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Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2011 file photo, actor Ben Gazzara attends The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards gala in New York. Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in films, on television and on Broadway in the original 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Gazzara died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012,  in Manhattan after being in hospice care with cancer. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.


Ellen DeGeneres/Portia de Rossi pilot picked up by ABC (Reuters)
Reuters - ABC has picked up the Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's pilot "The Smart One."

"Glee" sidelined for 2 months for comedy shows (Reuters)
Reuters - The "Glee" club is getting a long winter break: Fox said Friday it will sideline the musical comedy for nearly two months to make room for a new Tuesday night comedy block.

Tony Oller lands starring role in "Vigilandia" (Reuters)
Reuters - Tony Oller, who played Danny on the Disney Channel's "As the Bell Rings," has been offered the young male lead in Universal's upcoming sci-fi thriller "Vigilandia," TheWrap has learned.

FX renews "Sons of Anarchy" for two more seasons (Reuters)
Reuters - Good news, Samcro fanatics; "Sons of Anarchy" has been renewed for two seasons, guaranteeing a fifth and sixth season for FX's hit motorcycle-gang drama.

Debra Messing talks lending voice to 'Smash'

The actress chats with TODAY.com about her singing on on her new NBC show, The actress chats with TODAY.com about her singing on on her new NBC show, "Smash."


Honda's 'Bueller' ad drives off with readers

Do people actually watch the Super Bowl game? Or is it all about the fancy schmancy ads? Judging from what The Clicker readers were most interested in this week, it seems the answer is ... the ads.Do people actually watch the Super Bowl game? Or is it all about the fancy schmancy ads? Judging from what The Clicker readers were most interested in this week, it seems the answer is ... the ads.


'Wheel of Fortune' host Sajak visits White House

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak didn't actually meet with the leader of the free world, but he did stop by the White House Friday for a "purely social" visit.


Two's company! DeWitt, Somers reunite

Suzanne Somers hosted her Suzanne Somers hosted her "Three's Company" costar Joyce DeWitt Thursday on her online program, "Breaking Through." It was billed as the first time the women had seen each other in more than 30 years.




'Big Bang Theory' bests 'Idol' in ratings -- again!

It looks like once again, the CBS comedy topped the (soon-to-be former?) ratings juggernaut during the 8-8:30 p.m. timeslot on Thursday night.It looks like once again, the CBS comedy topped the (soon-to-be former?) ratings juggernaut during the 8-8:30 p.m. timeslot on Thursday night.


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