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Daily Archives : Mar 22, 2012

Dubious Achievement for New NBC Series: It’s the Network’s Lowest-Rated In-Season Comedy Premiere of All Time

NBC has had some low-rated series premieres in its day — last year’s short-lived “Paul Reiser Show” comes to mind. But TVbytheNumbers.com reports that last night’s series premiere of the comedy “Bent” set a new low mark for the network,…

Sad Day for Humor: No More ‘Tebow, Sanchez Vow to Work Together to Throw Football’ or ‘Study Finds Newborn Infants Can Tell If Parents Are Losers’ on IFC

A spokesperson for cable network IFC confirmed that the channel has canceled an original series, The Huffington Post reports. And it’s not good news for those who love humor. Those two funny headlines in quotes above are trom the wonderfully…

It’s Starting to Look Like a Trend in Television: Netflix Sets Sights on Possible Rescue of Another Struggling Network Series

Signs that TV is shifting from a broadcast and cable model to a new digital platform continue to surface. With talks already under way for a possible acquisition of Fox’s canceled “Terra Nova,” Netflix now appears to have its sights…

Ex-Wives of Famous Ex-Husbands — Eddie Murphy, Jose Canseco, Prince, et al. — Seek Their Own Fame on VH1

The ex-wives of some of Hollywood’s biggest names will pursue their own celebrity on a new VH1 reality show, the L.A. Times reports. “Hollywood Exes” is set to air this summer. Lined up to appear on the series are Nicole…

‘Office’ Star, ‘SNL’ Cast Member Join Fox Comedy Project

A star of "The Office" and a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" have joined Mindy Kaling’s Fox comedy pilot in guest roles, reports EW.com’s InsideTV blog. Ed Helms of “The Office” is joining as a potential love interest, playing…

‘Jersey Shore’s’ ‘The Situation’ Offers Details About His Substance Abuse Problem

"Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino addressed reports that he is in rehab on his Facebook page, confirming that he is getting treatment for a prescription medication problem, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I have voluntarily taken steps to…

Pioneering TV Producer Dead at 92

A television pioneer who broke ground with his work as a producer on early variety shows has died, the Associated Press reports. Bob Henry, known for producing "The Nat King Cole Show," was 92. Henry worked in television for more…

Showrunner Leaving ‘The Office’ as Contract Talks With Cast Members Stall

Contract talks with "The Office" actors John Krasinski, Ed Helms, Jenna Fischer and B.J. Novak have stalled, while showrunner Paul Lieberstein, who also plays Toby on the show, is stepping down as executive producer and showrunner, reports Deadline.com. Lieberstein may…

Report: Howard Stern’s Popularity Is Ruffling Feathers Backstage at ‘America’s Got Talent’ — With One Judge in Particular Said to Be Jealous

A source is reporting tension behind the scenes on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” which is currently traveling across the U.S. searching for talent. Howie Mandel is reportedly angry at how much attention new judge Howard Stern is gaining from the…

Connecting the Dots Between Steve Jobs, Ira Glass, Truth, Fiction, Theater & ‘The Man Who Shot LIberty Valance’

Well, that’s a mouthful. But TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross really does connect these dots in this very perceptive essay, which you can read if you click here.