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The ratings success of TBS original series such as “House of Payne” and “My Boys,” in addition to off-network additions such as “The Office” and “Family Guy,” has helped the Turner network become a destination of choice for adults 18 to 34. According to data from Nielsen Media Research, TBS averaged 701,000 members of the coveted demo during prime-time viewing in the first quarter, a record for ad-supported cable networks. (Mediaweek 5/12)

House of Payne

ABC announced it has picked up the drama pilot Life on Mars. The network also renewed Eli Stone for a sophomore season but will take a pass on October Road, Women’s Murder Club and Cashmere Mafia.  Also not expected back next season are Cavemen, Carpoolers, Men in Trees and Big Shots. New to the ABC schedule, tho not to viewers - Scrubs off NBC. (Cynopsis 5/13)

The CW, has renewed Reaper for a second season with 13 episodes for midseason. It is expected the network will place Reaper on Thursday nights with Supernatural after Smallville finishes its run. Other new projects expected on the CW fall schedule are Surviving the Filthy Rich and Stylista (mentioned here yesterday).  Not returning - Aliens in America. (Cynopsis 5/13)

Had you ever heard of this show?  Yah, me neither.

FOX, prepping for its upfront on Thursday afternoon, is ready to roll on a new reality series from RDF USA called Secret Millionaire, reports THR. The premise involves a multimillionaire who lives among the poor for 10 days and discovers what it is like living on a small budget. (Cynopsis 5/13)

Charter Communications has announced that its digital-TV customers increased 6.6%, to more than 3 million, and that its phone subscribers nearly doubled in the first quarter of this year. Overall, the company’s revenue was up 9.8%, to $1.56 billion, and its quarterly loss narrowed to $358 million. (The New York Times/Dow Jones Newswires 5/13)