ABC Puts The Ug In Ugly

Things aren’t looking so pretty for Ugly Betty
The ABC dramedy is being put on hiatus starting March 26, 2009 and being replacing it with episodes of Samantha Who? and the new Megan Mullally–Cheryl Hines comedy In the Motherhood.
The network says “Ugly Betty will return to Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m. following the run of In the Motherhood and Samantha Who?”
An ABC spokesperson adds, “The Thursday night block is a good opportunity to launch these comedies. That said, Betty is a solid performer and there is no question that it will definitely be back to complete its season, just without repeats.”
more HERE

Homeland Security : Unreal

The Department of Homeland Security may bring to mind bright interrogation lights rather than the lights of Hollywood. But Tuesday night, ABC debuts a new reality show that takes viewers behind the scenes as border guards, Secret Service agents and patrol officers protect the nation.
The show, called Homeland Security USA has the look of a documentary, but its producers stay clear of politics and deliver a fast-paced show that’s more COPS than Frontline.
NPR report & podcast HERE

…join the customs team, border patrol or TSA and you too can be a television celebrity…