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Daily Archives : May 10, 2010

Betty White’s Golden Moments on ‘SNL’

Betty White didn’t — and couldn’t — physically bound out on stage to take the reins of “Saturday Night Live,” but her highly-rated hosting gig Saturday will go down in history as one of the 35-year old show’s sweetest moments….

‘The View’s’ Barbara Walters to Undergo Surgery to Replace Faulty Heart Valve

ABC News icon and the host of "The View" Barbara Walters announced on the show Monday that she is going into the hospital for open heart surgery, reports AccessHollywood.com. Walters, 80, explained the situation, saying, “You know how healthy I have been –…

NBC President Talks About the Future of ‘Chuck,’ ‘Heroes,’ and ‘Parenthood’

NBC Entertainment president Angela Bromstad, in an interview with James Hibberd of the Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed blog, said that while she wouldn’t confirm a pickup for perpetual bubble show "Chuck," she did say that the show is a strong…

’24’ Star to Guest on USA’s ‘Royal Pains’

One of the major players on "24" is getting to make an appearance on USA’s "Royal Pains," TV Guide reports.  Mary Lynn Rajskub, best known for her work as Chloe on Fox’s "24," will appear on USA Network’s "Royal Pains."…

‘Family Feud’ Moving Production from L.A. to Orlando

The syndicated version of "Family Feud" is moving to Orlando, Florida, where the game show will shoot new episodes at Universal Studios with new host Steve Harvey, reports B&C.  The new location offers advantages over Los Angeles. Harvey tapes his daily…

‘Lie to Me’ Showrunner Ryan Leaving Show for Other Projects

Even if Fox picks up "Lie to Me" for next season, showrunner Shawn Ryan won’t be returning, the Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed reports.  "His plate full with other projects, Ryan has told Fox he no longer wants to run…

20th Century TV Taps Michael Thorn as Development Head

20th Century Fox Television has tapped Michael Thorn as its new head of drama development, replacing Patrick Moran, reports Nellie Andreeva on Deadline.com.  Moran said he decided to leave after spending seven years at the studio, opting to look for…

Lifetime Contemplating ‘Army Wives’ Spinoff

"Army Wives," Lifetime’s most successful original drama series, may soon be generating a spinoff, reports TVSquad.com. The character of Pamela Moran, a young mother of two played by Brigid Brannagh, would be moved from "Army Wives" into a new series,…

Syfy Acquires the Rights to Remake Classic British Detective Series

Once upon a time, the British detective show "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" was a UK sensation and now Syfy has acquire the rights from ITV Studios, Inc. to create a new program based on the material. "Scrubs’" Josh Bycel and…

Wow: ‘SNL’s Best Ratings in 18 Months, Thanks to Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon and, of Course, Betty White

What Does ‘SNL’ Need for Ratings and Laughs? Just 88-Year Old Betty WhiteWhat does "Saturday Night Live" need to freshen up its laughs and draw back viewers? Apparently it’s an 88-year old woman, says Dave Itzkoff in the New York…