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5 TV News Items that Will Make You Happier than a 10-Peckered Owl at a Hoot House

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under TV Reviews | Comments (10)

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Over the weekend at the TCA’s, lots of television news came spewing forth form the mouths of suits, and much of it was very good. Including:

  • Not that we really had that much doubt, but “Community” will in fact return this Spring to finish out its 12 episodes (many are even predicting that it will be renewed next season). It probably will not, however, return to its old time slot. (The AV Club)

  • The “Party Down” movie is real, and may just be spectacular. Megan Mullally reports that it is being written and that the entire cast, save for Jane Lynch (who she’s unsure about) will return. It will pick up where season two left off. (THR)

  • Alec Baldwin’s contract has been renewed for two additional seasons of “30 Rock,” following this season, which also suggests that “30 Rock” will be around at least two more seasons. (THR)

  • There will not be a spin-off of “Glee.” Unfortunately, though many of the show’s major characters will graduate, Lea Michelle will return to the show in some capacity next year. Sorry, Courtney. (THR)

  • The fates of “House,” “Terra Nova,” and “Fringe” are unclear, though Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly wasn’t exactly upbeat on any of the three, noting that all three are expensive and that the ratings of “Terra Nova” and “Fringe,” at least, don’t exactly justify the expense. I wouldn’t hold my breath on “Fringe” or “Terra Nova,” but I have a suspicion that “House” will still be on the schedule in 2017. (THR)









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    Comments

    Couldn't see anything after the first point - after reading it I fell off my chair, ejaculated in a glorious parabolic arc, and had resplendent visions of Jon Hamm dancing in front of a blue screen for several minutes.

    Posted by: zeke the pig at January 9, 2012 11:04 AM

    all three are expensive
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    We all know what THAT means.

    More unreality.

    Posted by: , at January 9, 2012 11:20 AM

    Ugh. So I had to endure months of endless whining* about Community for NOTHING?! FUCK YOU, WORLD.

    *Aaaand yes, I realize I am endlessly whining, too. It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world.

    Posted by: figgy at January 9, 2012 12:15 PM

    @Zeke The Pig:

    "ejaculated in a glorious parabolic arc"

    Good grief man, now that's talent!

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    @Pajiba

    "The Alison Brie Show" will in fact return this spring to finish out it's 12 episodes.

    Sweet!

    Posted by: PG13 at January 9, 2012 12:30 PM

    I will reserve my happy dance for the moment I hear that Community is definitely renewed for another season.

    Posted by: OldSchool60 at January 9, 2012 12:42 PM

    House shouldn't be too expensive considering they're using the same sets and 75% of the same script for every episode.

    Posted by: John W at January 9, 2012 1:39 PM

    I do hope Party Down gets a movie - there can never be too much Adam Scott.

    Posted by: TS at January 9, 2012 2:11 PM

    House is probably only expensive because of Laurie's salary.

    Posted by: FabMax at January 9, 2012 3:20 PM

    Every time I see a picture of Alison Brie I begin to hum an Elvis Costello song in my head and I become a little more sympathetic towards celebrity stalkers.

    Posted by: L.O.V.E. at January 9, 2012 3:53 PM

    In news that should be of interest to Pajibans:

    Paul Rudd to appear on Parks and Rec

    Best ever! True confessions: I don't watch Parks and Recreation, but for Paul Rudd I might start.

    Posted by: MM at January 9, 2012 5:32 PM