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TV Junkie: 'Night of Too Many Stars'; CBS Renews All New Shows

Ricky Gervais is one of dozens of performers tonight in Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" at 9pm. [Photo by Thomas Attila Lewis]
Unless you have a dog in the Giants/Phillies NLCS playoff tonight we recommend the lineup below. Of particular note is Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" (Twitter: #2ManyStars) autism benefit - some pretty hilarious hijinks for a great cause, if you're a fan of comedy that's where you should spend some time tonight. See our interviews at the event at the end of this post.
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CBS is renewing all 5 of its new Fall programs - is this because they literally have nothing else to throw out there? We've always thought that the keeper was "Hawaii Five-O" with "Blue Bloods" as questionable, whereas "Mike and Molly" and "(Bleep) My Dad Says" were probably the least acceptable new comedies this season. Demetri Martin's show can't come fast enough.
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Earlier this month we questioned how CNN fired Rick Sanchez for his comments about Jon Stewart and now even Jon Stewart agrees with us.
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The TV Junkie Plan: "Community", "30 Rock", "Night of Too Many Stars", "Chelsea Lately" (Jenny McCarthy), Kimmel (Clint Eastwood)8:00pm Community NBC - Shirley asks for Abed's creative input for a religious film; Pierce is recruited by a group of students his age.
8:00pm The Big Bang Theory CBS - Leonard realizes he is the only one in his group without a girlfriend; Sheldon wants to get rid of his girlfriend.
8:30pm 30 Rock NBC - While having a perfect day, Jack tries to help Liz figure out her relationship with Carol; Jenna and Kenneth ask Kelsey Grammer for help; Tracy shoots a commercial for the Boys and Girls Club.
9:00p Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education Comedy Central - Jon Stewart hosts the benefit performance for autism charities.
9:00pm The Office NBC - Michael, Dwight and Jim set up a sting after a competing sales associate (Timothy Olyphant) steals a client; Andy starts a band.
10:00pm It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia FX - Charlie and Mac set-up a truly odd couple after Mac's Mom burns the house down; Frank discovers the importance of paternal care when Dee falls ill.
10:30pm The League FX - Ruxin throws Sofia an anniversary party on the same day as Jenny's birthday; Meegan returns with a plus one.
11:00pm Chelsea Lately E! - Actress Jenny McCarthy.
11:00pm Lopez Tonight TBS - Comic Jeff Foxworthy; nba Analyst Chris Weber.
12:05am Jimmy Kimmel Live ABC - Director Clint Eastwood; Rod Stewart performs.
Night of Too Many Stars | Thursday, October 21, 2010 | |||
Preview - Jimmy Fallon's Inner Daltrey | ||||
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