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Daily Archives : Jan 30, 2012

CBS Buys Pilot From Comedy Star, ‘Seinfeld’ Writer

CBS has ordered a pilot for a new comedy series from a sitcom star and a veteran of “Seinfeld,” Entertainment Weekly reports. The untitled project is a collaboration between comic Louis CK, the star of FX’s "Louie," and Spike Feresten,…

Actress Who’s Won an Oscar, an Emmy and 7 Golden Globes (!) Joins Cast of Emmy-Winning TV Series

One of America’s most famous actresses is joining the cast of an Emmy-winning television series. "Shirley MacLaine will join the cast of ‘Downton Abbey’ for its third season, which is set to premiere on ITV in the U.K. this fall and…

Cable Exec Jumps to YouTube

In a sign that YouTube is serious about its move into original programming, the website has brought a cable veteran on board to help create a new channel, The New York Times reports. Bruce Seidel, who ran food-related programming at…

Veteran TV Actress — Who Also Played an Assassin in the Movie ‘The Sting’ — Dead at 79

An actress who appeared in a string of popular TV series during her long career — but is best remembered for a role in the Oscar-winning 1973 film “The Sting” — has died, the UPI reports. Dimitra Arliss, who played…

USA Greenlights Miniseries About Politics, Family Pressures and World Crisis

USA is breaking with its tradition of lighter programming such as “Psych” and “Burn Notice,” giving the green light to a new miniseries about the lives of a former first family, TVLine reports. The new show, “Political Animals,” comes from…

Struggling Soap Opera Actor Commits Suicide — Dispute With Neighbors Over Pet Dog Cited

A struggling New York actor who appeared on "All My Children" and "Guiding Light" was found dead in his apartment last Wednesday in a suicide — one day after he had his beloved dog euthanized, the New York Post reports….

Former TV Choreographer Gets 10 Years in Prison

A choreographer who appeared for four seasons on Fox’s "So You Think You Can Dance" has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault, reports TMZ.com. Alex Da Silva was convicted in September 2011…

Rumors of Talk Show’s Demise Are Premature

Speculation that a new syndicated daytime talk show from NBCUniversal is in trouble appears to be off the mark, TVNewsCheck reports. “Trisha,” starring British personality Trisha Goddard, has reportedly been sold in 75% of the market for a fall 2012…

Actor Known for Role on ‘Seinfeld’ Dies

An actor with a long string of film and TV credits, who is known for his role on “Seinfeld,” has died, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Ian Abercrombie was 77. Abercrombie is remembered for playing Elaine Benes’ boss, Mr. Pitt,…

Saying ’30 Rock’ Is ‘Almost Over,’ Alec Baldwin Pitches Himself to Another Hit Sitcom

Alec Baldwin of NBC’s “30 Rock” told the cast of a hit sitcom on another network that his show "is almost over" and added, "I’m actually pitching myself to you guys," reports the Los Angeles Times’ Ministry of Gossip blog….