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The Good Place is a smart, unique comedy about what makes a good person. The show follows Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who enters the afterlife and, thanks to some kind of error, is sent to the Good Place instead of the Bad Place, which is definitely where she belongs. While hiding in plain sight from Michael, the wise architect of the Good Place (who doesn't know he's made a mistake), she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or, at least, the pretty good) person within.

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Art Directors Guild Announces Nominations for 23rd Annual Excellence in Production De Photo Art Directors Guild Announces Nominations for 23rd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019

 The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced nominations for the 23rd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features. Winners will be honored at the 2019 Awards, themed "Landscape of the Imagi...


Disney Channel Renews DUCKTALES for Third Season Photo Disney Channel Renews DUCKTALES for Third Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 21, 2018

Disney Channel has ordered a third season of the Emmy Award-nominated series 'DuckTales' prior to its season two premiere SATURDAY, OCT. 20 (7:30 a.m., EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD. The series stars David Tennant ('Doctor Who') as Scrooge McDuck, Danny Pudi ('Communi...


FOX Gives Straight-to-Series Order for Animated Comedy Starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Photo FOX Gives Straight-to-Series Order for Animated Comedy Starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

FOX has given a straight-to-series order to BLESS THE HARTS, a half-hour animated comedy featuring the voices of Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Kristen Wiig ('Bridesmaids,' 'Saturday Night Live'), Emmy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Maya Rudolph ('The Good Place,' 'Bridesmaids')...


Fox Wins Thursday Night with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Photo Fox Wins Thursday Night with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 16, 2018

FOX (11.682 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) continued its Thursday reign thanks to its coverage of 'Thursday Night Football Pre-Game' (10.405 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.8, #2) and 'Thursday Night Football' (11.938 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.5, #1)....


BWW Review: Week of January 20 in Comedy Television! Photo BWW Review: Week of January 20 in Comedy Television!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 28, 2019

This week in comedy pulled all the stops--original, emotionally effective episodes abounded on many of the major networks. Love was tested, hearts were broken, romantic comedy tropes were turned on their head. Oh, and there were a lot of laughs. That too....


NBC Ranks #1 For September 10-16, Winning A 14th Straight Week In 18-49 Photo NBC Ranks #1 For September 10-16, Winning A 14th Straight Week In 18-49
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018

NBC has delivered a decisive ratings victory for the primetime week of Sept. 10-16, led by top-15 results for “Sunday Night Football,” two nights of “America's Got Talent” and season finales of “American Ninja Warrior” and “World of Dance,” according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from N...


OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars Photo OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace ...


NBC Wins Primetime Week of 11/29-11/4 In Every Key Demo Photo NBC Wins Primetime Week of 11/29-11/4 In Every Key Demo
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2018

NBC has won the primetime ratings week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key ratings demographic, according to “live plus same day” viewership figures from Nielsen Media Research....


Kal Penn-Led Comedy Gets Pilot Order at NBC Photo Kal Penn-Led Comedy Gets Pilot Order at NBC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 29, 2019

Variety reports that a Kal Penn-led pilot from executive producer Michael Schur has received an order from NBC....


BWW Review: Week of January 14 in Comedy Television! Photo BWW Review: Week of January 14 in Comedy Television!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 20, 2019

“The rest of winter” means a return to our favorite shows--some coming back midseason, others beginning a completely new one. Here's a quick recap of some of this week's best and brightest scripted comedies. Spoilers abound....


Photo Flash: First Look at Ensemble Studio Theatre's TRAVISVILLE; Opens Tonight! Photo Photo Flash: First Look at Ensemble Studio Theatre's TRAVISVILLE; Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - October 12, 2018

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (EST) (William Carden, Artistic Director, Sarah McLellan, Executive Director) is proud to present the world premiere of Travisville, a new play by William Jackson Harper ("The Good Place") and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III (The Hip-Hop Project). This marks the playwriting...


Ensemble Studio Theatre Will Present Charly Evon Simpson's BEHIND THE SHEET Photo Ensemble Studio Theatre Will Present Charly Evon Simpson's BEHIND THE SHEET
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (EST) and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation will present the World Premiere of Behind the Sheet, written by Charly Evon Simpson...


NBC Announces Slate of Holiday Specials Photo NBC Announces Slate of Holiday Specials
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2018

NBC, the undisputed television leader for holiday programming, once again has scheduled a robust slate of specials ranging from beloved perennials (including “Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “It's a Wonderful Life,” “National Dog Show”) to telecast premieres (including “Timeless” finale, holiday ed...


MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Lin-Manuel Miranda Nominated for 2019 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - See Photo MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Lin-Manuel Miranda Nominated for 2019 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - See the Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2018

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards on Thursday morning. Terry Crews, Danai Gurira, Leslie Mann and Christian Slater will join HFPA President Meher Tatna, executive producer Barry Adelman and Isan Elba, daughter of Idris Elba and this ye...


NBC Clinches the 2017-18 52-Week TV Season in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers Photo NBC Clinches the 2017-18 52-Week TV Season in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers
by Tori Hartshorn - September 11, 2018

While NBC was expected to win the 18-49 demo crown for the fifth consecutive 52-week season, for the first time in 16 years the Peacock has also won the overall total-viewer race to become the Most Watched Network in America....


Planet Ant Launches Year-End Fundraiser Photo Planet Ant Launches Year-End Fundraiser
by Julie Musbach - November 21, 2018

Planet Ant Theatre celebrates their twenty-fifth birthday with a $25,000 fundraising goal, happening now through December 18, 2018. The funds raised will go directly toward the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of their venues, supporting the creative pursuits of hundreds, if not thousands of local ...


FOX Tops Thursday's Ratings Charts with NFL Coverage Photo FOX Tops Thursday's Ratings Charts with NFL Coverage
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018

FOX (8.947 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1) held onto the top spot on Thursday thanks to the 'Thursday Night Football Pre-Game' (7.285 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.0, #3) and 'Thursday Night Football' (9.279 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1)....


Kal Penn to Star in New Mike Schur-Produced Comedy Photo Kal Penn to Star in New Mike Schur-Produced Comedy
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 10, 2018

NBC has given a pilot commitment to a new comedy starring Kal Penn, according to Variety....


Fox Wins Thursday Night Ratings with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Photo Fox Wins Thursday Night Ratings with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 05, 2018

Here are the highlights of the 17 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (10/4/18):...


70th Annual Emmy Awards Predictions: Who Will Win? Photo 70th Annual Emmy Awards Predictions: Who Will Win?
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2018

The 70th Emmy Awards will telecast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, September 17, (8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT) on NBC. Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost and Michael Che will serve as co-hosts. The 70th Emmy Awards will be executive produced by Lorne Michaels (Saturday N...


MANIFEST Gets Three Additional Episodes at NBC Photo MANIFEST Gets Three Additional Episodes at NBC
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 18, 2018

NBC has ordered three more episodes of the hit freshman drama “Manifest,” has received three more episodes from NBC.  This brings the episode count for season one up to 16. ...


BUSY TONIGHT Returns in 2019 in a New Timeslot Photo BUSY TONIGHT Returns in 2019 in a New Timeslot
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 04, 2019

E!'s new late night talk show, 'Busy Tonight,' hosted by actress and New York Times Best Selling author Busy Philipps, and executive produced by Tina Fey, will return in 2019 with a new 11:00p timeslot and more A-list guests beginning Monday, January 7th at 11:00p ET/PT. Upcoming shows will feature ...


Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, and More Win Critics' Choice Awards - Full List! Photo Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, and More Win Critics' Choice Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2019

Last night, the Critics' Choice Awards were announced. Taking home the top prize of Best Picture was Roma. Also, in a surprising turn of events, both Lady Gaga and Glenn Close took home the award for Best Actress, for A Star is Born and The Wife, respectively....


Fox Wins Thursday Night in Ratings with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Photo Fox Wins Thursday Night in Ratings with THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 19, 2018

FOX (6.589 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) was still the demo champ on Thursday despite a blowout Broncos-Cardinals game with 'Thursday Night Football Pre-Game' (6.024 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.7, #T3) and 'Thursday Night Football' (6.702 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.1...


Eighth Annual Detroit Improv Festival Brings Big Names To Detroit Photo Eighth Annual Detroit Improv Festival Brings Big Names To Detroit
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2018

Metro Detroit will be the center of the comedy universe as top names in sketch and improvisational comedy arrive for the eighth annual Detroit Improv Festival August 8-12. Headlined by Paul F. Tompkins, this year's festival will take place over four venues in Ferndale with more than 60 improv troupe...






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