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'Late Show': Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Includes Trump, Kardashians (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-14T03:46:00+00:00

Barbara Walters joined David Letterman on 'Late Show' (Weeknights, 11:30PM ET on CBS) to discuss her "10 Most Fascinating People of 2011." Letterman mused that he was surprised the Syrian president wasn't on the list, but Donald Trump was.

"Whatever you think of him, the man is fascinating," Walters said. "The day after someone else is elected, Donald Trump is still going to be saying that he's the candidate."

When she asked if he liked the Kardashians, another curious entry, Letterman stammered for a while and finally said, "I'm gonna do you a favor. I'm taking them off the list." Her segment with the Kardashians should be interesting, as Walters interviewed them back in September.

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Sneak Peek of TNT's Original Movie 'Good Morning, Killer' (EXCLUSIVE)

Maggie Furlong — 2011-12-13T16:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Previews, The Show Girl

'Good Morning, Killer,' the latest in TNT's Mystery Movie Night series (premieres Tues., Dec. 13, 9PM ET), is based on April Smith's novel of the same name about FBI Agent Ana Grey.

The story follows Grey (played by 'Army Wives' star Catherine Bell) as she tracks a serial kidnapper. Grey gets close with one of the victims just as the suspect decides to switch things up, making her job even harder.

We've got an exclusive sneak peek at the movie, helmed by Smith and co-starring Cole Hauser, Titus Welliver and William Devane, that sets up the eerie premise.

Tell us: Will you watch?

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'Pretty Little Liars' Shocker: 'A' Will Be Revealed

Crystal Bell — 2011-12-13T13:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News

Is Rosewood's biggest mystery finally getting solved? According to Entertainment Weekly, ABC Family's hit show 'Pretty Little Liars' will reveal the identity of the elusive 'A' in the coming season's finale set to air on March 19.

Fans of the teen drama know that 'A' has been giving our 'Pretty Little Liars' Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily a pretty rough time -- and more than a few nasty text messages -- for the past two seasons. It's a huge revelation, seeing as much of the conflict in the series has revolved around 'A' and his or her's manipulative messages.

"We're running on adrenaline to the finish line," said creator and executive producer Marlene King. "This finale is virgin territory in the sense that we are answering some ultra huge questions. We're giving the audience a lot to digest and talk about between seasons two and three."

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Amy Wants to Burn Down the Office on 'Enlightened' (VIDEO)

Catherine Lawson — 2011-12-13T08:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

Last week on 'Enlightened' (Mon., 9:30PM ET on HBO), Amy convinced Tyler to give her access to the email accounts of the top bosses at Abbadonn Industries. Now that she's read some of those emails, Amy's horrified.

And she knows what she wants to do: Burn it down.

So she does. After pouring gasoline all over the floor she lights it on fire and watches from her desk as the office ignites.

Thankfully for all concerned, it turns out to have been nothing but a detailed revenge fantasy, which never caught fire outside of Amy's own imagination. Now will she burn her bosses in a less literal way?

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Chelsea Clinton Makes Her Debut as an NBC Special Correspondent (VIDEO)

Catherine Lawson — 2011-12-13T07:35:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News

Last night Chelsea Clinton made her debut as an NBC News special correspondent. The former First Daughter appeared on 'Nightly News With Brian Williams' to introduce her 'Making a Difference' segment, which aired in full later on 'Rock Center.'

So, how did she do? Pretty well, as it turned out. Chatting to Williams she was poised and confident, with perhaps just a hint of nerves underlying her banter.

Clinton's report featured the work of Annette Dove, who helps underprivileged children in Pine Bluff, Ark. With food, shelter and tutoring, Dove provides a safety net for some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

Check out Clinton's debut after the jump. And listen closely: When she said, "Thank you Brian, I'm very happy to be here," did somebody in the studio clap?

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'Late Show': Scarlett Johansson Talks About Her Leaked Nude Photos (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-13T03:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

Even though she couldn't explain why she was, Scarlett Johansson found herself laughing about the nude photos of her that leaked online on 'Late Show' (Weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS).

"I don't know why I'm laughing, it was terrible," she said.

"On the other hand, a way to look at it is a lovely thing for mankind," David Letterman said.

Johansson did have a big smile when Letterman mentioned that the man responsible for hacking her email account and stealing the pictures could be looking at 100 years or so behind bars.

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'Kimmel': Are the Other 'X Factor' Judges Ganging Up on Simon Cowell? (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-13T03:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

In the past two weeks, Simon Cowell has gone from three to one act on 'The X Factor.' In both instances, it came down to the women on the panel to decide. The first week, they eliminated Drew. This week, Nicole Scherzinger threw it to the public vote and Rachel Crow was out.

"Do you guys feel like you ganged up on Simon's contestants specifically because you wanted to win this competition?" Jimmy Kimmel asked the other three judges on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (Weeknights, 12AM ET on ABC). All of them, of course, vehemently denied it.

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'Two and a Half Men': Meet Walden's Long Lost 'Brother' (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-13T02:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

As the revamped 'Two and a Half Men' (Mon., 9PM ET on CBS) continues to roll forward, there was no forward movement on the Bridget front. Last seen jumping over the balcony with Charlie's ex Rose, whatever schemes she's up to will have to wait until another day.

For now, Walden's courtship of Zoe continues, as does the continued unveiling of his past. It's clear that Chuck Lorre and company are still having fun with the evolution of the new 'Two and a Half Men' as they did revamping the series in the first place.

With the introduction of his scientist mother came the revelation that Walden's imaginary childhood friend the gorilla was much more than that. His mother coordinated his birth to match the gorilla's, and then raised them together for four years.

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'Terra Nova': Showdown at Lucas' Portal to the Future (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-13T01:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

It was a week of revelations and potentially series changing moments on 'Terra Nova' (Mon., 8PM ET on Fox). First, Shannon's investigation into the traitor within Terra Nova finally began to bear fruit, but there's still the question of why.

Meanwhile, Taylor's son has finally finished his work on the portal, leading to a tense and dramatic confrontation. It was a very mini-'Stargate' moment when Lucas turned on the device, opening a portal to the future. He stepped through it, warning that he would come back with allies to destroy everything Taylor has built.

So Taylor rallied the troops. With the Eleventh Pilgrimage days away, there is every reason to suspect it will be stacked with those same allies just as the Sixth Pilgrimage was. The end game for this season of 'Terra Nova' is nearly here. It remains to be seen if it will be a season ender, or a series ender.

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'2 Broke Girls': Caroline's Commitment Tested When Oven Breaks (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

The cupcake business hit a serious snag when the oven broke, testing tested Caroline's resolve and commitment on '2 Broke Girls' (Mon., 8PM ET on CBS). As strong as she has proven to be, Caroline is still a woman who's given up everything she knew.

When she found herself stepping back into that world as a pauper trying to sell some rings, she panicked upon being confronted by some of her former friends, leaving Max abandoned and alone.

To make up for it, Caroline ultimately did sell all of her rings to buy Max's dream oven, which cracked that shell a little more. Max admitted to wanting to and then did hug Caroline.

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Chuck Lorre: Revamping 'Two and a Half Men' Was Exciting (EXCLUSIVE)

Maggie Furlong — 2011-12-12T23:55:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News, Celebrity Interviews

The very public battle between Charlie Sheen and his one-time 'Two and a Half Men' boss Chuck Lorre has been well-documented, but since relaunching his hit CBS series with Ashton Kutcher, Lorre hasn't said much about his former star's "winning" meltdown and subsequent replacement.

In the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine, which hits newsstands Thursday, Dec. 15, Lorre talks to editor Michael Schneider, who's been teasing that the man of many multi-cam sitcoms finally tells all.

But it's worth noting that it's Emmy winner Jon Cryer -- not the recently gossip-plagued Kutcher -- who's gracing the cover with Lorre, along with 'Mike & Molly' funny lady Melissa McCarthy and Jim Parsons of 'The Big Bang Theory,' who've both also taken home Emmy love for their Lorre-created roles. He must be doing something right ...

We've got the exclusive first tease of TV Guide Magazine's interview with Lorre, including why the revamp was so "exciting" and how life imitated art for hard-partying, goddess-worshipping Sheen, who'll forever be linked to (and compared to) his now-departed TV alter-ego Charlie Harper.

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Stannis Baratheon Makes His Debut in New 'Game of Thrones' Season 2 Promo (VIDEO)

Catherine Lawson — 2011-12-12T06:45:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Previews, TV News

The cold winds are rising, but Stannis Baratheon may be a more pressing problem for the Lanisters in 'Game of Thrones.' In the latest teaser for Season 2, King Robert's brother stakes his claim to the throne currently occupied by young Joffrey.

"My brother left no true-born heirs. By right and birth and blood I do this day lay claim to the iron throne of Westeros. ... The iron throne is mine by right." He follows this with the chilling threat: "They will bend the knee or I will destroy them."

Watch the clip after the jump.

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Obama on '60 Minutes': Some of Least Ethical Behavior on Wall Street Was Legal (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T06:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

President Barack Obama sat down with Steve Kroft on '60 Minutes' (Sun., 7PM ET on CBS), where he was asked about the government's handling of the current financial situation. Kroft said that 42 percent of Americans believe Obama's policies favor Wall Street, while only 35 percent said they favor average citizens.

While Obama said that he couldn't talk specifics in regards to the lack of prosecutions on Wall Street, as that's controlled by the Justice Department, he did offer one key observation.

"I can tell you ... some of the least ethical behavior on Wall Street, was indeed legal," Obama said. "That's exactly why we had to change the laws. And that's why we've put in place the toughest financial reform package since FDR and the Great Depression."

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Kris Humphries to Kim Kardashian: 'No One Will Probably Care About You' (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T05:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian continued to prove just how on different pages a married couple can be on 'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' (Sun., 10PM ET on E!). Kris didn't take it very well when Kim said, "I'm never moving to Minnesota. Ever."

This was because she had made a deal with him that when he was done playing, he could choose their home for half the year and she would choose the other half. It would appear Kim had second thoughts about that.

"How am I going to have my career and live in Minnesota?" she asked. She then said she wanted to raise her kids in LA, because "That's where I'm from. That's all I know."

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'Boardwalk Empire' Finale: Nucky's Showdown With Jimmy (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T05:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

It was a showdown two seasons in the making, and finally in this week's season finale, it was Nucky versus Jimmy on 'Boardwalk Empire' (Sun., 9PM ET on HBO). After all the damage and ruckus Jimmy has caused Nucky over the past season, it was inevitable that it would come down to the two of them.

Jimmy was once Nucky's right-hand man. He was the heir apparent to Nucky's bootlegging throne in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, but it just wasn't enough for Jimmy. Unfortunately, his ambition was more than his intellect could handle, and he found himself in over his head.

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'2011 Video Game Awards': Charlie Sheen Presents Best Shooter (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T04:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

When you think of video games, you may not think first of Charlie Sheen. But Spike TV invited him to the 2011 'Video Game Awards' (Sat., 8PM ET on Spike) to present the award for Best Shooter, which was won by 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.' So Sheen explained to the audience why he was there.

He started with a graphic explanation of a tense showdown in a typical first person shooter video game. It was inevitable that he was going to joke that this was just another day in his personal life, which he did. His adventure was interrupted by a call from his agent.

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'ABC News Republican Debate': Mitt Romney's $10,000 Bet (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T04:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

It was the bet heard around the world on Saturday's 'Republican Debate' (Sat., 9PM ET on ABC). After Rick Perry again brought up the claim that in the first printing of Mitt Romney's book 'No Apology,' he was for individual mandates nationwide, Romney again refuted the claim. Finally, he decided to put his considerable wealth where his mouth is.

"10,000 bucks?" he said, offering a wager with a handshake.

"I'm not in the betting business," Perry countered, but the offer of it alone set up a storm of responses on Twitter and from both sides of the political spectrum.

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'Boss' Season Finale: Tom Kane Seeks Retribution (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T03:30:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

It was a short first season for 'Boss' (Fri., 10PM ET on Starz), but the gubernatorial campaign proved to be filled with tension and drama. And that was just the surface that the voters saw. Behind the scenes, things were even darker as Kane's desperation to hold onto his mayoral seat led him to take some very drastic and tragic actions.

The betrayal from within his office to see him thrown out of office finally reached the man who was perhaps his closest friend and advisor. For 30 years, Ezra Stone has advised Kane and stood by his side as he grew through the ranks to rule Chicago with an iron fist.

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'The Amazing Race': A Perfect Finish, But Who Won? (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T03:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

The final three teams took off from Panama headed back to the United States for the final leg of this edition of 'The Amazing Race' (Sun., 8PM ET On CBS). When the final destination city was revealed to be Atlanta, all three remaining teams immediately knew this would give an edge to Marcus and Amani because that's their hometown. Was it enough for the married couple to win?

!!SPOILER ALERT!!

Unlike some past seasons, it looked like one pivotal moment dropped one team behind, eliminating any chance of a close finish. At the flight simulator, it was Marcus and Amani who struggled to land the plane and essentially cost themselves a shot at winning.

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Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas Bicker Like an Old Married Couple (VIDEO)

Jason Hughes — 2011-12-12T02:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay

There is an evident closeness between Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek in interviews. But perhaps they are starting to get on one another's nerves with all the press they've been doing for 'Puss in Boots.' On 'The Graham Norton Show' (Sat., 10PM ET on BBC America) the pair were bickering like an old married couple.

It got so bad that fellow guest Jimmy Carr had to interject a few times, finally offering up a solution. Hayek kept teasing Banderas for his claims -- which were true, like training with the Spanish Olympic swordfighting team for his role as Zorro -- and his accent.

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