TVAP - Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
TV
Leno returns to late night, but can he rule? (AP)
AP - The chin is coming back to late-night on NBC. So is the desk, the couch and, the network fervently hopes, the audience.
MTV will air 'South Park' with Mexican president (AP)
AP - MTV's Mexican channel says an episode of "South Park" that depicts the country's flag and president will be aired now that the government has given its approval.
Alabama Shakespeare Will Premiere Minstrel-Show Biography, 'Nobody', Plus 'Fall of the House' (Playbill)
Playbill - The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced casting for the spring world premieres of Nobody and The Fall of the House, new works developed through ASF's Southern Writer's Project.
Gary Coleman suffers seizure on 'The Insider' set (AP)
AP - Gary Coleman suffered a seizure on the set of "The Insider" Friday and received immediate treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who happened to be on set as well.
Slimmed down and clear-eyed, John Daly tries again (AP)
AP - Don't look for a glass-smashing, hotel room-trashing John Daly in the golfer's new reality show, premiering next week. He can't even drink beer any more.
Are celebrity gift suites souring some? (AP)
AP - Snooki and her "Jersey Shore" cast mates perused the offerings at a recent Golden Globe gift suite. They weren't up for any awards, but they filled their bags with custom-made jewelry, certificates for spa treatments and Lasik surgery, clothing, shoes and perfume.
NYPD investigating Seinfeld parking placard (AP)
AP - The New York Police Department is investigating why a Bronx police placard was displayed in comedian Jerry Seinfeld's car.
Spike renews 'Blue Mountain State" comedy (Reuters)
Reuters - Spike has renewed the football-themed comedy series "Blue Mountain State" for a second season.
Three "ER" alumni cast in pilots (Reuters)
Reuters - Three "ER" veterans have booked roles in drama pilots, a year after the medical drama ended its 15-season run.
Surfer chick rides to regular role on "90210" (Reuters)
Reuters - Ready for more Ivy on "90210?" Gillian Zinser, who has had a recurring role as tomboy surfer chick Ivy Sullivan on the CW's soap, has been upped to a regular on the remake, which was recently picked up for a third season. A newcomer in town, Ivy, who had a fling with Liam (Matt Lanter), has become one of the gang.
Dennis Farina, John Ortiz join HBO pilot (Reuters)
Reuters - Michael Mann has recruited pals Dennis Farina and John Ortiz to star in "Luck," his horse-racing drama pilot for HBO.
Olympics viewership skewing older (Reuters)
Reuters - The Winter Olympics may be attracting mega-ratings, but their demo profile isn't the most attractive.
Sheen rehab could prove costly as show shuts down (Reuters)
Reuters - The future of CBS' "Two and Half Men" has become Topic A in Hollywood since production on the series was put on hold Tuesday after star Charlie Sheen checked himself into rehab.
"Parenthood" off to a promising start (Reuters)
Reuters - Rife with cast and schedule shifts, the road to NBC's "Parenthood" (originally set to debut in September) has not been easy. But much like TV's propensity for telling family stories, "Parenthood" never was going quietly into that good night, and NBC's sweet, extraordinarily well-cast dramedy -- premiering next Tuesday -- is worth the wait.
Official: Alec Baldwin examined at NYC hospital (AP)
AP - Alec Baldwin, a star of NBC's "30 Rock," was examined Thursday at a hospital after his daughter called 911 saying he had threatened to take pills after they argued, a law enforcement official said.
Colbert heads to Olympics for medals and mockery (AP)
AP - Like many of the athletes vying for gold in Vancouver, Stephen Colbert's Olympic training has been eventful.
U.S. sends six series to Monte Carlo TV fest (Reuters)
Reuters - Six scripted series -- three dramas and three comedies -- have been selected to represent the United States at the 50th Monte Carlo TV Festival, which will take place Jun. 6 -10.
Wal-Mart, P&G to create TV movie: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and consumer products maker Procter & Gamble Co will jointly create a television movie in an effort to promote "family-friendly" programing, The Wall Street Journal Online reported on Wednesday.
"Ellen DeGeneres" re-ups with NBC stations (Reuters)
Reuters - Looks like Ellen DeGeneres won't be replacing Oprah Winfrey on ABC stations anytime soon.
Page 1 of 22