Women in Television: Lauren Zalaznick
Who: Lauren Zalaznick, president, NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks Women in TV Tyra Banks . . . More » Linda Bell Blue . . . More » Amy Carney . . . More » Nancy Dubuc . ….
Yearly Archives : 2008
Women in Television: Cyma Zarghami
Who: Cyma Zarghami, president, Nickelodeon and the MTV Networks Kids & Family Group Women in TV Tyra Banks . . . More » Linda Bell Blue . . . More » Amy Carney . . . More » Nancy Dubuc…
Vadas Headed for CW
The CW has found its new head of reality. Kristen Connolly Vadas is expected to be named senior VP of alternative programming for the network as early as this week, people familiar with the situation said. She’ll be in charge…
Adalian Column: No New Reality Ideas? Bring Back Some Oldies
These are challenging times for the folks who run the reality TV departments at the broadcast networks. Your Market Research Here The existing hits—think “Survivor,” “American Idol,” “The Biggest Loser”—are still doing fine. And over the summer, ABC generated buzz…
‘Monk’ Detects Final Season
USA Network’s “Monk” will solve his last case next year, as the award-winning series will end at the close of its eighth, 16-episode season, the network announced today. The final season is scheduled to begin airing in the summer of…
NBC Orders Six More Episodes of ‘Medium’
NBC executives apparently forsee a bright future for “Medium.” According to people familiar with the situation, the network today ordered six more episodes of the CBS Paramount Network Television-produced drama. “Medium” was given a 13-episode midseason order last spring, and…
TV Talent Working Overtime to Help Sponsors
Daily Variety takes a look at the recent trend of television anchors and actors doubling as pitchmen of products ranging from cars to food. Sometimes the pitches aren’t even done during commercial breaks, either, but during program airtime. The paper…
Child Stars Find Jump to Adult Projects Tricky
“Cheetah Girls” actress Adrienne Bailon is among the many child actors trying to make the leap from kids’ fare to the big leagues. The method she tried to help her make that transition probably wasn’t the smartest decision she’s ever…
Kring Expected at ‘Heroes’ Panel Tomorrow
“Heroes” creator Tim Kring will attend tomorrow’s Screenwriting Expo in Los Angeles after all, Daily Variety reports. Recently fired writers Jesse Alexander and Jeph Loeb won’t be attending as earlier reported. As of Thursday night, Kring was all for Alexander…
ABC’s Sawyer Interviewing Ashley Dupre
ABC News’ Diane Sawyer has scored an exclusive interview with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s mistress, Ashley Dupre, TVNewser reports. The interview will air next week on ABC’s “20/20,” TVNewser says. “This is not the Eliot Spitzer story. This…