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Verne Gay 12/11/12 Verne Gay's most fascinating TV people of 2012

There's no Honey Boo Boo here. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 11/25/12 'Dancing With the Stars' finale Tuesday

First things first: What's wrong? The 15th season of "Dancing With the Stars" -- you ... Read more »

Verne Gay 11/11/12 Catch up with shows you missed

For all our readers who had lost or still don't have power and want to ... Read more »

Verne Gay 11/7/12 On election night, TV news playing it safe

As expected, television played it safe last night until Ohio -- and then the gates ... Read more »

TV 11/5/12 Fall TV season winners and losers

Results for the fall TV race are in, and the bottom line: You're all watching ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/4/12 Strahan shows skills in debut with Kelly

Tuesday morning's "host chat" provided clues of Strahan's strengths and weaknesses. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/4/12 CBS' John Miller on bin Laden and more

CBS senior correspondent John Miller, 54, once chased John Gotti down the street for WNBC/4, ... Read more »

Verne Gay 8/2/12 TV critics' press tour: ABC gets the buzz

What did I learn at "TCA" -- otherwise known as this summer's TV Critics Association ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/24/12 Cowell praises Spears on 'X Factor'

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Mindy Kaling -- you know her as Kelly Kapoor from "The Office" ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/17/12 Emmy Awards: Predicting the nominations

Remember -- always remember -- that the Emmys like repeats. Always have, always will, because ... Read more »

Reality TV 7/10/12 'American Idol' game: Who's the next judge?

Fergie, Adam Lambert and other names are being floated. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 6/28/12 'Weeds' premiere: A pretzel extension

THE SHOW "Weeds," 10 p.m. Sunday on Showtime ... Read more »

Verne Gay 6/26/12 Regis Philbin returning to TV?

A report says Regis Philbin is "in talks" to replace Hoda Kotb should she -- ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/14/12 Gay: Stern perfect for 'America's Got Talent'

The circus has begun. "America's Got Talent" -- new season, new hype, new judge -- ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/5/12 Ch. 55 loses right to broadcast game shows

Melville-based WLNY/55 has dropped daily telecasts of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" in the wake ... Read more »

TV 3/27/12 Review: Pauly D's spinoff is better than 'Shore'

Pauly D's got his own show, and it's better than the "Jersey Shore." ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/1/12 Lindsay Lohan: Her best interview -- ever?

Older, wiser, happier . . . what else did the New Lindsay Lohan say about ... Read more »

TV 1/20/12 Marg Helgenberger leaves 'CSI'

THE SHOW "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" ... Read more »

Verne Gay 1/16/12 4 questions as 'American Idol' returns

"American Idol," TV's biggest show, returns tomorrow night (8 p.m., Fox/5) -- and as always, ... Read more »

TV 1/9/12 'CBS This Morning' leaves no good impressions

CBS launched its "CBS This Morning" Monday as the latest iteration in a long line ... Read more »

TV 1/8/12 Morning milestones: Is CBS conceding?

Despite what the promos tell you, there are two morning show anniversaries this week. NBC's ... Read more »

TV 12/23/11 Fiasco: Lumps of coal to these duds

With Christmas over and Hanukkah nearly, too, most of us are gifted out. But not ... Read more »

Celebrities 12/13/11 Reporter Chelsea Clinton? Time will tell

The good or the not-quite-so-good news on Chelsea Clinton's (for her anyway) counterintuitive role as ... Read more »

Verne Gay 12/9/11 Press-shy Chelsea Clinton is now press

From invisible to highly visible, welcome to Chelsea Clinton's coming-out week. Monday night marks her ... Read more »

Verne Gay 12/4/11 'Long Island Serial Killer' documentary

A&E airs a piece on the serial-murder case linked to bodies found near Gilgo Beach ... Read more »

Verne Gay 11/23/11 Talking with Bethpage 'Biggest Loser'

Tara Costa from Season 7 talks with Newsday's Verne Gay about life after the show, ... Read more »

Verne Gay 11/18/11 Thanks for the memories, Regis

There really was no easy way to wrap 28 (and a half) years of a ... Read more »

Verne Gay 11/9/11 New Oscar host needed as Murphy bows out

Ummm, now what? Or -- more immediate question -- ummm, who? ... Read more »

Verne Gay 10/31/11 On TV: Kim's divorce a boon for her brand

Sweep aside thoughts of sadness and regret. Dispel the hard-bitten and completely understandable bout of ... Read more »

Verne Gay 10/30/11 Conan O'Brien back in NYC to shoot 4 shows

The prodigal carrot-topped son -- Conan O'Brien (not Carrot Top) -- returns to New York ... Read more »

Verne Gay 10/7/11 Oprah looks to Rosie to boost OWN

Monday could be the first day of the rest of OWN's life. Two key launches ... Read more »

Verne Gay 10/4/11 D'oh! 'Simpsons' may get axed over pay

A world without Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie? Or at least one without the ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/26/11 Chewing over a tough tidbit: 'The Chew'

There are about 60 cooking shows on TV, not to mention two networks devoted to ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/19/11 New 'Two and a Half Men' doesn't work

In case you missed last night's season premiere: This is no longer "Two and a ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/16/11 4 major TV series undergo cast changes

We break down how these big TV series might be affected by the changes. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/15/11 Emmy awards: Our predictions, your picks

The Emmys are days away, and this handy guide fearlessly predicts who the winners and ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/13/11 'Bachelor Pad' winner also lost

We have a winner of this season's "Bachelor Pad." ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/9/11 4 p.m.: Who will reign in Oprah's spot?

No "Oprah?" Now what? Monday marks the beginning of the rest of our TV lives ... Read more »

Verne Gay 8/29/11 Chaz Bono leads new cast of DWTS

Not necessarily big on "firsts," the 13th season of "Dancing With the Stars" indisputably has ... Read more »

Verne Gay 8/10/11 'Lopez Tonight' canceled

George Lopez, whose late-night show was canceled Wednesday, was on "Late Show With David Letterman" ... Read more »

Verne Gay 8/8/11 'Charlie's Angels' gets a new life on ABC

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Some shows refuse to die, and "Charlie's Angels" would, by any ... Read more »

Verne Gay 8/5/11 Fox putting the glee back in 'Glee'

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- "Back to basics." ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/26/11 Suspense mounts on 'Bachelorette'

Ah, the pretty episode of "The Bachelorette." The remaining three bachelors head to Fiji for ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/19/11 TV's 'Bachelor' shows are making news

Suddenly, happily, there's a lot of "Bachelor" news out there: ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/11/11 My hunches for the Emmy nominations

Which shows will be nominated for best drama and comedy Emmys when they are announced ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/7/11 James Spader joins 'The Office' cast

Under the heading "inspired!" -- and subhead "No Brainer!" -- James Spader will join "The ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/5/11 In Casey Anthony case, TV's rush to judge

To "Headline News" anchor Nancy Grace, she was the "tot mom" -- the very embodiment ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/5/11 Sheen's 'epic' comedy roast planned

He has been roasted -- boy, has he been roasted -- by his former show, ... Read more »

Verne Gay 6/20/11 Current event: Olbermann is back on cable

Brash, outspoken, obnoxious, funny, talented, angry, intensely liberal, and full of himself . . . ... Read more »

Verne Gay 6/15/11 Lopez idle on 'Idol' decision

Will she or won't she? Or, put another way, will Jennifer Lopez get a big ... Read more »

Verne Gay 6/2/11 'Glee's' Lynch to host Emmys

The red polyester tracksuit, circa 1972-1985, is about to meet the 2011 Emmys. Sue Sylvester ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/20/11 It's Kirstie, Chelsea or Hines on DWTS

THE SHOW "Dancing With the Stars" ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/16/11 'X' marks prime spot on Fox's fall lineup

Fox has long sought an answer to this riddle -- how to air "American Idol" ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/16/11 Old favorites, newcomers on NBC's lineup

When you've got a lot of holes to fill, you need a lot of dirt ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/12/11 Finale for 'Survivor: Redemption Island'

There will be eight -- eight! -- active players going ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/10/11 'Idol's' top 4: Who's in it to win it?

"American Idol" is down to the final four and we have the strengths and weaknesses ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/27/11 Bursting shows on the ratings bubble

It's time to see which shows will be back next season and which ones will ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/25/11 NBC raises its 'Voice'

NBC's new show "The Voice" is packed with star power. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/11/11 Macchio's waltz wows judges on 'DWTS'

Ralph Macchio entered Monday night -- Classical Night -- not quite the underdog, but not ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/29/11 Chris Brown's tame in 'DWTS' appearance

Come on, what did you expect? That anger-management-school dropout Chris Brown ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/21/11 LI's Macchio wows 'em on 'Dancing'

Here's the wrap (and rap) on the Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio, on his first night ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/21/11 Sheen seems a hot property in Fox talks

He may be the poster boy for everything that can go wrong in Hollywood when ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/21/11 'Dancing With the Stars' season 12

A couple of twists will arrive early on -- for one, "DWTS" will have a ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/15/11 'American Idol' really sings this season

'American Idol" may be having its best season . . . ever. Ratings are solid, ... Read more »

TV 3/8/11 Charlie Sheen no longer an object of amusement

His hair is wild, untamed by comb. His eyes are glassy and frantic. He swigs ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/7/11 'American Idol's' top 13 -- worst to best

Season 10 of "American Idol" kicks into high gear Wednesday night (at 8 on Fox/5) ... Read more »

Verne Gay 2/22/11 Are we content with 'NCIS' crime?

"NCIS"? The biggest (scripted) show on TV, with 23 million viewers? How in heaven's name ... Read more »

Verne Gay 2/14/11 Will CBS keep Couric in anchor chair?

Will Katie Couric stay at CBS News? Her contract ends this May, and the speculation ... Read more »

Verne Gay 1/31/11 'Men' season in limbo with Sheen in rehab

As Charlie Sheen enters rehab for a myriad problems, CBS has some major decisions to ... Read more »

Verne Gay 1/19/11 Now, it's a kinder, gentler version of 'Idol'

What have they done to "American Idol" - "they" being some worldwide conspiracy calculated to ... Read more »

Verne Gay 1/17/11 Piers Morgan has 'ugly' start, but shows promise

Of all the wacky moves CNN has made in the past (oh) five years, none ... Read more »

Verne Gay 1/7/11 Oprah is first guest as Morgan replaces King

Piers Morgan, who officially replaces Larry King on Jan. 17, will interview Oprah Winfrey as ... Read more »

TV 12/28/10 Oprah Winfrey premieres her own network: OWN

On Saturday, Oprah comes to cable, or at least her new network, OWN, does. Here ... Read more »

Verne Gay 10/18/10 Review: Is 'The Talk' merely a moms' gabfest?

Daytime talk shows are supposed to involve talk, but one day in, it's difficult to ... Read more »

Verne Gay 9/24/10 The Dancing Fool: Situation or Margaret Cho?

Hello, David Hasselhoff! Goodbye, David Hasselhoff! ... Read more »

TV 8/20/10 The Emmys: Best Actors for drama

The Emmys are nearly here (Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC/4), and each day this ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/14/10 Just how real was the 'reality' of 'The Hills'?

So, was "The Hills" cooked the whole time? Or perhaps partially cooked, like a still-bleeding ... Read more »

Verne Gay 7/6/10 We pick the Emmy nominees

On to my hunches for the 62nd annual Emmy nominations, to be announced Thursday morning. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/26/10 Simon gets serenaded, roasted before his 'Idol' exit

TV's biggest show recently had a major exit and would soon have another... ... Read more »

TV 5/24/10 'American Idol' finale: Who'll win season 9?

The season 9 winner is named, plus "surprise guests" (Paula?) and Simon's farewell. And there ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/21/10 The Dancing Fool: Who'll waltz off with it?

As the 10th season winds down, a grateful ABC - heck, grateful fans - can ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/19/10 Things you may have wondered about 'Lost'

This type of show will never be done again, and never could be done again. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/18/10 'Law & Order' creator hints show isn't dead yet

Don't get too excited, "Law & Order" fans. Don't hold your breath either. Don't - ... Read more »

TV 5/17/10 Fox builds next season's schedule around 'Idol'

Fox executives said "Idol" performance shows next season will be expanded to 90 minutes... ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/16/10 NBC goes 'traditional' for 2010

Mere months after "The Jay Leno Show" - the future of prime time, remember? - ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/10/10 Final four: Who's the wise 'Idol' pick?

Finally, the "American Idol" final four face off Wednesday night. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/7/10 Dancing Fool: Is Niecy next to get the boot?

Less than two weeks to go and one of the unanswered questions of the 2010 ... Read more »

Verne Gay 5/3/10 Hosting advice for Betty White on 'SNL'

White, 88, is a grand and durable pro, and she'll figure it out just fine. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/30/10 Sue Sylvester puts the bite in 'Glee'

Sue Sylvester is TV's reigning potentate of glorious and often hilarious contradictions. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/30/10 Series finales top a memorable month of May

The departure of "Lost" and "24" will seem to crowd out everything else on TV ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/16/10 CNN needs opinion - and we have one

Today, we solve CNN's problems. And they are big ones. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 4/14/10 Conan's back. But is it all good?

Good for Conan, or bad? We weigh the pros and cons ... ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/23/10 We have problems with Rosie's TV return

Rosie's comeback faces challenges. Here are three problems, along with possible solutions ... ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/15/10 'American Idol's' Top 12: We've got their numbers

Michael Lynche is the "perfect package," Crystal Bowersox is "one of the most interesting" finalists, ... Read more »

Verne Gay 3/9/10 His three sons pay him to be a dad

Take out some of the harsh language and you've got more of a Disney Channel ... Read more »

Verne Gay 2/8/10 Howard Stern confirms he'd consider being 'Idol' judge

Could he? Would he? Should he? Howard Stern as an "American Idol" judge? ... Read more »

Verne Gay 2/1/10 'Lost' back, but will questions be answered?

"Lost" comes back Tuesday night and wraps in just 16 weeks. Will the hundreds of ... Read more »

Verne Gay 1/28/10 Oprah to Jay Leno: Are you 'selfish'?

Leno told his side of a complicated story that has unfolded on late night television ... Read more »

TV 1/26/10 It's 10 p.m., does NBC know where its next hit is?

Tuning in at 10 on NBC was once a deeply ingrained and rewarding cultural habit. ... Read more »

Verne Gay 12/21/09 Sawyer off to solid start as new 'World News' anchor

Keenly aware of the dangers of hype and star-driven hooey, ABC wanted a soft launch ... Read more »