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After just three episodes, NBC has canceled its new drama ‘The Playboy Club.’ The sexy show, which was set in a 1960s-era Chicago and starred Eddie Cibrian, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Naturi Naughton, was besieged even before its first airing. It earned a boycott from the Parents Television Council and public scorn from feminist icon Gloria Steinem, both of whom claimed the program objectified and degr

Hollywood loves to crank out remakes of beloved TV shows, and this season is no exception. Television viewers will be treated to new versions of 'Charlie’s Angels' and 'Prime Suspect.' More often then not, though, these reboots fail, but there are a few success stories. Here are five TV remakes that were actually successful — or at least stayed on the air for more than one season.

Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and host of ‘Andrea Mitchell Reports,’ revealed that she’s recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mitchell, 64, made the announcement at the end of her show on Wednesday. According to Mitchell, the disease has not spread and her prognosis is excellent. It was detected, she said, during a routine screening.

In a move that will surprise no one, NBC announced Thursday that it is expanding 'The Voice' to two hours, effective June 7. June 7 is, of course, when 'The Voice' switches to its live performance shows. According to Deadline, the live shows will air from 9-11PM on Tuesdays, following an hour-long episode of 'America's Got Talent.'

Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Alzheimer's Association "Jersey Shore."  "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."  "Survivor."  And now, Betty White joins the reality show line-up with a show that will prank young Americans.