TV Bites: Jay Leno Finally Gets His Big Hannah Montana Break

LenoHannahMontana225.jpg· Miley Cyrus and Jay Leno have more in common than you might think: Both are television personalities desperately trying to expand their audience -- Cyrus has said that she wants to target the "16-year-olds and the 26-year olds" instead of her six-year old fan base while Leno wants to boost his Tonight Show ratings, which dipped to a 17-year low last quarter -- and both will share the small screen during the final season of Hanna Montana when the comedian stops by as a special guest-star. Other exciting guests this season include Sheryl Crow, Ray Liotta, Christine Taylor, Dr. Phil McGraw, Kelly Ripa and a horse. THR]

A TBS star finds premium cable work, a television chef takes some heat, and more TV Bites after the jump.

· Just because My Boys stars Jordana Spiro and Kyle Howard had to give up roles on other series this season does not mean that the show's other star, Reid Scott, has to: The actor has signed on for a recurring role on Showtime's The Big C as an oncologist who treats Laura Linney's character. [Deadline]

· When in doubt, blame Jamie Oliver. The TV chef is being accused of driving children away from school lunches after insisting that the schools offer healthier menus. How dare he? [NYP]

· Relatively Media has agreed to exclusively offer its movies to Netflix in lieu what is being called "the largest TV deal ever." [Deadline]

· BREAKING: Bristol Palin does not want to pursue an acting career, even after getting a taste of the lifestyle while shooting a recent episode of The Secret Lives of the American Teenager. ]



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  • Martini Shark says:

    "Hilarity ensues as Jay begins his riotous Headlines routine for Hannah and her pals -- then has to take time out to explain to the tweeners what a newspaper is."