Reuters – Bill Murray was so fired up about David Letterman’s 30th anniversary of the “Late Show” Tuesday that he nearly started a blaze lighting a cupcake in honor of the big day.

Reuters – Showtime gave the green light to new seasons of its Sunday night series “Shameless,” Californication” and its new offering “House of Lies” on Tuesday, with production of the series to begin later this year.

Key & Peele: Standing in the Shadows of Chappelle’s Show

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

We all—but especially Comedy Central—live in a post- Chappelle’s Show world. Dave Chappelle ‘s surprise 2003 blockbuster sketch show was a rare left-field hit that not only brought huge ratings for the network, but reignited a sense of danger and excitement on Comedy Central not seen since South Park ‘s debut. Because TV sketch comedy hadn’t given much due to the black experience post- In Living Color , Chappelle’s mix…

Reuters – “NYC 22,” the police drama executive produced by Robert De Niro, will premiere on CBS on Sunday, April 15 at 10 p.m., the network said Wednesday.

L.A. contemporary artist Mike Kelley found dead (Reuters)

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

Reuters – Influential contemporary artist Mike Kelley has been found dead at his home in a Los Angeles suburb and authorities said on Wednesday they were investigating his death as a possible suicide.

News Briefs: Kevin Bacon Joins Fox’s Serial Killer Pilot

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

SIX DEGREES NEWS … Kevin Bacon , who is totally a friend of a friend of a friend of mine, has been cast as the lead in Fox’s upcoming untitled drama from Kevin Williamson, creator of The Vampire Diaries and Dawson’s Creek . Bacon will play a retired FBI agent in pursuit of a serial killer who’s has…

Reality TV booms in Louisiana (AP)

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

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AP – Alligator hunters, raccoon wranglers and crawfish catchers in Louisiana’s critter-filled swamps and bayous are increasingly common on television.

Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV (AP)

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

AP – As David Letterman and Howard Stern can attest, a 30-year anniversary celebration is a ripe opportunity to cringe at geeky haircuts.

News Briefs: Kevin Bacon Cast in Fox’s Serial Killer Pilot

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

SIX DEGREES NEWS … Kevin Bacon , who is totally a friend of a friend of a friend of mine, has been cast as the lead in Fox’s upcoming untitled drama from Kevin Williamson, creator of The Vampire Diaries and Dawson’s Creek . Bacon would play a retired FBI agent that’s in pursuit of a serial killer that…

Super Bowl: viewer gender gap is narrowing (Reuters)

by TV Show Warehouse on February 2, 2012

Reuters – It may be time for Madison Avenue to reconsider all those car and beer ads run during the Super Bowl.