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Daily Archives : Nov 7, 2011

Comedian Who Does a Regis Philbin Impression in the Running to Replace Regis on ‘Live’

A well-known comedian who does an impression of Regis Philbin is reportedly one of the top contenders to replace Philbin as the co-host of “Live! With Regis and Kelly," according to the New York Post’s Page Six. "Saturday Night Live"…

Legendary Singer Reveals He Has Cancer

A legendary singer and TV host has revealed he has cancer, saying he’s determined to beat it, the Associated Press reports. Andy Williams, known for singing "Moon River," made the announcement to an audience at his Christmas show over the…

Roger Ebert Says Only One Thing Can Save His Movie-Review Show

Movie critic Roger Ebert says his movie-review TV program is struggling for survival and will go off the air at the end of this season unless the show finds an "angel," according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Ebert Presents At the…

Boxing Legend in Hospice With Liver Cancer

A former world heavyweight boxing champion who fought legendary battles with Muhammad Ali in the 1970s is in serious condition in hospice care, suffering from liver cancer, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Joe Frazier, known as Smokin’ Joe, mesmerized international TV…

Why Kim Kardashian Isn’t Dishing on TV About Her Brief Marriage

Kim Kardashian, known for exposing her life for television audiences, won’t be telling all about her 72-day marriage on TV, and there’s a reason, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Her prenup with Kris Humphries keeps her from saying anything negative…

Dish May Set Up Live Blockbuster Channels Online

Dish Network owner Charlie Ergen is mulling a plan to provide live cable channels over the Internet, most likely using the Blockbuster brand, reports the New York Post. Ergen’s satellite company is talking with program providers about supporting a service…

NBCU Clears New Talk Show in More Than 55% of U.S.

With the talk show market heating up in the post-“Oprah Winfrey Show” era, NBCUniversal has been chalking up sales for one of its entries. "Steve Harvey," a new talk show from NBCU, has been cleared in more than 55% of…

Lindsay Lohan Returns to Jail — and Gets Out After About 4 Hours

Lindsay Lohan apparently got a break on that “30-day sentence” she received last week for a probation violation. The troubled actress checked into jail around 9 p.m. Sunday and was out a little more than four hours later, People magazine…

U.K. Studio Points the Finger at U.S. for Animation Crisis

The head of TV for beloved British animation studio Aardman, which created "Wallace and Gromit," “Creature Comforts” and "Shaun the Sheep," is blaming "cheap American products" for an animation crisis, reports the BBC. Miles Bullough said the U.K.’s animation industry…

National Geographic Channels Names New President

National Geographic Channels announced that it has a new president, B&C reports. Replacing Steve Schiffman in the position is former Reveille chief Howard T. Owens, the story reports. Owens will oversee programming, development, communications, research and business affairs units at…