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Mark Burnett to Take Over 'HGTV Design Star': How Will He Redesign It?
by Chris O'Connell, posted Dec 4th 2009 12:43PM
'Survivor' producer Mark Burnett will take over the reigns at 'HGTV Design Star' from 495 Prods, the Hollywood Reporter confirms.The British producer will be expected to "infuse [the show] with fresh perspective and innovative ideas that will serve as a blueprint for a successful fifth season," according to HGTV senior vice president of programming Freddy James.
Burnett introduced competition-based reality programming to American audiences. In addition to his work on 'Survivor,' Burnett has produced everything from 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader,' to 'The Apprentice' to MTV's 'Bully Beatdown.'
In 2007, his work on 'Survivor' won him an Emmy for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Special Class).
'Design Star,' which just wrapped its fourth season in September, is a bit of a departure from Burnett's resume. Which means he may have to spruce it up a little to compete with the intensity of his other shows.
What's On Tonight: Office Commercials, High Stakes Poker, Tracey Ullman
by Bob Sassone, posted Apr 12th 2009 4:01PM
At 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, followed by new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.- NBC has a new, two-hour Dateline at 7, then a new Celebrity Apprentice.
- At 8, ABC has a new, two-hour Extreme Makeover.
- TBS has The World's Funniest Office Commercials at 8.
- Food Network has a new Challenge at 8.
- HBO has a new No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency at 8, then two new episodes of In Treatment.
- Also at 8: Disney has a new Sonny with a Chance, followed by a new Wizards of Waverly Place.
- At 9, MTV has a new Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, then new episodes of Bully Beatdown, Nitro Circus, and College Life.
- There's a new episode of The Tudors on Showtime at 9, followed by a new Tracey Ullman's State of the Union.
- GSN has a new High Stakes Poker at 9.
- At 10, AMC has a new Breaking Bad.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
- At 12:30AM, Cartoon Network has a new Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job.
- At 1AM, Cartoon Network has a new Mighty Boosh.
Check your local TV listings for more.
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