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Comedy

Lucci’s back for more “Hot in Cleveland”

TV Land has provided a pair of sneak peeks of tomorrow night’s episode of Hot in Cleveland. Soap legend Susan Lucci returns for Part 2 of her guest stint in “I Love Lucci,” where Victoria (Wendie Malick) prepares to carry on with her All My Children role after injuring her longtime rival. Meanwhile, Joy (Jane Leeves) seeks revenge on Michael E. Knight who pretended to be his own evil twin. Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli) agrees to sell her L.A. home, except for one crucial piece, and Elka’s (Betty White) quest to meet Robert Redford yields surprising results.

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TV News & Program Updates

Black History Month programming 2011

Here are a few television highlights to check out this month in celebration of Black History Month. All times Eastern. Programming subject to change; check back throughout the month for additions and changes. Way Black When: Prime Time — TV One, weeknights throughout February at 10pm. This month of programming reflects back on the golden age of black culture that emerged during the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Way Black When: Prime Time is a one-hour talk show that showcases black pop culture icons across the three decades. Each weeknight at 11pm there will be a decade-specific film related to the […]

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Comedy

TV Land lives the good life with “Retired at 35”

By Stacey Harrison, Karl J. Paloucek After delivering a surprise smash with the Betty White-fueled Hot in Cleveland, TV Land is continuing its trek into original scripted programming with another sitcom that boasts a stellar cast of comedy vets, along with an often risqué sense of humor. In Retired at 35, which premieres tonight, David (Johnathan McClain) is a successful but stressed-out young businessman living in New York City. On a visit to his parents’ leisure-filled home in a Florida retirement community, he abruptly decides it’s time to reevaluate his priorities, move back in with his mom and dad, and […]

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Comedy

TV Land shares a sneak peek at new “Hot in Cleveland” episode

Last year’s smash comedy hit Hot in Cleveland returns for a second season Jan. 19, and TV Land has provided a sneak peek at the shenanigans. In the clip, the ladies visit Elka (Betty White) in prison after the sassy caretaker was arrested last season because of her late husband’s ill-gotten gains. But while trying to comfort Elka, Victoria (Wendie Malick) receives some humbling news of her own. Also in this episode is Betty White’s onscreen reunion with Mary Tyler Moore, who plays her cellmate and fellow former mob wife.

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Comedy

Best Of Betty White – TCA Press Tour Day 1

TV Land kicked off the first day of the semiannual Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena today. The soon-to-be 89-year-old Betty White was on fire riffling out a bevy of zingers as she discussed her popularity, SNL, the success of Hot in Cleveland, who she thought was hot and Facebook. “What is this Betty White business?” White asks.  “This is silly.  Really, it is very silly.  You’ve had such an overdose of me lately.  Trust me.  I think I’m going to go away for a while. That’s going to be hard to do since White’s never been hotter, and, […]

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Comedy

“Hot in Cleveland” announces guest stars for Season 2

New York, NY, November 11, 2010 – Celebrated actors Bonnie Franklin (One Day at a Time), Melanie Griffith (Working Girl), Illeana Douglas (To Die For), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld, 3rd Rock From The Sun), John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard), Sherri Shepherd (The View), David Starzyk (Desperate Housewives) and Jack Wagner (Melrose Place) will all guest star on the second season of TV Land’s hit original sitcom Hot in Cleveland, which returns on Jan. 19, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.  They join previously announced guest star Mary Tyler Moore — who will appear on the season premiere — on the list […]

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Reality TV

Tonight’s “Harry Loves Lisa” shows an anniversary to remember

Harry and Lisa are preparing to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary, but Harry is distracted by a rodent problem on their property. As the following clip shows, the method of dealing with the rats comes under scrutiny from the couple’s squeamish daughters. Harry eventually enlists his friend Ed Begley Jr. — and some gopher snakes — to help out. Harry Loves Lisa airs Wednesday at 10pm on TV Land. For another clip of the special romantic surprise Harry planned for their anniversary celebration, click here.

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Awards Shows

Tim Allen to host TV Land Awards

March 30, 2010, Los Angeles, Calif. — TV Land announced today that Golden Globe® Award-winner and Emmy®-nominated actor and comedian, Tim Allen has been tapped to host the 8th Annual TV Land Awards that are scheduled to tape on Saturday, April 17 on the historic Stage 15 on the Sony Lot in Culver City.  The show premieres on Sunday, April 25 at 9pm ET/PT. Allen was previously honored last year, when his award-winning show, Home Improvement was given the Fan Favorite Award. “Tim Allen is a versatile and hilarious performer who fits perfectly into the plans for this year’s TV […]

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Comedy

Betty White joins “Hot in Cleveland”

New York, March 16th, 2010 — TV Land announced today that it has signed Emmy® Award-winning and audience-adored actress Betty White to star in the highly anticipated TV Land PRIME Original sitcom Hot in Cleveland scheduled to premiere in June. Betty White will take on the role of the snarky but lovable Elka Ostrovsky, property caretaker of the home that co-stars — Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick — rent after their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland and they decide to stay. Hot in Cleveland is written by Emmy® Award-winning Suzanne Martin (Frasier, Ellen) and is produced […]

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Awards Shows

TV Land Awards to honor casts of “Raymond,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Glee”

March 15, 2010, Los Angeles, Calif. — TV Land announced today that legendary comedians Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner; the cast of Everybody Loves Raymond including Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Madylin Sweeten, Sawyer Sweeten and Sullivan Sweeten; Charlie’s Angels stars Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith and Glee cast members Jane Lynch, Dianna Agron, Jayma Mays, Jessalyn Gilsig and Kevin McHale are among the honorees at this year’s 8th Annual TV Land Awards with more talent to be announced soon. The gala is scheduled to be taped on Saturday, April 17, on the historic Stage 15 on the […]