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- Fess Parker, TV's `Davy Crockett,' dies at 85 - 12:02 AM
- ABC hires Amanpour for Sunday morning job - 08:02 PM
- Conan O'Brien is in talks with Fox for a talk show - 04:12 PM
- List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings - 11:55 AM
- First 'American Idol' finalist booted - 08:38 AM
Mekeisha Madden Toby
Death is powerful in 'Breaking Bad'
Death has always been a non-credited character on "Breaking Bad." That changes when the third season of this smart and addictive drama kicks off Sunday on AMC. In the premiere, two of the most frightening assassins to ever grace TV give Death a face and cast an ominous shadow over Walt's (Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston) already doomed existence. - 03/19/2010
Fess Parker, 1924-2010
Television's 'Davy Crockett' dies at the age of 85
Los Angeles -- Fess Parker, a baby boomer idol in the 1950s who launched a craze for coonskin caps as television's Davy Crockett, died Thursday of natural causes. He was 85. - 03/19/2010
Contest to honor 'As the World Turns' actress
Actress Eileen Fulton has played Lisa on CBS' hit daytime soap "As the World Turns" for 50 years. In celebration of this milestone, CBS is launching a casting call with the contest "50 Fabulous Years with Lisa." To enter, fans have to upload videos of themselves on CBS.com performing cabaret songs. Producers from "As the World Turns" and fans will vote online to select the winner. The lucky winner will perform with Fulton, 76, on the May 18 episode to commemorate her 50 years on the soap. - 03/19/2010
Friday TV pick
Donald Glover gets his own special on Comedy Central
Every week, actor Donald Glover plays a dumb jock on the hilarious NBC sitcom "Community." But in real life, Glover, 26, is far from dumb and his writing credits, which include "30 Rock" and the YouTube sensation Derrick Comedy, prove that. Thankfully, the powers that be have taken note of the Georgia native's raw humor and rewarded him with his own special. Tune in when "Comedy Central Presents Donald Glover" airs at 11 tonight. - 03/19/2010
Tell BET why you got married to vie for trip
To celebrate the release of Tyler Perry's latest movie, "Why Did You Get Married Too," Metro Detroit spouses are invited to record a 30-second video expressing why they wed. Some testimonials will be aired on the BET network on April 1, and select couples will win a second honeymoon to the Bahamas. - 03/18/2010
Gritty 'Southland' survives on TNT
'Southland," the latest addition to TNT's prime-time lineup, has action, twists, heartbreak and a key rescue operation. Viewers also might notice there's been a lot of excitement on screen as well. - 03/18/2010
Food Network chef to film pilot at Detroit Coney Islands
Celebrity Chef Michael Symon, owner of Detroit's Roast restaurant, will be filming a pilot episode Friday in downtown Detroit for the new Food Network show "Food Feud." - 03/18/2010
Casts of Fox, Disney series look for laughs
If you are looking for some chuckles this weekend, consider watching the new Fox series "Sons of Tucson" and the second-season of Disney's "Sonny With a Chance." Both TV shows are counting on young, energetic cast members to generate the biggest laughs. - 03/18/2010
Technology lets TV producers avoid traveling for scenes
At a time when Southern California is struggling to hold on to its movie and TV production industry, Stargate Studios has developed an advanced green screen technology that allows filmmakers to feature scenes from around the world without leaving L.A. - 03/18/2010
'Davy Crockett' star Fess Parker dies at 85
Los Angeles -- Actor Fess Parker, who became every baby boomer's idol in the 1950s and launched a craze for coonskin caps as television's Davy Crockett, died Thursday of natural causes. He was 85. - 03/18/2010
Thursday TV pick
ABC's 'FlashForward' returns with new episodes
ABC's hit science-fiction drama "FlashForward" is back with all new episodes starting at 8 tonight. Could this show be the next "Lost"? Time will tell -- both shows have actor Dominic Monaghan in common -- but here's hoping this freshman series answers questions a little faster than "Lost." - 03/18/2010
Conan O'Brien in talks with Fox for talk show
New York -- The next few months could keep Conan O'Brien very busy. - 03/18/2010
ABC hires Amanpour for Sunday morning's 'This Week'
New York -- CNN's Christiane Amanpour is ABC's choice to replace George Stephanopoulos as host of its Sunday morning political talk show "This Week." - 03/18/2010
Mekeisha Madden Toby
Writer Randy Huggins needs love for NBC's 'Trauma'
The NBC emergency response series "Trauma" is on life support, and show writer and native Detroiter Randy Huggins is imploring local folks to tune in. The drama, which airs locally at 9 p.m. Mondays on WDIV-TV (Channel 4), recently received a reprieve from Peacock executives to finish its first season. - 03/17/2010
Wednesday TV pick: "Hoarding: Buried Alive"
Hoarding is a mental disorder marked by an obsessive need to hold onto items even if they are worthless or unsanitary. The disorder has so fascinated the public that there are now two shows on the subject. One series, "Hoarding: Buried Alive" airs at 9 tonight on TLC. If you didn't catch the series premiere, tonight's installment focuses on hoarders Chris and Laurie. Their possessions are destroying their relationships and transforming their homes into virtual prisons. - 03/17/2010
