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Watch the NBC Stars' Super Bowl Song and Dance Number!

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:38:44 PST

NBC seemed excited to be hosting this year's Super Bowl - so much so that they enlisted the casts of many of their shows to sing the song "Brotherhood of Man" from the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. They manage to cram a lot of stars in there (and convince them to all belt it out), so watch to see a whole lot of folks from 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and Community, as well as newbies like Smash, and many many more.

10 Hilarious "So True" Moments on Up All Night

Kate Stahl — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:02:18 PST

If you're a new parent, odds are you can't get through half an episode of Up All Night without pausing the DVR to laugh about how Reagan and Chris are just like you. From a slight freak out when that positive sign appeared and a derailed birth plan to struggles over finding your post-parent identity and falling crazy in love with your lil one, the Brinkleys remind us that sometimes the only thing that can keep a new parent sane is a lot of laughter. Keep reading for our top 10 hilarious and "so true" moments on the hit show's first season, and get pumped for new episodes starting Jan. 12, when Up All Night joins NBC's must-watch Thursday night lineup.

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Which NBC Comedy Had the Best Holiday Episode?

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:15:30 PST

NBC's Thursday night comedies aired their holiday episodes this week, and each one had its share of laughs, but which show was the best? On Community, the study group gets pulled into the glee club to perform in the college's Christmas pageant, and on Parks and Recreation, Leslie's colleagues pull together to give her the gift of running her campaign. Over on The Office, Dwight and Jim engage in the ultimate prank-off (but with a twist), while on Whitney, Chris and Whitney try to avoid their families so they can avoid holiday drama. Every show had me laughing out loud (especially the funny songs on Community and Tom's "Baller Time" watch on Parks and Rec), and The Office and Whitney have some sweet moments - but which one had the best holiday episode?

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NBC Announces Its Midseason Schedule - Without Community

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:00:11 PST

NBC has announced its midseason schedule, and the network is fitting some new shows, like musical Smash, The Firm, Jessica Simpson's reality show Fashion Star, and Are You There, Chelsea (previously Are You There, God? It's Me, Chelsea). NBC is also shaking up its current shows, like switching the Wednesday/Thursday time slots of Whitney and Up All Night. 30 Rock is finally coming back and kicking off the Thursday night block at 8 p.m., but don't look too hard for Community - it's been taken off the schedule for now (as has struggling series Prime Suspect).

Keep your fingers crossed that Community survives its absence, and see the full schedule when you read more.

The Cast of The Playboy Club Talks Bunny Costumes, Female Empowerment, and How They're Different From Mad Men

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:20:48 PDT

NBC took front and center at the Summer TCAs on Monday, with The Playboy Club as the first new series to step into the spotlight. The cast, which includes Amber Heard, Eddie Cibrian, and Jenna Dewan, joined showrunners to discuss their upcoming drama about a Playboy Club in Chicago in the 1960s. The panel fielded a lot of questions about objectifying women (they promise that it's "empowering"), explained why the show isn't particularly racy, and addressed those inevitable comparisons to Mad Men. Here are highlights:

It's hard to ignore all the fishnets and cleavage, but the cast pounded home the theme that the show is really about female empowerment. Heard, who plays the central character Maureen in the pilot, said, "Maureen by no means relies on any character, male or female, as you'll see throughout her journey, and it's empowering. This is about choice, ultimately. It was a different generation, there were different opportunities and different expectations for women. . . . It's chauvinistic to deny a woman her sexuality. If they are making the choice, then they're not being exploited."
Her costar Jenna Dewan echoed this sentiment, saying, "Once we started doing research, we realized how independent these women were at a time when jobs for women were limited. These women had a big choice and there's freedom in that. And I think you'll feel that freedom in the show."
The showrunners were pretty straightforward when asked how the show will be distinguishable from Mad Men. They said the comparison ends with the 60s setting, and also cited the musical numbers as a major difference between the two series.

To see what the cast had to say about their costumes and Eddie Cibrian's new character, just

NBC Announces Its Fall Premiere Schedule

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:19:59 PDT

TV addicts, take heart: Fall TV will be back before you know it, and NBC is reminding us of that fact by releasing its premiere dates for new and returning shows. In addition to the debuts of the freshman series like The Playboy Club, note the new time slot for Chuck and the absence of 30 Rock, which has been pushed to midseason.

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read more. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10:00 p.m. Parenthood (Season premiere) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 10:00 p.m. Up All Night (Series premiere) 10:30 p.m. Free Agents (Series premiere) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:00 p.m. The Sing-Off (Season premiere) 10:00 p.m. The Playboy Club (Series premiere) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8:00 p.m. The Biggest Loser (Season premiere) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:00 p.m. Up All Night (Regular time period premiere) 8:30 p.m. Free Agents (Regular time period premiere) 9:00 p.m. Harry’s Law (Season premiere) 10:00 p.m. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season premiere) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8:00 p.m. Community (Season premiere) 8:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation (Season premiere) 9:00 p.m. The Office (Season premiere) 9:30 p.m. Whitney (Series premiere) 10:00 p.m. Prime Suspect (Series premiere) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 9:00 p.m. Dateline NBC (Season premiere) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 8:00 p.m. Chuck (Season premiere) 9:00 p.m. Grimm (Series premiere) Photos courtesy of NBC

Get a Sneak Peek at NBC's New Shows

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:20:13 PDT

If you're still recovering from the sting of cancellation for some of your favorite shows, here's something that might cheer you up. NBC has already revealed its 2011 Fall schedule, and now I've got closer looks at all of the brand-new series. See which of your favorite stars are returning to the small screen, along with previews of all of the new shows. Don't forget to tell us which ones you're excited for (I've already got high hopes for Up All Night and The Playboy Club).

Mark Your Calendars For NBC's New Fall Schedule

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 15 May 2011 16:54:05 PDT

As the upfronts rage on, the networks will be rolling out their new Fall schedules this week, showing us exactly how they'll make room for their new programs. First up is NBC, which will be introducing new series starring the likes of Will Arnett and more. The biggest changes are that Chuck will shift to Fridays for its final season, The Sing-Off will become part of the regular schedule, and 30 Rock has been shelved to midseason (but hey, at least we won't have to wait until January for Parks and Rec!)

To check out the schedule, just

read more. *New show MONDAY 8 p.m. The Sing-Off 10 p.m. The Playboy Club* TUESDAY 8 p.m. The Biggest Loser 10 p.m. Parenthood WEDNESDAY 8 p.m. Up All Night* 8:30 p.m. Free Agents* 9 p.m. Harry's Law 10 p.m. Law & Order: SVU THURSDAY 8 p.m. Community 8:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation 9 p.m. The Office 9:30 p.m. Whitney* 10 p.m. Prime Suspect* FRIDAY 8 p.m. Chuck 9 p.m. Grimm* 10 p.m. Dateline NBC SUNDAY 7 p.m. Football Night in America 8:15 p.m. NBC Sunday Night Football SUNDAY (midseason) 7 p.m. Dateline NBC 8 p.m. The Celebrity Apprentice 10:00 p.m. The Firm Coming Midseason 30 Rock, Smash*

Television Moms and Dads: Are They Real-Life Parents?

Heather Maddan — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:26:29 PDT

It's one thing to be a parent and another to play one on television. The boob tube is full of colorful characters we look to for comic relief and even parenting advice, but are the actors and actresses who portray our favorite onscreen moms and pops tending to their own offspring off screen? Take this quiz and test your knowledge!

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Betty White Gets a Hidden-Camera Show on NBC

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:48:41 PDT

2010 may have been the year of Betty White, but America's favorite octogenarian is still going strong in 2011. She's already starring on the TV Land comedy Hot in Cleveland, but she'll be doubling her small-screen efforts with a hidden-camera comedy on NBC called Betty White's Off Their Rockers. White will host and produce the show, which follows a group of senior citizens who pull pranks on young folks. Personally I'm a little tired of the whole candid camera bit, but I'm sure there are plenty of White fans who will disagree with me. Are you excited for more of Betty's humor?