During its announcement of its January schedule, NBC revealed that it is taking the prime-time version of “Deal or No Deal” off the schedule for a rest, says Daily Variety. When the show leaves the air after the holidays, the…
According to EW.com, ABC is testing audience reaction to a romantic storyline on “Grey’s Anatomy” that would pair surgical resident Izzie Stevens with the late Denny Duquette. The ghostly romance reportedly is being tested by the network and creator Shonda…
“All My Children” star Susan Lucci, along with all the other stars of the ABC soap, have taken significant pay cuts, according to Ad Age. Show creator Agnes Nixon cites the poor advertising market as the primary reason for the…
The Los Angeles Times says “Hardball” host Chris Matthews recently sat down with Democratic Party officials in Pennsylvania about a possible 2010 run for the U.S. Senate. The MSNBC host and Philadelphia native has been talking about running for the…
The Federal Communications Commission has instituted a rule that will require TV stations to provide contact information for viewers who have questions about closed captioning, TVNewsday reports. The ruling, published Nov. 7, sets out guidelines on how stations should handle…
The TVNewser blog is reporting that Joe Scarborough is in negotiations with Citadel Broadcasting to bring the “Morning Joe” show to WABC-AM in New York. If the deal is finalized, a radio version of the MSNBC program, complete with co-host…
Sezmi Corp., which is trying to put together an interactive, multichannel station for over-the-air distribution, announced that it received $33 million in funding, according to TVNewsday. Sezmi is attempting to deliver 35 to 40 cable channels and an extensive list…
Tyler Perry Studios and the Writers Guild of America have reached a contract agreement after more than five months of negotiations. The WGA was the last union with which the independent production company needed to make a deal. Tyler Perry…
Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg said SAG will conduct a strike authorization vote in December, inching the union closer to the brink of a strike. Mr. Rosenberg made the announcement via e-mail and video message Wednesday. “Now, per the…