Lifetime Networks has appointed JoAnn Alfano as executive vice president of entertainment, effective immediately. Ms. Alfano will oversee programming and scheduling for Lifetime Television, Lifetime Movie Network and Lifetime Real Women. Ms. Alfano was previously an executive producer of “30…
NBC has tapped former “Wonder Years” showrunner Bob Brush to develop a project considered to be an “’80s version” of the show that won him an Emmy and Huminatas Prize, the Hollywood Reporter says . “Lost in the ’80s” will…
Digital video recorders help save relationships, the Hollywood Reporter says, citing a survey. Out of 1,000 DVR owners,79% reported that the technology has improved their relationship. The DVR ranked second next to the mobile phone as the household technology item…
The second day of the Republican National Convention ended with NBC’s prime-time special winning a competition of small audiences. According to preliminary national data from Nielsen Media Research, the three broadcast networks combined racked up a viewership of less than…
The Republican National Convention finally kicked off in full on Tuesday as questions linger about whether the one-day delay due to Hurricane Gustav will impact the party’s ability to get its message across. Network anchors returned to St. Paul, Minn….
After suspending its advertising during Hurricane Gustav, Senator John McCain’s campaign is returning to the air to defend the choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for VP on the Republican ticket. The campaign today announced plans for the advertising as…
A 150×132 foot tent, which boasts a 27×20 foot TV, may be St. Paul, Minnesota’s newest tourist attraction, with delegates to the Republican National Convention lining up for tours. Inside, it’s all business for Fox News Channel. The tent is…
“Late Show” host David Letterman says he doesn’t understand why NBC is letting go of “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno, in an interview in the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone, according to the New York Times. He says he empathizes…