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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

Stranger Things has wrapped filming … FOREVER.

Someone has done some digging and found out how much the biggest reality shows pay its cast. Interestingly, according to this, the contestants on The Bachelor series don’t get paid anything. I knew they had to provide their own clothes, hair and makeup, but I didn’t realize they weren’t paid a dime to leave their lives — and jobs — behind for two to three months. This does help explain all of the clout chasing: if becoming Instagram famous is the only way to pay your bills, maybe those are the “right reasons” after all.

And now MSNBC is asking two of its anchors, Joy Reid and Stephanie Ruhle, to take pay cuts. Sounds like things are going great over there.

People are enjoying the Dexter prequel series.

Bluey isn’t just coming to theaters, it’s coming to Disney theme parks and cruise ships, too.

We might not be done with The Penguin just yet. Stay tuned.

A Mr. Show reunion will happen next month in Los Angeles, raising money for Comedy Gives Back.

Alexis Bellino is not returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County: “I was not asked back next season,” Alexis shared on the Dec. 19 episode of the Going Rogue podcast. “I can’t say it came as a shock, it did not come as a shock.”

Oh hey, another Real Housewives cast member is going to jail. This time it’s Peter Thomas of Real Housewives of Atlanta who failed to pay his taxes.

Renewals

Cancellations

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In Development

  • Bananas, a drama series directed by David O. Russell and starring Oscar Isaac and Ana De Armas, has been acquired by Apple TV+.
  • Sheepdogs, a military drama is being adapted into a series at Apple TV+.
  • The Perfect Line, a game show hosted by Deborah Norville, is in the works.
  • The FIFA Women’s World Cup will stream on Netflix.
  • An animated Ghostbusters movie is in development at Netflix.
  • Burnfield, a drama series, is being developed at FX.
  • Elway, a documentary about John Elway, is in the works at Netflix.
  • A scripted series and documentary about the Alexander brothers are in the works.

Casting News

Mark Your Calendar

  • Extreme Makeover: Home Edition returns on ABC on January 2.

  • 2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson premieres on Peacock on December 23.

  • Sly Lives! premieres on Hulu on February 13.

  • Teen Mom: The Next Chapter returns on MTV on January 30.

  • Netflix has released a sizzle reel of their upcoming sports projects.

  • Love Is Blind: Germany premieres on Netflix on January 3.

  • Bandidos returns on Netflix on January 3.

  • Lisabi: A Legend Is Born premieres on Netflix on January 10.

  • Incognito debuts on Netflix on January 17.

R.I.P.

Francis J. Conway, Production manager on a number of shows, including Baywatch and Mindhunter

WATCH THIS

FRIDAY

National Tree Lighting: Adam Blackstone, Muni Long, Stephen Sanchez, Trombone Shorty, James Taylor, The War And Treaty and Trisha Yearwood perform. 7 p.m., CBS

Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays: Josh Groban joins the annual special that highlights the joys of fostering and adoption. 8 p.m., CBS

Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary With The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Oh my God, I’m so old. 8:30 p.m., PBS

Juror #2: A juror in a high-profile case struggles with a moral dilemma. Streaming premiere. Max

SATURDAY

Saturday Night Live: Martin Short & Hozier 10:30 p.m., NBC

Home Alone marathon: How is one kid so unlucky? 6 p.m., FX

SUNDAY

The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and the Apollo Theater are honored. 7:30 p.m., CBS

What If … ?: Once again, Marvel characters make unexpected choices that change their worlds. Season three premiere. Disney+

Dune: Prophecy: First season finale. 8 p.m., HBO

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CBS National Christmas Tree Lighting
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CW Bob Hearts Abishola
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(repeat)		 Children Ruin Everything
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FOX Men’s College Basketball Local
NBC Shrek the Halls Happy’s Place
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