As the Sci-Fi channel prepares to change its name Tuesday to SyFy, the channel’s Craig Engler Twitters to answer the never-ending basic question, “why, huh, what,” according to James Hibberd’s Live Feed blog. Hibberd complies a numer of Tweets, both…
“Grey’s Anatomy” became the first ABC show to premiere on the web video service Hulu on Monday, Broadcasting & Cable says. Other ABC programs soon to join the Web lineup include “Desperate Housewives,” “Scrubs” and “Ugly Betty.” Shows from ABC…
Jack Kliger has been named the new CEO of TV Guide Magazine, the New York Times reports. Kliger comes from a magazine publishing background, previously serving as CEO of Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., and publisher for Glamour and GQ. Private-equity…
Writer Josh Bycel has signed on as executive producer for ABC’s “Scrubs,” Daily Variety reports. Bycel will also be a showrunner with show creator Bill Lawrence, who will be busy also working on the new series “Cougar Town.” “Scrubs” returns…
Former “Three’s Company” star Joyce DeWitt, 60, was arrested in Southern California on a drunken driving citation, the Associated Press says. She was stopped Saturday afternoon near El Segundo. –Elizabeth Jensen
“’Til Death” star Brad Garrett is developing an R-rated animated comedy series for Sony Pictures TV, The Hollywood Reporter says. Called “Dumb Bunny and Jackass,” it’s based on characters created by Bill Kopp ("Eek! The Cat”), and follows the lives…
Verizon Communications’ FiOS service got tentative approval to compete with Comcast in the city of Pittsburgh, Multichannel News says. The 10-year franchise agreement still needs approval from the City Council and the Cable Advisory Board. –Elizabeth Jensen