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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Simon Baker crime drama "The Mentalist," which just began its second season on CBS, has netted a rich off-network syndication deal with TNT.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey has not yet made a decision on a possible move of her syndicated chat show -- one of the TV industry's biggest money makers -- to her new cable network OWN, her production company said on Thursday.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Former "24" co-stars Reiko Aylesworth and Sarah Wynter will reunite on FX's drama series "Damages."

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - J.J. Abrams wants to take a hands-on approach to "Undercovers," his NBC pilot described as a mix between "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "The Bourne Identity."

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Cartoon Network has picked up its first two original scripted live-action series: "Tower Prep" and "Unnatural History."

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A&E has given the green light to "Sugarloaf," an hour-long pilot starring Australian actor Matt Passmore.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In what might be an industry record, CBS' freshman drama series "NCIS: Los Angeles" has been sold into syndication after seven weeks on the air.

COLOGNE, Germany (Hollywood Reporter) - Things are looking up for "30 Rock" in Germany, days after the series premiere of the Emmy-wining sitcom garnered a zero rating.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Comedy Central is teaming with satirical newspaper the Onion for a half-hour scripted comedy.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Golden Girls" star Rue McClanahan is recovering in a hospital after having heart bypass surgery this week, her manager said on Thursday.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Lie to Me" star Jennifer Beals has been cast in Hallmark Channel's original movie "The Night Before the Night Before Christmas."

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - CBS picked up five more episodes of its rookie Jenna Elfman comedy "Accidentally on Purpose" on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Are "Numbers'" days numbered?

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer is set to star in a television drama about the chaotic life of being a Hollywood "It" kid, marking Gummer's first big break into the acting industry.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - FX is saddling up for "Reconstruction," a period Western inspired by harsh modern-day realities.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A new reality show from E! and Ryan Seacrest's production company gives ordinary people the chance to plead for money from rich celebrities and moguls.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - CMT wants to bring back the traditional family sitcom -- and add a few gators.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a move that puts him at the cutting edge of sport sponsorships, comedian Stephen Colbert and his fans will back the U.S. Speedskating team at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the talk show host said.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kirstie Alley is to parlay her lengthy weight-loss battle into a U.S. TV series for what the actress called in a Tuesday Twitter message a "very funny docu about me losing weight, raising unpretentious kids, and biz."

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Flight of the Conchords" star Jemaine Clement has said his offbeat HBO comedy series may not continue for a third season because it requires so much work, but a final decision will be made within a month.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Foodies, get ready for a culinary "American Idol."

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - No longer will American TV audiences be asking doctor who?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc plans to start an online service that allows consumers to buy, rent and download movies and television shows, the electronics retailer said on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jerry Seinfeld has found his "Marriage Ref."

LOS ANGELES (Mediaweek) - While USA Network returned to its customary perch atop the cable ratings heap last week, averaging 3.5 million viewers in primetime, the cable network couldn't hold off ESPN in the core demos.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jay Leno has shrugged off low ratings for his new prime-time nightly TV talk show, saying NBC is making money with his switch from late night to earlier and he enjoys being an underdog in the race to get viewers.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The rise and fall of the U.S. record industry could be the subject of an HBO film.

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - TNT has rescued the acclaimed cop drama "Southland," which was recently canceled by NBC in part because of its violence.