Ricky Gervais–who created the original U.K. version of “The Office” but apparently doesn’t think NBC’s U.S. version is quite up to its standards–had plenty to say, most of it bad, about last night’s season finale, Entertainment Weekly reported. Gervais did…
One of the most colorful and successful stars of professional wrestling was killed today in a car accident in Tampa, Fla., that was triggered by a heart attack, TMZ.com reported. Randy "Macho Man" Savage, who was a star in both…
Former “Taxi” star Jeff Conaway, who apparently overdosed on painkillers about a week ago, remained in a coma today, and in a battle for his life, People magazine reported. Conaway played Bobby Wheeler on the hit sitcom, and also had…
He’s said it before and now he’s saying it again: Alec Baldwin intends to leave NBC’s "30 Rock" and his Emmy-winning role as Jack Donaghy next season when his contract is up, reports the Toledo Blade. In an interview, Baldwin…
CBS, ABC and NBC all aired season finales Thursday night, but when the ratings dust settled it was just another routine win for “American Idol” and Fox, TVbytheNumbers.com reported. Fox won the night by a wide margin in the 18-49…
The executive shuffle continues at NBCUniversal following the Comcast takeover a few months ago. In the latest move, Jeff Ingold is leaving the company, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Replacing him as executive vice president of comedy programming for NBC…
At the CW upfront Thursday, network head Dawn Ostroff announced that one of its longest-running shows will be back for one final season, reports Entertainment Weekly. "One Tree Hill" will return for a midseason run of 13 episodes. It’s the…
The first baseman whose infamous error cost the Boston Red Sox an integral game in the 1986 World Series will be back at Fenway Park tonight to broadcast the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Red Sox, reports SportsNewser.com….
An actress whose career spanned much of the history of television and who appeared in almost 80 series has died at 81, reports The New York Times. Barbara Stuart died Sunday in St. George, Utah. Stuart debuted on television with…
Katie Couric, who signed off on her final broadcast with “CBS Evening News” last night, is close to signing on with a new network, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. A deal with ABC is reportedly almost done,…