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Sharing Screen Time With Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin on ‘30 Rock’

Casting director Barbara McNamara explains how background actors can upgrade to more-prominent (even speaking) roles as featured extras on a show like “30 Rock.”

Scouring the Country to Cast a Girl and a Dog

TV special “Annie’s Search for Sandy” chronicles the surprisingly heartwarming search for the right dog to play Sandy in the Broadway revival of "Annie."

7 Favorite TV Doctors (Slideshow)

With the premiere of CW's "Emily Owens, M.D." las week, we take a look at some of the best medical practitioners on television.

How Celebrities on TV Affect the Unknown Actor's Career

The money may be great for movie stars on TV, but Secret Agent Man says the pay’s not too shabby for newbies either.

'666 Park Avenue' Recap: Episode 4, 'Hero Complex'

The ghosts and basement dreams take a backseat to political intrigues as dull and lifeless as Jane's roots this week.

More Scripted Roles Coming to Cable

The Hallmark Channel moves into original scripted series with "Cedar Cove," starring Andie MacDowell.

Robert Pattinson Books Another Post-'Twilight' Film Role

Plus, Hailee Steinfeld and Kristen Wiig share “Hateship, Friendship,” Willem Dafoe reunites with Lars von Trier for “Nymphomaniac,” Christoph Waltz is Gorbachev, and more film and TV casting news.

'Nashville' Recap: Episode 2, 'I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)'

This week on "Nashville" past love, old secrets, and some skinny-dipping heat up the drama.

NBC Continues to Shake Up Its Staff

NBC’s Jeff Bader brings over ex-ABC colleague Steve Kern as senior vice president, program planning and scheduling.

Moonves Re-ups With CBS

Moonves' new deal with CBS is good news for actors.