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Daily Archives : May 30, 2012

Talented, Likable Syndication Veteran Jim Paratore, 58, Dies. He Championed Ellen DeGeneres, TMZ and ‘The Bachelor’

Like so many others in Hollywood and at TV stations around the country, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Jim Paratore yesterday, May 29, 2012, apparently due to a heart attack while on a bicycling…

Video: Wolf Blitzer’s Donald Trump Interview Gets Heated

Donald Trump and Wolf Blitzer got into an argument on CNN, with each calling the other "ridiculous" and Trump taking aim at CNN’s ratings, reports TVNewser.com. The two got into the argument over the "birther" controversy during a live interview…

CNN Names New Co-Anchor

CNN has announced a new co-anchor for one of its daily programs. The cable news channel has hired ABC News correspondent John Berman, who has been a regular contributor to “Good Morning America,” to anchor the morning show “Early Start.”…

‘Family Guy’ Sends Out Emmy-Consideration Mailer With Content Some Find Offensive

"Family Guy" is sending out mailers to Academy of Television Arts & Sciences voters that includes content that was rejected for ads in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter — and that some of the recipients apparently find offensive, according to…

Original Cast Member Leaving ‘Private Practice’

One of the original cast members is leaving ABC’s medical drama "Private Practice," according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Tim Daly, who played Pete Wilder for the show’s five seasons, won’t be returning to the series. At the end…

NBC Greenlights Another Singing Competition

Another singing competition is coming to NBC, with the network greenlighting a new show, TheWrap.com reports. "The Winner Is" will feature singers of all ages competing for a $1 million prize, the story reports. The show comes on the heels…

Lindsay Lohan’s Mom to Be Part of New TV Show

Dina Lohan, the mother of Lindsay Lohan, will appear in a new TV series, TMZ.com reports. The show, to be aired on VH1, is called "Hollywood Exes." While Lohan isn’t the ex of a famous Hollywood personality, she was added…

Emmy-Winning Writer of TV Movies Dies at 80

A two-time Emmy winner known for his pioneering work scripting TV movies has died, the Associated Press reports. William Hanley was 80. Hanley was a Broadway playwright in addition to his television work. He won Emmys for the TV movies…

Apple CEO, Pressed on Company’s Television Plans, Admits TV Is of ‘Intense Interest’

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, speaking at a technology conference, said television technology is of "intense interest" to the company, but added that any move by Apple into the TV space will be gradual, reports Reuters. It’s been speculated that…

Basketball Project From ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Producer Gets Go-Ahead at HBO

Feature writer Jeff Nathanson, best known for the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Catch Me If You Can" and the recent caper flick "Tower Heist," and TV producer Gavin Polone ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") have teamed up for a new comedy-drama series about…