Lifetime has ordered a full season of original comedy “Rita Rocks.” With the announcement, seven more episodes will be produced to bring the series’ first-season order to 20. The comedy, which stars Nicole Sullivan as an overworked wife and mother,…
The Washington Post expects the Barack Obama White House will be the first to be truly “wired.” Obama aides and allies are preparing a major expansion of the White House communications operation that would enable them to reach out directly…
The election of Barack Obama to the presidency will usher in some changes at Fox News Channel, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The publication says the network thrives on opposition to the administration, which is good news for its trio of…
Keith Olbermann has signed an extension to his contract that will keep him at MSNBC through the next presidential election, TVNewser reports. The contract previously had the anchor with MSNBC until 2011. “I’m delighted that we can continue to lock…
Chip Reid has been named chief White House correspondent for CBS News, TVNewser reports. Reid, who joined CBS News in August 2007, most recently covered John McCain’s campaign. Reid takes over the position from Jim Axelrod, who has covered President…
Tribune Co. posted its third-quarter revenues showing an 8% drop from the same time last year, TVNewsday reports. Cash operating expenses were up 5%, or $10 million, from last year, while its television operating cash flow was down 34%, from…
The Nielsen Co. has promoted Susan D. Whiting to the post of vice chair, TVNewsday reports. Whiting most recently was an executive VP at Nielsen. Whiting joins the newly created office of the CEO, along with Chairman-CEO David Calhoun, and…
MyNetworkTV will kick off the holiday season Tuesday with a collection of holiday-inspired movies and specials. NFL legend and Fox NFL Sunday analyst Howie Long will host the special “Heroes at Home” on Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. The…
A new “Hero” has been chosen by the fans in NBC and Sprint’s “Create Your Hero” campaign. The character of Santiago was the winning hero, with more than 1 million fans voting in the contest. Santiago, played by Roberto Urbina,…
The New York Times looks at the decisions NBC’s ‘Heroes’ has made to save itself from dismal ratings. The Times delves deep into the firing of executive producers Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander, which it suggests might have come too…