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HBO's 'Conchords' flies first class
Do you think HBO and Showtime called each other up and said, "Hey, let's make the DVRs of America work overtime on the third Sunday of January"?

Spinoff to 'Gossip Girl' is in the works
It's the biggest mystery on the CW's "Gossip Girl" this season: Not whether Lily and Rufus will find their love child but whether the show will launch a spinoff.

Weekend TV

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009
'Battlestar Galactica' makes its final approach
What a long, strange trip it's been. "Battlestar Galactica" returns at Friday with the first of its final 10 episodes on Sci Fi.

On Radio on Radio: Niche stations squeezed
Bill Virgin: Dealing with a financial squeeze is nothing new for Chris Bennett and his three Seattle radio stations serving the African-American community.

'American Idol' ratings are strong but down
An estimated 30.1 million people watched the season debut of "American Idol," making it the most-watched prime-time show of the TV season so far.

Jennifer Hudson to sing anthem at Super Bowl
Jennifer Hudson is using a grand stage -- the Super Bowl -- to make her return to the spotlight following the slayings of three family members.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009
Will it be a winner? A new judge and approach for 'Idol'
"American Idol" is back Tuesday night to start its eighth season with a new judge on the panel. Will it work?

Golden Globes audience was down
An estimated 14.6 million people watched Sunday night's ceremony from Hollywood.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009
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"THE BACHELOR"

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009
In Obama's time, Jack Bauer may still be too Bush league
LOS ANGELES -- Can Jack Bauer make it in the age of Obama?

Globes producer is set to dazzle with the return of its glitzy party
"The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" would be sure to tower over last year's telecast, even without trying. And executive producer Barry Adelman is trying.

Humiliation for sale, at new low price
"Game Show in My Head," a new adventure in self-abasement, comes from Ashton Kutcher, actor/Nikon spokesman/television producer.

Weekend TV

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009
KIRO hires new anchor to replace Margo Myers
KIRO announces new anchor; whither Margo Myers?

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009
On Radio: KMCQ-FM/104.5 still off the air after several weeks
Bill Virgin: The owners of KMCQ-FM/104.5 went to great lengths to move the station from Oregon to South King County. Now it's off the air entirely.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009
Calabro lands show on ESPN Radio 710
Kevin Calabro is headed back to the airwaves with ESPN Radio.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009
'Marco Polo' helps kids discover the joys of travel
Bill Nye meets Rick Steves in "Team Marco Polo," which tries to make American kids a little more worldly.

It's 'Homeland Security USA' -- and entertainment -- in new ABC show
"Homeland Security USA," an ABC reality series debuting Tuesday, tracks the daily efforts of federal workers responsible for safeguarding the nation's airports, borders, waters and anyplace else threats might arise.

Courtney Cox joins 'Scrubs' as it shifts to ABC
J.D. is still getting the girls as "Scrubs" switches networks. Courtney Cox joins the cast for a few episodes, playing his new (and very attractive) boss.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009
'The Bachelor's' Jason Mesnick gets his turn
Kirkland single dad Jason Mesnick catapulted to fame last year when he was the runner-up on "The Bachelorette." Now he's back -- on "The Bachelor," which begins Monday.

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