CAST:

Scott Bakula

(NCIS Special Agent Dwayne Pride)

Lucas Black

(NCIS Special Agent Christopher Lasalle)

Zoe McLellan

(Special Agent Meredith “Merri” Brody)

Rob Kerkovich

(Forensic Scientist Sebastian Lund)

Shalita Grant

(Sonja Percy)

Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell

(Investigative Computer Specialist Patton Plame)

CCH Pounder

(Dr. Loretta Wade)

GUEST CAST:

Jay Thomas

(Marc Maslow)

Patrick Brennan

(Zed Hastings)

Kirsten Nelson

(Vivian Lambert)

Alex Fernandez

(Hugo Garza)

Johnny Sneed

(Don Lambert)

Sharon Conley

Jenny Ballard

Sean Richmond

(Ausa Karen Izzo)

(DOJ Spokesperson)

(Deputy #2)

WRITTEN BY: Jeffrey Lieber and Katherine Beattie

DIRECTED BY: Ed Ornelas

GENRE: Drama, Crime, Mystery

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Blue Bloods’ Episode 6.08 – Unsung Heroes, Airs Nov 13, 2015

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29 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title:  Unsung Heroes
Airs:   November 13, 2015

A SERIAL KILLER TAUNTS DANNY BY THREATENING HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN, ON “BLUE BLOODS,” FRIDAY, NOV. 13

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A.J. Buckley Guest Stars as Sgt. William Mulvey, Jamie’s Superior Officer

“Unsung Heroes” – When Danny and his family are threatened by Thomas Wilder (Louis Cancelmi), a serial killer Danny has been unable to apprehend, Linda’s concern intensifies over her husband’s job as well as the state of their marriage. Also, Jamie challenges his superior officer, Sgt. William Mulvey (A.J. Buckley), during a hostage situation, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Nov. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Can Danny’s marriage survive as he hunts for a serial killer? New 11/13 10 pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1Hes9qC

REGULAR CAST:

Tom Selleck

(Frank Reagan)

Donnie Wahlberg

(Danny Reagan)

Bridget Moynahan

(Erin Reagan)

Will Estes

(Jamie Reagan)

Len Cariou

(Henry Reagan)

Marisa Ramirez

(Det. Maria Baez)

Amy Carlson

(Linda Reagan)

Sami Gayle

(Nicky Reagan-Boyle)

Vanessa Ray

(Officer Eddie Janko)

RECURRING CAST:

Tony Terraciano

(Jack Reagan)

Andrew Terraciano

(Sean Reagan)

Abigail Hawk

(Abigail Baker)

Gregory Jbara

(DCPI Garrett Moore)

Robert Clohessy

(Lt. Gormley)

 

GUEST CAST:

A.J. Buckley

(Sgt. William Mulvey)

Louis Cancelmi

(Thomas Wilder)

Candy Buckley

(Shelly Wilder)

Miriam A. Hyman

(ME Emile Cooper)

Kathryn Erbe

(Sharon Bennett)

Akim Black

(Corey Fields)

Gracie Beardsley

(Young Girl)

Juan Carlos Infante

(Jose Gomez)

Taylor Rose

(Danielle Levine)

Jillmarie Lawrence

(Janice Peterson)

Dalton Harrod

(Mark)

Kalyn West

(Rachel)

Patrick Dillon Curry

(Student #1)

Amanda Gardner

(Student #2)

Michael Drumgold

(Student #3)

Elijah Booth

(Student #4)

Dina Drew

(Woman, Young Girl’s Mother)

WRITTEN BY: Siobhan Byrne O’Connor

DIRECTED BY: Alex Chapple

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Supergirl’ Episode 1.04 – How Does She Do It?, Airs – Airs Nov 23, 2015

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29 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title:  How Does She Do It?
Airs:   November 23, 2015

KARA IS PULLED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS WHEN SHE BABYSITS CAT’S SON WHILE TRYING TO STOP A SERIES OF BOMBINGS, ON “SUPERGIRL,” MONDAY, NOV. 23

Levi Miller Guest Stars as Carter Grant, Cat’s Son, and
Jenna Dewan-Tatum Guest Stars as Lucy Lane

“How Does She Do It?” – Kara’s two identities are stretched thin when Supergirl must protect National City from a series of bombings and Kara is tasked with babysitting Cat’s son, Carter. Also, James is conflicted when his ex-girlfriend Lucy Lane seeks to rekindle their relationship, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Levi Miller guest stars as Carter Grant, Cat’s son, and Jenna Dewan-Tatum guest stars as Lucy Lane.

CHEAT TWEET: It’s adventures AND babysitting! Kara watches Cat’s son while trying 2 stop a bomber! New #Supergirl! 11/16 8pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/1Hermpq

REGULAR CAST:

Melissa Benoist

(Kara Danvers/Supergirl)

Calista Flockhart

(Cat Grant)

Chyler Leigh

(Alex Danvers)

Mehcad Brooks

(James Olsen)

David Harewood

(Hank Henshaw)

Jeremy Jordan

(Winslow “Winn” Schott)

RECURRING CAST:

Peter Facinelli

(Maxwell Lord)

Jenna Dewan-Tatum

(Lucy Lane)

Briana Venskus

(Agent Vasquez)

Rich Ceraulo

(Agent Hartmann)

 

GUEST CAST:

Levi Miller

(Carter Grant)

Scott Michael Campbell

(Ethan Knox)

Tristin Mays

(Paulina)

Carly Nykanen

(Editor)

Jay Jackson

(Male Newscaster)

Stephanie Czajkowski

(Security Guard)

Renee Pezzotta

 (Teacher)

WRITTEN BY: Yahlin Chang and Ted Sullivan

BASED ON: The Characters Appearing in the DC Comics

DIRECTED BY: Thor Freudenthal

GENRE: Drama

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Scorpion’ Episode 2.09 – US vs. UN vs. UK, Airs Nov 16, 2016

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29 Oct 2015

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Title: US vs. UN vs. UK
Airs:  November 16, 2015

TEAM SCORPION IS BLACKMAILED TO BREAK INTO THE UNITED NATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE ASSASSINATION OF A MENACING ARMS DEALER, ON “SCORPION,” MONDAY, NOV. 16

“US vs. UN vs. UK” – Team Scorpion is blackmailed to break into the United Nations to assist in the assassination of a menacing arms dealer. Also, Sylvester makes a bold move to protect Megan’s wishes, on SCORPION, Monday, Nov. 16 (9:00-9:59 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: #TeamScorpion, ur heart will melt when u c what Sly does for love… #Melvester!! 11/16 9pm   http://bit.ly/1Her2XH

REGULAR CAST:

Elyes Gabel

(Walter O’Brien)

Robert Patrick

(Agent Cabe Gallo)

Katharine McPhee

(Paige Dineen)

Eddie Kaye Thomas

(Toby Curtis)

Jadyn Wong

(Happy Quinn)

Ari Stidham

(Sylvester Dodd)

Riley B. Smith

(Ralph Dineen)

GUEST CAST:            

Peri Gilpen

(Katherine Cooper)

Kevin Weisman

(Ray)

Sammi Rotibi

(Madaky)

Camille Guaty

(Megan O’Brien)

Damon Herriman

(Gleason)

Sonya Walger

(Olivia Cromwell)

Chris Connell

(Doctor)

Drea Garcia

(Guard)

Brian D. Mason

(Elevator Bodyguard)

Marek Probosz

(Polish Delegate)

Robbie Alexander

(Fence Bodyguard)

Jay Hawkins

(Methane Bodyguard)

Exie Booker

(UN Security Guard)

Feikamoh Massaquoi

(Madaky Security Guard #1)

Sydney Viengluang

(Moderator)

Aleksandra Kaniak

(Translator)

WRITTEN BY: Scott Sullivan and Nick Santora

DIRECTED BY: Omar Madha

GENRE: Drama

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Limitless’ Episode 1.09 – Headquarters!, Airs Nov 17, 2015

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Title:  Headquarters!
Airs:   November 17, 2015

BRIAN CHALLENGES HIMSELF TO CAPTURE THE FBI’S “TEN MOST WANTED” CRIMINALS IN TWO WEEKS IN ORDER TO SCORE HIS OWN FBI “HEADQUARTERS,” ON “LIMITLESS,” TUESDAY, NOV. 17

“Headquarters!” – Brian offers to use NZT to capture the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” criminals in two weeks, in exchange for Naz giving him his own personal work “headquarters” at the agency. Also, the secretive nature of Brian’s new life working for the Bureau creates a rift between him and his father, on LIMITLESS, Tuesday, Nov. 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: He’s gonna need more #NZT! Brian has 2 weeks 2 capture ALL of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” on 11/17 http://bit.ly/1HeqTDH

REGULAR CAST:

Jake McDorman (Brian Finch)
Jennifer Carpenter (Agent Rebecca Harris)
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (SAC Nasreen “Naz” Pouran)
Hill Harper (Agent Spelman Boyle)

TELEPLAY BY: Craig Sweeny

STORY BY: Frances Brennand Roper

DIRECTED BY: Douglas Aarniokoski

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Episode 6.09 – Hana Keaka, Airs Nov 20, 2015

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29 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title: Hana Keaka
Airs:  November 20, 2015

FIVE-0 GOES BACK TO SCHOOL WHEN A COLLEGE PROFESSOR IS KILLED AND DANNY GOES UNDERCOVER AS HIS REPLACEMENT, ON “HAWAII FIVE-0,” FRIDAY, NOV. 20

“Hana Keaka” – Five-0 goes back to school when a college professor is killed and Danny goes undercover as his replacement, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Friday, Nov. 10  (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

(*”Hana Keaka” is Hawaiian for “Charade”)

CHEAT TWEET:  #H50 fans, take notes ‘cause Professor Danno’s class in now in session! #DannoUndercover 11/20 9pm #Five0Fridays http://bit.ly/1HeqAsK

REGULAR CAST:

Alex O’Loughlin

(Steve McGarrett)

Scott Caan

(Danny “Danno” Williams)

Daniel Dae Kim

(Chin Ho Kelly)

Grace Park

(Kono Kalakaua)

Masi Oka

(Dr. Max Bergman)

Chi McBride

(Lou Grover)

Jorge Garcia

(Jerry Ortega)

GUEST CAST:  

Taylor Wily

(Kamekona)

Andrew Lawrence

(Eric Russo)

Kekoa Kekumano

(Nahele Huikala)

Julie Benz

(Inspector Abby Dunn)

Micah J.K. Ramos

(Brandon Aquino)

Chelsea Ricketts

(Casey Lehrer)

James Duval

(Kaili Huikala)

Dominic Hoffman

(Dean Andrew Letoa)

Anela Iokia

(Tiffany Barber)

Samuel Larsen

(Alfie Tucker)

Jason Quinn

(Coach Diggs)

Tracy Brooks Swope

(Ranch Hand)

Sam Bui

(Student)

Jenna Bleu Forti

(Hot Girl)

Shayne Hartigan

(College Kid)

Aikue Kalima

(Drug Dealer)

Christopher Wong

(Manager)

Joy Minaai

(Judge Karen Hidoko)

 

WRITTEN BY: Carmen Pilar Golden

DIRECTED BY:  Bobby Roth

GENRE: Drama

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CBS Press Release: ‘Code Black’ Episode 1.09 – The Son Rises, Airs Nov 25, 2015

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Press Release

Title:  The Son Rises
Airs:   November 25, 2015

WHEN THE LEAD ACTOR OF “THE LION KING” TOUR ARRIVES AT ANGELS MEMORIAL WITH A THROAT INFECTION, LEANNE GIVES HIM A DIAGNOSIS THAT PUTS BOTH HIS CAREER AND LIFE IN JEOPARDY, ON “CODE BLACK,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

Alton Fitzgerald White, Who Has Played the Role of “Mufasa” in

“The Lion King” More Than 4,000 Times, Guest Stars as Lawrence 

Cress Williams Returns as Cole Guthrie

“The Son Rises” – When the lead actor of the musical “The Lion King” tour arrives at Angels Memorial with a throat infection, Leanne gives him a diagnosis that puts both his career and life in jeopardy.  Also, the doctors and the cast of “The Lion King” help a 17-year-old boy deal with the difficult decision of taking his father off life support, on CODE BLACK, Wednesday, Nov. 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Alton Fitzgerald White, who has played the role of “Mufasa” in “The Lion King” more than 4,000 times, guest stars as Lawrence.  Cress Williams returns as Cole Guthrie.

CHEAT TWEET:   The cast of performs #HeLivesInYou on #CodeBlack! 11/25 10/9c http://bit.ly/1HeqlxD

REGULAR CAST:

Marcia Gay Harden

(Dr. Leanne Rorish)

Bonnie Somerville

(Christa Lorenson)

Raza Jaffrey

(Dr. Neal Hudson)

Luis Guzmán

(Jesse Sallander)

Melanie Chandra

(Malaya Pineda)

Harry Ford

(Angus Leighton)

Benjamin Hollingsworth

(Mario Savetti)

William Allen Young

(Dr. Rollie Guthrie)

GUEST CAST:

Kevin Dunn

Angela Relucio

Ellia English

Cress Williams

Gabrielle Carteris

Christina Vidal

Michael Reilly Burke

Jackson Pace

Alicia Coppola

Curt Mega

Alton Fitzgerald White

Shelley Robertson

Thomas Kopache

L.J. Benet

Wes Ramsey

Lincoln A. Castellanos

Joshua Keller Katz

Jim Titus

Aris Mendoza

Kimberly Whalen

Greg Collins

Ann Marie Lee

Monnae Michaell

Erin Spencer

Mark Atteberry

Nompumelelo Sikakane

Mukelisiwe Goba

Yael Pineda-Hall

Joel Steingold

Jillian Murray

Tiffany Denise Hobbs

Kyle R. Banks

Rob Parks

Sihle Ngema

Vusi Sondiyazi

Christina Cannarella

(Dr. Taylor)

(Risa Park)

(Isabel Mendez)

(Cole Guthrie)

(Amy)

(Gina Perello)

(Frank Irvin)

(Pete Irvin)

(Karen Irvin)

(Aaron Jacobson)

(Lawrence)

(Mali)

(Edwin Parker)

(Jeremy Parker)

(Matt)

(Kurt)

(Paramedic 1)

(Paramedic 2)

(Paramedic 3)

(Rachel)

(Sheriff)

(Charge Nurse)

(OR Nurse)

(Resident 2)

(Anesthesiologist)

(Lion King Cast Member 1)

(Lion King Cast Member 2)

(Lion King Cast Member 3)

(Police Officer 1)

(Heather Pinkney)

(Wendy (Lion King))

(Lion King Cast Member 5)

(Nathan (Lion King))

(Lion King Cast Member 7)

(Lion King Cast Member 8)

(RM #1)

WRITTEN BY: Michael Seitzman and Kristen Kim

DIRECTED BY: Andrew Bernstein

GENRE: Drama, Medical

 

 

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Jim Parsons’ That’s Wonderful Productions & Marisa Coughlan Collaborating on New WBTV/CBS Family Comedy Series

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Jim Parsons, under his banner That’s Wonderful Productions, along with Warner Bros. Television/CBS  are in the process of developing an untitled multi-camera comedy, with Marisa Coughlan writing the series.   The new comedy will be bazed on the life of writer-columnist Alyssa Shelasky, author of .   It is about an independent woman who is in her late 30’s and her eccentric, yet supportive family who all live in the same building.   The woman decides to become a single mother and in the process learns that sometimes raising a child takes a village.

Parsons, along with Todd Spiewak,  will executive produce the project under Parsons’ That’s Wonderful Productions banner at Warner.  Shelasky will produce and Coughlan will write the series.

Coughlan, who wrote Lost and Found picked up to pilot by ABC in 2011, also has a single-camera spec script with Berlanti Productions at WBTV that is targeted for a cable network sale.

Eric Norosph, Head of Development at That’s Wonderful Productions will continue developing this project along with their half-hour comedy series based on the recently acquired book rights to Ryan O’connell’s I’m Special: An Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

(first reported by Deadline)

 

CBS Press Release: ‘Code Black’ Episode 1.07 – Buen Árbol, Nov 11, 2015

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27 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title: Buen Árbol
Airs:  November 11, 2015

ANGUS HOPES HIS BACKGROUND IN PSYCHOLOGY WILL HELP A DISTRAUGHT WOMAN WHO CAN’T REMEMBER HOW SHE INJURED HERSELF AND OTHERS, ON “CODE BLACK,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11

“Buen Árbol” – Angus uses his background in psychology to help a woman who doesn’t remember how she injured herself and others. Also, when Christa bonds with an illegal immigrant whose son is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, she becomes determined to help the woman find long-term care for her son in the U.S., on CODE BLACK, Wednesday, Nov. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET:   Can Angus’ psych background help a woman w/no memory of getting injured? #CodeBlack 11/11 10/9c http://bit.ly/1Gw22R0

REGULAR CAST:

Marcia Gay Harden

(Dr. Leanne Rorish)

Bonnie Somerville

(Christa Lorenson)

Raza Jaffrey

(Dr. Neal Hudson)

Luis Guzmán

(Jesse Sallander)

Melanie Chandra

(Malaya Pineda)

Harry Ford

(Angus Leighton)

Benjamin Hollingsworth

(Mario Savetti)

William Allen Young

(Dr. Rollie Guthrie)

GUEST CAST:

Angela Relucio

Vanessa Martinez

Julian Zane

Gabrielle Carteris

Christopher Cousins

Nicole Steinwedell

Lilli Birdsell

Skyler Day

Joshua Keller Katz

Cathryn de Prume

Andres Perez-Molina

Greg Collins

Stoney Westmoreland

Aris Mendoza

June Squibb

Lucas Kwan Peterson

Shelly Benedict

Mark Atteberry

Daniel Gonzalez

Pat Harvey

Tait Fletcher

Theo Breaux

Joseph Bayard

Christina Cannarella

(Risa Park)

(Flora Saracho)

(Pablo Saracho)

(Amy)

(John Harris)

(Angela)

(Susan Harris)

(Veronica Franco)

(Paramedic 3)

(Nancy Smith)

(Paramedic 4)

(Sheriff)

(Rick Biddenger)

(Paramedic 2)

(Dorothy)

(Father)

(Nurse)

(Anesthesiologist)

(Hector)

(News Anchor)

(Biker)

(Paramedic 1)

(Stax)

(RM)

WRITTEN BY: Corinne Marrinan

DIRECTED BY: Nick Gomez

GENRE: Drama, Medical

 

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘The Good Wife’ Episode 7.07 – Driven, Nov 15, 2015

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"Driven" -- Alicia and Lucca join a case involving an automotive executive represented by Lockhart, Agos & Lee, and an employee represented by Louis Canning, who was involved in a crippling accident while test-driving a car operating in "driverless" mode. Also, when Ruth and Eli pursue Courtney Boalt (left Vanessa Williams), a potential campaign contributor, Peter moves back in with Alicia to present a united family image, on THE GOOD WIFE, Sunday, Nov. 15 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured Alan Cumming as Eli Gold Photo: Jeff Neumann/CBS © 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Title:  Driven
Airs:   November 15, 2015

ALICIA AND LUCCA JOIN A CASE INVOLVING AN AUTOMOTIVE EXECUTIVE AND HIS EMPLOYEE WHO TEST DROVE A SELF-DRIVING CAR THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, ON “THE GOOD WIFE,” SUNDAY, NOV. 15

Multiple Award Winner Vanessa Williams Appears in the Recurring Role of Billionaire Businesswoman Courtney Boalt

Michael J. Fox Returns as Louis Canning

“Driven” – Alicia and Lucca join a case involving an automotive executive represented by Lockhart, Agos & Lee, and an employee represented by Louis Canning, who was involved in a crippling accident while test-driving a car operating in “driverless” mode. Also, when Ruth and Eli pursue Courtney Boalt (Vanessa Williams), a potential campaign contributor, Peter moves back in with Alicia to present a united family image, on THE GOOD WIFE, Sunday, Nov. 15 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: #VanessaWilliams joins #TheGoodWife! Don’t miss her 1st episode 11/15 9:30PM ET/9PM PT #CBS http://bit.ly/1k7P6pW

REGULAR CAST:

Julianna Margulies

(Alicia Florrick)

Christine Baranski

(Diane Lockhart)

Matt Czuchry

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

(Cary Agos)

(Jason Crouse)

Alan Cumming

(Eli Gold)

Zach Grenier

Cush Jumbo

(David Lee)

(Lucca Quinn)

RECURRING CAST:

Chris Noth

Makenzie Vega

Mary Beth Peil

Margo Martindale

Jerry Adler

Michael J. Fox

(Peter Florrick)

(Grace Florrick)

(Jackie Florrick)

(Ruth Eastman)

(Howard Lyman)

(Louis Canning)

GUEST CAST:

Vanessa Williams

Celina Keenan-Bolger

Mike Pniewski

Nicole Roderick

Joey Slotnick

Steven Boyer

Peter Woodward

Ned Eisenberg

(Courtney Boalt)

(Wendy Searle)

(Frank Landau)

(Nora)

(Anthony Dudewitz)

(Tim Brewster)

(Charles Ephraham)

(Craig Hallman)

WRITTEN BY: Tyler Bensinger

DIRECTED BY: David Dworetzky

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘Limitless’ Episode 1.08 – When Pirates Pirate Pirates, Nov 10, 2015

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27 Oct 2015

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Title: When Pirates Pirate Pirates
Airs:  November 10, 2015

WHEN NAZ IS DETAINED ON SUSPICION OF TREASON, BRIAN AND REBECCA’S EFFORTS TO CLEAR HER NAME REVEAL A FAMILY SECRET SHE’S HIDING FROM THE FBI, ON “LIMITLESS,” TUESDAY, NOV. 10

“When Pirates Pirate Pirates” – When Naz is detained on suspicion of funding terrorism, Brian and Rebecca’s efforts to clear her name lead them to Naz’s daughter, Ava (Michelle Veintimilla), who reveals a family secret Naz is keeping from the FBI, on LIMITLESS, Tuesday, Nov. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Brian pulls #NZT double duty 2 clear Naz of treason charges & free a girl from real pirates! 11/10 http://bit.ly/1k7PyVc

REGULAR CAST:

Jake McDorman (Brian Finch)
Jennifer Carpenter (Agent Rebecca Harris)
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (SAC Nasreen “Naz” Pouran)
Hill Harper (Agent Spelman Boyle)

WRITTEN BY: Kari Drake

DIRECTED BY: Peter Werner

GENRE: Drama

 

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CBS Press Release: ‘NCIS’ Episode 13.08 – Saviors, Airs Nov 10, 2015

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27 Oct 2015

Press Release

Title:  Saviors
Airs:   November 10, 2015

A MURDER AND KIDNAPPING CASE AFFECTING VOLUNTEER DOCTORS IN SUDAN REUNITES DINOZZO WITH HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND, JEANNE BENOIT, ON “NCIS,” TUESDAY, NOV. 10

  

Jon Cryer Returns as Doctor Cyril Taft;

Scottie Thompson Returns as Jeanne Benoit 

“Saviors” – DiNozzo is reunited with his ex-girlfriend, Jeanne Benoit, when insurgents in Sudan attack a group of volunteer doctors, including her husband.  DiNozzo and McGee travel to the crime scene for the joint murder and kidnapping case and join the search for the missing doctors, on NCIS, Tuesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Jon Cryer returns as Doctor Cyril Taft. Scottie Thompson returns as Jeanne Benoit.

CHEAT TWEET: A murder & kidnapping case in Sudan reunites DiNozzo with his ex, #JeanneBenoit #NCIS 11/10 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/1k7PJ2Y 

REGULAR CAST:

Mark Harmon (NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs)
Michael Weatherly (NCIS Special Agent Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo)
Pauley Perrette (Abby Sciuto)
Sean Murray (NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee)
Rocky Carroll (NCIS Director Leon Vance)
Brian Dietzen (Jimmy Palmer)
Emily Wickersham (Probationary NCIS Agent Eleanor “Ellie” Bishop)
David McCallum (Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard)
 

GUEST CAST:

Jon Cryer

Scottie Thompson

Joel Gretsch

David Chisum

Annie Tedesco

Gabriel Hogan

Katie Roberts

Omono Okojie

Noel Arthur

Sarah Jane Mackay

Akuyoe Graha

 

  

 

(Doctor Cyril Taft)

(Jeanne Benoit)

(NCIS Special Agent Stan Burley)

(Doctor David Woods)

(Navy Doctor Lieutenant Liz Cortland)

(Navy Seal Commander Pete Grady)

(Navy Surgical Tech Ensign Joni Ryan)

(Bahar Tambai)

(Ramses)

(Rose)

(Old Woman/Zayah)

 

WRITTEN BY: Scott Williams

DIRECTED BY: Tony Wharmby

GENRE: Drama, Crime, Mystery

 

 

 

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Upcoming Guests on ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Oct 27- Nov 6, 2015

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Monday through Friday, 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT

(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule

(n) Denotes new broadcast)

Tuesday, Oct. 27  Hillary Clinton; Anthony Bourdain; Author Carrie Brownstein; Lianne La Havas sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human (n)

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Actress Julianna Margulies from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife”; Author Jonathan Franzen; musical performance by Alabama Shakes (n)

Thursday, Oct. 29  Interview with and musical performance by Seth MacFarlane; Neil DeGrasse Tyson (n)

Friday, Oct. 30  Charlie Rose, anchor of “CBS This Morning”; Author Stacy Schiff; musical performance by Ghost; The Zombies sitting with Jon Batiste and Stay Human (n)

*Monday, Nov. 2 Actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy series “Mom”; Comedian Colin Quinn; interview with and performance by comedian Margaret Cho (n)

*Tuesday, Nov. 3  Actor Antonio Banderas; CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings; Author John Irving (n)

*Wednesday, Nov. 4  Actor Daniel Craig; Author Elizabeth Gilbert; interview with and demonstration by Dr. Eugenia Cheng (n)

*Thursday, Nov. 5  Actor Bryan Cranston; Author Karl Ove Knausgaard; musical performance by Shamir (n)

*Friday, Nov. 6  Whoopi Goldberg; Governor John Kasich; musical performance by Glen Hansard (n)

 

CBS Gives Full Season Order to ‘Life in Pieces’

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27 Oct 2015

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“Life In Pieces” is the Season’s #1 New Comedy

CBS has given a full-season, 22 episode order to LIFE IN PIECES, television’s #1 new comedy.

“LIFE IN PIECES, with one of the best ensemble casts on television, is telling terrific stories in a very unique way, and we’re excited to tell many more of them this season,” said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment.

LIFE IN PIECES is the season’s #1 new comedy in viewers (10.26 million), and in adults 25-54(3.5/09).  In its most recent broadcast on Oct. 19, LIFE IN PIECES delivered its highest live plus same day adult 18-49 rating since its series premiere.*

On Nov. 5, LIFE IN PIECES moves to it new regular time period on Thursdays (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) as part the Network’s launch of entertainment programming on the night.

Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, Zoe Lister-Jones, Colin Hanks, Angelique Cabral, Thomas Sadoski, Betsy Brandt, Dan Bakkedahl, Niall Cunningham, Holly J. Barrett and Giselle Eisenberg star in LIFE IN PIECES.  Justin Adler, Aaron Kaplan, Jason Winer and Jeff Morton are executive producers for 20th Century Fox Television in association with Kapital Entertainment.

 

*Source: Nielsen most current (through 10/25/15)

 

Kveller: Mayim Bialik: I’m the Lead Actress in a Christmas Movie & It’s Totally Cool

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27 Oct 2015  by Mayim Bialik

 

Contrary to my mother’s belief that I am the best actress and the most gorgeous person ever and everyone should want to hire me to play leading roles that have been previously given to the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Jessica Alba, my door is not being broken down by every producer in Hollywood. I audition for parts, I bug my manager and agents as to why I’m not getting enough scripts to read or auditions to go on, and when I do go on auditions, I often find myself up against two very different kinds of women:

1) Women who were formerly models or 2) Women who don’t fit the bill of what’s “typical,” looks-wise, for an actress.

I love my career, don’t get me wrong. And as a “character actress,” although parts are more hard to come by, they also tend to be very interesting and rewarding. (I mean, I’m sure I’d tire very quickly of sex scenes with Hollywood’s hottest men and prancing around topless any time a script needs to set the stage for romance, don’t you agree?)

As you will see this holiday season, I was recently asked to do something in a movie that I’ve never done before: I was offered a leading role! A lead role has never happened for me, and I am honored to play the lead female in Lifetime’s upcoming TV movie, “Last Flight Before Christmas” which will air on December 5 on Lifetime.

What’s cool is that this role was a role written for any leading lady, not a “frumpy” one, so I got the part just because they wanted me for it. It’s not an “ethnic” lead. It’s not a “zaftig” lead (that’s a euphemism for them wanting to cast a “plump” actress, which at my size in Hollywood, I fit the bill).

The film has me playing a half-Jewish (they think I can pass as half-Jewish!) young woman who has her plans to get serious with her boyfriend fall apart right before Christmas. She decides to fly home to be with her family and instead, meets a handsome stranger on the plane who is going through his own relationship struggles. The plane gets grounded because of bad weather, hijinks ensue, and romance becomes possible.

Being in a Christmas movie was a little bit strange for me. I’ve never celebrated Christmas myself; I come from a traditional Jewish home where we did not celebrate Christmas. I have celebrated Christmas with my sons’ grandparents who are not Jewish (my ex’s mom converted from Mormonism to Judaism and no longer celebrates Christmas, but my ex’s dad and his wife do still celebrate Christmas) but it’s never been a religious experience, just a sort of cultural one, I suppose. The movie sets featured lots of pretty lights and Christmas trees, and we made fake snow in the hills of the Disney Ranch where we filmed. It felt very wintery and Christmas-y. Lots of atmosphere actors (called “extras”) were in Christmas sweaters and such.

None of this is at all familiar to me, but I didn’t have to do anything outside of the realm of my understanding as an actor. They didn’t have me take communion, for example, or anything I literally have no clue how to do. Fun fact: For the movie’s “dress up” party scene, stylist Alison Kahn chose a blue dress for me as a nod to my Jewish heritage. So that’s kind of cool.

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CBS’S WINNING STREAK HITS FIVE WEEKS

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27 Oct 2015

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Network Has 10 of the Week’s Top 20 Broadcasts

“Life in Pieces” Delivers its Best Adults 18-49 Since Series Premiere and is the
Top New Series of the Week in Viewers and Demos

“NCIS: Los Angeles” Hits Season Highs in Viewers and Key Demos

CBS extended its viewer winning streak to five weeks with 10 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 25.

NCIS was the week’s top scripted program and drama while THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week’s top comedy. LIFE IN PIECES was the week’s #1 new comedy and series and LIMITLESS was the week’s top new drama.

CBS had eight of the top 10 broadcast dramas with NCIS (#1), NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (#2), MADAM SECRETARY (#4), BLUE BLOODS (#5), SCORPION (#6), THE GOOD WIFE (#8), NCIS: LOS ANGELES (#9) and HAWAII FIVE-0 (#10) and CRIMINAL MINDS finishing 11th.

LIFE IN PIECES delivered its best adults 18-49 rating (2.1/06) since its series premiere, tying “The Blindspot” as the week’s #1 new series in the demo.  NCIS: LOS ANGELES notched season highs in viewers (8.77m), adults 18-49 (1.3/04) and adults 25-54 (2.0/05).

 

CBS Broadcasts In the Top 20 (Live + SD):

 

#3    –  NCIS  (17.2m)

#4    –  CBS+NFLN THU NT FOOTBALL:  SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO  (17.1m)

#6    –  THE BIG BANG THEORY (14.7m)

#7    –  NCIS:  NEW ORLEANS (13.0m)

#14  –  MADAM SECRETARY (10.8m)

#15  –  60 MINUTES  (10.7m)

#16  –  BLUE BLOODS  (10.4m)

#17  –  CBS+NFLN THU NT PRE-KICK  (10.3m)

#18  –  SCORPION  (9.5m)

#19  –  SURVIVOR  (9.1m)

 

LIVE PLUS 7-DAY PLAYBACK

Full season averages for the networks and shows are determined by live + 7-day viewing.  For week four, CBS is projected to gain an additional +2.0 million viewers for the week and climb a full rating point in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 with 7-day playback added.

Some of the week’s individual L+ 7-day show highlights include:

 

 

L+7 L+SD Lift
THE BIG BANG THEORY 20.87m 15.40m +5.47m
SCORPION 13.96m 9.95m +4.01m
CRIMINAL MINDS 12.96m 9.08m +3.88m
NCIS 20.74m 16.87m +3.87m
NCIS: LOS ANGELES 11.65m  8.00m +3.65m

 

Prime averages are based on the following hours of rated broadcasts in Week #5:

 

CBS – 22 hours

NBC – 21 ½ hours

ABC – 22 hours

FOX – 16 hours

 

NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY – PRIMETIME

Week #5 of 2015-2016 Season (ending: 10/25/15)

 

2015-2016

 

VIEWERS

(000)

CBS  9,781

NBC  8,156

ABC  6,359

FOX  4,901

 

A25-54

Rtg  Sh

CBS  2.6   7

NBC  2.8   8

ABC  2.1   6

FOX  1.9   5

 

A18-49

Rtg  Sh

CBS  1.9   6

NBC  2.3   7

ABC  1.7   5

FOX  1.6   5

 

NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY – PRIMETIME

 

SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/21/15-10/25/15)

2015-2016

 

VIEWERS

(000)

CBS  11,684

NBC  9,489

ABC  7,735

FOX  5,350

 

A25-54

Rtg  Sh

CBS  3.3   9

NBC  3.4   10

ABC  2.6   7

FOX  2.2   6

 

A18-49

Rtg  Sh

CBS  2.5   8

NBC  2.8   9

ABC  2.1   7

FOX  1.9   6

 

Multiple-Award Winning Jane Lynch to Host ‘People’s Choice Awards 2016’

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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.

Tickets to the awards show are now available for fans to purchase through AXS.com.

ANGEL FROM HELL is a new comedy about Amy (Lynch), a colorful, brassy woman who insinuates herself into the life of an organized and seemingly perfect young woman, Allison (Maggie Lawson), claiming to be her “guardian angel.”

Lynch cut her theatrical teeth with the Second City comedy troupe at the Steppenwolf Theatre and in many church basements all over the greater Chicago area.

Lynch’s film credits include “A.C.O.D.,” “The Three Stooges,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Julie & Julia,” “Shrek Forever After,” “Post Grad,” “For Your Consideration,” “A Mighty Wind,” “Best In Show,” “Role Models,” “The Rocker,” “Spring Breakdown,” “Space Chimps,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Walk Hard,” “Talladega Nights,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Bam Bam and Celeste” and “Suffering Man’s Charity,” among others.

On television, Lynch starred as Sue Sylvester in the series “Glee,” a role for which she won both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.  Also, she is an Emmy Award winner for her role as host of “Hollywood Game Night.”  Her additional memorable television roles include “Party Down,” “The L Word,” “Desperate Housewives,” and, on the Network, “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” for which she was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, CRIMINAL MINDS and “Two and a Half Men.” Lynch also served as host of “The 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.”

On stage, Lynch portrayed Miss Hannigan in a limited Broadway run of “Annie” at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theater.

Also, Lynch penned the autobiography Happy Accidents, which topped several national bestseller lists, including The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, and the children’s book, Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean.

In 2013, Lynch was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category.  In 2014, she joined the Ban Bossy campaign as a spokesperson advocating leadership roles for girls.  She was named one of the Power Up organization’s “10 Amazing Gay Women in Showbiz.”

ABOUT PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Now in its 42nd year, the People’s Choice Awards is the only major awards show voted on entirely by the public for fan favorites in movies, music, television and digital.  The People’s Choice official website at www.PeoplesChoice.comhouses the voting platform where fans determine the nominees and winners for the annual awards show.  Every year, potential nominees are determined by national ratings averages, box-office grosses, music & gaming sales, social activity and PeoplesChoice.com data, then vetted through E-Poll Market Research.  Fred Nelson is the President of People’s Choice, and serves alongside Mark Burnett and Jane Mun as Executive Producers of the awards show. The awards show, and digital, mobile and social extensions of the brand are owned by Procter & Gamble, and produced by United Artist Media Group (UAMG) a joint venture among MGM, Mark Burnett, Roma Downey and Hearst Corporation.

CHEAT TWEET: . from 2 host Jan. 6 live 9pm ET/delayed PT on #CBS!  http://bit.ly/1WgULGm

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