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Monday, November 16, 2009
Overnights
CBS's Sunday dramas see a kickup
'Three Rivers' averages a series-high 2.1 in 18-49s, up 11 percent from last week, while 'Cold Case' jumps 24 percent on timely start

Cable
Whither Lou Dobbs? Guesses abound.
All the talk is where the ex-CNN anchor is headed, and whether he got shoved (he says not). But he's not headed anywhere for now.

Cable
Jon Gosselin countersues TLC
The former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star accuses the network of violating child labor laws and complains he can't get a job because he's too famous

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Overnights
CBS pulls off an easy win Friday night
Averages a 1.9 in 18-49s, a 21 percent lead over ABC and NBC with three of the evening's top shows, led by 'Ghost Whisperer'

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TV Reviews
'Chef Academy,' sweeter to the taste
Bravo cooking challenge is more intent on serving up characters viewers can identify with than singling out future culinary stars

Here & there
Fox takes Saturday with reality shows
Other shorts: Study: 48 percent of Americans would pay for news - In Detroit, another hometown paper

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TV This Week
The big meet-up: Oprah and Sarah Palin
Will sparks fly when the two women sit down to chat about the ex-candidate's campaign tell-all, 'Going Rogue: An American Life?'

Overnights
'CSI' triple play brings hefty ratings kick
CBS show averages a 4.0 in 18-49s, up 14 percent over last week and best since Oct. 1 with storyline that crosses all three series

Research
Readers: We're pretty happy at work
Planners and buyers are mostly positive about their bosses and co-workers, with many seeing them as their second family

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Magazines
Bunny hop? Playboy is up for sale.
Or that's the word from London Fog owner Iconix, the reported bidder. But magazine founder Hef would have to approve the deal.

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TV Reviews
'Super Dave's Spike-Tacular,' dumb
Proving again that spoofs of bad TV can be bad TV, this Spike four-parter features Bob Einstein playing a bumbling stuntman

Rachel speaks!
Rachel, the whining is driving me nuts
The writer, a media supervisor, complains that she's surrounded by 24-year-olds who won't stop crabbing. What should she do?

Here & there
Washington Times editor steps down
Other shorts: Study: Lopez tops other new late-night hosts - NBC's Fallon falls behind Ferguson and Kimmel - Alloy: Students' buying power rises in recession

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TV This Week
Best tube bets this weekend
Friday: MLS showdown on ESPN2; Saturday: Syfy's original movie 'Ice Twisters;' Sunday: Patriots-Colts on NBC's 'SNF'

Overnights
Modest uptick for ABC's CMA awards
Country music special averages a 5.2 in 18-49s, up 4 percent over last year, and a 5.7 in women 18-34, its best since 2004

Cable
Lou Dobbs quits CNN: 'America calls'
Longtime news anchor was presented with an ultimatum, can the advocacy or move on. Expect a replacement to be named today.

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