Benedict of ‘The Jeffersons’ Dies
Paul Benedict, who played the English neighbor on “The Jeffersons,” died, the Associated Press reports. He was 70. Authorities were still investigating the cause of death. —Jon Lafayette
Monthly Archives : December 2008
Staff Cuts Hit NBC Entertainment
The waves of staffing cutbacks at NBC Universal have hit the Universal City offices of NBC Entertainment. Around 20 staffers will be leaving the division as part of the company-wide cutbacks at NBC Universal, a person familiar with the situation…
NAB’s Mago to Replace MacBride
National Association of Broadcasters Executive Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs Marsha MacBride is stepping down and will be replaced by Jane Mago, her deputy, Multichannel News says, citing NAB President David Rehr. Ms. Mago, a former member of…
Hollywood Reporter Cuts Editorial Staff
The Hollywood Reporter is cutting at least 10 writers and editors from its staff, Web site DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com reports, citing people familiar with the process. Lead television critic Barry Garron and special issues editor Randee Dawn are among those being laid…
TWC to Launch NY News Channel
Time Warner Cable next year will launch a 24-hour news channel for western New York, marking the 11th local news operation started by the cable company, Multichannel News reports. The company will have six local news channels in New York…
HGTV Makes a Run for Roses
HGTV will cover the 120th annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Years Day, Multichannel News says. Jann Carl from “Entertainment Tonight,” host Robb Weller and gardening expert Paul James will be among those participating in the…
Comedy Central Goes to New Zealand in ’09
Comedy Central will be launched in New Zealand by MTV Networks and partner Sky Television, marking the first time the channel will air outside of North America and Europe, the Hollywood Reporter says. The channel will be available to more…
NBC Moves Wallace of ‘Nightly News’
Alexandria Wallace, executive producer of “NBC Nightly News,” will become senior vice president at NBC News, serving as second-in-command to NBC News President Steve Capus, the Hollywood Reporter says. Under Wallace, ratings at “Nightly News” have beaten those of ABC’s…