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Daily Archives : Aug 2, 2012

NBC’s Olympics Juggernaut Continues to Own the Summer — Numbers Pacing Ahead of Beijing

Nielsen overnights for Wednesday night reflect what has been the pattern since the Olympics opened: huge ratings for NBC, with not much to shout about on the other broadcast networks. The London Olympics continue to pace ahead of the Beijing…

Veteran Character Actor, Known for ‘Columbo,’ ‘The Natural’ and Many TV and Film Roles, Dead at 85

A character actor who built an extensive resume of appearances on TV and in feature films has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Finnegan, known for his appearances on TV in a dozen “Columbo” episodes and for film appearances…

Judge Reinstates Katherine Jackson as Guardian of MJ’s Kids

A key decision came down today in the ongoing Jackson family dispute centered on the children of the late Michael Jackson. E! News reports that a judge in Los Angeles reinstated the children’s grandmother, Katherine Jackson, as their guardian. The…

‘GMA’ Gives NBC an Unhappy Sendoff to Olympics, Overtaking ‘Today’s’ Last Remaining Ratings Stronghold — and Snapping a 17-Year Streak

ABC’s “Good Morning America” gave NBC an unhappy sendoff in the week going into the Olympics, notching a ratings win in the last remaining category that NBC’s “Today” show still owned. “GMA” won the ratings across the board for the…

OWN Unveils Ambitious Slate of New Programming

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable network has taken the wraps off a number of big programming moves, rolling out its fall lineup along with an ambitous slate of new programs for 2013. New programs for this fall are “Iyanla, Fix My…

‘Glee’s’ Ryan Murphy Releases the Unaired Christmas ‘Box Scene’ — Here’s the Video

Fox’s "Glee" last season previewed a Christmas episode that included a scene in which Blaine (Darren Criss) had a special boxed gift for Kurt (Chris Colfer), but it was never aired and the Gleeks went crazy, reports AfterElton.com. An online…

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Fall Programming Lineup

Press release from OWN, Aug. 2, 2012: OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today new series and returning favorites coming to the network this fall along with three new series for 2013, including “Life with La Toya” a candid look inside…

NBC Televises Bare Breast During Women’s Water Polo

Another potential issue has surfaced for NBC’s Olympics coverage, with the network accidentally broadcasting a female water polo player’s breast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Although there has been no public fallout as of yet, accidental network nudity has caused…

Oprah Attacks Major Media Outlet for Kowtowing to Her Several Years Ago and Then Gleefully Attacking Her This Past March, During the ‘Worst Week’ of Her Life. Oprah Is Wrong on Both Counts

Oprah Winfrey made the startling accusations in her recent program "Oprah Builds a Network." It’s all explained if you click here and read the latest entry by TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross.

NBC Poaches Top ABC Exec

NBC has poached a leading executive from the ABC lineup, Deadline.com reports. The Peacock Network snatched up ABC’s head of scheduling, Jeff Bader, who will become NBC’s president, program planning, strategy and research, the story says. Bader will report to…