TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Emilio Estevez to visit bro Charlie on Two and a Half Men http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/08/emilio-estevez-to-visit-bro-charlie-on-two-and-a-half-men/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/08/emilio-estevez-to-visit-bro-charlie-on-two-and-a-half-men/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/11/08/emilio-estevez-to-visit-bro-charlie-on-two-and-a-half-men/#commentsFiled under: ,

SheensWhen family members appear on each other's TV shows -- if they're a show biz family, of course -- sometimes the results are great. And sometimes they're not. Jerry Van Dyke appeared twice on The Dick Van Dyke Show as Rob's brother Stacey, and he was terrific. (Much better than he was on My Mother The Car).

Tyne Daly popped up on Wings, playing scenes with her brother Tim, and again, it worked out great. On the other hand, when Martin Sheen guested on Two and a Half Men in 2005, it was a dud. I don't know, maybe comedy really isn't Martin Sheen's forte.

Fortunately, Charlie Sheen isn't above trying again. Charlie's brother Emilio Estevez is going to do a guest turn on Two and a Half Men in an upcoming episode. They won't be playing brothers, but Emilio will be one of Charlie's best buddies from times gone by.

 

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]]>CBSCharlie SheenCharlieSheenEmilio EstevezEmilioEstevezfamilyFerris Buellers Day offFerrisBuellersDayOffguest roleGuestRoleHolland TaylorHollandTaylorJon CryerJonCryerMartin SheenMartinSheenPretty in PinkPrettyInPinkThe Breakfast ClubTheBreakfastClubTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenAllison WaldmanSat, 08 Nov 2008 12:08:00 ESTParis Hilton asks Martin Sheen for fake-President advice - VIDEOhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/09/paris-hilton-asks-martin-sheen-for-fake-president-advice-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/09/paris-hilton-asks-martin-sheen-for-fake-president-advice-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/10/09/paris-hilton-asks-martin-sheen-for-fake-president-advice-video/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Paris HiltonDid you know that Paris Hilton is running for President? I know, I know, you haven't seen any commercials on TV and she hasn't participated in any of the debates and who knows if she even knows what the word incumbent means, but she wants to be the next leader of the free world. And she's asked the best fake President we've ever had for some advice.

That's right, Paris has asked Martin Sheen (aka Jed Bartlett) for advice on how to be a fake President if that day should come. At first Sheen seems rather confused at why he's talking to Hilton ("I don't usually come to this kind of party."), but he eventually gives her advice, including how to solve problems in the kitchen ("During my fake Presidency, the kitchen was always my favorite spot to solve the great fake issues of our time), and why it's harder to be a fake President today than it was when his first term started in the late 90s. Sheen is pretty funny: great delivery and he does it all with a mock seriousness. Also look for a cameo at the end by the highest-paid sitcom star on TV right now.

 

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]]>charlie sheenfake presidencyfopofunny or diemartin sheenparis hiltonthats hotthe west wingBob SassoneThu, 09 Oct 2008 12:55:00 ESTHugh Laurie gets a big raisehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/12/hugh-laurie-gets-a-big-raise/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/12/hugh-laurie-gets-a-big-raise/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/09/12/hugh-laurie-gets-a-big-raise/#commentsFiled under: , ,

House on gurneyHe hasn't won an Emmy (although that might change in a little over a week from now) and he's not going to win People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive (although I think he very attractive), but at least Hugh Laurie, the star of Fox's House, is being rewarded in another way -- the wallet.

Laurie is getting a raise in salary to $400,000 an episode. That's not as much as 24's Kiefer Sutherland ($500,000) or CSI's William Petersen ($600,000) or Two and a Half Men's Charlie Sheen ($825,000), but it's pretty darn good.

Whether you think Charlie is worth that much money or Bill (who's actually only going to be in half the shows on CSI in 2008-2009) or Kiefer, for that matter, but Hugh Laurie has earned this raise. He's the center of House, the most important character, and there is no show without him.

 

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]]>Charlie SheenCharlieSheenEmmy nomineeEmmyNomineeFoxHouseHugh LaurieHughLaurieKeifer SutherlandKeiferSutherlandmoneypaydayPeopleper episodePerEpisodeproducing creditProducingCreditraiseWilliam PetersenWilliamPetersenAllison WaldmanFri, 12 Sep 2008 15:00:00 ESTNot so complicated after all - Denise Richards' show axedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/26/not-so-complicated-after-all-denise-richards-show-axed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/26/not-so-complicated-after-all-denise-richards-show-axed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/26/not-so-complicated-after-all-denise-richards-show-axed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Denise on beachIn terms of compelling celebrity reality shows, Denise Richards thought she had a great story to tell. Her life seemed very complicated, what with her fights with ex-husband Charlie Sheen and their legal wrangling over their children, it seemed like a compelling product.

Umm...no, it wasn't.

Today, E! pulled the plug on Denise Richards It's Complicated, her attempt to keep up with the Kardashians and outdo the Hogans. The bottom line with Denise's show was that it really wasn't that complicated. It was dull.

Her family appeared as her supporting players, including her father who -- like his children -- is still mourning the loss of his wife, Denise's mom. Those moments in the show were sad, but a little went a long way.

Denise's getting in the middle of the employment issues with her assistants was hardly great TV, nor was watching Denise driving in Beverly Hills. And, yes, the ratings were declining week after week.

 

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]]>Being Bobbie BrownBeingBobbieBrownBrooke MuellerBrookeMuellerCBSCharlie SheenCharlieSheencustodyDenise RichardsDeniseRichardsEEmmy-nominatedHeyHogansIts ComplicatedItsComplicatedKeeping up with the KardashiansKeepingUpWithTheKardashianslegal battlesLegalBattlesPaulaTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenAllison WaldmanTue, 26 Aug 2008 11:23:00 ESTTV's highest paid stars, starting with Charlie Sheenhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/05/tvs-highest-paid-stars-starting-with-charlie-sheen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/05/tvs-highest-paid-stars-starting-with-charlie-sheen/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/05/tvs-highest-paid-stars-starting-with-charlie-sheen/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Charlie SheenOn Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen plays a vulgar playboy, a shallow guy who's more interested in booze, women and having a good time than being responsible and working hard. The role has earned him a couple of Emmy nominations and a lot of money. A lot of money. In fact, in a new poll from TV Guide, Charlie Sheen is the highest paid actor on TV, making $825,000 per episode; in a season of 23 shows, that comes out to nearly $20 million.

That's more than he could make in the movies, and unlike films, Charlie can keep on raking it in on Two and a Half Men for years. The show is a huge hit in syndication, so more episodes will simply mean more money down the road.

Right behind Charlie on the list is fellow CBS leading man, CSI's William Petersen. He's making $600,000 an episode. He's only doing ten episodes this season, but since he's also an executive producer on the series, he's probably making even more.

 

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolCBSCharlie SheenCharlieSheenCSIDavid LettermanDavidLettermanEmmy nominationsEmmyNominationshighest paidHighestPaidKatie CouricKatieCouricKyra SedgwickKyraSedgwickLaw and Order SVULawAndOrderSvuMariska HargitayMariskaHargitayOprah WinfreyOprahWinfreySimon CowellSimonCowellThe CloserTheCloserTV GuideTvGuideTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenWilliam PetersenWilliamPetersenAllison WaldmanTue, 05 Aug 2008 08:03:00 ESTJon Cryer not counting on that Emmyhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/23/jon-cryer-not-counting-on-that-emmy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/23/jon-cryer-not-counting-on-that-emmy/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/23/jon-cryer-not-counting-on-that-emmy/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Two and a half men couchDon't get him wrong; Jon Cryer is thrilled to be nominated for an Emmy again. This is his third nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series as Alan Harper, the sad sack, divorced brother of Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men. In 2006 and 2007, he lost to Jeremy Piven, Ari Gold on Entourage, and Jon Cryer is ticked off: "Laugh all you want, [he] is my nemesis. He's a force of nature."

If it's not Piven -- again! -- Jon has another nemesis lined up: "I think this time Neil Patrick Harris (Barney on How I Met Your Mother) will win."

Cryer is good natured about his chances and not seriously miffed. He's planning to bring his new wife, entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner. "When we heard the news, she was thrilled for a moment, then filled with dread as she started to worry about what she'll wear. But she'll be there with me -- or I'll be very lonely."

 

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]]>Charlie SheenCharlieSheenEmmysEntourageHow I Met Your MotherHowIMetYourMotherJeremy PivenJeremyPivenJon CryerJonCryerNeil Patrick HarrisNeilPatrickHarrisOutstanding Supporting Actor in a ComedyOutstandingSupportingActorInAComedyThe Odd CoupleTheOddCoupleTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenAllison WaldmanWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:02:00 ESTCharlie Sheen weds Wife #3http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/31/charlie-sheen-weds-wife-3/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/31/charlie-sheen-weds-wife-3/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/31/charlie-sheen-weds-wife-3/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mueller and SheenCharlie Sheen has married Wife #3. The 42 year old television star married real estate investor Brooke Mueller this past Friday night. The couple have been engaged since last summer.

Sheen has starred in several movies and is currently starring in the Nielsen top-10 rated show Two and a Half Men. "She's just easy, and loving, and smart, and if everybody was just as happy to see me when I walk through a door as her, my life would be perfect," he said soon after the couple got engaged.

He is currently involved in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife and soon-to-be-reality TV star of the E! show It's Complicated, Denise Richards. They got married in 2002 and divorced in 2006. Sheen was also briefly married to model Donna Peele in 1995.

All I can say is congratulations and best of luck to Sheen and Mueller. It's difficult to make marriages work, and even more difficult with Hollywood marriages.

 

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]]>Brooke MuellerBrookeMuellerCharlie SheenCharlieSheenDenise RichardsDeniseRichardsTwo and a Half MenBrad TrechakSat, 31 May 2008 12:01:00 ESTThe CSI/Two and a Half Men writer switcheroo -- loved it!http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/12/the-csi-two-and-a-half-men-writer-switcheroo-loved-it/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/12/the-csi-two-and-a-half-men-writer-switcheroo-loved-it/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/12/the-csi-two-and-a-half-men-writer-switcheroo-loved-it/#commentsFiled under: , ,

CSIThe CSI/Two and a Half Men writers switch was a very clever promotion for CBS. Fortunately, the writers saw the opportunity to change places as more than just a publicity stunt. They really took the scripting seriously and came up with inventive episodes for each program. If this were a competition to see which team would deliver the better show, who would take on the task of writing winning TV in a genre not their own and succeed beyond expectations, the comedy scribes take the gold. Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn's CSI was pure genius, and if it were up to me, CSI should submit it for an Emmy.

But first there was Two and a Half Men. In an episode called "Fish in a Drawer" (and if somebody could explain what that title means, I'd be most appreciative), the story picked up after Evelyn married Teddy. In the teleplay by CSI regular writers Evan Dunsky and Sarah Goldfinger, Charlie and Courtney check out of the reception for a little romp in his room upstairs only to find Teddy's dead bod on the bed. Talk about spoiling the mood. Teddy wasn't only a corpse, he was a corpse with his pants pulled down around his ankles and lipstick stains on his hoo-ha. The cops were called in, a detective who was a dead ringer for Marg Helgenberger -- played by redhead Jamie Rose -- had the vaguely Bondian name of Jagov, Sloane Jagov. Naturally, Charlie had to make a move on her. He couldn't keep his eyes off her cleavage.

Gallery: CSI/Two and a Half Men Switch

Katey SagalCSI teamCSI setCSI team on setTwo and a Half Men wedding

 

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]]>CBSCharlie SheenCharlieSheenChuck LorreChuckLorreCSICybill ShepherdCybillShepherdEmmysJon CryerJonCryerjump the sharkJumpTheSharkKatey SagalKateySagalLee AronsohnLeeAronsohnMarg HelgenbergerMargHelgenbergerRoseanneTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenWilliam PetersenWilliamPetersenAllison WaldmanMon, 12 May 2008 09:39:00 ESTDon't forget! Tonight the CSI writers tackle Two and a Half Menhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/05/dont-forget-tonight-the-csi-writers-tackle-two-and-a-half-men/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/05/dont-forget-tonight-the-csi-writers-tackle-two-and-a-half-men/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/05/dont-forget-tonight-the-csi-writers-tackle-two-and-a-half-men/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Two and a Half MenWe told you recently about the writing teams of CSI and Two and Half Men switching places for one episode of each show. The first episode airs tonight at 9 on CBS.

The Two and a Half Men episode was written by the CSI staff and is titled "Fish in a Drawer," and I have no idea what that title means. Thursdays CSI episode was written by the Two and a Half Men staff and has a title that's a lot easier to understand: "Two and a Half Deaths." It's about the murder of a despised sitcom star (Chuck Lorre used to work for both Cybill Shepherd and Roseanne Barr - I'm just sayin').

 

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]]>cbscharlie sheenchuck lorregeorge eadsholland taylorjon cryermay sweepsMaySweepssitcom divatwo and a half menBob SassoneMon, 05 May 2008 14:23:00 ESTCSI meets Two and a Half Men - VIDEOhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/02/csi-meets-two-and-a-half-men-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/02/csi-meets-two-and-a-half-men-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/02/csi-meets-two-and-a-half-men-video/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

CSIWe told you a long time ago about the writers of CSI switching places with the writers of Two and a Half Men for one episode, way back when people thought it was a joke and that it would never actually happen. Well, it's happening, and after the jump is the video to prove it.

The idea came from Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre, who approached CSI executive producer Carol Mendelsohn about switching teams for one episode of each series. The plot involves the murder of a famous Hollywood comedienne/sitcom diva who is difficult on the set of her show, and Lorre is quick to point out that it's NOT based on Cybill Shepherd, who he worked with on her show (*cough cough wink wink*). The video shows the behind the scenes goings on as the shows meet in the writers room and plan her Las Vegas demise.

 

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]]>carol mendelsohncbscharlie sheenchuck lorrejon cryerlas vegaslee aronsohntwo and a half menwilliam petersenBob SassoneFri, 02 May 2008 14:19:00 ESTStump the King - Seinfeldhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/25/stump-the-king-seinfeld/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/25/stump-the-king-seinfeld/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/02/25/stump-the-king-seinfeld/#commentsFiled under: ,

Jerry SeinfeldJust last night, a fan named Kevin sent me this query...

"What actor/actress has received the most money for a sitcom syndication deal?"

Well, the short answer is Jerry Seinfeld. The long answer has all the details.

 

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]]>Bill CosbyCharlie SheenCharlieSheenJerry SeinfeldJerrySeinfeldSeinfeldstump the kingStumpTheKingThe Cosby ShowTheCosbyShowZach BraffZachBraffPaul GoebelMon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 ESTChuck Lorre is going to kill a sitcom star on CSIhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/13/chuck-lorre-is-going-to-kill-a-sitcom-star-on-csi/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/13/chuck-lorre-is-going-to-kill-a-sitcom-star-on-csi/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/13/chuck-lorre-is-going-to-kill-a-sitcom-star-on-csi/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

CybillWe told you a while back about the plan to have the writing staffs of CSI and Two and a Half Men swap places for one episode. Looks like that plan is going forward. Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre even has the plot for the CSI episode: he's going to kill Roseanne Barr or Cybill Shepherd.

OK, they won't be on the show, but Lorre's plot revolves around the killing of a "sitcom diva." Lorre worked for several years on both Roseanne and Cybill (he created the latter), and both shows were notorious for behind the scenes friction and firings and chaos. And who does Lorre want to have play the sitcom diva? Shepherd's costar Christine Baranski, who didn't exactly get along with the star of the show (or vice versa).

Now the only question is: who will the killer be? (Second question: what plot will the CSI writers come up with for Two and a Half Men?)

 

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]]>charlie sheenchristine baranskiChristineBaranskichuck lorreChuckLorrecsi writersCsiWriterscybillroseanne barrtwo and a half mentwo and a half men writersBob SassoneMon, 13 Aug 2007 16:01:00 ESTTV Squad Daily with Brigitte - VIDEOhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/08/tv-squad-daily-with-brigitte-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/08/tv-squad-daily-with-brigitte-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/08/tv-squad-daily-with-brigitte-video/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hey, Brigitte here with TV Squad Daily. I'll be covering the TV stories I find interesting each day, Monday through Friday, in this video blog.

Today on TV Squad Daily:
The video's embedded below, or you can subscribe to this podcast via our feed. Plus, you can also download the file directly.

 

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]]>Charlie SheenCharlieSheenDenise RichardsDeniseRichardsfeatured videoFeaturedVideoHow I met your motherHowIMetYourMotherKristen bellKristenBellLostMandy MooreMandyMooreVeronica marsVeronicaMarsBrigitte DaleWed, 08 Aug 2007 16:31:00 ESTSet visits to The Closer, TMZ, Cold Case, Two and a Half Men, Brothers & Sisters - TCA reporthttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/25/set-visits-to-the-closer-tmz-cold-case-two-and-a-half-men-br/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/25/set-visits-to-the-closer-tmz-cold-case-two-and-a-half-men-br/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/25/set-visits-to-the-closer-tmz-cold-case-two-and-a-half-men-br/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Kyra Sedgwick After 15 consecutive days of Mohammed (TV shows) coming to the mountain (the Beverly Hilton hotel), today the mountain (actually, the TCA membership) went to Mohammed. Two bus loads of TV critics boarded vehicles to hit five sound stages and the offices of TMZ.com.

First up was The Closer at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. Kyra Sedgwick and other cast members of the TNT drama mixed and mingled on the show's squad room set. Most reporters hovered around Sedgwick to inquire about her Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, the show's new season and husband Kevin Bacon.

 

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]]>Angus T. JonesCalista FlockhartcbsCharlie SheenChuck LorreConchata FerrellDaniel PinoDavid HasselhoffEric WinterfeaturedHarvey LevinHayden PanettiereHolland TaylorJack ColemanJon CryerKathryn HarrisKevin BaconKyra SedgwicknbcPatricia WettigPrison BreakRob LoweTMZTwo and a Half MenMichael MaloneyWed, 25 Jul 2007 09:27:00 ESTThe highest paid stars on TVhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/25/the-highest-paid-stars-on-tv/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/25/the-highest-paid-stars-on-tv/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/25/the-highest-paid-stars-on-tv/#commentsFiled under:

OprahIt's that time of year again, when we find out how much more TV celebs make than you and I do. But this year is a huge surprise. The highest paid star on television right now is Carson Daly!

Just kidding.

Actually, it's Oprah Winfrey again, with $260 million. She wins every year. The second place celeb, American Idol's Simon Cowell, doesn't even come close, with a paltry $45 million. One thing I don't understand is, where are late night hosts like David Letterman and Jay Leno? I know they make more than some of these people but they're not on the list.

And you'll never guess who #5 is (though I'm not sure the math makes sense). The list after the jump!

 

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]]>cbs evening newscharlie sheencsihousehugh lauriejudge judykatie couriclaw and order svuoprahscrubssimon cowelltv star salariesBob SassoneWed, 25 Jul 2007 08:00:00 ESTCSI, Two and a Half Men to trade writers?http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/13/csi-two-and-a-half-men-to-trade-writers/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/13/csi-two-and-a-half-men-to-trade-writers/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/13/csi-two-and-a-half-men-to-trade-writers/#commentsFiled under: ,

Two and a Half MenIt may sound a little bit like a headline from The Onion, but it's actually in the works, according to CSI producer Carol Mendelsohn.

Speaking at a Banff event in Canada earlier this week, Mendelsohn said she got a call from Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre, who suggested the switch. I'm not sure if it would be permanent, but it's something they could do for an episode or two. CSI will also go on location to San Francisco this season, and next season might go to London.

Maybe the Two and a Half Men writers can have Grissom sleep with a different woman every night, and maybe even hire a wisecracking kid to help with a murder investigation. He can be a prodigy who doesn't do well in school but is a genius at forensics.

 

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]]>banffcarol mendelsohncbscharlie sheenchuck lorrecrime scene investigationcsicsi writersholland taylorjon cryermarg helgenbergertwo and a half mentwo and a half men writerswilliam petersenWilliamPetersenBob SassoneWed, 13 Jun 2007 18:39:00 ESTTV Squad Daily with Brigitte - VIDEOhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/04/16/tv-squad-daily-with-brigitte-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/04/16/tv-squad-daily-with-brigitte-video/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/04/16/tv-squad-daily-with-brigitte-video/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hey, Brigitte here with TV Squad Daily. I'll be covering the TV stories I find interesting each day, Monday through Friday, in this video blog.

Today on TV Squad Daily:

The video's embedded below, or you can download the file directly (Quicktime required). You can also subscribe to this podcast via our feed.


 

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]]>American IdolAmericanIdolCharlie SheenCharlieSheenDavid BeckhamDavidBeckhamPosh SpicePoshSpiceSimon CowellSimonCowellTwo and a Half MenTwoAndAHalfMenVictoria BeckhamVictoriaBeckhamBrigitte DaleMon, 16 Apr 2007 20:36:00 ESTWhat did you watch at 9pm last night?http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/03/06/what-did-you-watch-at-9pm-last-night/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/03/06/what-did-you-watch-at-9pm-last-night/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/03/06/what-did-you-watch-at-9pm-last-night/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Two and a Half MenMonday nights at 9 has become one of the major time slots on the networks these days. On NBC you have the megahit Heroes. Over on CBS there's the comedy smash Two and a Half Men, and FOX has 24. What do you watch?

The Los Angeles Times has a piece about the battle for viewers in the time slot, and they say that over 45 million people are watching the three shows at that time. The paper wonders if one of the networks will blink next season and move one of the shows to let it breathe a little bit. Though no one is planning that as of yet.

 

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]]>24charlie sheendvrsheroeskiefer sutherlandlos angeles timesmasi okamonday night rawMondayNightRawmondays at 9must see mondaytivotv ratingsTvRatingstwo and a half menBob SassoneTue, 06 Mar 2007 08:41:00 ESTCBS rules Monday nighthttp://www.tvsquad.com/2007/01/23/cbs-rules-monday-night/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/01/23/cbs-rules-monday-night/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/01/23/cbs-rules-monday-night/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Two and a Half MenSo last night was the first really big Monday night of the new year, with the return of Heroes and Studio 60. And how did those shows fare?

Typical numbers for Studio 60 at 10pm, with around 7.4 million viewers. It was crushed by CSI: Miami, which got 18.7 million viewers. But the big news of the night (well big-ish, I guess) is that Two and a Half Men beat Heroes fairly easily. The Charlie Sheen show got 16.1 viewers, with Heroes getting 14.8 (24 was close, with 14.4). And yes, for you 18 to 49 demographic fans, Heroes won in that race.

That number for CSI: Miami is what I keep thinking about though. My God, almost 19 million for that show? I'm not just saying this because I'm a fan of Studio 60, I'd still say it if it was on Tuesdays at 8 or Saturdays at 9. It just depresses me that this show (and all the CSIs, actually) do that well in the ratings. It must make the network execs scream "hey, we should do more of those shows!"

 

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]]>charlie sheencsi miamidavid carusoheroeshow i met your mothermasi okaold christineOldChristinestudio 60Studio60tv ratingstwo and half menwhat about brianBob SassoneTue, 23 Jan 2007 16:15:00 ESTCBS shuffles Monday night comedy schedulehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2006/12/21/cbs-shuffles-monday-night-comedy-schedule/http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/12/21/cbs-shuffles-monday-night-comedy-schedule/http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/12/21/cbs-shuffles-monday-night-comedy-schedule/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

cbs logoCBS is making room for a new comedy called Rules of Engagement, which is produced by Adam Sandler. Starting February 5th, Rules will have the 9:30 pm timeslot on Monday nights. That's a coveted spot for a comedy, with top-rated Two and a Half Men as a lead-in. The premiere is also the day after CBS airs the Super Bowl, which means you can expect to see a lot of Rules promos during the game.

Rules stars David Spade, Oliver Hudson (Dawson's Creek) and Patrick Warburton ("Puddy" from Seinfeld). It's about two couples and a single guy who "navigate the jungles of dating, engagement and marriage." Moving it into the 9:30 pm slot during sweeps is a vote of confidence on CBS' part.

The move displaces The New Adventures of Old Christine, which be on a brief hiatus in February (they're pulling it for sweeps!). Old Christine will slide into the 8:30 pm slot after March 5th, when The Class finale airs. And it looks like the series finale of King of Queens will air May 21- but that's not definite.

 

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]]>adam sandlerAdamSandlercharlie sheendavid spadehappy madisonjulia louis-dreyfusoliver hudsonpatrick warburtonrules of engagementAnna JohnsThu, 21 Dec 2006 11:56:00 EST