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Daily Archives : Jul 3, 2012

Former NBC President Dead at 90

The former president of NBC, who led the network during a period of conflict with the Nixon administration, has died, reports The New York Times. Julian Goodman was 90. Goodman died of kidney failure, the story notes. Goodman, known for…

Fakin’ it: Why The New York Times Culture Editor’s Defense of Alessandra Stanley’s Reporting on a Segment That Never Aired is BS

According to Steve Myers at Poynter.org — who writes news items about journalism — “New York Times Culture Editor Jonathan Landman said he and Executive Editor Jill Abramson accept some of the responsibility for Alessandra Stanley’s mistakes in a story…

HBO Gives Surprise Renewal to Comedy Series

HBO has surprised some observers by ordering another season of a comedy series, TheWrap.com reports. The pay cable network is picking up eight episodes of "Eastbound & Down," bringing the show back for its fourth season. The pickup was surprising,…

‘Glee’ Cast Set to Return, With One Actor Poised for Promotion to Series Regular

Almost all of the regulars on "Glee" will be returning for the show’s fourth season, while one cast member is in discussions for a promotion to series regular, reports Deadline.com. Chord Overstreet, who has had a recurring role since season…

Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports Plan a TV Series — Effort Joins Specials (and One Reality Show) About Swimsuit Issue

By Nat IvesAdvertising Age Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports have teamed up to produce a monthly, hour-long TV series beginning July 24, the companies said today. The show, called "Sports Illustrated," is sponsored by Lexus but will include commercials for…

FX Boss Reveals Why Cable Channel Turned Down ‘Breaking Bad’

FX President John Landgraf said the network turned down "Breaking Bad" because the channel already had several male antiheroes, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The report is based on a radio interview with KCRW’s "The Business." “We had three dramas with…

NBC Sports Group Teams With Sports Illustrated for New Monthly TV Show

The NBC Sports Group is teaming up with Sports Illustrated magazine to produce a monthly television show called "Sports Illustrated," reports Advertising Age. The program will debut July 24 at 9 p.m. and will air features and stories tied to…

Legendary ‘Avengers’ Star Joins ‘Doctor Who’

Legendary actress Dame Diana Rigg, who starred as Emma Peel in "The Avengers," has been cast in a guest-starring role on "Doctor Who," reports the BBC. Rigg will appear with her real-life daughter, Rachael Stirling, marking the first time the…

Netflix Project Taps ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Actress

The Netflix project "Hemlock Grove" has cast a "Battlestar Galactica" actress on the drama, reports Deadline.com.  Kandyse McClure, who played Anastasia Dualla on "Battlestar Galactica," has been cast as Dr. Chausser on the Netflix show, the story says. Chausser is…

Herman Cain Starting Online Television Network

Former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain is starting his own Internet television venture, called "Cain TV," reports TVNewser.com. The logline for the new channel is: "Whether you are looking for commentary, comedy, or culture, Cain TV delivers it all in…