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Daily Archives : Oct 12, 2010

Finally, a Successor to ‘The Larry Sanders Show’

E! announced that it has ordered eight episodes of a new comedy show that appears as though it will follow in the tradition of “The Larry Sanders Show,” New York Magazine reports. The show will star Chelsea Handler and will…

Watchdog Group, Drug Companies Join Forces to Create Kid-Friendly Schedule for Viagra Ads

The Parents Television Council announced Tuesday that it is joining forces with drug companies to publish a schedule of advertisements for erectile dysfunction drugs in an effort to help parents plan their kids’ TV viewing, James Hibberd reports in The…

Lions Gate Gains Icahn’s Support for Merger With MGM

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has approached Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with a merger proposal, Reuters reports, and the idea has the support of corporate raider Carl Icahn. As Lions Gate’s largest shareholder, Icahn is seen as crucial to any possible deal. He said…

Taylor Swift Brings Tour Specials to New Kids Network The Hub

The world premiere of country and crossover singing star Taylor Swift’s three-part series of tour specials will be televised by the new children’s and family network The Hub, the network announced. The specials, scheduled to air Oct. 22, 23 and…

A Star, A Pop Star and a Rock Star. Name Three More Folks Who Will Participate in the Next Installment of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

The next edition of NBC’s "Celebrity Apprentice" will reportedly include a Star, a pop star and a rock star, according to NBCLosAngeles.com. They are, respectively, former co-host of "The View," Star Jones; Michael Jackson’s older sister, pop singer LaToya Jackson; and the…

ABC’s ‘Dancing,’ CBS’s ‘Men’ Continue to Rule Monday Night Ratings

The top-rated shows Monday night in the Nielsen ratings were ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars" and CBS’s "Two and a Half Men," according to TVbytheNumbers.com. At 8 p.m. the first hour of "Dancing With the Stars" averaged a 3.75 rating…

Lifetime Greenlights New Kids Show Hosted by Supermodel

The Lifetime Network has given the thumbs-up to “Seriously Funny Kids,” a new show in which the host interacts with children to get them to reveal their innate humor, B&C reports. The show, which will premiere in 2011, will star…

Confirmed: Conan’s Longtime Sidekick Will Be Part of TBS Show

Conan O’Brien’s longtime sidekick has confirmed that he is on board for the new TBS talk show "Conan," reports Deadline.com. “I am mostly looking forward to getting out of the house again,” said Andy Richter, who has been with O’Brien…

Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cisco on Board as New Social Networking/TV Software Is Unveiled

BNI Video, a technology company with backing from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Cisco Systems, has introduced new software that will enable cable and satellite providers to easily add searching and social networking tools to regular TV services, reports Reuters….

Stephen J. Cannell’s Greatest TV Achievement and How It Almost Didn’t Happen

Stephen J. Cannell, who passed away on Sept. 30, 2010, wrote more than 1,000 episodes of TV and created or co-created 20 TV shows, ranging from "The Rockford Files" to "The Commish." In this revealing entry by TVWeek Open Mic…