The New Normal (tv program)

Report: Justin Bartha of 'The Hangover' engaged to Lia Smith

2013-05-18 07:00:00

"The Hangover Part III" star Justin Bartha is reportedly engaged to Lia Smith. The actor, 34, who also starred in the recently canceled NBC comedy "The New Normal," popped the question to his fitness-trainer girlfriend while they were vacationing in Big...

NBC cancels 'Smash' and 'The New Normal'

2013-05-10 23:31:00

"Smash" just got smushed. As expected, NBC officially axed its Broadway drama late Friday after two seasons of high expectations but low ratings. NBC also confirmed that it won't bring back the sitcom "The New Normal." RELATED: 'Smash' ratings are a...

2013 TV upfronts: NBC lineup aims at rebuilding Thursday comedies

2013-05-12 15:52:00

NEW YORK -- NBC is hoping that sitcom pros Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes can conjure their magic once more. The beleaguered network announced its 2013-14 lineup Sunday with a focus on restocking its dwindling comedy pantry. "The Office" and "30 Rock"...

'Gatsby' does great. Upfront week! Bruce Rosenblum on way out.

2013-05-13 06:27:00

After the coffee. Before getting through two upfronts in one day. The Skinny: It's a beautiful day here in New York. Too bad I'll spend it indoors at the NBC and Fox upfronts, and then running in and out of Starbucks to steal their Wi-Fi to file blog...

2013 TV Upfronts: NBC unveils 'Sound of Music' air date

2013-05-13 10:47:00

NEW YORK -- The hills will soon be alive with music again. NBC announced its live broadcast of "The Sound of Music" will air this December. At the network's upfront presentation�Monday morning at Radio City Music Hall, NBC entertainment chairman Bob...

2013 TV upfronts: NBC revamps with family Thursday, Spader Monday

2013-05-13 12:23:00

NEW YORK -- In a time long removed from Michael Scott and must-see TV, NBC is hoping Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes can help fill its Thursday night comedy void. The network on Monday unveiled its programming for the year ahead during its annual upfront...

NBC renews 'Parks and Recreation' for sixth season

2013-05-09 14:00:00

Citizens of Pawnee, rejoice! NBC announced on Thursday that "Parks and Recreation" will return to the network for a sixth season this fall. The mockumentary series stars Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, an idealistic city councilwoman in small-town Indiana....

NBC's 'Chicago Fire' has kindled a following

2013-04-22 05:00:00

NBC's "Chicago Fire" did not exactly generate a lot of heat when it launched last fall. The drama about the truck and rescue squads of a fictional Chicago firehouse lacked the moody darkness, charismatic antiheroes and explosive violence of critical...

NBC's 'Community,' 'Hannibal,' other shows still on the bubble

2013-04-26 14:10:00

Some shows just haven't felt the love yet from NBC. The network on Friday gave early renewals to five dramas, including freshman series "Chicago Fire" and "Revolution." But left off the list were some fan favorites, including the serial-killer drama...

'Smash' moves to Saturdays; NBC announces other schedule shifts

2013-03-13 16:54:00

"Smash" is going off Broadway to Saturday nights. NBC announced Wednesday it's moving the struggling musical drama to the unattractive programming night. Cue the reality series understudy for position! The peacock network will instead air new reality...

Sutton Foster and Andrew Rannells to perform in L.A. benefit

2013-02-04 08:07:00

Now that they both have landed TV series that require them to spend significant time on the West Coast, Broadway stars Sutton Foster and Andrew Rannells will be performing on stage together for the first time. Foster and Rannells are scheduled to appear...

Golden Globes 2013: NeNe Leakes flaunts her actress alter-ego

2013-01-14 09:15:00

NeNe Leakes was looking fabulous Sunday on the Golden Globes red carpet. She even popped a twirl -- take that, Kenya! "Girl, this is how you do it," Leakes said, finishing it off with her signature catch phrase, "Bloop!" "The Real Housewives of...

Returns 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8 David and Bryan set Bryan's ex-boyfriend (guest star Matt Bomer) up with Gary, who wants a family of his own; Jane and Rocky help Shania deal with mean girls at school.

2013-01-07 19:33:00

Jayson Blair in NBC's "The New Normal"

2012-12-31 16:08:00

What we said then: "If the pilot's rough edges are smoothed out, and [Ryan] Murphy remains to true to his characters rather than capriciously altering their personalities like so much of 'Glee,' this heartwarming show just might become the sitcom success NBC so desperately needs.

2012-12-12 23:54:46