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Daily Archives : Jul 9, 2010

Everyone Agrees: Emmy Awards Signal Broadcast Networks Took Risks and Won

The 2010 Primetime Emmy nominations, announced yesterday, have everyone agreeing on one thing: the heavily-skewed nods to the broadcast networks is the result of risk-taking that paid off. "The recognition for “Glee” and “Modern Family” — and, in the best…

Kooky ‘TV Hat’ — Allowing iPod TV Viewing in a Hat — Gaining Attention Since January Introduction

The kooky TV hat is gaining attention after being introduced in January, even prompting Jimmy Kimmel to feature the hat during a gag video, reports the New York Post.  The ad featuring the hat — which looks like a baseball cap…

With 13 Additional Emmy Nominations, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Breaks Record as Most Nominated Show in Awards Program’s History

"Saturday Night Live" has become the most nominated show in the Emmy awards’ history after receiving 13 nods yesterday, bringing its total to 126 Emmy nominations, reports the New York Times.  “We’ve run longer than most television critics,” said Lorne…

‘Today’ Will Allow Same-Sex Couples to Apply for Wedding Contest, Reversing Policy

NBC’s "Today" will allow same-sex couples to apply for its "Modern Day Wedding Contest," marking the reversal of an earlier policy, reports TVNewser.com.  The contest had earlier limited eligibility to those who meet legal marriage requirements in New York City,…

Catch-22 1/2: Studio Accounting

The recent news regarding profit participation and TV shows–the challenge to Disney by the producers of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and Don Johnson challenging Rysher Entertainment about "Nash Bridges"–reminds TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross of the craziness…

‘Brothers From Another Mother’ Makes Script Deal with Comedy Central

"Brothers from Another Mother," a multicamera project about a white man and black man discovering they are brothers, has a script deal with Comedy Central, reports The Hollywood Reporter. "Brothers" stars Ralphie May, who is white, and Lavell Crawford, who…

‘Desperate Housewives’ in Talks to Add Brian Austin Green in Recurring Role

"Desperate Housewives" is nearing an agreement to add Brian Austin Green in a major recurring role on the ABC drama, reports The Hollywood Reporter.  Green would play a contractor named Keith who may become one of the housewives’ love interest,…

Larry King Files Petition to Dismiss Divorce Papers

Larry King has officially dropped his plans to divorce seventh wife Shawn Southwick-King with a petition to dismiss his divorce papers, reports TMZ.com.   The pair had announced plans to reconcile in May. In the latest move, both sides filed…

ABC Announces Fall 2010 Debut Dates, Changes Name of ‘Better Together’ to ‘Better With You’

ABC has released its debut dates for its fall season and is changing the name of the new comedy "Better Together" to "Better with You," reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com.  The network hasn’t released premiere dates for "Body of Proof"…

YouTube Should Have More Sports, Say Google Co-Founder Brin and CEO Schmidt

Google is trying to bring more sports videos and movies to YouTube, with the company trying to work on rights issues to bring that to fruition, the New York Post reports.  "We are just trying to cope with the legacy…