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CBS »     by Andy Dehnart / October 10, 2011, 7:27 AM Survivor Micronesia winner and Survivor Heroes vs. Villains runner-up Parvati Shallow is currently finishing an around-the-world trip as part of CBS.com’s Around the World For Free , and her travels were interrupted by emergency surgery she needed to have after suffering an injury in Africa. Last summer, Big Brother’s Jeff Schroeder went on the same journey ( read my pre-trip interview with him ), which began as a TV series created by Amazing Race 2 winner Alex Boylan. All of its episodes are online . It’s an intriguing concept, and while there’s some entertaining and even educational footage, the series is a lot more telling than showing; Parvati often narrates things that have happened, rather than us seeing them. That’s somewhat disappointing, but seems like the result of both the production (there’s a single camera operator and occasionally a producer) and the relatively real-time nature of the series that relies on viewer sug...

Home > Comedy > Comedian Frank Carson is “fine” after surgery for stomach cancer August 29th, 2011 by Sarah. No comments The PA reports today that Irish comedian Frank Carson is doing “fine” after undergoing surgery for stomach cancer. 84 year old Frank has had to cancel scheduled appearances all over the country after being diagnosed with the life threatening condition earlier this year. After his surgery, a spokesman for Frank said, “He is fine, he had an operation which was a great success and he will be back working again. “They have removed it and he had a test on Friday and he is waiting for the all clear.” Let’s hope that comes soon. Follow @unrealitytv Categories: Comedy , Entertainment , News Tags: Frank Carson View the original article here

Returning So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy had surgery for a tumor in her throat in December, and at least right now, cannot scream, her signature method of expressing approval and appreciation. Mary told me this at a Fox party for TV critics last night, where she also shared the news with others. She told me that she learns more at the end of January, and said, “I’m a little scared.” However, she said doctors discovered she had an “encapsulated tumor,” which she said means it’s less likely that the cancer spread. She had a sore throat and eventually started losing her voice, and friends encouraged her to see a doctor, she told me. Now, she has no thyroid, and doctors are experimenting with medication to get her hormones in line. After officially re-joining the show yesterday , Mary will be part of its three remaining auditions , which start Feb. 2. View the original article here