“Black Men Revealed” is returning to TV One later this month with new hosts Doug and Ryan Stewart. The brothers are known as “The 2 Live Stews” on their syndicated sports talk-radio show. The series, which returns July 20, is…
CMT plans to air a Christmas season special in November hosted by Larry the Cable Guy, Television Week reports. The network also said that “My Big Red Neck Wedding” featuring Tom Arnold, will return for a second season starting in…
It’s nice to have the commercial position just before the winners are announced on “American Idol.” According to TiVo, a Coca-Cola commercial in that position was the top-rated spot in May, in both total viewers and time-shifting viewers. In looking…
Showtime is working with “Dexter” executive producer Sara Colleton for an adaptation of Vertigo/DC Comics’ “Exterminators,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The series is being pegged as “Six Fee Under” meets pest control and will focus on a dysfunctional extended family…
TV writers seemed pleased to be back at the sometimes grueling Television Critics Association summer press tour, indeed many of them were glad just to be working, the Washington Post says. Despite some annoyance over Al Sharpton’s non-appearance at a…
Analysts predict that cable companies could benefit from next February’s switch to digital TV as consumers look for economical ways to deal with the changing technology, the Hollywood Reporter says. While the extent of subscriber increases is not known, some…
Michael Hopkins has been promoted to president for affiliate sales and marketing at the Fox Cable Networks Group, Television Week reports. Mr. Hopkins has been working to get the Big Ten Network launched and recently struck a deal to get…
WPP, owner of some of the largest ad agencies and media buyers, has made a hostile offer for research company Taylor Nelson Sofres worth $2.13 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports. WPP had offered a similar sum in a friendly…
CBS News’ Lara Logan has gone from covering war in the middle east to being at the center of her own tabloid storm, the Washington Post reports. Logan is caught in a divorce battle between her current boyfriend, federal contractor…