Farewell to the laughs, people.

Comedy rules as the networks play it safe and the season's major showdowns are set.

"Even CBS must realize it cannot copyright the idea of 14 contestants living in a house rigged with cameras," the ABC court papers argue.

The days of a few hours of tape-delayed Olympics coverage at night are over.

The cast-contingent projects include an Israeli adaptation and a family comedy from "3rd Rock From the Sun" producers.

Will Smith is headed back to the big screen in "Men in Black 3" after a three-year hiatus, where the actor happily spent more time with his family, helming the promising careers of son Jaden and daughter Willow - and the proud dad said the fruits of his labors are paying off.