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Head of the family. i like the way you did that, joe, the way you put that together, i was thinking except for "i love lucy" we have a guy trying to hold a family together. whether it is archie or whoever trying to hold things together, they are always coming apart on them. maybe it is his fault in some cases, but with the kid with a mouthy problem, the wife is not happy, the crazy russian who disappears, ralphie, hes trying to hold it together and he has a heart that you keep rooting for. then ...

So i wouldnt even say it on tv because people know it, but im talking at what the most powerful democrats on capitol hill have been saying behind the scenes. theyre worried about it. and i think thats -- this is the greatest challenge going into 2014 and they agree. this is a great challenge. >> and thats probably why the p.r. is very important for the white house, not just for the messaging because they need x million people to get on the roles of this to be solvent. they need somewhere like 30...

Now its time for our pop culture lead. the cult classic show arrested development returns this weekend. in tone and tenor, the story of the dysfunctional bluth family may have been ahead of its time but it was also decidedly ahead of its time in terms of how we watch the show. back then on network tv, on fox, but starting this weekend not on broadcast tv or cable but on a whole new content provider, one that did not exist when the show debuted or even when it was canceled on streaming netflix. w...

Returning with a fourth season. not on network tv, but the popular streaming service netflix. the shows producer says it was a big move. >> never would i say taking over the business, but there are another variable outlet to watch programming. >> reporter: if the new season proves to be a success, the netflix model could be used behind those of other canceled shows according to lacy rose of the hollywood reporter. >> others will look at this and say how can we do this? how can we revive our show...

The governments so-called decency rules. now the fcc, the federal communications commission, thinking about relaxing those rules. cnns renee marsh is joining us now. some critics say changing the rules would mean f-bombs, nudity on network tv. how is this going to work? >> well, wolf, this month the fcc announced by way of this public notice that it is thinking about changing the rules for what is considered indecent and subject to punishment or a fine. the fcc is asking the public if off the cu...

A retrial. by law she doesnt have to be there. but she does, of course, want to win the court of public opinion. of course, wolf, too early to say whether that strategy will work. what is clear is as these latest round of interviews will likely sell lots and lots of books. wolf? >> she got a multimillion advance for writing that book, right? >> reporter: she did. $4 million advance. i wouldnt be surprised if this book landed on the best-seller list. >> aleina cho. catherine zeta jones checking...

Kids watch. >> sure. >> and dont you think sometimes it takes by saying the word it takes tat boo s the taboo away word? >> oh. >> what i would like to see is more cursing on cable news and i want to see wolf blitzer call candidates out with real words and not be, like, well, i disagree with you. i want to see that. lets be honest, nudity has a place at a certain time for people. im a creative person, freedom of expression, big advocate of it. as long as people are warned that this program has t...

A higher purpose. i think it is about ratings. >> thanks, all of you, were not going anywhere. we have other subjects to tackle here. coming up, full frontal nudity on network tv. it could happen. my panel is going to weigh in on that next. 8% every 10 years. wow. wow. but you can help fight muscle loss with exercise and ensure muscle health. ive got revigor. whats revigor? its the amino acid metabolite, hmb to help rebuild muscle and strength naturally lost over time. [ female announcer ] ensur...

What has hollywood buzzing here, napoleon was written for the movies by the late director stanley kubrick, clock work orange, the shining, full metal jacket. they worked on 2 eed on the 200 together. >> im fine and im healthy. barbara walters back on the view. also zombies on cable devour network tv here. nischelle turner in los angeles for me. lets start with barbara walters. she says shes fine. she says shes healthy. it has been a rough year for her, hasnt it? >> she had the chicken pox and ...

Actor, who shall remain nameless because she doesnt want to say who it was, she said she gave this unnamed actor a hug and kiss on the cheek and later discovered he, assuming it was a he, had shingles, the same virus as the chicken pox. but it was the concussion symptoms that kept her laid up until now. she said she spent her time relaxing in bed, yelling at the tv while watching the view, frustrated she couldnt be there. and a.j. hammer from "showbiz tonight" spoke with her after her return to ...