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Report: The host is wrong for game show's 40th anniversary episode
Bob Barker, don't come on down! According to TV Guide, "The Price Is Right" will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Tuesday's episode without an appearance by its most famous host.
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Barker, 88, will be seen via vintage clips, but was not invited to the taping. Although no one is publicly saying why, Barker admitted to the magazine that his relationship with the show has become strained due to his animal-rights advocacy.
"I don't know why I wasn't asked to take part in some way," Barker said. "But I do know I am ashamed of the show and surprised at their complete disregard for the welfare of animals."
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Barker's most recent beef is with a trip the show gave away to Canada's Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races, recently associated with three horse deaths.
Although "The Price Is Right" was first hosted by the late Bill Cullen in 1956, Barker became its most public face when he fronted the 1972 reboot. He hosted until 2007, when he passed the baton to comedian Drew Carey, who still holds it.
Barker last appeared on the show in 2009 to promote his autobiography.
Tuesday's show will spotlight contestants from throughout its last 40 years.
"The Price Is Right" airs weekdays on CBS.
Report says co-host will announce her exit from daytime talk show in June
If you thought Barbara Walters' recent retirement announcement would put an end to rumors that Elisabeth Hasselbeck is also leaving "The View," think again.
Hasselbeck, 35, will announce her departure in June, reports Showbiz411.com. The story goes on to say a new season of "The View" will kick off after Labor Day with two new co-hosts. Back in March, Joy Behar announced her exit after co-hosting for 16 seasons. Behar, 70, will bow out when the current season ends in August.
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Shortly after Behar said she was leaving "The View," rumors that producers were pushing Hasselbeck out the door grabbed headlines. According to Us Weekly, a viewers' poll deemed Hasselbeck "too extreme and right wing." Hasselbeck, a former "Survivor" contestant, joined "The View" in November 2003. Scuttlebutt that CNN's president, Jeff Zucker, was reportedly interested in Hasselbeck and her conservative views also surfaced around the same time. Although Walters has denied Hasselbeck's departure from "The View," Hasselbeck has been uncharacteristically mum on the subject.
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Possible replacements for Behar and Hasselbeck include Brooke Shields and Jenny McCarthy.
"The View" airs weekdays on ABC.
Jennifer Aniston hams it up with Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox and Portia de Rossi
In the new "Ellen" promo, Perry is put off when former co-star Anniston makes an unexpected, early morning visit to his home, but it's Aniston who's in for a surprise. Her pal Courteney Cox peeks her head out ... because the former on-screen couple is canoodling in real life! Cox angrily assumes Perry is also schtooping Aniston. Plus: Summer shows we're excited about | 'Felicity': Where are they now? | 'The Bachelorette' Season 9
Daytime doc renewed through 2017, Latifah premiere date uncovered
Fox has renewed "The Dr. Oz Show" through 2017 in 13 markets, while bringing Dr. Mehmet Oz to Fox owned stations in seven new markets. The shift will take effect in 2014. Plus, check out the newest buzz on Sony sister show "The Queen Latifah Show."
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Come next fall, "Dr. Oz" will switch to Fox-owned TV stations in Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Orlando and Charlotte. The Harpo and Sony Pictures Television syndicated talker will also remain on Fox stations in New York; Chicago; Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C. and Austin, but has been dropped from Fox's Atlanta station.
Sony has no comment on the news.
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In other Sony syndication news, Dr. Oz stepped out May 20 to celebrate Queen Latifah's upcoming talk show. Sony's "The Queen Latifah Show" will join CBS daytime this fall and is set to premiere Monday, Sept. 16.
The countdown on the show's website indicates the new talk show will air at 11 a.m., which would put the Queen in direct competition with "The View," but that time won't be accurate in all markets. Be sure to check your local listings.
Latifah's upcoming one-hour show promises celebrity interviews, inspiring human interest stories, musical performances and pop culture.
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"Dr. Oz" airs weekdays in syndication. "The Queen Latifa Show" will premiere Monday, Sept. 16.
Cast member Jay Pharoah's tweet suggests the veteran is leaving
Is Jason Sudeikis leaving "Saturday Night Live"?
That's what a tweet from his co-star, Jay Pharoah, suggests. Over the weekend, he took to Twitter and said, "Hader, Armisen & Sudekis the talent of those three and just them as people in general will be missed but we will be strong and carry on." Pharoah quickly removed the tweet, but it was archived on Favstar.
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Of the three names Pharoah mentioned, Sudeikis is the only unannounced departure. Last week, Bill Hader confirmed he was bowing out after eight seasons saying, "It was a hard decision, but it has to happen at some point. It got to a point where I said, 'Maybe it's just time to go.'"
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Saturday was Hader's last day. Cast member Fred Armisen also used the Season 38 finale to say an emotional goodbye after 11 years on the show. But Sudeikis, who started on "SNL" as a sketch writer a decade ago, hasn't said whether he's leaving.
When asked by E!Online if this would be his last season, Sudeikis coyly said, "I'm not thinking about it yet." Meanwhile, Lorne Michaels recently talked to the New York Times about Sudeikis' potential exit. "You never keep anybody there who doesn't want to be there," Michaels said. "SNL" will bid farewell to Seth Meyers next season, when he succeeds Jimmy Fallon as the host of "Late Night" in February 2014.
"Saturday Night Live" returns for its 39th season this fall on NBC.
Get the latest on Michelle Stafford, Hunter Tylo, Rena Sofer and more familiar names
A flood of casting updates for "The Young and the Restless," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Days of Our Lives" and "General Hospital" have soap opera fans buzzing about Michelle Stafford, Hunter Tylo, Chrishell Stause, Darin Brooks, Rena Sofer and other familiar daytimers. Here's a roundup on who's coming and going on each of the big four soap operas during the end of May and into summer.
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MSN TV has confirmation on Michelle Stafford's status with "The Young and the Restless," as well as news on which shows nabbed "General Hospital" alums Rena Sofer (ex-Lois), Jen Lilley (ex-Maxie) and Erin Chambers (ex-Siobhan); "Days of Our Lives" Emmy winner Darin Brooks (ex-Max); and "All My Children" ex-pat Chrishell Stause (ex-Amanda). Plus, what's going on with "Bold and the Beautiful" locals Hunter Tylo (Taylor), Zak Conroy (Oliver) and Ashley Jones (Bridget)?
NOTE: Airdates may be affected by preemptions caused by special news reports on events like the Oklahoma City tornado.
"The Young and the Restless"
The big news coming out of Genoa City is that fan favorite and Daytime Emmy nominee Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) is exiting.
"I would like to personally confirm to the fans that yes, I have decided to leave 'The Young and the Restless,'" Stafford said. "It has been a glorious 16 years and one of the greatest rides of my life. The constant support and love from the fans is not lost on me. I think I'll miss you the most."
With Phyllis expected to exit the canvas mid-June, there are clearly no hard feeling between Stafford and her bosses, as she was out partying with Sony and CBS after the story broke.
This isn't Stafford's first exit from the show. She first signed on as Phyllis in 1994, exiting three years later. Sandra Nelson stepped in as a recast until 1998 and then Stafford returned to cause more trouble in 2000. She also spent a few months doing double duty when villainous Sheila returned looking like Phyllis. During Stafford's 16 years with the show, she's nabbed 10 Emmy Leading Actress nominations, taking home the win in 2004. She also won Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1997.
In other CBS news, "The Bold and the Beautiful" hunk Zack Conroy is taking his character Oliver to "The Young and the Restless" on business. The hot photographer will work with Jabot in crossover episodes airing Tuesday, May 21, and Friday, May 31.
"General Hospital" alum Erin Chambers (ex-Siobhan) is getting into the Genoa City legal scene. She's landed a recurring gig as paralegal Melanie, premiering Thursday, June 6.
A new woman may shake up the Cane/Lily/Tyler drama. Mishael Morgan ("Supernatural," "Total Recall") has joined the show as Hilary Curtis and will first air Friday, June 14, in scenes with Daniel Goddard (Cane) and Christel Khalil (Lily).
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"The Bold and the Beautiful"
Lots of big moves are happening on "The Bold and the Beautiful." With two divas out, a brand new pair is joining the show and a fave returns for some drama.
On the heels of news that Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) is taking a break from "The Bold and the Beautiful" comes word that her onscreen mom Hunter Tylo (Taylor) is exiting the show.
"Contract talks ended 4 weeks ago," Tylo posted on her message board, though a show rep says they are still in negotiations. "I am moving forward and opening back up to the thousands of acting roles available, writing, and pursuing my skin care line. My friends and 'B&B' fans will be sorely missed. But don't worry! I'll keep you posted of my every new adventure!"
With the mother/daughter team on its way out, there's a new mother/son duo coming to town, and they're packing Daytime Emmys. "Days of Our Lives" alum Darin Brooks arrives on the scene June 21 as newcomer Wyatt and soap veteran Rena Stofer has been tapped to play his mother, Quinn Fuller, first airing Friday, July 12.
"I am so excited to be joining Bold and the Beautiful!! I have always loved daytime and I am so excited to be back!!!" tweeted Sofer, who also boasts a healthy list of primetime credits and was last seen on "Once Upon a Time."
There's not much dish on Sofer's character, yet, but word is this pair has some bombshell secrets. Wyatt, for his part, is set shake up the Hope/Liam/Steffy triangle and promises to be a "badass."
"My character, Wyatt, is first seen in the nude taking a solar shower out in the woods," Brooks teased. "Hope stumbles across him and takes his picture on her smartphone and Wyatt catches her… As the story unfolds, he moves into that whole fashion-industry world and you'll find out his connection to everything. It's all very mysterious for now."
Former cast regular Ashley Jones will bring her character Bridget back for a short visit, starting Wednesday, May 22.
"I'm only going in for three or four episodes, as of right now," Jones said. "But there's some fun stuff with Bridget's mom."
The timing makes sense: Brooke is once again pregnant with an in-law's child and trying to get another man to take credit for knocking her up - As fans recall, the last time this happened, it was Bridget's then-hubby Deacon who knocked Brooke up and Whip who took credit. It sounds like Jones (who has been dating former onscreen hubby Jack Wagner!) would be open to the idea of sticking around town, as long as there was a juicy story lined up for her.
"I feel like this is too cool a character to come back and just sit in the background," she explained.
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"Days of Our Lives"
Salem has quite a few soap hoppers coming to town.
"All My Children" alum Chrishell Stause has signed on for a mysterious new role and will show up in Salem mid-summer.
"I couldn't be happier!" Stause tweeted. "My bags are packed-moving to Salem!"
"General Hospital" alum Jen Lilley (ex-Maxie) will heat up "Days of Our Lives," starting in July. Lilley earned props from Port Charles fans during her stint covering for Kirsten Storms last year, but don't get ahead of yourselves "Days of Our Lives" fans. She is not a recast for Belle, the role that helped launch Storm's career years ago.
Nadia Bjorlin's Chloe will be back for a few episodes toward the ends of summer.
Meanwhile, with Casey Deidrick's (Chad) contract up in June, buzz suggests he could be on his way out. The show may even be recasting the role, but neither he nor the show have confirmed this rumor.
"General Hospital"
With summer approaching, Samantha Logan ("666 Park Avenue") has joined the "General Hospital" teen scene as Felix's younger sister, Taylor DuBois. The newcomer will shake up the Rafe, Molly and T.J. triangle.
"Not everything can be a triangle, so there will be another girl thrown into the mix," teased headwriter Ron Carlivati.
'Ugly Betty' star being considered for 'Romeo and Juliet'-like series
America Ferrera and ABC could reunite.
The actress, who rose to fame on the network's telenovela-style drama "Ugly Betty," is eyeing a new ABC project called "Pedro & Maria," EW.com reports. Inspired by "Romeo and Juliet," the modernized tale is in development and comes from executive producer Ben Silverman ("The Office" and "The Biggest Loser").
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According to the report, instead of the Capulets vs. the Montagues, "Pedro & Maria" will focus on "two opposites cut from the same cloth caught in the trap of forbidden love. He is a second generation Dominican from the mean streets of Washington Heights. She is a Puerto Rican whose parents made millions as real estate developers. It's a clash of the haves and the have-nots, of Main St vs. Wall St, set against a volatile cultural backdrop that fiercely believes neither side should mix with the other."
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Silverman also produced "Ugly Betty," which aired from 2006-2010, and like the series, "Pedro & Maria" will have a telenovela format. The drama was initially pitched as an interactive series that would allow viewers to vote and choose the direction of the characters and story lines, but it's unknown if that is still a variable.
Paul Lee, ABC's entertainment president, said the network will explore limited-series projects to fill the gap created by hiatuses for hits such as "Scandal" and "Once Upon a Time." Lee made the announcement at last week's upfronts presentation and added that ABC's top-rated series will be clustered into tight runs with all-original episodes for up to 12 weeks at a time. He didn't say "Pedro & Maria" has received the green light yet, but the show and its proposed short-run make it a strong candidate within ABC's new landscape of fewer reruns.
Greg, Peter and Cindy celebrate 40th anniversary of theme park adventure episode
Susan Olsen (Cindy), Christopher Knight (Peter) and Barry Williams (Greg) returned to Kings Island in Ohio for a mini-reunion Sunday, May 19. The "Brady Bunch" alumni celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 1973 episode that saw one of TV's most celebrated blended families go on summer vacation at the amusement park.
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Fans packed the 844-seat venue for four mini-reunions that featured Williams, Christopher and Olsen sharing behind-the-scenes stories, memories and classic clips. Retro TV fans also got to shake hands, get autographs and strike a pose with the stars for $20.
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During the reunion, former wild child Knight, now 55, quipped that he didn't remember much from that time, but enjoyed hearing about the good old days from fans. Olsen, 51, gave fans a time check when she talked about her 16-year-old son with a Mohawk.
Williams, 58, was reportedly the star of the reunion. In addition to emceeing the event, he gave fans a bit of his classic Johnny Bravo and then shared his re-written version of "The Real Slim Shady," "The Real Greg Brady." He rewrote the Eminem song in order to explain his popularity with strangers to his son. The idea sounds a bit ridiculous and the track did not impress his son, but the video is not all that bad.
Billboard Music Awards, blockbuster movies, May sweeps and more
Daytime talk shows promise an A-list lineup the week of Monday, May 20. The Billboard Music Awards and Memorial Day will be hot topics. Blockbuster movie season brings stars from "We're the Millers," "Epic," "Now You See Me," "The Hangover Part III," "Fast and Furious 6," "Before Midnight," "The English Teacher" and "What Maisie Knew." Big screen and TV stars are talking "Behind the Candelabra," "Nashville," "Mad Men," "Criminal Minds," "The Client List," "Save Me," "Arrested Development," "Glee," "Modern Family," "The Middle," "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," "Shark Tank," The American Baking Competition," "Rock My RV With Bret Michaels" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
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"Anderson Live"
Mon: hidden-camera investigations
Tue: (repeat) Co-host Deborah Norville; daughter of the "Coffee Cup Killer"
Wed: (repeat) Co-hosts Lisa Rinna; Ricky Schroder, Sandra Vergara, strange addictions revealed
Thurs: (repeat) Co-host Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi; The Pregnant Man, Bow Wow
Fri: (repeat) Co-host Judge Marilyn Milian; avoiding money scams, Grumpy Cat
"Ellen"
Mon: Ed Helms, Ellen Here's My Talent winner
Tues: Hayden Panettiere; Sophia Grace and Rosie at the Billboard Music Awards; Ed Sheeran performs
Wed: Co-host Jennifer Aniston; Portia de Rossi, Ludacris
Thurs: Amanda Seyfried, Kevin Nealon; Michael Bolton and Delta Goodrem perform
Fri: Steve Harvey, Dr. Neal Barnard; Grizzly Bear
"Good Morning America"
Mon: Michael Douglas; Julianne Moore and Nathan Lane; BHS at "DWTS" with Cameron Mathison; Billboard Music Awards highlights; Olly Murs performs
Tues: Matt Damon; Helio Castroneves, Louis van Amstel and Chelsie Hightower; Aziz Ansari; Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer; Darius Rucker performs
Wed: "DWTS" final four couples and Tom Bergeron; Pitbull performs
Thurs: "Behind the Candelabra" cast, Jason Sudeikis, Trisha Yearwood; Broadway's "Pippin" performs
Fri: Mariah Carey performs in Central Park's Rumsey Playfield
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"Katie"
Mon: Dr. Ian Smith and Sherri Shepherd talk weight loss
Tues: Jenny McCarthy, Jo Frost, Jenna Ushkowitz
Wed: how to save, stretch and make money with Melissa d'Arabian, Andrea Woroch and Daymond John
Thurs: Bob Woodruff; Salute our troops
Fri: TBA
"Live! With Kelly and Michael"
Mon: Colin Farrell, Elisabeth Moss; Candice Glover performs
Tues: "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" winner; Psy talks and performs; "American Idol" runner-up performs
Wed: Morgan Freeman, the "Dancing with the Stars" winners perform; "American Idol" third place contestant performs
Thurs: Co-host Carson Kressley; Ken Jeong, winner of the National Geographic Spelling Bee; 2nd place "Dancing with the Stars" couple performs
Fri: Ethan Hawke, winner of the MathCounts competition; the third and fourth place "Dancing with the Stars" couples perform; summer-long Truckin' Amazing Cook-Off food truck competition kicks off
"Marie"
Mon: Todd Bridges, chef Alex Hitz, Susan Rizzo Vincent
Tues: Kuk Harrell, Alicia Lagano; Savannah Van Band performs
Wed: Behind the scenes at "Marie"
Thurs: Colin Mochrie, Laura McKenzie; Glennon Doyle Melton
"Rachael Ray Show"
Mon: Co-host Guy Fieri; Wayne Brady; Youngblood Hawke performs
Tues: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Christine Ha, Justin Tuck
Wed: Totally Awesome '80s with original MTV VJs, Huey Lewis, Colin Quinn
Thurs: Hayden Panettiere
Fri: (repeat) Gwyneth Paltrow
"The Talk"
Mon: Co-host Carnie Wilson; Shemar Moore, Anne Heche
Tues: Jeff Foxworthy, Julie Bowen; chefs Marcela Valladolid and Paul Hollywood
Wed: Patricia Heaton, chef Art Smith
Thurs: Isla Fisher, Carter Oosterhouse
Fri: La Toya Jackson, Linda Daly
"Today"'
* Great American Adventure week takes the hosts on the road
Mon: live from Hawaii; Paul Anka
Tues: live from Yellowstone; Joe Bastianich, Michael Caine
Wed: live from Chicago; SQuire Rushnell
Thurs: live from Orlando; Giada DeLaurentiis, Anne Heche; latest eliminated "The Voice" contestant
Fri: live from the Jersey Shore; Co-host New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Bobby Flay and Giada DeLaurentiis; Fun performs
"The View"
Mon: Co-host Brooke Shields; Michael Caine
Tues: Woody Harrelson, Jane Lynch
Weds: John Malkovich; tour of Harlem; Broadway's "Matilda" performs
Thurs: Co-host Jillian Michaels; Jason Sudeikis; John Fogerty performs
Fri: Co-host Chris O'Donnell; Julianne Moore Dr. Kelly Starrett; peforms
"The Wendy Williams Show"
Mon: Maury Povich
Tues: Ray J; Trace Adkins and Penn Jillette
Wed: Bret Michaels
Thurs: (repeat) Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier
Fri: (repeat) Paris Hilton, DJ Armin van Buuren
Schedules are subject to change.
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