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America Finds Fascinating More Interesting Than Mars [Life On Mars] — Even though Life On Mars is on hiatus until January next year, former journalist Barbara Walters has still managed to give the show a ratings black eye; her replacement special Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008 gained an amazing 59% in terms of viewership over the time-traveling cop show (That's approximately 5.5 million viewers). Not fully realizing what this meant, ABC have immediately announced plans to send Walters back to the 1970s to team up with Harvey Keitel and fight crime. [Variety]... [Tags: 1970s, 5 million, abc, barbara walters, barbara walters 10 most fascinating people]

Huckabee: Gays Being "Violent" Against Christians Too — Last month, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee went on ABC's "The View" and argued that the gay rights movement hasn't suffered enough violence to be a real civil rights issue, unlike African-Americans' struggles. Yesterday at a book signing, Huckabee stood behind his statement that there was a "difference" between the LGBT movement and African-Americans' struggles, saying that the latter group was persecuted for "being black, not for their behavior, not for anything other than their race." While he acknowledged that the LGBT community does suffer some violence, he downplayed it by claiming that gays are also attacking Christians.... [Tags: abc, african americans, arkansas governor mike huckabee, book signing, christians]

Failed Presidential Candidate Retreats To The '70s [Life After Politics On Mars] — It's not John McCain, sadly, but the next best thing. Fred Thompson - the lawyer-turned-actor-turned-senator-turned-Republican-presidential-nominee - has signed up for a stint as Harvey Keitel's boss in ABC's time-traveling cop show Life On Mars. He'll make his first appearance next year, when the show moves to Wednesday nights, following the return of Lost. [EW.com]... [Tags: abc, boss, cop show, first appearance, fred thompson]

Garbage as a resource — (Image via ABC) Tom Szaky sells people worm feces in thrown-away bottles. At Treehugger, he writes: Garbage is America's #1 export and possibly the biggest raw material source we have. ... Waste is also a new idea - probably no more than 100 years old. It is an idea that came about with the birth of complex polymers and consumerism (brought on by the fad for disposable products in the 1950s). If necessity breeds innovation, then we are long overdue to find innovative ways to solve the waste issue ... If enough businesses begin to use this undervalued material... [Tags: 100 years, 1950s, abc, architecture, consumerism]

It's going to be a looong four years ... — ...for a certain news outlet: 0-5 For Fox News As we've been documenting, Fox News hasn't gotten a question in during President-elect Barack Obama's five press conferences since the election. Today was another. Questions instead went to such outlets as ABC, New York Times, CBS, Reuters and the Associated Press. Elections have consequences.... [Tags: abc, barack obama, cbs, consequences, elections]

ABC and CBS set their midseason schedules — Filed under: Industry, Programming, Reality-FreeWith all this talk that the fall season not exactly thrilling TV viewers (old shows losing viewers, not many new shows catching on in a big way, quirky favorites being canceled), it's probably time to start talking about what shows we can expect after the new year, at least from two of the networks.On ABC we have Castle, with Nathan Fillion as a mystery novelist who helps police solve crimes (of course he does). It starts Monday, March 9 at 10pm. ABC also has The Unusuals, with Amber Tamblyn as a cop transferred to a new... [Tags: abc, amber tamblyn, cbs, cop, crimes]

Do you want to see a Veronica Mars movie? — Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Industry, Reality-FreeElle Woods Bishop might be dead, but the rumors of Kristen Bell reprising the role of Veronica Mars for a big screen outing are still circulating. Actually, a script is being written and a movie deal might already be in place. At least that's what former Veronica Mars cast member Enrico Colantoni is saying. In a recent red carpet interview with The TV Addict, Colantoni said that VM creator Rob Thomas is working on a script for a film version of the short-lived CW series. Colantoni is the latest Mars associate to get fans'... [Tags: abc, blockbusters, cast member, cupid, elle woods]

Flash Forward to accompany Lost? — Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Programming, OpEd, Heroes, Casting, Reality-Free, FringeWhen exactly did we start lusting after sci-fi mystery shows with such a vengeance? That's the question I'm asking myself after reading the news about ABC's Flash Forward, a drama pilot starring Courtney B. Vance (pictured) and Jack Davenport. The show is based on Robert J. Sawyer's sci-fi novel and follows the chaos that ensues after everyone in the world blacks out for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. Oh, and everyone has a mysterious vision of the future that changes their lives forever. See, I'm the perfect viewer for this... [Tags: abc, aliens, chaos, courtney b vance, dozens]

Bush's Long Goodbye — POLITICS BUZZ: W begins his farewell tour in an interview with ABC, telling Charlie Gibson that he was “unprepared for war” and that he's “sure some people voted for Barack Obama because of me.” We can all look forward to the torrent of self-pitying interviews and “I've-stopped-caring” executive decisions coming our way. Cue the Green Day. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment » The Best Links: “I have been sad, but the spirits are up.” “I came to Washington with a set of values, and I’m leaving with the same set of values” Bush says he’ll miss... [Tags: abc, air force one, barack obama, best links, bush]

Hi I'm Jason, and Brothers & Sisters gives me the warm fuzzies — Filed under: Other Drama Shows, OpEd, Reality-FreeDo you have those things on your favorite shows that just make you smile when they happen? It's not like it's the highlight of the show or anything; maybe it's just giving you those warm fuzzies inside. Maybe it's when Earl crosses something off his list on My Name is Earl. Or maybe it's as simple as when Penny sits in Sheldon's spot on The Big Bang Theory. Those familiar moments somehow make us feel like we're with old friends.I get those. Most recently, I've been getting them when the Walkers of ABC's Brothers... [Tags: abc, ally mcbeal, amp, big bang theory, favorite shows]

What's your favorite Christmas special? — Filed under: Animation, Reality-FreeHey, it's December!That means that the Christmas specials are about to start, if they haven't started already. Tonight we have How The Grinch Stole Christmas (8:30pm on ABC) and on Wednesday we have Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (8pm on CBS). And still to come, of course, are It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and many more. Not to mention all of those Lifetime Christmas movies where someone falls in love around the holidays, plus all of the Christmas episodes of our favorite TV shows. I think Heroes is going to have... [Tags: abc, animation, cbs, charlie brown christmas, christmas]

Obama Addresses BlackBerry Rumors — After two week of will he or won't he have to hand over his beloved BlackBerry before being inaugurated in January, President-elect Barack Obama set the record straight with ABC's Barbara Walters during an interview last week. Granted, only a minor portion of the interview involved tech and new puppy talk, but Obama did say he's hopeful that he'll still be able to stay connected via his BlackBerry. But what if he does have to bid it farewell? Fifty-six percent of you predict that he'll replace his BlackBerry with his iPhone. Here's what he had to say about the issue.... [Tags: abc, barack obama, barbara walters, blackberry, farewell]

Desperate Housewives: Me and My Town — Filed under: OpEd, Desperate Housewives, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free(S05E09) "We're going to protect our son." - Lynette to TomTwo weeks ago, we were treated with what was supposed to be an important episode for ABC's Desperate Housewives, special effects and story-wise. No matter if we enjoyed the episode or not, it did set some wheels in motion. So after such an episode, I expected this week's installment to continue on the path set forth by "City on Fire." I wanted the detectives to bring in some people for questioning and make an arrest sooner rather than later, I hoped to see... [Tags: abc, city on fire, desperate housewives, desperate housewives episode, detectives]

If A Man Can Get Pregnant So Easily, Why Can't I? — Lately, I feel like every time I turn on the news the pregnant man is staring at me.  From ABC to CNN, Thomas Beatie was showing off his lovely little girl and announcing that a second child was on the way. While I watched the various interviews, I thought to myself here is a man who is expecting his second child without what seemed to be many fertility issues.  From the information I have gathered, the man didn't need to go through any assisted reproductive measures.  Yes, the couple used donated sperm but they didn't even need the services... [Tags: abc, attempts, beatie, bird feeder, buckets of money]

PDA's Newsbucket — • Bebo's Kate Burns labels Google 'a nightmare to deal with' >> NMA• Five things Facebook needs to improve >> Mashable• Will Yahoo Buzz trip over StumbleUpon? >> Mashable• ABC of guardian.co.uk R2: Home page >> Guardian• Google admits breaking App Store rules >> CNET NewsVia deliciousDigital mediaguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2008 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds... [Tags: abc, amp, bebo, cnet news, google]

ABC to focus group: you cool with Izzie and Denny falling in love? — Filed under: Industry, Grey's Anatomy, Casting, Reality-FreeApparently ABC is weirded out by Izzie having sex with a ghost too. At the very least, they certainly are curious. According to EW, the alphabet network has started testing audiences with a potential Grey's Anatomy love story between Izzie and the very, very, very not alive Denny Duquette. Now I know focus groups aren't cheap and since it's Thanksgiving Day, I'm in a very giving mood. So if anyone from ABC is reading this - let me save you some money: This story BLOWS.Continue reading ABC to focus group: you cool with Izzie... [Tags: abc, alphabet, anatomy, audiences, denny duquette]

Obama: No "Girly Dog" For Our Family — In his interview with ABC's Barbara Walters, Barack Obama talked to her about her dog and his own puppy preferences. Politico reports that the host actually sent the Obama's a photo of her pet, but it doesn't seem to be the President-elect's type. Obama: "Cha Cha?" Barbara: "It's short for Cha Cha Cha." O: "What is a Havanese?" B: "It's like a little terrier and they're non-allergenic and they're the sweetest dogs.." O: [Face suddenly changes.] "It's like a little yappy dog?" Michelle: "Don't criticize." O: "It, like, sits in your lap and things?" M: "It's a cute dog." O:... [Tags: abc, barack obama, barbara walters, barbara walters interview, cha cha cha]

Americanized Life On Mars Gets Thumbs-Up From British Creator [Life On Mars] — Fans of the British time-travel cop show Life On Mars may have mixed feelings about the American remake, but not the creator of the original. British producer Ashley Pharoah told the trades that, "I think it's marvelous." He's even okay with the changes the American team has made so far. Pharoah is happy that the American version has ditched the ending of his original series and made the time-travel storyline a bit murkier, in order to continue the show for longer. He's also pleased the Americans reshot their weak original pilot: "It was sun-drenched and rather pleasant," Pharoah said of... [Tags: abc, ashley pharoah, british producer, british time, cop show]

Live with Regis and Kelly HD details revealed — Filed under: ABC, Daytime, New contentBehind the scenes of Live With Regis and Kelly's HD upgrade will be a new high definition control room, plus new HDTV studio and handheld cams. Not getting replaced for the resolution bump? The set, unlike Entertainment Tonight's new digs Broadcasting & Cable reports Live is just throwing a fresh coat of paint on what's there and moving forward. Unfortunately it seems the state of HD syndication ready local stations is still in disarray, so it may be some time before you actually get a look at the improved broadcast in your area, but everyone... [Tags: abc, amp, broadcast, cams, coat of paint]

Gates: A "Done Deal" — He will stay on as Secretary of Defense for at least the first year of the Obama Administration, say Martha Raddatz and Jake Tapper at ABC.       ... [Tags: abc, gates, jake tapper, martha raddatz, secretary of defense]