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Jeff Zucker's End is Nigh

Hamilton Nolan · 06/02/10 10:29AM

A deal's reportedly in place for incompetent NBC Universal boss Jeff Zucker to leave the company "a couple of months" after Comcast closes its acquisition. Then he can become another vacuous, wealthy politician. The personification of the American Dream! [NYP]

Chuck Finale Reveals The Best Spies Are All Buttons

Chris Dignes · 05/25/10 01:13PM

In his latest attempt to dismantle The Ring, Chuck shows how the best spies are products of their environments—providing their environments have buttons that fire missiles or upload computers to your brain.

Everything You Need to Know About the TV Upfronts

Brian Moylan · 05/21/10 03:02PM

This week was the networks' annual upfront presentations when they tell potential advertisers (and the world) what is in store for fall. There were shows picked up, shows canceled, and lots of parties. Here's the breakdown.

Our Favorite Moments From Parks & Recreation's Season Finale

Whitney Jefferson · 05/21/10 02:13PM

Enjoy these while you can because NBC has made the terrible decision to start Parks and Rec in a midseason spot next fall. Though the episode was pretty fantastic all-around, we've picked favorite moments for you to laugh at.

Has Bill Cosby Lost It?

Matt Cherette · 05/18/10 01:34PM

Last night, Bill Cosby visited The Tonight Show to perform a stand-up sit-down comedy routine, and he pseudo-bombed. After recounting an awkward conversation he'd had with a friend to the audience, Cosby was startled by the show's band. Video inside.

Reporter Accidentally Eats Fly

Andrew Tatreau-Sherwood · 05/18/10 11:23AM

This morning, The Today Show was kind enough to highlight one of their reporter's fly swallowing skills. Hate to break it to you, buddy, but this may be the highlight of your career!

Will Any of These New Shows Save NBC?

Richard Lawson & Brian Moylan · 05/17/10 02:47PM

With its ratings in the toilet and prime time roster trashed by the failed Jay Leno experiment, the upcoming television season is make-or-break for NBC. Based on the trailers for the shows it has coming up, is there any hope?

Who Killed 'Law & Order'?

Adrian Chen · 05/13/10 09:14PM

After 20 seasons on the air, Law & Order may be dead. Who's responsible for killing the program? Let's do an investigation, like on the show!

LIVE: NBC's Thursday Night Comedy Lineup

Tim Luckey · 05/13/10 06:00PM

We're trying out something new tonight—live-blogging NBC's comedy lineup. Rob Lowe starts his role on Parks and Rec! Senor Chang gets fired on Community! And inspired by Floyd's wedding, Liz Lemon revisits all of her ex-boyfriends. Join us!