http://www.ratedtv.com TV Shows Rated And Reviewed Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:21:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The final season of Lost begins Feb. 2nd, but that doesn't its the "end" necessarily, at least according to some of its stars. Recent interviews indicate more than just stirring the pot to get people to watch, including star Michael Emerson. Lost has been a ratings and critical powerhouse for ABC ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20100120/lost-endings-beginnings-and-the-final-season/ Yes, NOW it's official...Simon Cowell is off American Idol after this season.  But that isn't the most interesting part of this report. Its been reported that Cowell was offered between $100-144 million dollars to stay on the show for another amount of years, according to numerous sources. Now that's an astounding ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20100115/idol-talk-simon-gone-officially/ Well, now it's official: Jay Leno's 10PM experiment with NBC is now over, with the station announcing Sunday that further production on the show has been halted, and it will endFeb. 12th, when the Winter Olympics begin. They're now waiting to hear if Leno and "Tonight" alum Conan O'Brien accept ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20100110/flat-line-lenos-late-night-tv-show-is-dead-officially/ To call the "The Simpsons" a series of milestones at the point is to be rather obvious. It's now planning a special 450th episode and a special documentary to follow. Entering its 20th season now, it's far surpassed any expectations foisted upon it, when it debuted as an animated short on ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20100104/450-yet-another-milestone-for-the-simpsons/ Many have known for awhile that the ad-supported model in many businesses has taken a hit recently, on the Internet and in print media. Now the ad bust has struck broadcast networks like NBC, ABC and the like, and it appears the days of free broadcast local networks is fading ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20091229/numbered-the-days-of-free-broadcast-tv-ending-soon/ Simon Cowell's brother says that "American Idol" will have to do without him after this upcoming season, as his brother is stating that this will be his final season with the show. Tony Cowell stated in his weekly podcast, "The Cowell Factor," that Simon will be preparing a statement that will ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20091223/sayonara-simon-cowell-to-depart-american-idol-after-this-season/ Access Hollywood anchor Nancy O'Dell had a long run, but now she's announced that she is leaving the show this week after 13 years on the airwaves communicating everything gossip-worthy among the celebs. Released by her publicist: "Having been at Access Hollywood from day one of the show, this has been ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20091218/final-goodbye-nancy-odell-departing-access-hollywood-after-13-years/ MTV's controversial reality show, "Jersey Shore," has charted a lot of bumpy water since its debut pretty much, and now even more is set to follow as a scene featuring a cast member being punched has been cut from the show. The show has lost sponsors and raised the ire ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20091213/a-ratings-punch-mtvs-jersey-shore-in-the-center-of-more-controversy/ "Saturday Night Live" is making the wrong sort of headlines for featuring a skit which made fun of domestic violence - with Rihanna as the musical guest for the evening. Uhh, maybe the writers need to get their signals straight, it appears? On Saturday's episode, the skit was regarding Tiger Woods' ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20091207/snl-oops-criticisms-emerge-over-domestic-violence-skit-with-rihanna-as-musical-guest/ According to RadarOnline, David Hasselhoff is again having health issues, this time being taken to a hospital after suffering a seizure. "Paramedics were called to the [location] in Encino for medical aid," LA Fire spokesman Erik Scott was quoted telling RadarOnline. "Paramedics arrived at approximately 11:51 am on Friday and later ... http://www.ratedtv.com/20091129/portait-of-a-troubled-soul-david-hasselhoff/