ER (tv program)

Fans of John Wells, the prolific producer behind "ER," "The West Wing," "Third Watch" and other shows, may recall that last summer NBC picked up the pilot of his latest drama, "LAPD," as a possible midseason contender. The cast of the Los Angeles cop...

Like "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," the high-profile, high-talent Web series that came before it, Rob Corddry's new "Children's Hospital" falters a little in wrapping things up. But also like "Dr. Horrible," "Children's"—a parody of everything...

HBO and "ER" producer John Wells are teaming up to bring a long-discussed but never made version of the British series "Shameless" to the United States. Wells' company has been working on an American version of the drama -- about the alcoholic...

Call it the second British invasion, with an Australian flank. An increasing number of British and Australian actors are adopting the American tongue for starring roles stateside. A few examples: British actors Hugh Laurie on "House" and Anna Friel on...

WHO Alex Kingston THE DEAL Kingston, who had a seven-season run on "ER" as Dr. Elizabeth Corday, will reprise her role Jan. 15, NBC says. She joins former TV husband Anthony Edwards and Noah Wyle in making guest appearances during the show's final...

One more familiar face will be making her final rounds in the "ER" this season. Alex Kingston, who had a seven-season run on the NBC series as Dr. Elizabeth Corday, will reprise her role on Thursday, Jan. 15, NBC says. She joins former TV husband Anthony...

The Bonnie Hunt Show 2 p.m. NBC. Actor Benjamin Bratt ("The Cleaner"); actor Mekhi Phifer ("ER"). Charlie Rose 5:30 p.m., midnight PBS. Actors Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Doctors 4 p.m. NBC Dr. Phil 5 p.m., 5 a.m. CW The Early Show (N) 7...

NBC || ++++++++++++++++++++ I am a big fan of The Office. During the spring, NBC announced it would be producing a spinoff. I have not seen it listed anywhere. I am hoping it is not that horrible Kath & Kim. When might we see The Office spinoff? Has it...

Successfully completing rehab at the Pasadena Recovery Center doesn't just mean another step toward re-entry to a healthier life, it also means extending one's reality show stardom through yet another series. With the graduation tonight on the second...

• NBC says ER will treat its last patients during a two-hour series finale set to air March 12. No word yet on whether former star George Clooney will make an appearance. •Sci Fi Channel announced this week that it has given the green light...

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's decision to give Jay Leno a show each weeknight leaves CBS and ABC the only major broadcasters still in the business of making scripted dramas for the last hour of prime-time. Viewing habits are changing, and the well-turned...

President Lyndon Johnson had a colorful response, legend has it, when asked why he kept J. Edgar Hoover as head of the FBI after it had become apparent that Hoover was as much a scoundrel as some of those his bureau put away. "Because I'd rather have him...