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She may be divorced twice over, but that’s not stopping superstar Madonna from doling out marital advice on NBC’s The Marriage Ref! The pop music icon is joining comedians, Larry David and Ricky Gervais, on a brand-new episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s reality advice show tonight. Keep reading to find out what The Marriage Ref himself had to say about Madge’s visit…

“The minute I saw [Madonna] backstage,” says Papa, “I knew she was going to be great because she was playful and fun. She came out there, sat between Ricky Gervais and Larry David and held her own. She was not backing down!” According to previews for tonight’s episode of The Marriage Ref, Larry David and Madonna get into a few tiffs of their own.

At the end of the episode, Larry David said, “This is easily the most uncomfortable hour I’ve ever spent in my life.” Madonna quickly sniped back, asking, “Why? Because you’re sitting next to a woman who is standing up to you?”

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Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) is going to guest star on “The Marriage Ref,” 9 p.m. Thursday on NBC, along with Martha Stewart and Cedric the Entertainer.

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Season to date, NBC ranks #3 among the major networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, and is #2 in adults 18-34.
Paced by strong ratings from a one-hour episode of “The Office,” and solid debuts from “Parenthood,” “The Marriage Ref” and “Who Do You Think You Are,” NBC averaged a 2.1 rating, 6 share in adults 18-49 and 6.4 million viewers overall for the week of March 1-7.

The regular-slot debut of “The Marriage Ref” Thursday also ranked among the top 20 programs this week in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 at #18. Among adults 18-34, “Marriage Ref” ranked #14 (tied). Also ranking in the top 20 this week in adults 18-34 were NBC’s Thursday comedies “Parks and Recreation (at #18, tied) and “Community” (#20, tied).

Source: RBR

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NBC’s best 10 o’clock numbers last week came Thursday, where “The Marriage Ref” (3.4 rating/10 share in adults 18-49, 7.71 million viewers overall) won its hour among young adults. In its second half-hour, though, a declining “Ref” won by only a tick over the Eye crime drama (3.2/9 to 3.1/9), which won the hour rather comfortably in adults 25-54.

Source: Variety

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Jay revealed to Access Hollywood’s Tony Potts that he recently helped out with Jerry’s “The Marriage Ref.”

“I did a guest spot on it,” Jay told Tony, referring to the new NBC primetime show that features celebrity panelists who weigh in on a conflict between spouses.

“It’s a fun show,” Jay commented. “I liked doing it.”

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On tonight’s show Jerry Seinfeld, 30 Rock’s Tina Fey and Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria-Parker make up the celebrity panel and each add his own hilarious comments to judge the couple’s disputes.

The Issue: Primp and Pamper

First up are Joe and Paula who constantly have arguments that one of them spends too much time primping and pampering, leaving the other to take over the majority of the household duties.

The panel agrees that he is doing a little too much. He keeps lip-gloss in the garage and would rather get eyebrow waxes than go to his kids’ sports games.

Joe wins.

The Issue: Formal Rooms Off Limits

Next, are Florida couple Luis and Dalia. They have two arguments that the panel must vote on.

Argument I: Dalia loves her perfectly decorated dining room table that stands immaculately set all year long. She uses it only for Thanksgiving dinner and restricts her husband Luis from ever using the dining room except for that one occasion. He would like to use the room more often for card parties or family dinners, but Dalia is against it.

Argument II: Dalia bought a “do-it-yourself” screened porch that she asked Luis to assemble. However, as a man he just can’t seem to figure out the instructions.

The call: Tina votes for husband Luis on both arguments. Jerry is for Luis on the first argument and for Dalia on the second. Eva is for Dalia on both issues. So it is Dalia who wins the dining room table argument and Luis who wins the “do-it-yourself” porch argument.

The Issue: Flossing in Bed

Mark Wizas is annoyed that his wife Martha continues to floss her teeth in bed. He thinks it is disgusting that food particles fly from her teeth and into the bed. But Martha refuses to see any thing wrong with it.

When asked if flossing is a bathroom activity that should not leave the bathroom, all three panelists respond with a resounding, YES!! Case closed.

Tom makes the call. He tells Martha that flossing in bed is just gross and it should stay in the bathroom. He declares Mark the winner.

The Issue: Removing the Wedding Ring

Christine is upset that her husband Howard removes his wedding ring when he plays basketball and keeps it off when he goes out with his friends. Howard claims having the ring off improves his game.

The panel agrees with Christine. There is no reason why Howard should have to remove his ring, because his game will not improve.

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Watch a preview of the singer joining Brit comedian Ricky Gervais and Larry David to talk about couples’ problems.
In a special preview clip, you can see Madonna, in a grey dress with fishnet tights, black heels and blonde tousled locks, hold her own against Ricky Gervais and Larry David as they debate marital disputes.

Other panelists on the show include Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria Parker and 30 Rock’s Tina Fey.

Source: In Style

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Jerry Seinfeld explains The Marriage Ref might just be history in the making. Premieres Thursday, March 4 10/9c.

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Some pictures of Madonna on the set of The Marriage Ref with Jerry Seinfeld coming from Madonna’s World:

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The Denver Post has an article about the busy actor Alec Baldwin, who will be a judge on The Marriage Ref. Here are some of the highlights of the article:
Baldwin doesn’t wait for gigs. He is busy seven months of the year, bringing General Electric television honcho Jack Donaghy to life on “30 Rock.” He can be seen in promos for the upcoming Jerry Seinfeld- produced show, “The Marriage Ref.” He tag-teams the Turner Classic Movies’ staple “The Essentials.” (“I love Bob,” he said of co-host Robert Osborne.) He’s the voice of the New York Philharmonic. On the big screen this year he could be seen in Nancy Meyers’ romantic comedy “It’s Complicated” completing a triangle with Meryl Streep and Steve Martin; and the weepy “My Sister’s Keeper.” In 2008, he played a philandering dad in the indie family drama “Lymelife” set in Long Island. (Baldwin is a proud son of Massapequa, New York.)
Small wonder, he has been quoted saying he wants to stop acting.
“Well I would like to do other things,” he said. “There’s only so much time in the day. I’m going to be 52 in April.
“I really want to stress that I feel kind of sad when we talk about this subject. I don’t mean it to be a negative. I don’t mean it to be dismissive of the business. It’s not that at all. It’s really more about turning 50.

In 2006, Baldwin signed the contract for “30 Rock.”
“I’ve been playing in the same key basically for four years,” he said. He’s quick with gratitude for the whip- smart sitcom.
“The show is something I’m so in love with, I’m bottomlessly grateful for. All of the goodwill I have in my life emanates from the show. Nancy (Meyers) wouldn’t have cast me in the movie. I wouldn’t be hosting the Oscars. None of those things would have happened if not for Tina (Fey) and Lorne (Michaels). But that’s a lot of time to do one thing.”
School might be a haven, a way, he said, to buy some time to think. “I’d like to re-acquaint myself with some serious thinking.” He definitely intends to continue his role as host of the New York Philharmonic radio broadcast.”