'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris picked her man, Paula Abdul gave up her 'American Idol' spot, Primetime Emmys handed out the statuettes.
- December 30, 2009
AceShowbiz -
People working in the TV world celebrated the arrival of the third quarter of 2009 when the biggest television event, the Emmys, was held in September. Preceded by Creative Emmy Awards, the event was, for some, the eventual payday of their hard work throughout the last year. Also coming into the spotlight is a major change in a very popular show that sent a shock to its fans in the month of August.
JULY
Deemed as one of the most dramatic endings of "The Bachelorette" season, the Jillian Harris edition resulted in a proposition on July 27. Jillian picked Ed Swiderski out of Kiptyn Locke although Ed was the guy who left the competition in the fifth week to pursue his career. Ed in return, presented her with and ring and said, "I want to be with you forever. I want a family with you." The couple moved in together around two months after the finale.
- Other major events of the month:
- Jul 06: Chandra Wilson earned her first directing debut on "Grey's Anatomy".
- Jul 10: "Parenthood" was replaced by "Mercy" in Fall after Maura Tierney was diagnosed with cancer.
- Jul 10: The cut Putin scene on "South Park" finally got out for public view.
- Jul 12: New reality show based on the Jacksons was developed by A&E.
- Jul 23: "The Fashion Show" crowned its first winner, Anna McCraney.
- Jul 24: Dominic Monaghan made surprise appearance at Comic Con to confirm his stint on "FlashForward".
- Jul 26: Creators of "Supernatural" announced that God would finally appear in the fourth season.
- Jul 27: "The Bachelorette" Jillian Harris picked Ed Swiderski as her final rose.
- Jul 27: Sara Sidle was brought back to "CSI: Las Vegas" as Riley was let go.
- Jul 29: Kara DioGuardi struck a deal to come back for another season of "American Idol".
- Jul 30: Amy Poehler made a return on "Saturday Night Live" after quitting in late 2008.
AUGUST
After eight years of keeping up with Simon Cowell and filtering "American Idol" hopefuls, Paula Abdul announced via her Twitter on August 4 that she was no longer part of show. She never confirmed whether her departure was caused by an unfair contract made by 19 Entertainment like the flying rumors. She is replaced by Ellen DeGeneres effectively in January 2010.
- Other major events of the month:
- Aug 04: Paula Abdul announced on her Twitter that she won't return to "American Idol".
- Aug 04: Paris Hilton chose her second BFF after disappointed by the first season's winner.
- Aug 06: Jeanine Mason won "So You Think You Can Dance" season 5.
- Aug 06: Exec producer Mindy Kaling announced that Jim and Pam would finally wed on "The Office".
- Aug 13: Seth McFarlane confirmed that "Family Guy" baby Stewie is gay.
- Aug 13: The alternate "South Park" pilot that never went on air was eventually provided online.
- Aug 13: TNT's "Saving Grace" was not renewed for summer 2010.
- Aug 17: Britney Spears read Top 10 List on "David Letterman" in bikini.
- Aug 19: Rick Bayless was named winner of "Top Chef Masters" season 1.
- Aug 19: VH1 stopped "Megan Wants A Millionaire" following murder by one of its contestants.
- Aug 21: Megan Fox was tapped to be the opening host of "Saturday Night Live" season 35.
- Aug 27: "Seinfeld" cast reunited for the first time since 1998 finale on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" promo.
- Aug 30: "The Bold and the Beautiful" finally gets its first Outstanding Drama Series at 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
- Aug 31: Audrina Patridge confirmed she was moving out of "The Hills".
SEPTEMBER
The most awaited television event, the Primetime Emmy Awards, was held on September 20 with "30 Rock" and "Mad Men" grabbing the coveted prizes. The former was third-time winner of Best Comedy series while the latter was second-time winner of Best Drama series. NBC's "30 Rock" in fact was the big winner of the night, taking home five out of the 20 nominations it received with the only upset coming from Tina Fey not winning Best Actress in Comedy.
- Other major events of the month:
- Sep 01: "Mad Men" was renewed for the fourth season.
- Sep 02: Katherine Heigl announced that she would take a break from "Grey's Anatomy".
- Sep 03: Chris Brown made his first TV interview on "Larry King Live" since altercation with Rihanna.
- Sep 04: Michaela Watkins expressed her shock of being kicked out of "Saturday Night Live".
- Sep 08: Through her talk show, Tyra Banks showed her God-given hair for the first time.
- Sep 09: Ellen DeGeneres was announced as the new permanent judge of "American Idol" to replace Paula Abdul.
- Sep 09: Kathy Griffin donned wig and birth scars as Kate Gosselin on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" skit.
- Sep 12: Tina Fey and Justin Timberlake won 61st Creative Arts Emmys best actress and actor respectively.
- Sep 16: Actress Jennifer Aniston sang live on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show".
- Sep 16: "America's Got Talent" picked chicken farmer Kevin Skinner as fourth season winner.
- Sep 20: "30 Rock" and "Mad Men" snagged best series at 61st Primetime Emmys.
- Sep 22: Heather Locklear finally confirmed her return to "Melrose Place".
- Sep 25: "The Beautiful Life: TBL" got the ax after only two episodes airing.
- Sep 29: "Jon & Kate Plus 8" changed to "Kate Plus 8" due to the Gosselins' separation.
- Sep 30: FOX defended that "So You Think You Can Dance" did not air a contestant's crotch.
