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Daily Archives : Jun 12, 2013

Edward R. Murrow Award Winners Revealed

The Radio Television Digital News Association unveiled the winners of the 2013 National Edward R. Murrow Awards today, honoring news operations in local television, network television, radio and online categories. CBS, ABC and CNN were among the top honorees in…

What If ESPN Created a Channel and Nobody Watched? Now We Know

ESPN has provided the answer to the question of what would happen if it created a channel and nobody watched. The answer came when ESPN announced today that it is shutting down ESPN 3D, the Associated Press reports. The channel…

Broadcasters May Try to Beat Aereo at Its Own Game

Aereo may have some competition as it strives to make broadcast TV programming available on phones, tablets and laptops. TheWrap.com reports that broadcasters, who are locked in a legal battle with the new service, may try their hand at livestreaming…

Hit NBC Show Sinks to All-Time Low

A show that has been one of the bright spots for NBC reached a historic low in the ratings Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “The Voice” registered a 2.7 average in…

Quotes and Highlights From the Critics’ Choice Awards

When “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones” and “The Big Bang Theory” picked up the top show awards in the drama and comedy categories at the Critics’ Choice Awards Monday night, TVWeek Open Mic blogger Hillary Atkin was on hand to…

Breaking Down the Critics’ Choice Awards

Critics are a notoriously picky lot, and members of the Broadcast Television Journalists Association are certainly no exception. That’s why it was such a surprise — and a testament to the quality of television programming over the past season —…

NBCU’s ‘Steve Harvey’ Renewed in 65% of U.S. Through 2016

NBCUniversal’s hit rookie daytime talk show “Steve Harvey” has received a renewal through the 2015-16 season on a number of station groups, with the renewals bringing the show to 65% market penetration, B&C reports. Station groups renewing the show include…

Emmy-Nominated Actress Dead at 94 — She Played the Woman Wrapped in Bandages in a Legendary Episode of ‘Twilight Zone’

A versatile actress whose TV credits go back to the early days of the medium has died. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that Maxine Stuart, who also appeared on stage and in film, died Thursday, June 6, 2013,…

Disney Channel Cancels Series

Disney Channel has canceled a series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel is pulling the plug on "Good Luck Charlie," wrapping the live-action comedy after its current fourth season. The show tracks the Duncan family, who…

Legendary Actress to Play God on NBC’s ‘Save Me’

NBC is bringing in a heavy hitter for the final episode of "Save Me." The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the show will end its run with an appearance by actress Betty White as God. The series, which…