Betty White to Star in New TV Show
Betty White's career has been on fire lately. With a leading role in a hit television series, numerous movie roles and an endless stream of media following her every move, the 89-year-old's career has never been better. And it is about to get even hotter. NBC announced today that White is set to star in a new hidden-camera television show.
The show is called "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" and features senior citizens playing practical jokes on younger individuals. The show, which is based on a popular European TV show, will feature the journey of seven senior citizens as the go about playing jokes on the younger generation.
Betty White is a seven-time Emmy winner who has held a prominent position in show business for more than 50 years. She previously starred in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in the 1970s and "The Golden Girls" in the 1980s. She currently stars in the popular TV land series "Hot in Cleveland." She has also had recent roles in hit movies including "You Again."
There is no word yet on when the show will begin filming or when it will premier on television. However, the show is set to debut on the television network NBC.
DISH Network Now Offering RFD-TV in High-Definition
DISH Network recently announced that they are now offering RFD-HD, the high-definition counterpart of RFD-TV, to all customers who subscribe to America's Top 200 programming package or above. The channel, which is available starting March 28th, is free to subscribers.
RFD-TV has been labeled as rural America's most important network and is committed to providing subscribers in rural America was high quality programming options. The channel offers a 24-hour schedule of original, family-oriented programming that is of interest to people in rural America. They offer programming on agriculture, equine and farming and a wide variety of music and entertainment programming that is relevant to rural Americans.
RFD-TV is available all over the United States on DISH Network Ch. 231. They offer programs including:
- Equestrian Nation
- American Rancher
- John Deere Live
- Voices of Agriculture
- Outdoors on the Farm
- Shopping Western Style
RFD-TV is one of the only channels of its kind available on cable television. Not only does it offer customers a completely unique lineup of programming, but they are also committed to offering programming that is wholesome. Customers who have children will not have to worry about monitoring what they watch because all programs are suitable for viewers of all ages.
Hulk Hogan Crashes American Idol
That's right, Hulk Hogan made an appearance on Thursday's American Idol along with Stevie Wonder and Sugarland. Not to mention a dramatic ending to the night.
Just as the tension was building to see if Paul McDonald and James Durbin were safe, Hulk Hogan came out as Eye of the Tiger played. Of course, it makes perfect sense during Motown week for an overly tanned TNA wrestler to appear and deliver the news if someone is safe or not. Once it was determined that both McDonald and Durbin were safe, Hogan turned on Ryan Seacrest and sent him flying across the stage.
With this season's quirky contestants, American Idol has to keep up with the quirks on the results show. This season the show is packed with quite the variety of contestants. From the bass singer Scotty McCreery to the rocker that can actually sing, James Durbin, the 10th season of Idol certainly has a lot of talent. The biggest shock of the night came at the end, when Casey Abrams was given the mic to sing for his life. Randy Jackson stopped him mid-song and then the three judges told Casey Abrams that they were using their one and only save for the season to keep him on the show.
Abrams has been picked by several entertainment experts as a front runner for this season. Entertainment Weekly has picked him as most likely to win and the judges do nothing but talk positively about him. J. Lo gave Casey Abrams some good advice to stop the antics and let the audience just feel his music.
With 11 contestants remaining it will surely be one surprise after another until the final show to see who will win this season's Idol.
Trump and Goldberg Exchange Heated Words
A war of words took place between Donald Trump and Whoopi Goldberg on The View yesterday on ABC on DISH Network. When the Donald brought up his views on President Obama and his doubts about his citizenship status, host Whoopi Goldberg became enraged and quickly came to Obama's defense.
Trump was on the show to talk about 'The Apprentice' but ended up talking politics instead. He has made some controversial comments on President Obama before, but this time he took things a bit too far for Whoopi Goldberg. Trump enraged Goldberg by saying "I want him to show his birth certificate…There is something on that birth certificate that he doesn’t like."
Goldberg rebuked Trump's comments and received applause from the audience when she said "Is Hawaii not still part of the United States? Am I blind?" Barbara Walters sided with Goldberg by saying, "Why should he have to defend himself against an accusation?" The only View host who sided with Trump was staunch republican Elizabeth Hasselbeck, who agreed with the Donald that she wouldn't mind seeing Obama's birth certificate.
The argument became even more heated when race came into the picture. Goldberg essentially asked Trump if he wanted to see Obama's birth certificate because he was black and that no white president has ever been asked for their birth certificate. Trump insisted that race has nothing to do with it, but that he still wanted to see the document nonetheless.
From talk shows to sitcoms to reality television, there is always plenty of drama brewing on DISH Network channels. Don't forget to catch all of the drama happening each weekday morning on The View at 11 a.m. EST on ABC!
DISH Network To Offer New Greek Channel
DISH Network recently announced that they are renewing their agreement with Antenna Group, the largest Greek television platform in the United States. This agreement ensures that DISH will continue to offer many popular Greek-language channels and also provides for the launch of Antenna Prime, a brand-new Greek station. This channel features many popular Greek sitcoms, music programs, movies and sporting events.
DISH is the leading provider of international programming in the United States and has been offering Antenna Group Greek programming for over 15 years now. DISH is very excited about the launch of Antenna Prime and is pleased to continue providing Greek channels including:
- Antenna Radio
- Antenna Satellite
- Rhythmos Radio
- Super Sport FM
Antenna Prime is set to be launched late this spring. The new channel, along with all the other Antenna channels, is available to customers who purchase either the Greek Antenna Pack or the Greek Elite Pack. Customers who purchase the Greek Elite Pack will also receive the Alpha and ERT World channels.
