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LA denizens will have a couple Yule Log options this Xmas
Looks like ABC will be doubling up on broadcasting episodes of "Scrubs" and "Better Off Ted" in January which means that they will run out of episodes by the end of the month, implying that these shows will not be renewed. A shame since we think "Better Off Ted" is ABC's other comedy standout next to "Modern Family". We haven't been following the new "Scrubs", what do you think about it as well as the prospect of these shows disappearing?
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Ye Olde Xmas Day Yule Log Programming: KCAL will air its log from 6-10am. On KTLA, the fireplace will be on from 4:30-10am. The good thing with either option is that you don't have to worry about the eggnog fumes getting too close to the TV screen.
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Top 5 Late Night Moments: Oops, we didn't have time to do this last Friday - here were the five best moments in late night TV last week: 12/18 Judi Dench on Ferguson (uncomfortable silence moment); 12/17 John Krasinski on Conan; 12/16 Ray Romano on "Lopez Tonight"; 12/15 1000th episode of Ferguson; 12/14 Cheryl Hines on Conan
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HBO launched an iPhone app today - it's a free way to stay on top of their programming and other content.
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The TV Junkie Plan: "X-Play", "Scrubs", "Better Off Ted", Leno, Conan (Lance Armstrong!), Fallon.8:00pm X-Play G4 - Golden Mullet Awards '09
8:00pm Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special FOX - The Grammy-winning country singer performs holiday songs in addition to selections from her albums; Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David Cook join Underwood on stage.
9:00pm Dirty Jobs Discovery - Worm Grunter
9:00pm Scrubs ABC - J.D. seeks Turk's approval; Lucy tries to find the courage to perform a medical procedure
9:00pm Britain's Missing Top Model BBC America - The four remaining contestants pair up with professional male models for a photo shoot and commercial casting call.
9:30pm Better Off Ted ABC - Lem's mother (Khandi Alexander), a brilliant scientist who has always intimidated him, visits and begins an affair with Dr. Bhamba.
10:00pm Ghost Lab Discovery - Season finale
10:00pm The Jay Leno Show NBC - Actor Dane Cook.
11:35pm Late Show With David Letterman CBS - Actress Susan Sarandon; chef David Chang; Colbie Caillat performs.
11:35pm The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien NBC - Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong; TV show host Carson Daly; Kid Cudi performs.
12:35am The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson CBS - Comic Kathy Griffin; Harry Connick Jr. performs.
12:35am Late Night With Jimmy Fallon NBC - Actor Tom Arnold; snowboarder Hannah Teter; Michael McDonald performs.
