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Josef Adalian joined Vulture as West Coast editor in 2010 and has been covering the television industry since 1992, including a decade at Variety. He also writes Buffering, a newsletter about the streaming wars.

  1. the industry
    Networks Are Rushing Fall-TV Ads Into Movie Theaters in Early SummerIt’s earlier than usual, but it’s more important than ever to rope in the elusive younger demos.
  2. oh em glee
    The Dangers of Letting Sue Sylvester Show Up at the EmmysJane Lynch will host, but we beg the producers not to make her put on the tracksuit.
  3. over and out
    It’s Official: Nobody Cares About Paris Hilton AnymoreHer Oxygen show lures fewer than 500,000 viewers.
  4. reboots
    NBC Decides to Reboot Fear FactorComing soon: ‘Joey 2.0.’
  5. breaking
    The Voice Will Get Next Year’s Prime Post-Super Bowl SlotDoes this mean Xtina gets a second crack at the national anthem?
  6. tv
    The Year in TV Ratings: Winners, Losers, and the Power of SnookiIn the valuable 18 to 49 demo, ‘Jersey Shore’ outrated ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Glee,’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’
  7. ratings
    Idol Finale Scores Huge Ratings BounceBeam me up, Scotty!
  8. exclusive
    Anna Kournikova Replaces Jillian Michaels on The Biggest Loser“When she really gets intense, she starts speaking Russian,†promises the show’s producer.
  9. upfronts 2011
    Reviewing the CW Upfront: Maybe This Time, They’ll Be LuckyJust when you want to write off the CW, here comes ‘Ringer’
  10. upfronts 2011
    Upfront Babylon: Tales From the Lavish Days When Networks Had Money (and Booze) to BurnToday it’s all about numbers and restrained parties. But back in the day? Par-ty!
  11. the vulture transcript
    The Showrunner Transcript: Cougar Town’s Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel on the Show’s Transformation and Masturbating Time Travelers“If something’s working, you lean into it. You don’t fight it.â€
  12. upfronts 2011
    CBS Schedule Analysis: The Dominant Network Looks Poised to Continue Its DominanceOnly five new shows for the fall, but they tested well, and CBS is already playing from a position of strength.
  13. upfronts 2011
    CW Picks Up Ringer, Secret Circle, Hart of DixieAnd the reality show ‘H8ER.’
  14. upfronts 2011
    ABC Schedule Analysis: The Alphabet Goes on a Wild New-Show Spree … Because It Has ToThirteen new shows seems crazy. But in a world where ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ are fading: necessary.
  15. explainer
    Cougar Town’s Bill Lawrence Talks About Mid-Season Move“I’m not that bummed out.â€
  16. the vulture transcript
    The Showrunner Transcript: How I Met Your Mother’s Carter Bays and Craig Thomas on Last Night’s Finale and Their 15-Year Partnership“Care deeply about your characters, so deeply that you almost delude yourself into thinking that they’re real human beings and quite possibly your best friends in the world.â€
  17. upfronts 2011
    Fox Schedule Analysis: The Network Plays It Safe to Stay On Top (No More Lone Stars)’X Factor’ and the Spielberg dinosaur action show ‘Terra Nova’ may be pricey, but they seem bound to score.
  18. upfronts 2011
    How Does a Network Build a Fall Schedule? Fox’s Scheduling Chief Reveals the StrategiesIn a world of DVRs, managing time slots still matters a lot, and Preston Beckman shows us how the game is played.
  19. upfronts 2011
    NBC Schedule Analysis: Modest Ambitions Look Good on the PeacockRealistic new boss Bob Greenblatt knows how serious things are for the network.
  20. breaking
    CBS Kills Three ShowsWe’ll never have to type $#*! again
  21. upfronts 2011
    NBC’s New Fall Schedule: Wednesday Comedies, Three New Dramas, and a Delayed 30 RockChristina Applegate, Whitney Cummings, and a ‘Prime Suspect’ remake get the green light, and ‘The Sing-Off’ isn’t just a holiday event anymore.
  22. pick up lines
    CBS Going Ahead With J.J. Abrams and Kat Dennings Pilots’Persons of Interest’ and ‘Two Broke Girls’ get the nod.
  23. pick up lines
    ABC Picks Up Twelve New Series, Comes Up With Creative Word Substition for ‘Bitches’ [Update]Including Charlie’s Angels, the Shonda Rhimes show, the Tim Allen show, and the one with James Van Der Beek and the one Christina Ricci.
  24. deal making
    How CBS Started Courting Ashton Kutcher for Two and Half MenWith a call to his lawyer.
  25. explainer
    What’s Mindy Kaling’s Future on The Office?In all likelihood she’ll be acting on it, but she may not be writing for it.
  26. upfronts 2011
    CBS Status Update: What Should the Sturdiest Network Do in a Post-Sheen World?While still on top, CBS still needs new breakout hits to replace its aging procedurals.
  27. exclusive
    Jay Mohr to Blog Real Housewives for BravoWhat would Peter Dragon say?
  28. upfronts 2011
    ABC Status Update: Can the Ailing Network Bounce Back With a New Boss?The old ABC Family head is now in charge, which could mean younger programming.
  29. upfronts 2011
    Fox Status Update: Where Does the Top Network Stand Going Into Its X Factor Year?’Idol’ didn’t slip as much as people predicted, but only one of last fall’s new shows survived.
  30. upfronts 2011
    Where Does Fourth-Place NBC Stand Heading into Upfronts?Here are the problems that need to be solved next year, and what the struggling Peacock might do to solve them.
  31. upfronts 2011
    TV Buzz Check: What Big Moves Will the Networks Make During Upfronts?Fox needs some dramas to fill the shoes of ‘24’ and the aging ‘House.’
  32. the star market
    The Star Market: Could Movie Hopeful John Krasinski Be the Next George Clooney?“He’s the ideal combo: the guy you want to hang out with and sleep with,†says one insider.
  33. tv
    Could Next Season Be TV’s Most Female-Packed? We Look at the ContendersThey’re broken down by archetypes: the Rachels, the Buffys, the Cagney and Laceys …
  34. exclusive
    Get an Advance Look at The Office’s New Subtle Sexuality Music VideoAnd auteur Mindy Kaling gives us the artiste perspective on Kelly and Erin’s new country-pop anthem, “Girl Next Door.â€
  35. sing when you’re winning
    The Voice’s Ratings RiseIt’s the only new show this season to add viewers in week two.
  36. primary colors
    Simon Cowell Unveils New Game Show DetailsIt makes ‘Wheel of Fortune’ seem like ‘Inception.’
  37. the industry
    The Hollywood Question: What Kind of Bin Laden Projects Will and Won’t Work?Side effect of the mission: Navy SEALs are hot, and an already-in-the-works project starring real SEALs could reap the benefits.
  38. exclusive
    How NCIS Plans to Dis Osama Bin LadenHe’s a goner on TV, too.
  39. exclusive
    Discovery Channel Producing ‘Insta-mentary’ on OsamaThe channel will air the program on May 15th.
  40. oops
    Gone With the Wind: Fox Bumps Night of Twister ToonsSeth MacFarlane’s animated trio had been set for Hurricane Sunday Night.
  41. exclusive
    Love Bites Will Find a Way Onto NBC’s Summer ScheduleThe long-delayed rom-com anthology gets a Thursday berth.
  42. ratings
    Strong Ratings for Steve Carell’s Final Episode of The OfficeBut not quite as big as the birth of Jim and Pam’s kid.
  43. ratings
    The Voice Is a Blockbuster Out of the Gate, But Will Its Strong Ratings Last?The signs are almost all good for NBC.
  44. tv
    Who Should Watch The Voice and Who Shouldn’tWe’ve seen tonight’s premiere and want to steer you in the right direction.
  45. the vulture transcript
    The Vulture Transcript: Parks and Rec’s Chris Pratt on the Surprise Andy-April Wedding, With Bonus Revelations About His Co-stars“On the man scale, I still pale in comparison to [Nick Offerman]. He’s a ten.â€
  46. breaking
    NBC Bumps SNL, Tonight Show to Promote The VoicePlus: The long-awaited Xtina/Cee Lo/Adam Levine collaboration!
  47. ratings
    Audrina Patridge’s New VH1 Reality Show TanksFewer than one million people watched the premiere.
  48. ratings
    Why HBO Renewed Game of Thrones Despite Its Middling RatingsFor one thing, the media can’t stop talking about the show.
  49. breaking
    Chaos is Pulled by CBSMeanwhile, ‘Running Wilde’ makes a semi-comeback via FX.
  50. ratings
    Early Ratings: Game of Thrones Is No Boardwalk EmpireBut nobody really expected it to be.
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