Garofalo-related stories
Posted Dec 21st 2006 7:02PM by Julia Ward
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, ABC, Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is joining the fray in fighting for young girls' self-esteem. ABC has announced a
new public service campaign - Be Ugly '07 - to hit the web and the streets on December 30th. The campaign's aim - aside from scoring more viewers for ABC's hit dramedy - is to debunk conventional notions of beauty. The campaign's slogan - "Be real, be smart, be passionate, be true to yourself and be ugly."
ABC, which pulled its plastic surgery show
Extreme Makeover from the airwaves, is hoping to capitalize on the recent super-thin model backlash started on the catwalks in Europe and the Dove "Real Beauty" ads. ABC marketing executive Michael Benson would like you to know that redefining beauty is "in the cultural zeitgeist."
Continue reading ABC wants you to Be Ugly in '07
Posted Dec 21st 2006 4:41PM by Julia Ward
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Sports, Cable, Late Night, Spike, Talk Show, Pickups and Renewals

A slate of shows that all have one thing in common - a testosterone-laiden center - have been
renewed for your viewing pleasure. Here's what's on the menu for those of you who shun the metrosexual kind:
The Henry Rollins ShowEx-Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins will be back for a second season on IFC. Premiering on April 13th, the late-night talk show is adding an editorial element with guest-star commentator Janeane Garofalo making the occasional appearance. Twenty episodes have been ordered up.
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