AOL TV http://www.aoltv.com http://www.aoltv.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL TV http://www.aoltv.com en-us Copyright 2012 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ What's On Tonight: 'NCIS,' 'Glee,' 'Lost,' 'V,' 'Justified' http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/04/whats-on-tonight-ncis-glee-lost-v-justified/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/04/whats-on-tonight-ncis-glee-lost-v-justified/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/04/whats-on-tonight-ncis-glee-lost-v-justified/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


A new episode of 'NCIS:LA' airs at 9PM on CBSHere's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

Tonight's Premieres
National Geographic Wild: 'My Dog Ate What?' -- 10:00 start
We: 'Women Behind Bars' -- 10:00 start

Tonight's Finales:
Oxygen: 'Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too' -- 10:00 start

The rest of the schedule, and the late night talk shows, after the jump.

Continue Reading]]> Tuesday comediesTuesday dramasTuesday late night scheduleTuesday primetime scheduleWhat to watch Rich Keller 2010-05-04T12:30:00+00:00 Six NBC Shows on the Bubble http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/six-nbc-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/six-nbc-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/six-nbc-shows-on-the-bubble/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , , , , ,


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The past season was a tumultuous one for NBC, what with the Jay Leno experience turning the primetime schedule into a whirl. The fact that Leno's ten o'clock show was a disaster resulted in NBC scrambling to fill in during the second season. Fortunately, at least one legit hit has emerged -- 'Parenthood.'

Still, as the network contemplates the future, there's really six programs that could be called on the bubble, teetering between a pick up or a cancellation. So what is the likelihood that NBC will renew these shows? Here's our take:

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The second season of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' premieres tonight at 10:00Here's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

With all of the shows coming and going this month I'm going to start putting them at the top of this listing. Let me know if it works for all of you.

Tonight's Premieres
Bravo: 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' -- 10:00 start
National Geographic WILD: 'Swamp Men' -- 10:00 start
TLC: 'Best Food Ever' at 9:00 and 'Ultimate Chili Challenge' at 10:00

Continue Reading]]> Monday late nightMonday night comediesMonday night dramasMonday night scheduleWhat to Watch Rich Keller 2010-05-03T12:30:00+00:00 NBC is Spending Money on TV Shows Again! http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/nbc-is-spending-money-on-tv-shows-again/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/nbc-is-spending-money-on-tv-shows-again/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/nbc-is-spending-money-on-tv-shows-again/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


NBC logoNBC has just realized something: you have to spend money if you want good TV shows.

OK, maybe "realized" isn't the best word to use. More like "remembered." NBC chairman Jeff Gaspin tells The New York Times that the network is changing its strategy and will pay to get some good shows on the network.

For starters, they've ordered almost 20 new pilots this season -- scripted dramas and comedies -- up from ten last season. Instead of strictly going by the numbers and looking for a big profit margin and trying to cut costs in every way possible, they're looking for good shows they can stick with.

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The series finale of 'Lost' is just one of the May Sweeps highlights for ABCFor the networks, the month of May means just one thing: Sweeps -- the time of year where the Big 4.5 networks pull out all the stops to end their seasons with high ratings and, hopefully, increased ad revenue.

For ABC, this is a particularly important Sweeps period. Not only are a number of renewed freshman and sophomore series ending in the next few weeks, but the network's flagship program -- 'Lost' -- is completing its long and complicated run. Needless to say, they've packed the schedule with guest-stars, trips to exotic locales, and a return of 'The Bachleorette.'

As mentioned, the series finale of 'Lost' is big doings. On Sunday, May 23rd, the network will air a two-hour 'Lost Recap Special' starting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the last episode at 9:00 p.m.. To the cap the night off, Jimmy Kimmel will interview the creators and cast of 'Lost' on a special Sunday edition of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'

More highlights can be found after the jump. Be warned: minor spoilers ahead.



Continue Reading]]> ABCABC May SweepsBetty WhiteCastleCougar TownDemi LovatoFlashForwardModern FamilySweeps Highlights Rich Keller 2010-05-03T10:04:00+00:00 What's On Tonight: 'Amazing Race,' 'Celebrity Apprentice,' 'Hoarding,' and Seth Sunday http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/02/whats-on-tonight-amazing-race-celebrity-apprentice-hoar/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/02/whats-on-tonight-amazing-race-celebrity-apprentice-hoar/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/02/whats-on-tonight-amazing-race-celebrity-apprentice-hoar/#comments Filed under: , , ,


A new 'Breaking Bad' airs on AMC at 10:00
Here's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

7:00 to 8:00
ABC: 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
CBS: '60 Minutes' -- Interview with Conan O'Brien
FOX: 'Til Death'
NBC: 'Dateline NBC'
Animal Planet: 'Wild Kingdom'

8:00 to 9:00
ABC: 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
CBS: 'The Amazing Race'
FOX: 'The Simpsons' and 'The Cleveland Show'
NBC: 'Minute to Win It'
Animal Planet: 'River Monsters: Unhooked'
BET: 'Sunday Best'
Discovery: 'How the Universe Works'
Disney: 'Sonny With a Chance' and 'Good Luck Charlie'
HGTV: 'House Hunters' and 'House Hunters International'
History: 'Pawn Stars' -- 8:30 start
Nick: 'Victorious'
Style: 'Ruby' -- Two hours
TLC: 'Seeing vs. Believing'

9:00 to 10:00
ABC: 'Desperate Housewives'
CBS: 'Cold Case'
FOX: 'Family Guy' -- One hour, music-based episode
NBC: 'The Celebrity Apprentice' -- Two hours
A&E: 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' -- 9:30 start
Discovery: 'Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking' -- Two hours
Discovery Health: 'Anxious'
HGTV: 'Holmes on Homes'
HBO: 'The Pacific'
History: 'America the Story of Us' -- Two hours
Showtime: 'The Tudors'
WE: 'Platinum Weddings'

10:00 to 11:00
ABC: 'Brothers & Sisters'
CBS: 'Cold Case' -- Season finale
A&E: 'Kristie Alley's Big Life'
AMC: 'Breaking Bad'
Animal Planet: 'River Monsters'
Discovery Health: 'Enraged'
E!: 'Kendra' and 'Pretty Wild'
Food Network: 'Iron Chef America'
HBO: 'Treme'
Lifetime: 'Army Wives'
MSNBC: 'In Coldest Blood'
Style: 'Jerseylicious'
TLC: 'Hoarding: Buried Alive'

11:00 and Beyond
MSNBC: 'To Catch a Predator' -- 11:00 start
Cartoon Network ( Adult Swim): 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force' and 'Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job' -- Midnight and 12:30. 'Aqua Teen's' 100th episode

]]> May SweepsSunday primetime scheduleWhat to Watch Rich Keller 2010-05-02T12:30:00+00:00 'The Late Shift' Prequel in the Works http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/01/the-late-shift-prequel-in-the-works/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/01/the-late-shift-prequel-in-the-works/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/01/the-late-shift-prequel-in-the-works/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


Johnny CarsonWe probably won't be seeing any television movies soon that will serve as the sequel to 'The Late Shift,' telling of the difficulties between NBC, Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. However, a prequel mini-series is in the planning stages about the rise of 'The Tonight Show' and Johnny Carson called 'The King of Late Night.'

The mini-series will actually be about the rise of the first three hosts of 'The Tonight Show': Steve Allen, Jack Paar and of course Johnny. It will focus on NBC's history of screwing them over (except for Carson, who managed to beat them at their own game). If done with tremendous historical detail to the level of 'Mad Men,' it could be very good.

That's likely the direction they're going in since the project has been described as "The Rat Pack version of 'The Late Shift.'" A&E would actually be a good channel to host this concept, but more likely it will go to one of the premium channels like HBO.

So who should play Johnny? Please don't say Rich Little. It's been done.

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A new episode of 'True Jackson, VP' airs at 8:30 on NickelodeonHere's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

Is your DVR full of old shows you've been waiting for the right time to watch? Well, tonight is that right time. Unless you're a fan of 'Doctor Who' or home improvement shows, the schedule is bare.

Starting at 7:00
FOX: 'Sprint Cup: Heath Calhoun 400'

8:00 to 9:00
Animal Planet: 'It's Me or the Dog'
DIY: 'Money Hunters' -- Two 30-minute episodes
HGTV: 'Divine Design' and 'Sarah's House'
Nick: 'iCarly' and 'True Jackson, VP'

9:00 to 10:00
BBC America: 'Doctor Who'
CNBC: 'The Suze Orman Show'
HGTV: 'Dear Genevieve'
MSNBC: 'White House Correspondence Dinner' -- Two hours
The Weather Channel: 'SeaTek' -- 9:30 start

10:00 to 11:00
CBS: '48 Hours Mystery'
BBC America: 'The Graham Norton Show' -- Martin Clunes; Lee Mack; John Cleese; Jane Turner
DIY: '10 Ways to Save 10 Grand' -- Two 30-minute episodes
HGTV: 'Battle on the Block'
Style: 'The Dish'
Travel: 'America's Worst Driver'

11:00 to Midnight
Comedy Central: 'Dov Davidoff: Filthy Operation'

Midnight
Cartoon Network (via Adult Swim): 'Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood'

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jenna_elfman_accidentally_on_purposeFor the most part, CBS has had a very good year. New series like 'Undercover Boss' and 'NCIS: LA' lived up to expectations and emerged as hits, and even though it's fallen off a bit lately, 'The Good Wife' is also a success.

But as the May upfront approaches, when the network has to make difficult decisions about what new shows to order and which programs to axe, it's a good time to assess what might happen. Here's our look at what's Tiffany network shows are on the brink ... and how it might play out.

Continue Reading]]> Accidentally on Purposebubble showsCBSCold CaseGary UnmarriedMediumRules of EngagementThe New Adventures of Old Christinetvbythenumbers.comTwo and a Half Men Allison Waldman 2010-04-30T15:02:00+00:00 Want to Party With 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'? Here's How http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/want-to-party-with-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-heres-h/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/want-to-party-with-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-heres-h/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/want-to-party-with-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-heres-h/#comments Filed under: , , ,


Real Housewives of New JerseyBravo's 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' (Mon., May 3, 10 PM ET) is about to come roaring back to television and they're throwing a party to celebrate.

That's right, the ladies will be at the Manzo's infamous Brownstone in Paterson, N.J. on Monday starting at 8:30PM ET. Andy Cohen will be on hand to host the social media event. which lasts until 11PM ET. Fans across the country can join the party via a live stream here.

At the party, Cohen will interview the Jersey girls and other Bravo celebrities in attendance. Viewers will also get minute-by-minute reactions to what's happening as the premiere airs. Fans will be able to interact with Cohen and the Housewives via Twitter and Facebook throughout the event.

So, who's excited for the premiere? Don't be ashamed to raise your hand.

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The season finale of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' premieres at 9:00 on Cartoon Network
Here's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

8:00 to 9:00
ABC: 'Wife Swap'
CBS: 'Ghost Whisperer'
The CW: 'Smallville'
NBC: 'Who Do You Think You Are' -- Season finale
Cartoon Network: 'Ben 10: Ultimate Alien' and 'Generator Rex'
Disney: 'Wizards of Waverly Place' -- Two 30-minute episodes
HBO: 24/7 Mayweather/Mosley -- Season finale with 8:30 start
HGTV: 'Sell It Yourself'

9:00 to 10:00
ABC: 'Wife Swap'
CBS: 'Medium'
Animal Planet: 'I Shouldn't Be Alive' -- Season finale
Cartoon Network: 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' -- Two 30-minute episodes. Season finale
CMT: 'Gator 911' and 'Danger Coast'
HBO: 'The Ricky Gervais Show' and 'The Life and Times of Tim' -- Season finale for 'Tim'
HGTV: 'Bang for Your Buck' -- 9:30 start
History: 'Gangland'
National Geographic: 'Dog Whisperer'
SyFy: 'Stargate Universe'
Teen Nick: 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'
TLC: 'Say Yes to the Dress' -- Two 30-minute episodes

10:00 to 11:00
ABC: '20/20'
CBS: 'Miami Medical'
Discovery: 'Construction Intervention'
E!: 'Web Soup'
Food Network: 'Private Chefs of Beverly Hills'
National Geographic: 'Two Kenyan Guys'
Starz: 'Party Down' and 'Gravity'
SyFy: 'Merlin'
TLC: 'Four Weddings'

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue Reading]]> Friday late nightFriday primetimeFriday Talk ShowsWhat to Watch Rich Keller 2010-04-30T12:34:00+00:00 OWN to Tackle Eating Disorders http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/own-to-tackle-eating-disorders/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/own-to-tackle-eating-disorders/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/own-to-tackle-eating-disorders/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


Oprah Winfrey Daytime queen Oprah Winfrey has added some additional programming to her up-and-coming cable network.

According to the Live Feed, OWN (aka the Oprah Winfrey Network) will launch 'Inside Rehab,' an eight-episode series documenting patients inside an eating disorder treatment facility. No word yet on a premiere date.

'Inside Rehab' is just one of many shows set to join OWN, which officially launches on Jan. 1. Among the highlights: 'Behind the Scenes: The Oprah Show Final Season,' 'Breaking Down the Bars,' 'Enough Already,' 'In the Bedroom With Dr. Laura Berman' and 'Inside With Lisa Ling.'

As Inside TV previously reported, BFF Gayle King will also bring her radio show, 'Gayle King Live!', to the small screen, while Grammy-winning superstar (and recent 'American Idol' mentor) Shania Twain will star in the reality series 'Why Not? With Shania Twain.'



]]> eating disordersInside RehabOprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey NetworkOWN Brad Trechak 2010-04-29T20:05:00+00:00 'Red Faction' Movie Coming to Syfy http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/red-faction-movie-coming-to-syfy/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/red-faction-movie-coming-to-syfy/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/red-faction-movie-coming-to-syfy/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


It's game on at Syfy.

'Red Faction,' the popular first-person shooter, is getting a two-hour movie treatment from Syfy that could lead to a series, according to a report in Broadcasting & Cable.

The movie is part of an effort by the NBC Universal-owned Syfy to delve deeper into gaming culture via a collaboration with 'Red Faction' publisher, THQ. The venture also seems likely to produce a kids' show based the 'de Blob' Nintendo Wii game.

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Damon Lindelof says not all questions will be answered in the 'Lost' finaleThe creators of 'Lost' are not nice people. Oh, they may entertain us with smoke monsters, islands that are not islands and time jumps that would trick even H.G. Wells, but they have left so many questions unanswered during the last five seasons that fans are still trying to figure out what the heck is going on. The only thing that's keeping them going is the feeling that all will be answered in the series finale.

Well, guess what? That's not happening, either.

So says co-creator Damon Lindelof. In an interview with the Live Feed, Lindelof states that they'll be as definitive as they can be with their ending; however, people are still going to say, "What did they mean by that?" That's not to say the finale is going to be like the still talked about cut-to-black ending of 'The Sopranos.'

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A new 'Community' anchors NBC's night of comedy starting at 8:00
Here's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

Welcome to the beginning of the May sweeps! Hopefully, other than Saturday, the schedule should be full of new shows until the middle of next month.

8:00 to 9:00
ABC" 'FlashForward'
CBS: 'Survivor'
The CW: 'The Vampire Diaries'
FOX: 'Bones'
NBC: 'Community' and 'Parks and Recreation'
Food Network: 'Good Eats'
HGTV: 'My First Place' -- Two 30-minute episodes
National Geographic: 'Naked Science'

9:00 to 10:00
ABC: 'Grey's Anatomy'
CBS: 'CSI'
The CW: 'Supernatural'
FOX: 'Fringe'
NBC: 'The Office' and '30 Rock'
A&E: 'The First 48'
Animal Planet: 'Weird, True & Freaky' -- Two 30-minute episodes
HGTV: 'Selling New York'
History: 'Modern Marvels'

10:00 to 11:00
ABC: 'Private Practice'
CBS: 'The Mentalist'
NBC: 'The Marriage Ref'
Bravo: 'The Real Housewives of New York City'
A&E: 'Fugitive Chronicles'
DIY: 'Yard Crashers'
HGTV: 'House Hunters International'
History: 'Sliced' -- Two 30-minute episodes
National Geographic: 'Known Universe'
TLC: 'LA Ink' -- Season finale
VH1: 'Sober House With Dr. Drew' -- Season finale

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

Continue Reading]]> ABCCBSCourtney LoveFOXGood EatsMichael CaineNaked ScienceNBCOK Goreality-freeThe CWTom Selleck Rich Keller 2010-04-29T12:23:00+00:00 ABC Gives 'One Life to Live' A Vote of Confidence http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-gives-one-life-to-live-a-vote-of-confidence/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-gives-one-life-to-live-a-vote-of-confidence/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-gives-one-life-to-live-a-vote-of-confidence/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , , , ,


erika_slezak_as_viki_one_life_to_live_abcIt's been a tumultuous few months for ABC's daytime drama 'One Life to Live.' Recently, we reported that Tuc Watkins is returning, and they are bringing in a former scribe to be the associate headwriter, and the gay couple -- Kyle and Oliver -- were dumped. All that hubbub had us speculating about the future of 'One Life to Live' in an era when longtime soaps like 'Guiding Light' have been canceled and another legendary daytimer, 'As the World Turns' is ending it's run in September.

Well, fans are concerned, too, especially after the story emerged last week about ABC Daytime developing a talk show for Tori Spelling. TV Guide went to the Jori Petersen, the head ABC Daytime PR, to ask if the Spelling show might threaten the future of 'One Life.'

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'Friday Night Lights' / 'The Boondocks'
May is generally the month when the broadcast networks put their latest season to rest. While there are plenty of finales, as we've covered in its own post, that doesn't mean there aren't premieres and specials.

This month, 'Jesse Stone' is back, 'Friday Night Lights' returns to NBC, BBC America brings back new seasons of 'Ashes to Ashes' and 'Gavin & Stacey,' while the long-awaited return of 'The Boondocks' comes to Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. FOX is bringing back 'Past Life,' launching a new season of ''So You Think You Can Dance,' and premiering their quirky new police dramedy, 'The Good Guys.'

Why get depressed about what you'll be missing, when there's plenty to get excited about, Don't miss a thing with our May guide.



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Ashton KutcherAfter achieving the highest ratings in its short history, TruTV has announced an aggressive slate of eight new reality programs and the return of 13 existing series, including 'Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura,' according to the Hollywood Reporter. Joining the former governor is the hidden-camera series 'Exposed' from Ashton Kutcher, which is being described as a "social experiment."

Meanwhile, TruTV has lined up another hidden-camera series: 'Rogue Soiety,' which will "expose bigots and scam artists though various pranks." (They should have gotten Kutcher involved on that one as well, as he knows a thing or two about prank shows.)

Also on tap: 'Ma's Roadhouse,' which will take viewers inside a Texas saloon, 'Limo Bob,' about owner of a fleet of limos in Chicago, and 'The Naked Office,' which follows a business that raises office worker spirits through an unorthodox method of group therapy.

And, of course, you can't get into reality TV without a restaurant series ('America's Toughest Boss') and one exploring supernatural phenomenon ('Disclosure').

No word yet on when these series will hit the airwaves.


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'The Middle'returns with a new episode at 9:00
Here's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.

8:00 to 9:00
ABC: 'The Middle' -- 8:30 start
The CW: 'America's Next Top Model'
Animal Planet: 'River Monsters: Unhooked'
Disney XD: 'Naruto: Shippuden'
Discovery: 'Weird or What?'
G4: 'Web Soup'
HGTV: 'Property Virgins'
National Geographic: 'Breakout'
National Geographic Wild: 'Rebel Monkeys'

9:00 to 10:00
ABC: 'Modern Family' and 'Cougar Town'
The CW: 'Fly Girls' and 'High Society' -- Season finale for 'High Society'
FOX: 'American Idol' -- Results show
NBC: 'Mercy' -- Special time
CNBC: 'American Greed'
Discovery: 'Mythbusters'
SyFy: 'Ghost Hunters'

10:00 to 11:00
ABC: 'Happy Town' -- Series premiere
NBC: 'Law & Order: SVU' -- Guest starring Sharon Stone and Sam Waterston
A&E: 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' and 'Billy the Exterminator'
BBC America: 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'
Bravo: 'Top Chef Masters'
Comedy Central: 'South Park' and 'Ugly Americans'
Discovery: 'What a Tool'
DIY: 'Desperate Landscapes'
E!: 'Maxim Does Spring Break'
HGTV: 'House Hunters'
MTV: 'The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2'
Showtime: Inside NASCAR'
Spike: 'The Ultimate Fighter'
TBS: 'Tyler Perry's House of Payne' -- Two 30-minute episodes
TLC: 'Police Women of Maricopa County: Behind the Bars' -- Focus on the female detention officers of Maricopa
USA: 'In Plain Sight:'
WE: 'Sunset Daze' -- Series premiere. Two 30-minute episodes

After the jump, the late night talk shows.

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True BloodRemember when TV Squad mentioned the 'True Blood' minisodes that will be shown with the encore presentations of season two on HBO in anticipation of season three in June? Someone at HBO got impatient and posted one of the minisodes online (or, more likely, recognized the marketing potential of letting people watch it in advance).

In the clip, Eric and Pam are auditioning new dancers for Fangtasia and there are more than a few comic relief moments. There is even a male dancer that is reminiscent of an old 'Saturday Night Live' Chippendale's sketch with Chris Farley. It's a self-contained story so the viewer doesn't have to worry if he or she has never watched 'True Blood' before.

The video is available after the jump. It is a bit racy, so be careful if you're watching it from a work or school or otherwise NSFW location. Let us know what you think of it in the comments.

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