Tony Fontana has returned as showrunner for the upcoming NBC drama “The Philanthropist,” Daily Variety reports. The two parted ways over creative differences, but Fontana will now return to take over David Eick’s place as he leaves to focus more…
Police in Hollywood, Fla., have officially closed the case on the 1981 murder of Adam Walsh, son of “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh, the Washington Post reports. The man suspected of committing the crime, Ottis Toole, admitted to his…
A slew of African artifacts shipped to the U.S. by people associated with CBS’ “Survivor: Gabon” and confiscated earlier this year must be returned to Africa, the Associated Press reports. Customs found some of the items that came from animals…
NBC has taken a more lenient approach to a recent “Saturday Night Live” clip being available on YouTube and not only Hulu, Advertising Age reports. The clip in question, a music video for the Lonely Island’s first single “Jizz in…
The BBC is offering unsatisfied “Strictly Come Dancing” phone-in voters reimbursements after complaints about the outcome of the semifinalist vote, The Stage reports. Over 1,800 people complained via e-mail and phone calls about the show’s decision to allow all three…
The U.K. series “Merlin” has been greenlit for a second season, Daily Variety reports. The show, from the BBC, Shine and FremantleMedia Enterprises, was purchased by NBC for U.S. broadcast and has already been picked up in 112 territories, the…
Cable providers are extending an olive branch to legislators concerned about confusion during the digital TV transition: They will not move any analog channels they offer to basic or premium digital tiers until March unless they also offer free converter…
Fox Business Network and Charter Communications have signed a deal that will expand Fox Business’ presence in the Midwest and Northeast areas. FBN will be added to the digital tier on Charter Cable starting Wednesday, extending the network to 200,000…
MTV plans to expand the amount of original programming on the network by launching a two-hour block of original programming on Sundays at 9 p.m. The network also is looking to air original shows at 9 p.m. on Mondays and…
MSNBC has named Washington correspondent David Shuster as the anchor of “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.” Mr. Shuster began filling in as anchor on the show after David Gregory was named moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Mr. Shuster’s appointment is effective…