LYNN ELBER

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Priceline sends Shatner's Negotiator over a cliff

William Shatner's stalwart Capt. James T. Kirk died in the line of duty. Now the actor's bargain-touting Priceline Negotiator is headed heroically to his final frontier.

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Toddler's cuss word on 'Modern Family' draws ire

An anti-profanity crusader on Tuesday asked ABC to pull this week's "Modern Family" episode in which a toddler appears to use a bleeped curse word.

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Longoria looks on bright side of divorce stats

Eva Longoria knows marriage can be tough, but she was startled to hear what a "Desperate Housewives" co-star had to say on the subject.

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`Desperate Housewives' creator chills movie hopes

The producers of "Desperate Housewives" say the series finale will leave a few loose ends hanging, but cautioned fans against awaiting a reunion movie.

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Steven Tyler to Supreme Court: Watch the language

If the U.S. Supreme Court is willing to listen, rocker Steven Tyler has something "old school" to say about nudity and profanity on broadcast TV.

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NBC announces musical theater program for schools

NBC is funding an initiative to create musical theater programs in U.S. schools in need of arts education.

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`Sherlock' star defends TV show's nude scene

Benedict Cumberbatch is shrugging off British newspaper criticism of his female co-star's nude scene in TV's latest season of "Sherlock."

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PBS chief asks viewers to support public TV funds

The head of PBS wants viewers to oppose Mitt Romney's call to end funding of public broadcasting.

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Winfrey: Dedicated to OWN despite rocky first year

Oprah Winfrey earned the rare opportunity to convert her media charisma into a monogramed TV channel. Now she's the one tasked with rescuing OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, after a disappointing first year.

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Film details Jerry Lewis' 'Method to the Madness'

Gregg Barson is a documentarian, not a comedian. But when Jerry Lewis let him know that more than a dozen people were waiting in line to tell his story, Barson offered a persuasive punch line.

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Harry Morgan made small roles big in TV, movies

Harry Morgan wasn't a star and didn't need to be. In "M-A-S-H," "Dragnet" and so many other TV shows and movies, the veteran character actor proved as indispensable as any marquee name.

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Source: Stern in talks with `America's Got Talent'

"America's Got Talent" contestants may be facing an unlikely new judge: shock jock Howard Stern.

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Ex-'X Factor' singer says deal cut for his exit

Former "The X Factor" contestant Dexter Haygood said he wasn't pushed off Fox's new singing contest. He jumped.

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NBC uses Twitter to help launch new drama 'Grimm'

NBC is giving Twitter users a sneak peek at one of its new fall series.

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First lady, TV show bring attention to veterans

Michelle Obama found an unusual ally — reality TV — in her effort to bring attention to the needs of military families.

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Source: Sheen, Warner nearing deal on lawsuit

Former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen and the studio that fired him are drawing closer to a deal to end their legal dispute.

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Baldwin out of Emmys after hacking joke nixed

Leonard Nimoy was a last-minute sub for Alec Baldwin on the Emmy Awards opening because of a flap over a joke about News Corp.'s phone hacking scandal.

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Emmycast with Jane Lynch presiding was a winner

Even if your favorite nominee got snubbed, Sunday's Emmycast could have been the most satisfying in memory.

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Casey Anthony's parents revisit loss on `Dr. Phil'

George Anthony, who was the target of child molestation allegations by the defense during his daughter Casey's murder trial, said he would turn her away if she tried to come home.

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Uncle Frank of 'Kimmel Show' fame dies at 77

Frank Potenza, a former New York City police officer who turned to comedy as "Uncle Frank" on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, died early Tuesday. He was 77.

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Loving Lucy on her 100th birthday anniversary

On the 100th anniversary of Lucille Ball's birthday, her daughter is asking fans of the "I Love Lucy" star to be joyous.

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Huffman: Sad but psyched by 'Housewives' ending

Never underestimate Wisteria Lane's grapevine.

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MSNBC chief lauds Sharpton but no job offer yet

MSNBC's possible hiring of the Rev. Al Sharpton doesn't represent a conflict of interest for the cable channel, its president said.

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Chief of struggling NBC calls on Ferrell, Hayes

NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt is drawing on Will Ferrell, Sean Hayes and other proven talent to help turn around the fourth-place network's fortunes.

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NBC inks deal with `King of the Hill' creator

NBC is expanding its relationship with the co-creator of "King of the Hill" in a bid to move into prime-time animation.

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