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What to Watch: July 11 - 17
by Stephanie Earp, posted Jul 11th 2011 3:00AM
Biography: Natalie Wood -- Sunday, July 17, 8 PM ET/PT, BiographyThe lovely actress best remembered for her roles in 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'West Side Story' lived a life that seemed designed for the tabloids. A child star at nine -- with a requisite pushy stage mother -- she blossomed into a serious actress and great beauty. Her on-again off-again relationship with Robert Wagner and her mysterious drowning death are all covered in this special.
What to Watch: TV Picks for June 20 - 26
by Stephanie Earp, posted Jun 20th 2011 2:30AM
The Marriage Ref - Sunday June 26, 10 PM ET/PT, Citytv/NBCThe second season of Jerry Seinfeld's comedy roundtable debuts to much consternation, since it was generally agreed that the show was a flop. To be honest, I'm really happy about it. I thought the first season was pretty funny and at least it's not another singing competition. Julianne Moore and Ricky Gervais join Jerry on the panel and Tom Papa is back to referee.
Jay Leno's Stripper Friend on 'Marriage Ref' (VIDEO)
by Aimee Deeken, posted Apr 30th 2010 4:13AM
It's a common problem for couples: one person has a really good friend of the opposite sex, and the partner is skeptical and jealous of him/her. On 'The Marriage Ref' (Thu., 10PM ET on NBC), guest judge Jay Leno shared that he and his wife of 30 years had this issue as well -- though with a twist.Watch the video after the jump.
What to Watch: April 26 - May 2
by Stephanie Earp, posted Apr 26th 2010 2:10AM

Law & Order: SVU - Tuesday April 27, 10 pm, CTV/NBC
NBC must have heard I was complaining about the 'Law & Order' franchise and decided they had to surprise me with a wicked little treat. So they hired Sharon Stone for a guest role as Stabler's ex-partner, now an ADA named Jo Malone. Sharon sticks around for four episodes and I do sincerely hope the writers make full use of her ability to play smart snarky women you don't necessarily like, but respect.
NBC Renews 'Marriage Ref' and Two Other Shows You Don't Care About
by Bob Sassone, posted Apr 5th 2010 5:31PM

To paraphrase a Jerry Seinfeld routine, what's the deal with NBC? Here's the latest: they have given the green light to another season of three new shows: the celeb-filled 'Marriage Ref,' the Guy Fieri game show 'Minute To Win It,' and Lisa Kudrow's genealogy reality show 'Who Do You Think You Are?' Yup, all three shows will be back on your TV come this fall.
Is it too late to ask Jay Leno to come back to the 10PM slot?
Ricky Gervais Talks Larry David's Antics on 'Late Show' (VIDEO)
by Aimee Deeken, posted Apr 1st 2010 6:30AM
Being friends with Larry David must be a hassle sometimes, but surely it's never boring. Being stuck between Larry and Madonna on 'The Marriage Ref,' Ricky Gervais witnessed quite the insulting exchange between the two, which he was happy to relay to Dave and a national audience on last night's 'Late Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS)."He accused her of being a man-hater and she said, 'No I don't hate men, I just hate you," Ricky said. Then when Ricky and Larry met for lunch in New York City, the 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star's quirks really came out, and it was "like being on [his] show."
Watch the video after the jump.
What to Watch: March 29 - April 4
by Stephanie Earp, posted Mar 29th 2010 2:29AM

Biography: Tiger Woods - Thursday April 1, 8 pm, Biography Channel
When illustrious personages reach a certain age or notoriety, it is common practice in the media to have an obituary ready and written in case of sudden death. I imagine Michael Jackson falls into this category, and I know when I was at a magazine, a certain low-voiced newsman was our main worry. I would suspect the Biography Channel's eponymous show works the same way so I'm surprised it took this long to get a Tiger Woods episode on the air. Interviews with himself, his late father, Wayne Gretzky, Lance Armstrong and Michael Jordan pepper the episode, and is timed perfectly for Woods' return at the Masters this April.
Miley Cyrus Gets Love Advice From 'Marriage Ref's' Tom Papa (VIDEO)
by Aimee Deeken, posted Mar 26th 2010 10:30AM
Last night on the 'Tonight Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on NBC), 'Marriage Ref' host Tom Papa shared what he considered the best relationship advice ever given to him: to lie.His sage words distressed the evening's other guest Miley Cyrus, who's been dating Aussie Liam Hemsworth for 10 months.
"Is he going to lie the whole time?!" asked Miley.
"Yes he is. You're going to lie to him -- and you're going to be happy."
Papa further explained his theory with a story of candle-shopping.
Watch the video after the jump.
What's On Tonight: 'Instant Recall,' 'The Office,' 'Burn Notice,' 'Real Housewives'
by Bob Sassone, posted Mar 4th 2010 12:07PM
Here's tonight's TV lineup (all times Eastern).- At 8, CBS has a new 'Survivor,' then new episodes of 'CSI' and 'The Mentalist.'
- NBC has a new 'Community' at 8, followed by new episodes of 'Parks and Recreation,' 'The Office,' and 'The Marriage Ref.'
- FOX has new episodes of 'American Idol' and 'Kitchen Nightmares.'
- History Channel has a new 'Modern Marvels' at 8, then a new 'Food Tech.'
- TCM has 'Private Screening: Lauren Bacall' at 8, followed by 'To Have and Have Not.'
- At 8:30, GSN has the series premiere of 'Instant Recall.'
- At 9, ABC has a new 'Grey's Anatomy,' then a new 'Private Practice.'
- CNBC has 'Tom Brokaw Presents: Boomer$!' at 9.
- TLC has a new 'Police Women of Maricopa County' at 9.
- Also at 9: Spike has a new 'TNA Wrestling.'
- At 10, USA has the season finale of 'Burn Notice.'
- FX has a new 'Archer' at 10.
- Lifetime has a new 'Project Runway' at 10.
- Bravo has the season finale of 'Real Housewives of Orange County' at 10, followed by the season premiere of 'Real Housewives of New York City.'
Check your local TV listings for more.
After the jump, the late night talk shows.
'The Marriage Ref' Premiere Date
by Daniel Frankel, posted Dec 14th 2009 4:20PM
Mark down Sunday, March 14, as the day Jerry Seinfeld finally gets back to work on a regularly scheduled TV series.A full dozen years after 'Seinfeld' left the air, he'll return as creator/executive producer of 'The Marriage Ref," an hour-long panel-themed reality show, debuting at 8 p.m. and leading into 'Celebrity Apprentice.'
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