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2009 World Series TV schedule on FOX

October 26, 2009 Ryan Berenz

By Ryan The Philadelphia Phillies will try to repeat as champions, but they’ll face a tough test in the New York Yankees. The best-of-seven World Series begins Oct. 28 at Yankee Stadium. The World Series airs exclusively on FOX. 2009 World Series TV Schedule (All times Eastern. Schedule subject to change.) Game 1 — Wed., Oct. 28, Phillies at Yankees, 7:30pm (FOX) Game 2 — Thurs., Oct. 29, Phillies at Yankees, 7:30pm (FOX) Game 3 — Sat., Oct. 31, Yankees at Phillies, 7:30pm (FOX) Game 4 — Sun., Nov. 1, Yankees at Phillies, 8pm (FOX) Game 5 — Mon., Nov. […]

“Jon & Kate”: Kate in the hotseat

October 21, 2009 StayTuned Staff

Of course the big question on viewers’ minds is, when will those final episodes with Jon AND Kate air? […]

“Biggest Loser” wellness expert Jillian Michaels to get her own show

October 21, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

NBC has announced that a new alternative series called Losing It With Jillian is in the works for 2010. It will follow Jillian Michaels, the popular fitness trainer and wellness expert from The Biggest Loser, as she meets a different family each week to give them her own brand of tough love. She will get to the bottom of the issues each family member faces — ones that affect their health and happiness — and arm them with the tools necessary to make life-altering changes. Celebrity chef Curtis Stone will also be featured, as he enhances Michaels’ efforts by ridding […]

Star-filled “Band From TV” offers its newest album for $1.99 today only

October 21, 2009 Lori Acken

Fans of House, Heroes, Desperate Housewives … and, well, former Bachelor Bob Guiney … wanna hear your favorite stars wail on the mic and the guitar, tickle the ivories, and more? On October 21, Amazon.com will offer Band From TV’s hit album, “Hoggin’ All The Covers” to be downloaded for just $1.99. It’s the Deal of the Day on AmazonMP3.com. The Band From TV lineup includes a powerhouse of well-known actors including Greg Grunberg (drums), currently starring in NBC’s Heroes; Hugh Laurie (keyboards and vocals), star of the FOX hit House, James Denton (guitar and vocals), currently starring in Desperate Housewives; Bob […]

Movies in the forecast for The Weather Channel

October 21, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

For the first time in its 27-year history, The Weather Channel will be adding feature films to its programming schedule with a movie series called “The Weather Channel Presents …” Each film shown will have weather as a central part of its story, plot or overall theme. Meteorologist Jen Carfagno hosts the series, introducing each film and providing relevant commentary. According to Geoffrey Darby, executive vice president of programming, “From the Nor’easter in The Perfect Storm to the tornado that takes Dorothy to Oz, weather has a long history as a film star. Adding films to our Friday night lineup […]

“DWTS” and CW iPhone apps announced

October 15, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

A couple of new TV-related apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch have been announced. They are all free, and available at the App Store: CW City Wize App This app is a mobile city guide that provides CW fans with maps that highlight actual locations seen or talked about on the hit shows Gossip Girl, 90210 and Melrose Place. Various locales displayed on the app will also feature video clips from these three respective shows. In addition, viewers can map locations and read reviews of favorite hot spots — restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and shopping — within the cities […]

And the new Bachelor is … snzzzzzzzz …

October 14, 2009 Lori Acken

By Lori Acken Well, huh. Apparently the mother lode of excitement that was the recent Bachelorette — what with its bragging girlfriend-haver Wes, toe-lovin’ Tanner, controversial winner Ed, and a host of relentlessly returning cast-offs — was just a little too much for ABC. It’s the only reason I can think of to explain why — after taunting us Bachelor faithful with potential promises of Romeo-in-blue-jeans Reid or Ken-Doll-come-true Kiptyn as Season 14’s one for the roses — they up and settled for snoozy, milquetoast, tattletale Jake. Jake. C’mon now, Alphabet — and sorry Jake’s mom — but surely you know this […]

Brooks Brothers introduces “Mad Men”-inspired suit

October 14, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Mad Men cultural influence continues. Brooks Brothers has collaborated with award-winning Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant on a limited edition suit inspired by the series, set in a 1960s ad agency. The suit is directly inspired by the razor-sharp ’60s tailoring seen on the characters of Don Draper and Roger Sterling, and reinterpreted for today. The hand-finished suit evokes the clean style and sophistication of the early ’60s, with a trimmer silhouette and period details. Offered in a “static” grey sharkskin fabric, the two-button jacket features narrow lapels, diagonal pockets and side vents. The suit actually references Brooks […]

“America’s Got Talent” holds auditions for Season 5

October 13, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

NBC’s series America’s Got Talent is beginning a nationwide search for the hottest and most unique performers to compete in the fifth season of the talent competition show. Open calls will be held beginning in the following cities, with more to be announced in coming months: Chicago — Oct. 17-18 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616 Philadelphia — Oct. 25-26 at Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 New York City — Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 Producers are seeking talent […]

NGC reels in new “Hooked” episodes

October 13, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer

National Geographic Channel’s series Hooked returns with several new episodes detailing intriguing — and sometimes terrifying — encounters in megafishing, beginning with a two-night event this Sunday and Monday. Hooked: Extreme Angling —Oct. 18 at 9pm ET/PT. Meet daring anglers who use a variety of nontraditional methods to hook the biggest, baddest sea creatures. In Australia, see a marine biologist and his team lasso an injured — and angry — sand tiger shark with a 6-foot hook lodged in its throat, and then perform on-the-spot emergency surgery to save its life. Then, an expert angler in the Seychelles literally dives […]