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Howie Mandel Hospitalized for Chest Pains, Irregular Heartbeat

Wendy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:34:44 +0000

Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel was rushed to the hospital yesterday due to chest pains. While rumors were rampant that Mandel suffered a heart attack, he was in fact treated for an irregular heartbeat.

Howie Mandel’s rep confirmed, “Doctors expect him to be released and back to work [Tuesday]. He did not have a heart attack.”

Deal or No Deal Awards $1 Million Briefcase September 1

Wendy — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:15:26 +0000

Finally, someone on Deal or No Deal gets a stinkin’ $1 million briefcase! Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel will finally get to award a contestant with the $1 million prize on Monday, September 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The Deal or No Deal $1 million briefcase comes after three years and 246 episodes!

President Bush on Deal or No Deal (YouTube Video)

Wendy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:03:23 +0000

Watch President Bush’s message to Deal or No Deal contestant Iraq-war veteran, Army Captain Joseph Kobes during last night’s show.

Unfortunately, President Bush’s well wishes and thanks weren’t enough to win Captain Kobes any big money. He ended up with $26,000 from the suitcase challenge — but he did triple it to $78,000 on the Deal Wheel.

President George W. Bush to Appear on Deal or No Deal Tonight, April 21

Wendy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:14:35 +0000

President George W. Bush will appear on tonight’s (April 21) “Deal or No Deal” to wish an Iraqi war veteran contestant luck and thank him for his service.

Naturally, President Bush won’t appear in person on “Deal or No Deal,” rather via a pre-taped video to cheer on Captain Joseph Kobes, who hopes to win the money and pay off his parents’ home.

Captain Joseph Kobes is a Purple Heart and Bronze Start recipient who has completed three tours of duty in Iraq.

But will President Bush’s thanks and well wishes be enough to win Captain Joseph Kobes the $1 million prize? Tune in to “Deal or No Deal” tonight to find out!

Howie Mandel to Star In, Executive Produce New Sitcom

Wendy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:48:54 +0000

Since hosting “Deal or No Deal,” Howie Mandel is definitely back on his game! For awhile there, he sort of faded from the spotlight, but looks like the game show host is now in hot demand for his own sitcom.

And not just any old scripted sitcom — Howie Mandel will executive produce and star in a new unscripted NBC show that will capitalize on his improv abilities. Howie Mandel even gets his name in the show’s title: “Howie Do It.”

NBC Announces 2008/2009 Lineup Schedule

Wendy — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:34:33 +0000

NBC has officially announced their 2008/2009 schedule. New shows include My Own Worst Enemy, Kath & Kim, starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, Knight Rider (for real – they picked up the series following the success of the February movie!), Crusoe, The Philanthropist, Merlin and Kings.

Perhaps one of the more interesting new NBC series is a spin-off of The Office. But why?

NBC’s Fall 2008 Schedule:

Monday

8 p.m. — “Chuck”
9 p.m. — “Heroes”
10 p.m. — “My Own Worst Enemy”

Tuesday

8 p.m. — “The Biggest Loser: Families”
9:30 p.m. — “Kath & Kim”
10 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

Wednesday

8 p.m. — “Knight Rider”
9 p.m. — “Deal or No Deal”
10 p.m. — “Lipstick Jungle”

Thursday

8 p.m. — “My Name is Earl”
8:30 p.m. — “30 Rock”
9 p.m. — “The Office”
10 p.m. — “ER”

Friday

8 p.m. — “Crusoe”
9 p.m. — “Deal or No Deal”
10 p.m. — “Life”

Saturday

8 p.m. — “Dateline NBC”
9 p.m. — “Knight Rider”
10 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

Sunday

7 p.m. — “Football Night in America”
8:20 p.m. — “NFL Sunday Night Football”

Winter/Spring 2008 Schedule:

Monday

8 p.m. — “Chuck”
9 p.m. — “Heroes”
10 p.m. — “The Philanthropist”

Tuesday

8 p.m. — “The Biggest Loser: Families”
9:30 p.m. — “Kath & Kim”
10 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

Wednesday

8 p.m. — “Knight Rider”
9 p.m. — “Deal or No Deal”
10 p.m. — “Law & Order”

Thursday

8 p.m. — “My Name is Earl”
8:30 p.m. — “30 Rock”
9 p.m. — “The Office”
9:30 p.m. — “The Office” Spin-off
10 p.m. — “ER”/”The Celebrity Apprentice”

Friday

8 p.m. — “Deal or No Deal”
9 p.m. — “Friday Night Lights”
10 p.m. — “Life”

Saturday

8 p.m. — “Dateline NBC”
9 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
10 p.m. — “Law & Order”

Sunday

7 p.m. — “Dateline NBC”
8 p.m. — “Merlin”
9 p.m. — “Medium”
10 p.m. — “Kings”

My Fair Brady… Maybe Baby: Adrianne Curry’s Nude Photos for Christopher Knight’s Birthday

Wendy — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:06:38 +0000

Did you catch Adrianne Curry’s birthday gift for new husband Christopher Knight on “My Fair Brady… Maybe Baby?” Her intent was to fulfill every guy’s fantasy and do some classy nude photos, some of which included her pal (one of the “Deal or No Deal” girls) in some suggestive lesbian shots. Christopher Knight didn’t take it too well though.

These are NSFW — Adrianne Curry naked pictures after the jump.

Here are the nude pictures of Adrianne Curry that had birthday boy Chris Knight calling her a lesbian. Huh. She sure seemed to love the photos and her galpal an awful lot. I’m just sayin’.

Quarterlife, Psych and Monk Get Later Starts on NBC

Wendy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:55:00 +0000

NBC is doing a little schedule shuffling — bumping the much anticipated television premiere of “Quarterlife” an extra week.

“Quarterlife” is the Internet series that was scheduled to begin Monday, February 18th — now NBC has announced that “Quarterlife” will premiere Tuesday, February 26 at 10 PM, then move to its Sunday night timeslot (9 PM) beginning on March 2.

“Quarterlife” isn’t the only show to get bumped either — USA Network’s “Monk” and “Psych,” were set to premiere on March 2, but will now begin on April 6 at 8 PM.

People’s Choice Awards – TV Winners

Wendy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:44:43 +0000

Well that was weird. Queen Latifah looked mighty lonely at the People’s Choice Awards and the taped acceptance speeches made things a bit sterile, don’t you think?

The People’s Choice TV winners are after the jump.

Favorite Competitive Reality Show: Dancing With the Stars
Favorite Female TV Star: Katherine Heigl
Favorite Scene-Stealing Star: Chandra Wilson, Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Game Show: Deal or No Deal
Favorite Animated TV Comedy: The Simpsons
Favorite SciFi Show: Stargate Atlantis
Favorite Male TV Star: Patrick Dempsey, Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite TV Comedy: Two and a Half Men
Favorite New TV Comedy: Samantha Who?
Favorite New TV Drama: Moonlight
Favorite TV Drama: House

Ellen DeGeneres in a Dress for Deal or No Deal (Picture)

Wendy — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:18:21 +0000

This is so funny — if you ever wondered what Ellen DeGeneres would look like in a dress… well, I suppose this is as close as we’re going to get. This picture is from an upcoming episode of “Deal or No Deal,” where Ellen DeGeneres appears in a dress as a celebrity briefcase model. The episode of “Deal or No Deal” airs January16th.