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Sunday TV pick

'Sons of Tucson' debuts Sunday on Fox

Tyler Labine is a funny guy. He proved that when he played a sidekick named Sock on The CW's now defunct show "Reaper." Fox executives obviously took note of Labine's skills, too, because the 31-year-old actor now has his own show on their network. Titled "Sons of Tucson," the comedy follows Labine as he becomes a surrogate dad of sorts to a trio of orphaned brothers. - 03/13/2010

'South Park' begins 14th season by taking on Tiger

In this publicity image released by Comedy Central/South Park Studios, Eric Cartman and an animated version of golfer Tiger Woods are shown in a scene from the 14th season premiere of "South Park," airing Wednesday.

New York -- Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of "South Park" are ready to take on Tiger Woods. Creators of the Comedy Central cartoon have long since proven that no subject is sacred to them. So for the opening of its 14th season on Wednesday, the troubled golfer encounters Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in their animated Colorado town. - 03/12/2010

HBO's 'The Pacific' leaves its mark on actors

War is hell. And HBO's powerful "The Pacific" brings this truth to audiences in a heartbreakingly honest and bloody way. - 03/12/2010

Court OKs TV rules opposed by Comcast, Cablevision

Washington -- A federal court Friday upheld regulations that require cable TV companies to make sports programming and other channels they own available on equal terms to rival TV providers such as satellite companies. - 03/12/2010

Friday TV pick

'Numb3rs' ends show with season finale on CBS

The future for CBS' mathematical crime series "Numb3rs" doesn't look so bright. The Eye network is ending the show's sixth season early to make room for the new Jerry Bruckheimer doctor drama "Miami Medical," which debuts April 2. - 03/12/2010

Conan O'Brien turns woman's life atwitter

Sarah Killen poses with a new computer a Twitter follower bought for her and her fiance.

Conway Township, Mich. -- Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. This week, she has 20,000 -- as well as a new iMac computer and offers to help pay for a dress and drinks for her wedding. - 03/11/2010

Young, hip and trying to 'Make It in America'

Bryan Greenberg, left, and Victor Rasuk are the stars of HBO's newest original series,

HBO's new series "How to Make It in America," airing on Sundays, looks at urban youth as they chase success in today's murky economic climate. The show follows a crew of hip, street-smart personalities -- a dropout, a hustler, a party kid, a working girl -- as they try to make it in New York City. - 03/11/2010

Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69

Merlin Olsen playing for the Rams in 1976.

He was part of the Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line, which set an NFL record for the fewest yards allowed during a 14-game season in 1968. - 03/11/2010

Thursday TV pick

'Archer' episode reunites 'Arrested Development' actors tonight on FX

It's practically an "Arrested Development" reunion on this week's episode of the hilarious animated series "Archer." When the show airs at 10 tonight on FX, cast member Jessica Walter, who plays spy boss and Archer's mom, Mallory, will reconnect with her old "Arrested Development" co-star Jeffrey Tambor. He guest stars as Mallory's nemesis. As all "Arrested Development" fans know, Walter and Tambor played husband and wife on the now defunct comedy. - 03/11/2010

'Biggest Loser' seeks contestants

"Biggest Loser" winner Helen Phillips of Sterling Heights

If you have charisma, a competitive edge and at least 100 pounds to lose, you could be selected for the upcoming season of NBC's "The Biggest Loser," which begins airing this fall. - 03/11/2010

'Who Do You Think You Are?' traces celebs' ancestry

Susan Sarandon, shown with son Miles Robbins, learns the story of her mysterious grandmother, Anita.

Watching Sarah Jessica Parker widen her eyes and discuss the unsettling discovery that one of her ancestors was accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, it's difficult not to giggle and wonder where all this gravity was when she was prancing around with Bette Midler in "Hocus Pocus." - 03/10/2010

Actor to attend Mich. screening of opening WWII miniseries episode

Rami Malek, center, films a scene from "The Pacific" with Joe Mazzello.

Grosse Pointe Farms -- An actor from "The Pacific" is coming here for a screening of the first installment in an upcoming 10-part HBO miniseries. - 03/10/2010

With Twitter friend Conan, Mich. woman's life 'totally nuts'

Conway Township -- Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. - 03/10/2010

Wednesday TV pick

Fox's 'Human Target' has action, laughs

Valley

There are so many funny moments in Fox's new action series "Human Target" that it is hard to not consider the show a comedy. But "Human Target" is worth the watch no matter the classification. - 03/10/2010

Insane Clown Posse inspires parodies online and on TV

Scott Gairdner, from left, Erin Pade and Chris Cantwell appear in Insane Clown Posse News Network, a well-received parody of Juggalo culture.

The Insane Clown Posse is chiefly known in popular culture for its aggressive content, violent imagery and blood-splattered lyrics. - 03/09/2010

Blogs

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'Precious' and the ladies in blue

Hattie McDaniel wore blue when she won an Oscar in 1939. She was the first African American to achieve such a thing. McDaniel earned the award for her role in … Continued


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Homegoing services for Ron Banks of the Dramatics

The family has finalized funeral plans for Ron Banks of the Dramatics, who died last week, at 58. Visitation continues Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Swanson's … Continued

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