NBC TCA Session Blog: Winter TV Forecast Betty Whitened, Chelsea Handler & Communitys Return

First Released: The month of january 6, 2012 6:24 PM EST Credit: NBC Caption Betty Whitened inside a marketing photo for Betty Whites Off Their RockersLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- NBC is featuring the tv programs set to become listed on the airwaves this winter, and beyond, in the Television Experts Association Winter Session, in Pasadena, and Access Hollywood is incorporated in the ballroom. The heavens from NBCs winter selection, such as the highly-anticipated Smash, along with the Firm, and therefore are You There Chelsea, take happens. Heres our rundown of what is happened to date: Informal Session: Betty Whites Off Their Rockers Make room Ashton Kutcher!: Betty Whitened, 89, takes several seniors and punking the more youthful generation within the comedy hidden camera series, Betty Whites Off Their Rockers, striking NBC later this season. The process of the show is it is the senior citizens pranking the youthful people, rather than theyre poor people ones being cheated, Betty stated at her TCA panel breakfast session. Dont sell them short. Theyre just stylish enough and mean enough to would like to get even. I believe its type of overturn psychology from the poor old senior, Hey, weve got a spontaneity too, warped because it might be. Clips from the show, previewed on Friday for journalists, demonstrated the more youthful generation left slack jawed through the senior antics within this raucous reality show (think plenty of seniors sex comments). Betty also addressed her approaching 90th birthday on The month of january 17, which NBC is shooting a unique with this Sunday evening. I keep attempting to explain, dont produce any credit. I did not do anything whatsoever. It simply happened. I did not accomplish anything it simply emerged on me. But Im fortunate with a healthy body, and for your Im deeply grateful, she stated. Betty Whites 90th Birthday: A Tribute to Americas Golden Girl, featuring Ellen DeGeneres, Morgan Freeman, Tina Fey, Ray Romano, Seth Meyers and Tracy Morgan, airs on The month of january 16. Session No. 1: Executive Session AGT Will Not Be The Howard Stern Circus!: Hes noted for his crazy mouth on his Sirius XM Radio show, but Howard Stern is going to be showing another side on Americas Got Talent next summer time, based on NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt. Apart from his radio persona, hes a really thoughtful, very intelligent person and hes an enormous fan from the show and that he wants to become a great judge, Greenblatt told reporters. I dont think his plan's to usurp the show making it the Howard Stern Circus, he added. In other NBC news, Bob stated he does not expect a significant shakeup using the Today show, despite individuals Ryan Seacrest gossips. I believe all that's premature, Bob stated from the Ryan-to-Today talk. I believe its our hope and belief that Matt [Lauer] will remain on the show past the finish of his contract I believe no. 1 priority is Matt around the Today show, and concurrently, determining how to get Ryan and him in the household. And, talking about the household, Community is within. Bob revealed the show hasnt been canceled whatsoever, and can return within the coming several weeks time slot to become introduced. Session No. 4 Are You Currently There, Chelsea? Ensure That It Stays In The Household: That 70s Shows Laura Prepon assumes the role of Chelsea in funnywoman Chelsea Handlers new comedy for NBC, and Chelsea, plays her sister, re-named Sloane. We needed to change her reputation for legal reasons so my very own family cant sue me, Chelsea stated throughout her area of the press tour. Although her sister is bossy, angry and pregnant within the pilot, the E! late evening host stated her real existence sister is alright with this. Shes thrilled, remarkably, the star stated from the portrayal. Her job as author, evening host, etc., could keep Chelsea in just seven from the 13 episodes, and shes Comfortable with that. Its Lauras show really and ultimately It wound up as being a really fun character, she stated. Id like to be because I'm able to, however i possess some other jobs. Talking about Chelsea Recently, she added, I love my E! show, I love being individually distinct. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.