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Watch Comedy Central and win a Wii (or cash)

television — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:52 +0000

It’s Thanxgiveaway Wiikend on Comedy Central.
Not only can viewers chow down on laugh-out-loud programming such as “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” (7 p.m. Thursday) and “Ralphie May: Austin-Tatious” (8 p.m. Friday), but everyone watching will also have…

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Happy Birthday, Miley Ray Cyrus

television — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:41 +0000

   Nov. 23, 2009 — Destiny Hope
Cyrus, who plays Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on “Hannah Montana” (6:30 p.m. weekdays on Disney Channel), turns 17 today.
   She will play Veronica “Ronnie” Miller in the upcoming film “The Last Song.”
   Her first acting…

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Fox characters reveal Thanksgiving thoughts

television — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:22 +0000

Want to know what the
characters on Fox shows are thankful for this holiday season?
Here are their thoughts — or rather, the words of the writers who give these characters something to say.
–Penny TV

What Fox characters are most thankful…

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Happy Birthday, Jamie Lee Curtis

television — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:08 +0000

   Nov. 22, 2009 — Jamie Lee Curtis,
who played Hannah Miller on “Anything But Love” (1989-92), turns 51 today.
   She played Lt. Barbara Duran on “Operation Petticoat” (1977-78).
   Her first acting role was as Girl in Dressing Room in a…

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TV Preview Podcast: ‘A Dog Named Christmas’

television — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:31 +0000

Each week, The Oklahoman TV Editor Penny Soldan hosts an audio podcast discussing an upcoming TV premiere.
This week’s premiere is the new Hallmark Hall of Fame movie “A Dog Named Christmas” premiering at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.
To hear her discussion with Melissa Hayer, assistant…

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Happy Birthday, Cherry Jones

television — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:20 +0000

   Nov. 21, 2009 — Cherry Jones,
who plays President Allison Taylor on “24” (Season 8 premieres Jan. 17 on Fox), turns 53 today.
   She played Sister Marie on “Clubhouse” (2004).
   Her first acting role was as Secretary in the 1980…

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Tune in to “Oprah” today (Nov. 20); she will address her decision to leave show

television — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:38 +0000

From Programming Insider:

The big news late Thursday was Oprah Winfrey’s decision to conclude her syndicated talk show in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air to concentrate on her upcoming cable network OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, a joint…

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Cook with Chef Gordon Ramsay at home or on TV

television — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:37 +0000

Want to prepare a three-course meal with Chef Gordon Ramsay? Everyone can do so from the comfort of their own kitchen — and without getting yelled at — when Fox airs “Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live” at 8 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Top 20 Guest Stars on TV Shows airing Nov. 22-28, 2009

television — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:31 +0000

Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a
list of the top guest stars (and all the premieres and finales, see separate blog) appearing on TV next week.
And here are 20 (or more) celebrities making special TV appearances the week…

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TV Premieres, Finales and Marathons airing Nov. 22-28, 2009

television — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:38 +0000

Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the premieres and finales (and all the guest stars, see separate blog) coming up on TV next week.
And here are the shows beginning and ending the week of…

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Top 55 TV Programs for Nov. 22-28, 2009

television — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:01 +0000

Sunday’s Oklahoman, which includes TV Week, hits the newsstands in the Oklahoma City area on Saturday afternoon. And it arrives at the doorstep (or hopefully nearby) early Sunday morning.
But for those who can’t wait to begin planning the upcoming…

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You’re a great Biggest Loser, Danny in Brown

television — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Danny Cahill from Broken Arrow is one of the most likeable contenders on “The Biggest Loser” this season.
He is always there with words of support for Liz, his former brown-shirt teammate. He doesn’t talk bad about anybody on…

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Sprout’s Thanks-For-Giving Week gives TV time to viewers

television — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:05 +0000

Want to tell everyone what you are thankful for
this season?
That is the opportunity that the PBS Kids Sprout network is giving viewers. And although the network caters to preschoolers, there isn’t an age limit to submit a message…

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Top 50 Talk Show Guests on TV (Nov. 19-25, 2009)

television — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:16 +0000

Wednesday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the guests (and all the topics) coming up on TV talk shows.
Here are 50 (or more) of the best guests appearing on talk shows airing Thursday through Wednesday…

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Oklahoma alert: Carrie Underwood on TV in November and December

television — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:51 +0000

   If you haven’t seen Carrie
Underwood on TV lately, you haven’t been watching much TV.
   The singer from Checotah, Oklahoma, has been performing on talk shows all month long. She also co-hosted the CMA Awards last week on ABC.
   And…

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Bonnie Hunt is sending someone on a “FAN-TASTIC Voyage”

television — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:38 +0000

   Want to take a cruise with “The Bonnie Hunt Show”? That may be difficult to arrange.
   But “The Bonnie Hunt Show” is making it easy for viewers to win a cruise.
   Simply tune in to the show (it airs…

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Happy Birthday, Leslie Bibb

television — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:44 +0000

   Nov. 17, 2009 — Leslie Louise
Bibb, who played Detective Tallulah ‘Lu’ Simmons on “Crossing Jordan” (2002-07 ), turns 35 today.
   She played Brooke McQueen on “Popular” (1999-2001).
   Her first acting role was as Nikki ina 1996 episode of “Pacific…

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‘Hank’ has been pulled, but a few canceled shows get to play out on TV

television — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:31 +0000

   Thank you, networks, for giving new shows a chance this season.
   “The Beautiful Life: TBL” was taken off the air by The CW after two episodes, even though four more had already been filmed.
   And “Hank” has been canceled after five…

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