With one returning show and one new show both pulling their weight, NBC cruised to a huge win in the Tuesday night ratings. Citing Nielsen overnights, TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the Peacock Network’s talent show “The Voice” and its new comedy…
A survey conducted as part of “Best in TV,” a special installment of ABC’s “20/20” that aired Tuesday night, picked a winner that probably won’t come as a surprise to most industry insiders. The survey named “I Love Lucy” as…
Two top broadcasters have joined forces in a new initiative, and an online component of it has quietly been launched, TVNewser.com reports. The broadcasters are ABC and Univision, who are working on a new cable news channel. As part of…
A horror-themed cable channel, VOD service and website has acquired the anthology series "Tales From the Crypt," reports Deadline.com. The program was acquired by FearNet — its first off-network series acquisition. Shows will begin airing on the linear channel Oct….
One of NBC’s new comedy series is coming under fire from an activist group, Entertainment Weekly reports. The new sitcom is “Animal Practice,” which has ruffled the feathers of PETA — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The group…
The co-creator of the television show "Felicity" — who also directed the feature film "Cloverfield" — has signed a new television deal with 20th Century Fox Television, reports B&C. Matt Reeves will create, write, direct and supervise new drama series…
With NBC’s "Today" sinking in the ratings, Matt Lauer has reportedly stepped up his role on the morning show, inserting himself into the show’s key decisions and berating staff for not trying hard enough, reports the New York Post’s Page…
Actress Lindsay Lohan, who has had her share of run-ins with the authorities, was arrested in New York City early this morning after reportedly hitting a pedestrian with her Porsche, the New York Daily News reports. She’s accused of leaving…
At the end of "The X Factor" last week, a performance by 13-year-old Carly Rose Sonenclar blew most everyone away — the live audience, the judges, those of us at home. But will any of us feel the same way…
HBO is back in the drama business with James Gandolfini, with whom the pay-cable network had a wildly successful run with “The Sopranos.” Deadline.com reports that HBO has given a pilot order to “Criminal Justice,” with Gandolfini leading an ensemble…