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Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe covers glassmaking and Dung beetles this week

7 November 2009 10:51 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Discovery's pin-up boy and "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe gets down with glass makers and rolls around in cow manure with dung beetle experts this coming week. Rowe heads Williamstown, West Virginia to try his hand at making glass art. At the Fenton Art Glass Company, Mike Rowe meets Tim - the man with the easiest job ever. In this episode, Mike also goes to Jonesboro, Arkansas to perform dung beetle research. He is enlisted in the making of "Poogurt" - fresh pig poo mushed up for Dung beetle culling. Did you know that Dung beetles can dispose of 1 ton of manure/year over 2.5 acres resulting in improved soil fertility, a reduction in pollution and a »

- April MacIntyre

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'Dirty Jobs' Friday fantasy: Rolling in Tofu with Mike Rowe

30 October 2009 10:15 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

A girl can dream. Mike Rowe is the delicious host of Discovery's "Dirty Jobs." In an age of bizarro 'Claymates,' cage-fighter Alex Reid wearing women's clothes and Adam Lambert bedazzled in more makeup than Tammy Faye Baker ever could, along comes an all-American man, hairy chested with natural ease, with a willingness to get down and dirty. Rowe's "Dirty Jobs" is a fun reality series where Rowe becomes a vocational guinea pig for all things dirty, grimy and messy. The show airs on Discovery Channel Tuesdays at 9Pm Et/Pt. Mike Rowe travels the country to showcase the downright dirty jobs that most people would go out of their way to avoid. From toilet crushers to maple syrup »

- April MacIntyre

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Lauren Conrad to Be a Jester Clown on Halloween

28 October 2009 12:37 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

While attending the Avon Foundation for Women Gala in New York City on Tuesday, October 27, Lauren Conrad took time to have a brief interview with Just Jared, telling the site her costume for the upcoming Halloween. She said, "I'm going to be a clown! I'm not going the sexy route, really - it's almost like a jester clown. Tights that are black and white and a tutu and suspenders and funny make-up."

When asked to name her favorite TV shows, the 23-year-old star revealed, "I am obsessed with 'Glee'. Oh my god. Also, I watch Discovery Channel! I love 'Dirty Jobs' and 'Deadliest Catch' - those are my reality shows!" Lauren, moreover, also dished about her future project as she is having her book "L.A. Candy" adapted for big screen flick.

"I'm trying to think one step at a time. I'm gonna focus on writing the script »

- AceShowbiz.com

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What's On Tonight: Charlie Brown, 30 For 30, Parking Wars, Chopped

27 October 2009 10:14 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

At 8, ABC has It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, followed by new episodes of Dancing with the Stars and The Forgotten. NBC has a new, two-hour The Biggest Loser at 8, then a new The Jay Leno Show. Fox has a new, two-hour So You Think You Can Dance. Espn has a new 30 For 30 at 8, followed by two new episodes of The World Series of Poker. TCM has Poltergeist at 8. At 9, PBS has a new Frontline. Discovery has a new Dirty Jobs at 9, then a new Ghost Lab. There's a new episode of The Universe on History Channel at 9. At 10, FX has a new Sons of Anarchy. Food Network has a new Chopped at 10. Bravo has a new Flipping Out at 10. A&E has two new episodes of Parking Wars at 10. Syfy has a new Ecw at 10. Spike has the Spike 2009 Awards at 10. Travel Channel has a new Bizarre World at »

- Bob Sassone

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What's On Tonight: Shark Tank, NCIS, Ecw, Sons of Anarchy

20 October 2009 10:06 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

At 7:30, Fox has Baseball Playoffs, the Yankees vs. the Angels. At 8, ABC has the season finale of Shark Tank, followed by new episodes of Dancing with the Stars and The Forgotten. CBS has a new NCIS at 8, then new episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife. NBC has a new, two-hour Biggest Loser at 8, followed by a new Jay Leno Show. The CW has new episodes of 90210 and Melrose Place. PBS has a new Nova at 8, then a new Frontline. TCM has Mr. Sardonicus at 8. At 9, Discovery has a new Dirty Jobs, followed by a new Ghost Lab. BBC America has a new Dragon's Den at 9. IFC has another installment of Monty Python: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) at 9. At 10, FX has a new Sons of Anarchy. Food Network has a new Chopped at 10. Espn has a new World Series of Poker at 10. Syfy has a »

- Bob Sassone

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What's On Tonight: Hell's Kitchen, 90210, The Good Wife, Sons of Anarchy

13 October 2009 10:14 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

At 8, ABC has a new Shark Tank, followed by new episodes of Dancing with the Stars and The Forgotten. CBS has a new NCIS at 8, then new episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife. NBC has a new, two-hour Biggest Loser at 8, followed by a new Jay Leno Show. Fox has the two-hour season finale of Hell's Kitchen at 8. The CW has new episodes of 90210 and Melrose Place. PBS has a new Nova at 8, then a new Frontline. Espn has a new 30 For 30 at 8. At 9, Syfy has two new episodes of Scare Tactics, then a new Ecw. Discovery has a new Dirty Jobs at 9, followed by a new Ghost Lab. At 10, FX has a new Sons of Anarchy. Food Network has a new Chopped at 10. A&E has two new episodes of Parking Wars at 10. MTV has a new episode of The Hills at 10, followed by a new episode of The City. »

- Bob Sassone

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The real dirt on Mike Rowe of 'Dirty Jobs'

7 October 2009 12:39 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs (returned last night with new episodes), took some time off from cleaning cloth diapers and sifting through suet to chat with us at the EW offices. He was also kind enough to wipe his shoes before coming in. Beyond being the mud-streaked face of Dirty Jobs, Mike is also an unofficial spokesperson for skilled labor, a former QVC host, and a surprisingly talented singer. We discussed all this and more, aided greatly by questions provided by some of his many ardent fans, so if you want to get the real dirt on Mike, »

- Keith Staskiewicz

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What's On Tonight: Hell's Kitchen, Nova, Dragon's Den, The Forgotten

6 October 2009 10:11 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

At 8, ABC has a new Shark Tank, followed by new episodes of Dancing with the Stars and The Forgotten. CBS has a new NCIS at 8, then new episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles and The Good Wife. NBC has a new, two-hour Biggest Loser at 8, followed by a new Jay Leno Show. Fox has new episodes of Hell's Kitchen and So You Think You Can Dance. There's a new 90210 on The CW at 8, then a new Melrose Place. PBS has a new, two-hour Nova at 8. At 9, Syfy has two new episodes of Scare Tactics, then a new Ecw. Discovery has a new Dirty Jobs at 9, followed by a new Ghost Lab. History Channel has a new episode of The Universe at 9. BBC America has a new Dragon's Den at 9. At 10, FX has a new Sons of Anarchy. Lifetime has a new Sherri, then a new Rita Rocks at 10. A&E has »

- Bob Sassone

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First Look: MythBusters Fall Premiere

6 October 2009 3:23 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

This Wednesday, October 7th at 9Pm, will mark the return of (arguably) one of the best programs on television, MythBusters, and in typical MythBuster fashion, they kick it all off with superhuman punching robots, bullets, pneumatic triggers, explosives and… socks?

In the fall premiere, Adam (Savage) and Jamie (Hyneman) take on the classic theory, “If one bullet is fired and the other is dropped simultaneously from the same height, which will hit the ground first?”

Once again, Adam and Jamie attempt to take on a myth that’s so intricate and complex that is has never been attempted before. Until now, that is. With pneumatic triggers, precise measurements and calculating time down to the milliseconds, Adam and Jamie have their hands full with this one - Especially when they have to redesign their “rig” (That’s MythBusters talk… if you don’t know, you just don’t know) in the »

- Anthony Ocasio

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Next week: David Carradine's closet haunting, plus new Dirty Jobs and Dragon's Den

2 October 2009 10:01 AM, PDT | Reality Blurred | See recent Reality Blurred news »

Here's what happened last week, and what to watch for next week: The Past This past week was all about Jon and Kate Plus Eight plus a vagina. The Tlc reality show's ratings dropped and then Tlc dropped Jon from its title, promoting Jon to threaten camera crews with arrest, which led Tlc to shut down production. We also learned how much money Jon and Kate make, and how much The Hills' cast makes, although... keep reading » » read the full story and comment, or find the latest news about past forward

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- Andy Dehnart

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Any questions for Mike Rowe, host of 'Dirty Jobs'?

29 September 2009 10:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

It’s a dirty job, and Mike Rowe’s gotta do it. After over 100 episodes of salt mining and chick sexing (that’s sorting chickens, you degenerate), it’s becoming clear that the dirtiest job of all is probably hosting Dirty Jobs.  But whether he’s elbow-deep in the beautiful miracle of equine procreation or wading through 17 different varieties of raw sewage, his self-deprecating wit and the downright earnestness with which he treats these vocations cut through the grime and keep us tuned in to his filthy, filthy shenanigans. All of which will continue with new episodes starting next Tuesday, »

- Keith Staskiewicz

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And the '61st Primetime Emmy Awards' Winners Are...

20 September 2009 6:00 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

Did your favorite TV stars win? Read on to find out! (Winners' names are underlined below.) Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock Kevin Dillon, Entourage Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother Rainn Wilson, The Office Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock Elizabeth Perkins, Weeds Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Cherry Jones, 24 Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy Dianne Wiest, In Treatment Hope Davis, In Treatment Rose Byrne, Damages Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama William Shatner, Boston Legal Christian Clemenson, Boston Legal Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad William Hurt, Damages Michael Emerson, Lost John Slattery, Mad Men Outstanding Actress, Mini-series or Movie Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens Shirley MacLaine, Coco Chanel Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby Chandra Wilson, »

- TheInsider

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Labor Day TV Marathons (and the movies you'll watch again...and again)

6 September 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Whether you're looking to stay on the sofa or you need to know what channels to avoid so you don't end up there on Monday, here's our cheat sheet of notable Labor Day TV marathons. Because we know certain movies can be as sure a thing as, say, 19 hours of The Golden Girls, 18 hours of Dirty Jobs, and 15 hours of NCIS, we've included a bonus list of films to watch/not watch. TV Marathons, Monday, Sept. 7: A&E: Criminal Minds (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) ABC Family: Secret Life of the American Teenager (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Animal Planet: Whale Wars (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) BBC America: Torchwood: Children of the Earth (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Bet: The Game (9 a.m. to 11 p.m.) Bravo: The Real Housewives of Atlanta (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and Top Chef: Las Vegas (3:30 p. »

- Mandi Bierly

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Catch up on Whale Wars, Dirty Jobs, 16 and Pregnant during Labor Day marathons

4 September 2009 7:14 AM, PDT | Reality Blurred | See recent Reality Blurred news »

This is Past Forward, a look at last week and the week ahead: The Past Last week started with the host of an upcoming MTV series about drug addiction dying of a drug overdose. In far less significant news, editors on one show gave up and just used footage from an old episode, while whale-killing Japanese fishermen may have given up that practice because of a documentary. Jon Gosselin proved he has no self-awareness, while... keep reading » » read the full story and comment, or find the latest news about past forward

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- Andy Dehnart

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Discovery Communications Launches Discovery Channel Application On App Store

19 August 2009 6:15 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

The media company Discovery Communications announced on Tuesday the launch of the Discovery Channel App on the App Store.

The App features a collection of video clips from some of the Discovery Channel's most popular shows including "Mythbusters," "Man vs. Wild," "Dirty Jobs," "Time Warp," "Deadliest Catch," "Cash Cab" and "Shark Week." The App will also feature a collection of quizzes, photo galleries, programming schedules and the ability to send content via email.

"Consumers are increasingly looking to enjoy their entertainment while mobile and our new Discovery Channel App offers the ultimate on-the-go fan experience for iPhone and iPod touch," said Doug Craig, the senior vice president of Digital and Home Entertainment for Discovery Communications in a statement.

"We are excited to bring viewers another compelling option with which to experience our high-quality content and satisfy their curiosity in way that fits their lifestyle."

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'Octomom' documentary: 'Viewers will react strongly,' says executive producer

10 August 2009 1:42 PM, PDT | EW - Hollywood Insider.com | See recent EW.com - Hollywood Insider news »

A Fox executive promises their just-announced documentary on Nadya Suleman, aka “Octomom”, will show “everything, literally day and night” from her life, including her much-publicized transition from “miracle birth lady” to “tabloid fodder.” The two-hour Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage will air on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. “It’s incredibly compelling,” Mike Darnell, Fox’s head of reality, told EW.com. “It will feel like you are inside her life.” Executive produced by Craig Piligian (Dirty Jobs), the documentary will be culled together from seven months of previously unseen footage shot by Radar Online. The online company gained unprecedented access to Suleman and her children the day after the birth of the octuplets. The documentary is expected to show her financial struggles and the complications involved in parenting all 14 of her children on her own. “The lived with her,” said Darnell. “They’ve been filming her since day one. Her mom is in it, »

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Derek Friday Mixes "Simple Life" With "Dirty Jobs" For His New Show "Mr. Friday"

7 August 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

Imagine if a former "Top Model" was now living "The Simple Life" by doing "Dirty Jobs." That's how Derek Friday describes his new show, "Mr. Friday," which starts airing tonight on the Fine Living Network. But he insists he's no Paris or Nicole. "I'm a tall black guy," he says.

The life-swapping reality show stars the 6'3" Friday, a former model and socialite, whose trust funds checks are being withheld by his philanthropist mom until he swaps his pampered lifestyle for a day with all kinds of labor force, from circus workers to reptile handlers.

Friday worked with one of the producers of the show briefly before the idea of the reality show came about. "They were like, 'I've never met a guy like Derek Friday,'" he said. "'Let's make a show about him!'" And they did, swapping Friday's spa days for snake feedings like in the show's first episode, »

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2009 Emmy Nominees

17 July 2009 8:40 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

The Emmys are once again approaching, meaning it’s time to highlight those shows that made the often-unbearable experience of TV watching worth your while, if only for a short while.

Take a look over the list of this year’s Emmy Nominees then head on down to the comment section to give your two cents.

 

The 2009 Emmy Nominees (Abridged Version):

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Drama Series:

“Big Love,” HBO

“Breaking Bad,” AMC

“Damages,” FX

“Dexter,” Showtime

“House,” Fox

“Lost,” ABC

“Mad Men,” AMC

Comedy Series:

“Entourage,” HBO

“Family Guy,” Fox

“How I Met Your Mother,” CBS

“Flight of the Conchords,” HBO

“The Office,” NBC

“30 Rock,” NBC

“Weeds,” Showtime

Actor, Drama Series:

Simon Baker, “The Mentalist”

Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment”

Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad”

Michael C. Hall, “Dexter”

Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”

Hugh Laurie, “House”

Actress, Drama Series:

Glenn Close, “Damages”

Sally Field, “Brothers and Sisters”

Mariska Hargitay, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”

Holly Hunter, »

- Kofi Outlaw

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Emmy Nominations, Oh My

16 July 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

From some surprises with the nominations (like Family Guy nominated for Best Comedy) or not so big surprises (like Jeremy Piven not being nominated), here are the list of nominees. Who do you think will win? Who do you want to win? Voice your opinion below at let us know, were curious!

Outstanding Comedy Series

30 Rock Entourage Family Guy Flight of the Conchords How I Met Your Mother The Office Weeds Outstanding Drama Series

Big Love Breaking Bad Damages Dexter House Lost Mad Men Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords) Tony Shalhoub (Monk) Steve Carell (The Office) Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men) Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) Michael C. Hall (Dexter) Hugh Laurie (House) Gabriel Bryne (In Treatment) Jon Hamm (Mad Men) Simon Baker (The Mentalist) Lead Actress »

- Melissa Molina

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2009 Emmy Award Nominations Are Revealed

16 July 2009 9:33 AM, PDT | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »

It's that time of the year again. The 2009 61st Annual Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place on September 20,2009, and will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris from CBS' "How I met Your Mother" sitcom.They will air at 7pm central time on CBS. Now, with no further ado, the nominees for "Outstanding Reality Competition Program" are : The Amazing Race, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway, and Top Chef. The nominations for "Outstanding Reality Program" are : Antiques Roadshow, Dirty Jobs, Dog Whisperer, Intervention, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, and Mythbusters. »

- Andre@ontheflix

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