Returning to the Airwaves: Joan and Genie

She’s baaaack! If would rather undergo root canal than hear Joan Rivers’ cackle then you might not want to tune into the upcoming season of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The 75-year-old comedienne says she has signed up to become real estate mogul Donald Trump’s next slackee. Though, producers for the NBC primetime show say they cannot confirm Rivers’ appearance until the show’s airdate gets closer. The reality TV series’ new season is set to be taped this fall and is scheduled to air next January. According to Rivers, Trump asked her to appear on last season’s show, but scheduling conflicts prevented … Continue reading

Television News: December 7, 2007

I know what you are thinking…”But Libby, there is a writer’s strike.” But, there is still some television news out there. A couple of new shows have been announced. The Wayan Brothers, famous for their Fox show “In Living Color” and movies such as Scary Movie and White Chicks, just finished a comedy pilot for VH1. The show, titled “The Life and times of Marcus “Felony” Brown,” will be about an on the rise rapper, played by Darius McCrary. He moves to LA with his entourage, hype mand E-Z, manager Cash, and bodyguard Tiny. The pilot was just filmed in … Continue reading