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WASHINGTON (AP) In an April episode of ABC’s “The View,” Bill Maher and Rosie O’Donnell professed their support for Al Franken’s 2008 Minnesota Senate candidacy, with O’Donnell saying she was “maxing out” to the comedian-turned-candidate.Franken Taps Entertainment Pals for Cash - AP

A judge has dismissed a case against ABC Television filed by five orphaned siblings who claim the network broke a contract to provide them a permanent home after their appearance on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” target=”_new”>Judge Rejects `Extreme Makeover’ Lawsuit - AP

Lifetime Television is launching a Friday night reality programming block in October that will include returning series "Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead" and new series "America’s Psychic Challenge."Lifetime faces reality with Friday-night lineup - Reuters

Ousted Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington has found a new gig on NBC’s upcoming remake of The Bionic Woman, with a five-episode guest starring story arc. The network is also developing an action-series project with Washington based on an idea from him.TCA Summer Press Tour Tidbits: Notes of Interest - Mediaweek.com

The new executives running NBC said on Monday they would bring Donald Trump’s reality show "The Apprentice" back from near extinction for at least one more run — this time with celebrities playing for charity.Paris Hilton’s Jail Time Investigated - AP

LaDainian Tomlinson won four trophies at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night, including male athlete of the year for his record-setting season with the San Diego Chargers.Chargers’ Tomlinson Wins 4 ESPY Awards - AP

Canadian actress Laura Vandervoort has landed the coveted role of Kara/Supergirl on the CW’s "Smallville," and Katie Cassidy has been added to "Smallville’s" companion series, "Supernatural."Vandervoort, Cassidy in CW dramas - Reuters

Valerie Bertinelli, whose life spans the different worlds of television and rock ‘n’ roll, is working on a memoir.Valerie Bertinelli Working on a Memoir - AP

NEW YORK (AP) Dan Patrick is leaving ESPN after 18 years, insisting there is no acrimony but saying he was beginning to take his job for granted.“Dan Patrick to Leave ESPN After 18 Years - AP” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>Dan Patrick to Leave ESPN After 18 Years - AP

An opposition-aligned TV station forced off the air by President Hugo Chavez is considering taking its programming to cable, the channel’s top executive said.Venezuelan TV Station May Air on Cable - AP

Star Jones Reynolds says she will address speculation about her dramatic weight loss in a story for Glamour magazine.Star Jones to Open Up About Weight Loss - AP

Billy Dee Williams groans getting out of his chair, lumbering a bit as he walks to the set. His hair is thinning at the top, and he complains about needing to lose weight.Billy Dee Williams Works `Night Shift’ - AP

No longer breaking stories in high heels and skimpy outfits, Lauren Jones has signed off from the KYTX-TV “Eye of East Texas” news team and returned to modeling swimsuits.Skimpy Outfits Over at Texas TV Station - AP

Ovation TV programming executive Kris Slava believes he knows what plays in Peoria.Ovation TV Relaunches With New Reach - AP

Comedy Central’s new series "American Body Shop," which debuted Sunday night (July , likely would never have made it to TV had Sam Greene, who had the idea for the show, not decided to shoot his own pilot, stick it in an envelope and mail it directly to the network powers-that-be.“Body Shop” creator makes dent with DIY gambit - Reuters

The Live Earth global concert series kicked off Saturday with an Aboriginal group dancing and singing a traditional welcome at the first venue in Sydney.Live Earth Series Starts in Sydney - AP

A Croatian woman is suing “ER” star Goran Visnjic, claiming he’s the father of her 4-month-old daughter and demanding a paternity test.`ER’ Star Visnjic Faces Paternity Suit - AP

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter)- "Gilmore Girls" heartthrob Scott Patterson is staying in the CW fold with a starring role in the network’s new comedy series "Aliens in America."”Gilmore” guy lands in “Aliens” at CW - Reuters

Like to get to the ballpark early and take in some batting practice? Folks like to watch at home, too; the ritual before the game represents the latest frontier of baseball coverage on TV and online.Batting practice a new ballgame on Fox Sports - Reuters

“Rescue Me” has certainly courted a lot of controversy these past few weeks. Im still a fan of Denis Leary’s, despite the lack of judgement with the lastest storylines. Tonight, Lou (John Scurti) and Franco (Daniel Sunjata, seen in “The Devil Wears Prada”) have a close call at a fire, and Sean (Steven Pasquale) has a run-in with the law.Rescue Me - 10:00 PM ET (FX)

Chelsea Lately (TV)
Who is Chelsea lately? Find out inside.Clips: Chelsea Lately

Drive, Doctor Who, Monk and more!What 2 Watch: 7/13/07

In his first major role since the end of "The Sopranos," Emmy winner Michael Imperioli is set to star alongside Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn in ABC’s original movie "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom’s For One More Day."Imperioli is booked for Albom’s “Day” - Reuters

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for July 2-8. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An “X” in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.Ratings: `CSI’ Tops Nielsen Ranking - AP

Britain and America share the same language, but does that mean their TV programs do, too?BBC America Translates Brit TV for U.S. - AP

Britain’s BBC was ordered to pay an unprecedented 50,000 pound ($100,000) fine on Monday over a faked phone-in contest on its flagship children’s TV show.BBC fined over kids’ show phone-in scam - Reuters

Botswana is going Hollywood. Reuters” title=”Botswana to invest in, host “Detective Agency” - Reuters” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>Botswana to invest in, host “Detective Agency” - Reuters

EXTExtras (TV)
HBO’s upcoming year includes an Extras special, new comedy and drama series and more.Extras Finale Special Officially Announced

Phoenix Rising (TV)
In its second season premiere, this series has raised its game to another level.Eureka “Phoenix Rising” Review

Re\Visioned (TV)
How Tomb Raider: Re\Visioned came to be, and what the future might be for the series.IGN Exclusive: Lara Croft’s Animated Origins

Tonight’s special episode of “Primetime” presents the story of Charlie Stopford. A routine passport check reveals the hidden life of the American-born Stopford, who spent 20 years in England, married and had a family — all while using the identity of a child who died in 1963. Sounds like the basis for a movie, no?Primetime: Secrets & Lies - 09:00 PM ET (ABC)

(Check local listings) FOX Sports presents Major League Baseball’s 77th annual All-Star Game, live (and in Hi Def, for those with a TV set that supports it) from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Penn. The Emmy Award-winning broadcast team of Joe Buck and Tim McCarver — who also have names that lend themselves to sportscasting –call the action, and Jeanne Zelasko and Kevin Kennedy offer pre-game coverage. Voting online for fan favorites was tallied right up until July 6; did your favorite Sultan of Swing make it into the game? FYI: I apologize that I know nothing about baseball other than the deliciousness of the Dodger Dogs at Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles.MLB Baseball All-Star Game - 08:00 PM EST (FOX)

“Rescue Me” has certainly courted a lot of controversy these past few weeks. Im still a fan of Denis Leary’s, despite the lack of judgement with the lastest storylines. Tonight, Lou (John Scurti) and Franco (Daniel Sunjata, seen in “The Devil Wears Prada”) have a close call at a fire, and Sean (Steven Pasquale) has a run-in with the law.Rescue Me - 10:00 PM ET (FX)

, Doctor Who, Monk and more!What 2 Watch: 7/13/07

Flash Gordon (2007) (TV)
A video interview with the cast on the set.Video: Flash Gordon Panel Video Part Two

It’s not awful, it’s not good, but On the Lot trudges on. Cut to 10 and 10 Directors Compete” Review” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>On the Lot “11 Cut to 10 and 10 Directors Compete” Review