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Daily Archives : Aug 3, 2010

Self-Help Guru Tony Robbins Says Creating a Reality Show–Which Debuted Last Week With One of NBC’s Worst Premieres Ever–Was a Frustrating Experience

Tony Robbins, the self-help guru, could not help himself as much as he wanted as his reality show debuted last week with one of NBC’s worst premieres ever. Robbins said it was a frustrating experience, reports the Los Angeles Times.  The show,…

Dawson, Er, James Van Der Beek, Marries

James Van Der Beek, best known to the TV audience as Dawson on "Dawson’s Creek," has gotten married, MTV’s Hollywood Crush reports. It’s marriage No. 2 for James. His six-year marriage to Heather McComb ended in divorce in March. Van Der…

Fox’s Kevin Reilly Says ‘Door Will Be Open’ to Ex-ABC Executive Steve McPherson, Who Reilly Said Is a ‘Very Close Friend’

Could former ABC Entertainment Group President Steve McPherson end up at Fox? Kevin Reilly, the president of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, indicated that there might be room for McPherson at his network, according to a report in B&C. If McPherson’s…

Bill Cosby Takes to Twitter, ‘Larry King Live’ to Prove He’s Not Dead — As Rumor Spreads Around Internet

After a rumor spread on Twitter on Monday that Bill Cosby had died, the actor and comedian jumped into action to prove that he’s alive and kicking, reports CNN.com. The 73-year old may have some practice at debunking the false…

As ‘Bleep My Dad Says’ Gets Closer to Debut, PTC Ramps Up Anti-Show Campaign

As "Bleep My Dad Says" gets closer to its September debut, the Parents Television Council is ramping up its campaign against the program by sending letters to 300 advertisers, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The group is asking advertisers to sit…

Will Sherri Shepherd of ‘The View’ Moonlight as Host of ‘The Newlywed Game’?

Sherri Shepherd of "The View" is contemplating moonlighting as the host of GSN’s "The Newlywed Game,"reports our friend and former TVWeek TV Editor Joe Adalian at New York Magazine’s Vulture blog. As previously reported, Carnie Wilson decided to leave the…

If It’s Jimmy Fallon Hosting the Emmys in a Few Weeks, Can a Surprising and Fun Musical Ditty Be Far Behind?

Jimmy Fallon, the slick but oh-so-kool NBC late night host, will be emceeing the Emmys in a few weeks. TVWeek Open Mic blogger Hillary Atkin says look for fun under pressure, and, of course, perhaps one Fallon’s signature musical ditties….

And Now It’s Jimmy Fallon’s Turn to Host the Emmys: Look For Fun, Wit, and Not Too Much Sweat

Jimmy Fallon’s parents won’t be coming to the Emmys to see him host the 62nd edition of the awards show on August 29. They want to come, but he doesn’t want them there. Why? Because he might sweat too much….

Comcast, CBS Sign Unusually Long 10-Year Deal Covering Cable Operator’s Retransmission Fees to Network

Comcast and CBS have signed an unusually long 10-year deal that will cover the cable operator’s retransmission fees to the network and sets the stage for Comcast customers to watch CBS content online through TV Everywhere, reports the New York…

AMC’s ‘Rubicon’ Breaks Debut Record Previously Held by 2007 Premiere of ‘Mad Men’

AMC’s ‘Rubicon,’ a moody new drama about a code breaker, broke the network’s record for a debut audience with an average of 2 million viewers on Sunday, reports Multichannel News. That broke the network’s previous record, which was held by…