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monkeearmada — 2010-03-09 21:36:08 GMT

Don’t worry she can still “get it”, now more than ever the rest of you rubes will

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MJG — 2010-03-09 20:41:55 GMT

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She formed half of an iconic pair of furniture pitch people in the memorable Bernie and Phyl's Furniture ads, and now Phyl Rubin is going public with her 40-year battle with multiple sclerosis. [WCVB]

WBZ-TV won't renew the contract of sports reporter Alice Cook, a former Olympic figure skater. In 2008, Channel 4 dropped Bob Lobel from its sports roster. [Boston Herald]

Lisa Stump of Andover lost a ring that she considered an heirloom. She found two other rings as she searched for her rings. [WBZ]

Comic legend Betty White says she will appear on "Saturday Night Live" at some point and in some capacity. [Boston Globe]

With another night of competition on tap tonight on "American Idol," the best friend of Cape Cod's Siobhan Magnus is speaking out about Idol. [Cape Cod Times]

The Mass. Department of Transportation plans to study handrails in some Big Dig Tunnels to see if there is a connection to seven fatalities. [WBZ]

While Gov. Deval Patrick railed against pricey vacation pay perks, some of his current and former staffers were taking advantage of similar benefits. [Boston Herald]

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approved the controversial Fenway Bark "doggie hotel" that will offer 24-hour dog care. [Universal Hub]

For the second straight week, gas prices in Massachusetts are up. [Boston Business Journal]

A director and a producer nobody has ever heard of have used the Oscar-winning documentary short film called "Music by Prudence" to fuel a feud worthy of two second graders. [Salon.com]

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2010-03-09 20:25:53 GMT

"Will & Grace" star confirms he's gay, Betty White coming to "SNL" and more news from HLN's Showbiz Tonight.

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Lauren Le Vine — 2010-03-09 23:30:00 GMT

Betty White is making our SNL dreams come true; Oprah helps celebs unearth secrets from their pasts and we talk to the stars of 'The Buried Life.'

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2010-03-09 21:00:02 GMT

Betty White fans, your prayers have been answered. The former Golden Girl will appear on Saturday Night Live in the near future, she confirmed to PEOPLE at Elton John's annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday night.

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2010-03-09 17:52:35 GMT

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Alek & Steph - OhlalaMag — 2010-03-09 08:58:00 GMT

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Patty Lee, DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER — 2010-03-09 16:30:19 GMT

Facebook fans, rejoice! Betty White has said yes to "Saturday Night Live."

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drfunkenberry — 2010-03-09 16:01:19 GMT

I guess the Facebook campaign worked! Betty White has confirmed to People Magazine that she is heading to “Saturday Night Live” but it may not be to host. There is no known date of when she will be on, but it will be by seasons end. Since “The Proposal” Betty White has been on fire. Saturday Night Live? Not [...]

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nana (Nana.BrewHammond@bluefly.com) — 2010-03-09 19:14:20 GMT

Betty White and Posh Spice Watched the Oscars at Elton John's House [Fashionista] Colin Firth Thought Jeff Bridges Was Going to Win Best Actor Too [Vogue UK] Alexander McQueen's Final Collection [WWD] More... >2010 Oscars, SAGs, Globes--Where'd They Look...

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2010-03-09 22:46:50 GMT

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"Alice in Wonderland" lights up box office, "Dragon Tattoo" on the way, and more
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Nicholas Nadel — 2010-03-09 10:15:00 GMT

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Showbiz news you actually want, from geek gossip to celeb gossip. Betty White confirmed that she will appear on the upcoming "Women of Comedy" episode of "Saturday Night Live." (Popeater) Keanu Reeves hinted at a possible "Bill & Ted" ... Read more

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2010-03-09 21:44:32 GMT

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theTVaddict — 2010-03-09 13:42:14 GMT

• In a match made in geek heaven, Felicia Day has teamed up with Syfy for RED, a re-imagination of Little Red Riding Hood. • Pilot Watch: Jean Smart, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Rob Morrow, Tom Cavanagh, Brittany Snow and Sarah Wynter all join pilots. • It’s official, Betty White to appear on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. • From the department [...]

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2010-03-09 16:35:13 GMT

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Congrats, internet! You have once again done God's work. Betty White confirmed that she will make an appearance on SNL, as you requested. (She's not hosting though, because she's 88 and would like to continue being so.)

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2010-03-09 14:25:17 GMT

(iStockphoto.com) by Linda Holmes • "What's my conclusion? That low and high culture co-exist side by side, and that the more vigorous the one, the more robust the other." Sing it, guy in The Guardian. • Apropos of nothing, I admit, I have to mention that I have been reading Pauline Kael's book I Lost It At The Movies, and her essay "Replying To Listeners" is perhaps the most essential thing I have ever read for critics, and women, and the Internet, and ... basically everyone. Just one quote: "There is a standard answer to this old idiocy of if-you-know-so-much-about-the-art-of-the-film-why-don't-you-make-movies. You don't have to lay an egg to know if it tastes good." Find the book. You will not be sorry. • No details yet on when or in what capacity, but Betty White says yes, she is going on Saturday Night Live. Now don't say the Internet never did anything nice for you. • The Oscars may or may not have satisfied viewers, but more viewers watched than have done so in a while -- the efforts to boost ratings seem to have paid off with a 14 percent bump. Meryl Streep's dress, another critic controversy, and more, after the jump. • You know, I heard Meryl Streep say she was in Chris March at the Oscars, and I thought, "That's a very nice dress, and I think I've vaguely heard of Chris March somewhere," and I completely failed to connect it -- Chris March! From Project Runway! Adorable, awesome Chris March who made dresses out of human hair, Chris March dressed Meryl Streep in that really, really tasteful white dress. Glory be. • Loved this little video condensing the process of designing a book cover. Fascinating for both book enthusiasts and people who enjoy computer futzing about. • Insider-y news about the goings-on at Variety often doesn't hit particularly hard with me (I no longer link to them since their paywall went up), but even I was shocked to hear they'd laid off their long-time film critics. Yeesh. • There is an interesting story developing in which film critic Armond White has allegedly been disinvited from press screenings of Noah Baumbach's Greenberg. There's a good account here and a copy of the anonymous e-mail in protest that's been going around, and the comments provide an interesting counterpoint. (Caution: strong language in the e-mail, strong language in the comments. But an interesting story.)

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kellyonkiss951 — 2010-03-09 16:05:41 GMT

It looks like everyone’s efforts to get Betty White to host an upcoming episode of SNL has wor

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dialmformedia — 2010-03-09 16:49:50 GMT

The push on Facebook to get Betty White on SNL worked! Betty confirmed it herself stating, “

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Beautelicious — 2010-03-09 15:59:26 GMT

Wow…with all the fan support behind her, Betty White will get to be on SNL…how exciting! This thing is crazy. I loved Betty on Golden Girls …she was funny and adorable. I can’t wait to see the show. According People, Fans have been clamoring for White, 88, to do SNL – an idea she called “ridiculous” just [...]

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Michael K — 2010-03-09 12:57:13 GMT

Lorne Michaels recently said that he's in talks with Betty White to appear on Saturday Night Live, but it hasn't been confirmed CONFIRMED until now! At an Oscar party on Sunday, Betty White told People that she is doing SNL. Betty didn't say if she going to be a part of the "Women of Comedy" with Tina Fey or if she's going to handle that bitch by herself. Betty's lips are sealed for now.

You now have a reason to take a piece of cheesecake, throw it in a blender, add a bottle of anything that's 90 proof or more, pulse away until it's the consistency of puppy barf and then chug away while humming the Golden Girls theme song. Actually, once you drink it, I think your bowels will hum the Golden Girls theme song for you.

And if you don't have cheesecake, you can make this "refreshing" coffee cocktail courtesy of everyone's favorite drunktard Sandra Lee! It's basically Sanka, stale coffee beans, heavy cream and every kind of li-kooooor you've got in your cabinet. Gorgeous!

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Just Jared — 2010-03-09 13:52:09 GMT

Bristol Palin received her back child support - TMZ
Ashley Tisdale shops at Planet Blue - JustJaredJr
Meryl Streep looks dignified in white - LaineyGossip
Kathy Ireland was completely sober at the Oscars - Superficial
Betty White gives a Yes to SNL - MTV
Modern Family hangs out on the beach - Popsugar
Mariah Carey has a special surprise for everyone - theFABlife
Nicolette Sheridan does her best to stay young - Trendmill
Richard Dawkins gets remixed by South Park - BuzzFeed
Farrah Fawcett will not be receiving an apology from the Academy - INO
Madonna and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs have a conversation - OK
Jeff Bridges holds onto his Oscar tightly - PCN
Michelle Tratchtenberg is looking different on Gossip Girl - Splash

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Dodai — 2010-03-09 14:00:00 GMT

Lindsay Lohan is suing E-Trade for creating a commercial in which a boyfriend-stealing, "milk-aholic" baby is named Lindsay. Here's the thing about LL's lawsuit:

She wants $100 million. Her lawyer explains: "Many celebrities are known by one name only, and E-Trade is using that knowledge to profit. They used the name Lindsay. They're using her name as a parody of her life. Why didn't they use the name Susan? This is a subliminal message. Everybody's talking about it and saying it's Lindsay Lohan." The commercial is at the link. [NY Post]
What? Kathryn Bigelow is "the baddest dude in Hollywood"? [NY Post]
Yes, yes, George Clooney was in on the joke at the Oscars and had discussed acting grumpy with Alec Baldwin beforehand. That doesn't mean his sourpuss faces weren't funny! [Gatecrasher]
A new shot from the "Telephone" video starring Lady Gaga and Beyoncé is at the link; the clip will be released on Thursday and some people can hardly wait. [ONTD]
Betty White was the "It" girl at Elton John's AIDS Foundation Oscar bash. She sat right next to Elton and True Blood hottie Ryan Kwanten, and chatted with Victoria Beckham. Too cool for school. [Gatecrasher]
Gabourey Sidibe was the "It" girl at the Vanity Fair Oscar party. [Page Six]
The blue gown that Mo'Nique wore to the Oscars was not her first choice. What happened with the original dress? She says: "I had a wardrobe malfunction! It happened while I was getting dressed. We just chuckled and were like, 'We got to find something new.' …This covers up everything in all the right places." [E!]
Victoria Beckham "would love" to dress Michelle Obama. "I just think she's incredible and she's a very strong woman and she's beautiful. I love women and I just want to make women feel good… It's just been a huge compliment that ladies have enjoyed wearing my dresses and they look great! It just goes to show they can flatter women of all different shapes and sizes, all different heights, and that's what it's about. It's about creating an illusion and having a great cut." [Fox 411]
Rihanna traveled to Arizona to meet Matt Kemp's family over the weekend, and a source says: "Rihanna fit right in as if they all knew each other. It was comfortable." [E!]
Did you know that Robert De Niro's late father was an artist? Bobby D was at the Matisse Museum in France yesterday, where his father's work — abstract expressionist paintings — is being shown in an exhibition. [CBS News]
Levi Johnston has finally paid the $21,000 in back child support payments he owed Bristol Palin. Thanks, Playgirl! [TMZ]
Oh, hmm: According to this report, Levi Johnston might ask the judge to reconsider the amount of child support he's been ordered to pay. [Radar Online]
A judge has ruled that Jennifer Lopez is able to keep her $10 million suit against her ex-husband and business partner private. [The Wrap]
Quentin Tarantino is being sued by a man who claims the concept of Kill Bill was ripped of from a 1999 treatment he sent to Miramax. There's also something about Jews getting Hollywood jobs in the suit. [E!]
Wait, what? Eli Roth and Peaches Geldof are A Thing?!?! [ONTD]
Vanity Fair Oscar party gossip: Jane Fonda wants Kate Bosworth to do the Barbarella sequel. Carey Mulligan was seen "kneeling before" Kathryn Bigelow as the director lounged on a couch. Hilary Swank has a "secret handshake" which involves puffing up her cheeks and popping her eyes. [Showbiz 411]
Jamie Foxx and Clueless star Stacey Dash: "Together"? [Fox 411]
Well Jamie Foxx and Stacey Dash went to the VF Oscar party together, that's for sure. And they look happy in this pic. [NYDN]
The Hurt Locker's six Oscars should help double its box-office revenue, say analysts. [Business Week]
Simon Cowell is engaged, okay? Jeez. [The Sun]
Simon's fiancée, makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy, fled the Taliban with her family from Afghanistan. Her first marriage was arranged for her when she was 19, and it's a sad tale — she was miserable and not in love. More at the link. [NY Post]
Simon Cowell's ex, Terri Seymour, "refused" to walk the red carpet at the Elton John party, because she didn't want to bump into Simon and his new fiancée. [Page Six]
Conan O'Brien is following one person — an engaged 19-year old girl — on Twitter. He Tweeted: "I've decided to follow someone at random. She likes peanut butter and gummy dinosaurs. Sarah Killen, your life is about to change." She says: "It's been amazing. It really has changed my life completely." [NY Post]
BREAKING: Katherine Heigl has dark hair now. [ONTD]
"Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has arranged a deal with a private equity firm to sort out her debts." [Reuters]
At the link, a story about Vanessa Rogers, whose New Orleans home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, and who now lives in a place built by Brad Pitt's organization, Make It Right. [The Sun]
Kathy Griffin was asked which star she'd like to see take a "celebrity spill" (?!?!) and she replied: "I'd like to push Sarah Palin down the stairs." [Radar Online]
Russell Brand was sober and laughing when his pals Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham got so drunk they fell out of a cab and this is news. [Mirror]
Sheryl Crow will play a recurring role on Cougar Town. Did Sheryl and Courteney Cox come up with the idea in Mexico over margaritas? Will Jennifer Aniston guest star next? [UPI]
After being in the hospital for chest pains, Michael Lohan was in court yesterday to deal with his ongoing battle with ex-gf Erin Muller. He says he's "felt better." [TMZ]
Snoop Dogg is allowed in the UK again, but it cost him more than £100,000. [Telegraph]
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were seen hugging and kissing on Monday. [Radar Online]
Last year, Sting said Simon Cowell and his talent shows were "preposterous," noting that "you have judges who have no recognizable talent apart from self-promotion." Now Simon says: "First of all, anybody who at the age of 60 calls himself Sting is an idiot." And: "I find those kind of people… who come from quite humble beginnings and they're (now) living in these stately homes, professing to know everything about everything in the world, and what the contestants may or may not feel… They can say that because they've got everything they want in their lives, but what they're really saying is anybody else who needs a shot shouldn't be allowed to do it." [PopCrunch]
Robbie Williams smoked too much pot last year and gained weight from munchies. [The Sun]
Lil Wayne has been sent to Rikers Island correctional facility, and will not be in protective custody, but in gen pop. Good luck! [NYDN]
Guns N' Roses will play three secret/private shows in Brazil and Argentina. [Reuters]
The lawsuit filed against Dr. Drew by a man who threatened to murder the doctor's family has been dismissed. [TMZ]
"EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW & PHOTOS: J-WOWW'S Boyfriend Admits They Had Problems When She Made Out On TV" [Radar Online]
Famed hotelier (and Uma Thurman's ex) Andre Balazs is pitching a scripted TV show about what goes on behind the scenes at a top hotel. Let's guess: intoxication, sex, breaking shit? [NY Post]
Bob Barker will donate $2.5 million to PETA tomorrow. [Page Six]
Rozlyn Papa — a reject on The Bachelor has a sex tape online. Well actually it sounds like a blow job video, but whatever. [TMZ]
Miss America may not have a home, but the Miss Universe pageant will be on NBC for three more years. Try to contain your excitement. [Reuters]
Q: After the whole Leno-Conan debacle, there were lots of articles about how there are no women in late night. How do you feel when you hear that, yet there you are every night on E? Chelsea Handler: "That's annoying because I've been there now for over two and a half years. It's a smaller franchise, because it's a smaller network. But with the way things are now, it's almost like cable is going to be taking over network [in terms of] ad dollars. It seems like cable's kind of the place to be. So I'm glad that I'm there now. I feel a little bit ahead of the curve. But I don't get too upset about any kind of comparison like that. I don't take myself that seriously." [Time]
"I was shocked, appalled and I am angry." — Alana Stewart on her friend Farrah Fawcett being left out of the Oscar "In Memoriam" tribute. [Radar Online]
"'Community' was not something that I actively sought out. I was up for a recurring [role] on Trauma …but I don't think I was ready to sign a six-year contract and so it didn't work out. But that's how the network sort of became aware of me." — Katharine McPhee, whose first episode of Community airs Thursday. She also says: "You never know what's going to come out of Chevy Chase's mouth - it's just unpredictable." [NYDN]
"He isn't doing enough. Where do you want to begin? Everybody talks the talk but they don't walk the walk." — Sharon Osbourne thinks Barack Obama needs to step up on legalizing same-sex marriage. [Fox 411]
"I'm a huge Obama supporter, but I want to be careful with what I say. He's being barraged right now from the right and from his own party and I think those of us that support him need to support him and not find new ways to bash him. That said, I'm a huge equality supporter, I'm a huge gay marriage supporter, and I'll do what I can and if I ever get a chance to talk to him, it's probably something I'll bring up." — Will & Grace actor Eric McCormack on Barack Obama. [Fox 411]
"I don't know yet, but I will definitely be doing something with her." — Simon Cowell on Paula Abdul. [The Wrap]
"I adore watching people like Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill but I wouldn't necessarily cast myself in those roles. They are people that audiences can easily identify with. I don't play so easily the regular guy." — Matt Lucas. [LA Times]
"Hip-hop is such a male-dominated industry. There's a female voice that's sometimes kind of missing." — Ludacris, who enlists several female artists on his new album, Battle Of The Sexes. [USA Today]
"I think in American society we're messing up our kids by taking away the education on and awareness of our sexuality and replacing it with violence, guns and video games - and we're breeding little criminals." — Zoe Saldana. [The Sun]
"I love sex. Love it, love it, love it... Can't live without it. I love skin. I don't believe the body is something to hide." — Zoe Saldana. [The Sun]

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2010-03-09 01:13:33 GMT

People has confirmed that the Golden Girls star will be appearing on Saturday Night Live in the near future.

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jessica — 2010-03-09 10:00:00 GMT

According to The Nielson Co., 106.5 million people watched Super Bowl XLIV.

Our kids grabbed most of their favorite Winter Olympics events on their smartphones or notebooks.

With less than 100 days to futbol's World Cup, we're all looking forward to the South African event. Tons of thrills, chills, spills, action. Lots of spectacular viewing quality; but according to the reports, we've responded about the same as everyone else.

Networks and stations expected us to be all over the action. Whether it's with the TV set, a notebook, smartphone or with the iNet, we are attached to TV viewing.

Sporting events have always driven big screen sales, and this year is no exception:

115.5 mln LCD TVs to sell in 2010
144 bln digital TVs will sell by 2011
75% of HDTVs sold by 2011 will be LCD TVs
Flat panel TV spending to exceed $100 bln in 2010
1080p LCD TV to generate $75.4 bln in 2011
30% of cable subscribers would drop cable if shows were available over broadband
78% of mobile TV users are in Asia-Pacific
85% of HDTV owners are happy with picture quality

Digital, Flat – Almost everywhere around the globe television content is being distributed in digital high-definition. The conversion sparked flat screen set sales, sales enticed competition and competition brought us lower prices. Now manufacturers and retailers are encouraging you to have sets throughout the house. Source – iSuppli

Big Screen Lust

What's not to love about the big beauties? The new flat panel sets are testosterone pumpers…the bigger the better! The stations and networks are also getting to like the web-based download idea. Kids find it an excellent means of staying up with the news of the day. They also like the idea of being able to grab event highlights when they want. Stations, networks are starting to dream of a time when they can bypass the cable/satellite folks all together. Sweet!

Unfortunately, advertisers (and agencies) expected all of us to be all over the ads! That's right…watch the ad, immediately interact. You know…share the ads with friends, visit the web site, Tweet with all of your followers, do your social media thing. Maybe all of the social media and advertising smoke and mirrors is just…smoke, mirrors. Or, as Lexie said, "Sorry if what I said today upset you."

You watch the sporting events at home with a herd of friends or at the pub with other enthusiasts…it's a social event. Or, as Faith Popcorn, renowned futurist said, you cocoon and click in the security of your home. You know what to expect from your TV.

Viewing Your Way – In the "old days," you were happy to watch something, anything on your TV set; but with so much demand on your time and the freedoms people experience with the Internet, you want/expect more. Increasingly, consumers expect television their way…when they want, where they want, how they want. Source – Parks Assoc.

Being in Touch

None of it includes jumping online to chat with someone at the company or Twits Tweeting their joys and anguish over the iNet. Folks are talking about great interactive TV (like a PC), but if you're watching the stuff on your computer or smartphone, response isn't much different. These folks just watch stuff online.

Same Habits – In addition to watching more of your sports and entertainment on your TV set, people (especially the younger group) have added another screen the computer. Often, one doesn't replace the other, it becomes additive. But whether it is combined viewing or just on the computer, the results are the same…just watching! Source – eMarketer

In the case of the Super Bowl…in real-time.

For week-long events, like the Olympics, online (and on phone) is the only way to catch the action.

Our kid watches when (and where) he wants, so he doesn't miss the snowboard and hockey events.

He's not alone:

69% of Americans think PCs are more entertaining than TV
38% of US consumers watching TV shows online
Ad engagement for online shows is 25% higher than TV shows
52% of urban males do not get enough international content on their TV

The younger generation finds it "natural" to watch shows, news and events on the Internet.

Because It's There -- TV viewing is no longer hit-or-miss, thanks to the growing number of shows and news coverage networks and local stations posting on their web sites. There's no longer a need to fight over the remote, master the DVR or drop everything to watch a show. Increasingly, people like to watch on their terms. Source: Nielsen

Viewing on Their Terms

Other reasons include:

"To watch a specific show" was the main reason cited for 21% of all visits to major network websites. Of the major network sites, abc.com received the highest user experience score among those who streamed a TV show, with 52% rating their overall experience as "excellent," followed by fox.com (44% "excellent").
Top major network TV shows viewed online included Heroes, Grey's Anatomy, Dancing with the Stars, Ugly Betty, Chuck, CSI and House, Kitchen Nightmares, Smallville and Gossip Girl.
Those who viewed one of the leading 20 prime time shows in the past 24 hours said 25% of prime time viewing was time-shifted using broadband, mobile or similar. Among viewers 18-34, one-third (34%) of viewing was time-shifted.

As Lexie said, "You know, you have a real knack for showing up at the perfect time!"

Face it, there's just more variety online (professional, semipro, amateur, other). And you get to pick and choose what, when, where rather than having someone tell you when to be entertained, informed.

Ok…you're watching all this stuff, but you're not doing your part! Companies measure their marketing programs (that includes ads) on you taking some action. Sure a nice warm fuzzy feeling is nice, but they dropped bundles for the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics. So will the advertisers who support Futbol's World Cup. They want more from you…lots more.

Big Ads, Big Returns – Companies that advertise their products/services during the big events, as well smaller events/activities – including web sites, email, print, radio, blogs – do it for one reason…sell stuff. The wheels of commerce work because people learn about new items, are reminded they need things, build a feeling of wanting/needing. Don't say advertising doesn't influence you…it does! Source – King Fish Media

So do the networks, because they're basing their rates on the big numbers of viewers, not on the few click-throughs from your PC. George Clooney reminded us, "I guess I should get a couple of diagrams of the plays we run."

Not a Replacement

Sure, the iNet folks will say they’re killing the TV model, but that isn't quite true:

Despite the proliferation of computers, video-capable mobile phones and similar devices, TV in the home still commands the greatest amount of viewing, even among those ages 18-24
TV users were exposed to, on average, 72 minutes per day of TV ads and promos, dispelling a commonly held belief that modern consumers are channel-hopping or otherwise avoiding most of the advertising in the programming they view.
"Environmental" exposure outside the home, while still relatively small at just 2.8% of total video consumption today, could nearly double during the next few years.
Although the composition of consumers' screen media time varied across age groups, their total screen time was strikingly similar
99% of Nielsen's Three-Screen Time is TV. Even among Adults 18-24, TV was more than 98%

If you're not responding and interacting as "you should," maybe it's the content they're showing you:

Remember Apple's 1984 ad? Ran once, you still remember it!
Recall the Budweiser ads? Interesting, entertaining, draw you in
Google's real-time ad? Convinced us…we switched to Bing

Maybe they're just trying to tap into you too often with their Tweets, their banners, their interactive ads, their email pitches, their phone messages, their…

Might just be too much; or, as Clooney said, "It's too bad we know each other so well. We might have gotten along."

After a while, they become "white noise."

Maybe the problem is you're always connected, always on. You've got your YouTube videos to post…your postings to Facebook…your blog update…Tweeting all of your followers…

Disconnect, Watch

Faith may be right…you have to set aside time to crawl into your cocoon and regenerate. Your entertainment, news gathering/absorption isn't a contact sport.

Just Unwind – Whether it's a hard day at the office, tough day at school or simply a backbreaking schedule, nothing beats coming to your own castle and kicking back to watch some "educational" television.

Kick back by yourself or with friends…pop some cold ones…watch the action. They might even do what Lexie asked, "Put her in shoulder pads and a helmet and knock her brains out?"

If they do, you can email them…later!

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2010-03-08 23:45:41 GMT

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2010-03-09 09:11:02 GMT

Betty White fans, your prayers have been answered. The former "Golden Girl" will appear on "Saturday Night Live" in the near futur...

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2010-03-09 13:34:14 GMT

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Oscars 2010: The best dressed at the Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation after party
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2010-03-09 10:35:29 GMT

  Betty Barclay will enrich her collection of fragrances with another perfume in April 2010. Pure Style is a clean and white fragrance for women aiming at self-confident business women. Composition of the new perfume Pure Style brings us notes of bergamot, white freesia and white peach in a top, adding jasmine, lily of the valley and magnolia in a heart. Base notes include a blend...
Read full article: Betty Barclay Pure Style from Fragrantica Perfumes and Colognes Magazine.

NYDailyNews.com - Gatecrasher

2010-03-09 07:14:00 GMT

So who won the title of Hollywood's hottest "It" girl after the Academy Awards? None other than Betty White, who held court at Elton John's annual AIDS Foundation Oscar bash.

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Evans Media Group - Kansas City's Social Media Agency — 2010-03-09 04:10:37 GMT

It all started with a 29-year old man living in San Antonio around New Year’s Eve. He created

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2010-03-08 21:52:35 GMT

TVGuide.com: Breaking News

Natalie Abrams — 2010-03-09 01:05:00 GMT

You asked for it, you created online petitions for it, and now it's coming true! Betty White will appear on Saturday Night Live this season.

White, 88, confirmed to People.com at Elton John's annual Oscars party that she will do SNL, but...

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Laura Phillips Garner — 2010-03-09 03:58:55 GMT

A half a million Facebook fans help Betty White get a gig on SNL. A Facebook movement nearly a half

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brianbalthazar — 2010-03-09 01:48:25 GMT

The people have spoken, and they want Betty White! And SNL has listened, according to PEOPLE. Betty

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2010-03-08 18:46:24 GMT

Pete Cashmore: Now trending on Mashable: "Betty White to Appear on SNL, Facebook Fans Rejoice" - http://bit.ly/bAZH2I

(By @mashable - Founder - Mashable, Technology)

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Mark Lorenz — 2010-03-09 00:43:44 GMT

It’s a victory for Betty White fans, a victory for comedy fans everywhere, and in general, victory!! Betty White will be making an appearance on Saturday Night Live.

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Lisa Germinsky — 2010-03-09 04:09:00 GMT

America's oldest sweetheart says yes to SNL.

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Mackenzie Schmidt — 2010-03-08 10:00:03 GMT

Thank you for being a friend Facebook fan. The 484,354-member group "Betty White to Host SNL (Please!?)" has reached the victorious end to its 67-day campaign. Betty White will be on Saturday Ni...

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2010-03-08 20:12:25 GMT

Mo Ryan: RT @TVGuide : Betty White Will Appear on Saturday Night Live http://bit.ly/dyh8A6 #SNL

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2010-03-08 16:59:09 GMT

Daniel Abrams: When Facebook Campaigns Actually Work: Betty White to Host SNL http://www.geekosystem.com/yggun

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Egalia — 2010-03-09 01:12:00 GMT

Close to 500,000 fans signed the Facebook petition to get Betty White the gig of Saturday Night Live host. It worked.When asked by PEOPLE, “Are you doing Saturday Night Live,” she answered, “Yes,” even if she remains perplexed by the groundswe...

From Inside the Box

Christine Law — 2010-03-08 21:46:46 GMT

Betty White is Hollywood's (88-year-old) cool kid of the moment, and "Saturday Night Live" now has her on their roster.NBC has yet to confirm officially but a source close to the show tells Zap2it that White signed on a couple weeks ago and the plan at this time is for former "SNL" castmate Molly Shannon to do the show with White at some point in May. And when asked about whether she was headed to the "SNL" stage White herself said "Yes" while attending Elton's John's post-Oscar party on Sunday.Always good for making us laugh, White had a touchdown with her Snicker's commercial during the Super Bowl and one fan started a campaign on Facebook called "Betty White to Host SNL." Nearly 500,000 people have joined the rallying cry.White also recently got props from one of the most desired men in the world when Robert Pattinson called her "one of the sexiest women in America"...

Wrong Planet Asperger / Autism Forums

2010-03-08 23:35:48 GMT

Thank you to the following posters for granting me permission to quote them in one chapter of a general audience book on AS to be published later this year: Fiz,Tracker, Sedaka, Danielismyname, sartresue, Ticker, flamingshorts, Angnix, Willard,Vanilla_Slice, WonderWoman, earthmom, 1001 Petals, AC132, glider 18, vulcan pastor, CWhite978, Spokane_Girl, Katie_WPG, b9, liloleme, Belfast, malithion2, Tohlagos, Pundit23, Aurore, sgrannel, rixter, 886, Krex, poopylungstuffing, and subliculous. Other prospective participants, who have not yet responded to me are: bettybarton, aphonos, Emoal6, miniMAX, hiccup, donkey, sem1precious, ngonz GodsWoder, Craola, obnoxiously-me,Who_Am_I, Brix Brix, Vimse, Rebecca_L, Asymptotes, Reclusive, Jael, Stew 54, elizabeth, Silke, Acacia, pat666rick, WiseGuy, aulrade, aphonos, Griff, St3ve, Tramned, JESUSluvsME, Brains_&_Burgers, Lofty, Liopleurodon, tharn, userg, curiouslittleboy, nettispaghetti, jinxed, dansa727, Steve 234, JakeWilson, ToadOfSTe ...

MTV News Latest Headlines

2010-03-08 14:04:48 GMT

'I don't know why or how, but it's been wonderful,' actress says of Internet campaign to get her on the show.
By Kelley L. Carter

Betty White
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ Getty Images

Social media does work. A Facebook fan page implored NBC to hire White as a host of the show, saying that the comedic actress is universally known and admired. Apparently, the dreams of nearly half a million fans are coming true.

Former Golden Girl, Betty White, confirmed to People magazine at Elton John's Oscar viewing party Sunday (March 7), that she will in fact appear on "Saturday Night Live" in the near future. The drive for the 88-year-old actress to began shortly after her hilarious take in a Super Bowl Snickers ad, and fans joined up on a Facebook page, devoted to getting her on the NBC show.

Just weeks earlier, she'd scoffed at the idea, calling it "ridiculous." "I don't even know where that came from," she said then. "That just came out of left field. It's ridiculous. I don't think ["SNL" creator and producer] Lorne Michaels even knows about it, so we won't worry about it.

But on Sunday, when asked by the magazine, "Are you doing 'Saturday Night Live'?" she answered, "Yes," even if she remains perplexed by the groundswell of support. "I don't know why or how," she said, "but it's been wonderful."

White didn't say anything about the details of the "SNL" stint, not even when she might be appearing on the show. A publicist for NBC told MTV News they couldn't confirm the news.

White recently starred with newly minted Oscar winner Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the romantic comedy "The Proposal," and she was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors Guild earlier this year.

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Perez Hilton — 2010-03-08 22:00:34 GMT

Michelle Rodriguez and Betty White at the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. Betty White is telling Michelle Rodriguez __________________________________. [Image via WENN.]

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2010-03-08 23:45:41 GMT

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Intern Katie — 2010-03-08 20:30:40 GMT

Heck yes. According to People, last night at a post-Oscars party, Betty White confirmed what millions on the internet had been speculating about: she will appear on Saturday Night Live sometime in the near future. Though she didn't specify a date (and Lorne Michaels, the show's executive producer, already dismissed claims that she'd be co-hosting a special "Women of Comedy" episode) and it isn't clear if she'll be actually hosting, this is ...

The Daily Beast - Cheat Sheet

2010-03-08 19:44:00 GMT

Dreams do come true: Betty White will soon appear on Saturday Night Live. The former Golden Girl confirmed it herself at Elton John's Oscars viewing party, although it is unclear in what capacity exactly she will appear. A Facebook group calling on...

Pop Crunch

Castina — 2010-03-08 22:05:48 GMT

Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin will address the graduating class of New York University during the Class of 2012 commencement address on May 12. He’s no Betty White, but we’ll take it! The 30 Rock actor — who made his debut as host of the Academy Awards on Sunday — will also receive an honorary Doctor of [...]

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Irin — 2010-03-08 20:30:00 GMT

White didn't offer any details, but she affirmed she'll appear on SNL. As for the outpouring of love behind the campaign to get her to host, she said, "I don't know why or how, but it's been wonderful." [People, Earlier]