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Daily Archives : Dec 6, 2013

Alec Baldwin Jumps Into the Martin Bashir Controversy

Alec Baldwin, who left MSNBC after allegedly making homophobic remarks to a photographer, has added his voice to the controversy over fellow network host Martin Bashir, who announced he’s leaving MSNBC after getting into trouble over remarks he made about…

Lifetime Developing ‘Grim Sleeper’ Serial Killer Drama With Sitcom Actress

Los Angeles’ “Grim Sleeper” serial killer is getting the Lifetime movie treatment. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel is developing the drama project, with Dreama Walker set to star. Walker, one of the stars of the ABC comedy series “Don’t…

For Fans of ‘Can’t Turn Away Even If You Want to’ TV: Here Comes ‘Botched’

When it comes to trainwreck television, it’s hard to beat this for an idea. The New York Post reports that a new unscripted series coming to E! focuses on botched plastic surgery. The eight-episode “Botched” will follow Dr. Terry Dubrow…

Cable Show Helps Capture High-Profile Fugitive

A series airing on a cable news channel played a role in the capture of a fugitive described as one of the FBI’s most-wanted white-collar lawbreakers. CNBC reports that viewers of its show “American Greed: The Fugitives” helped capture David…

HBO Project Casts ‘NYPD Blue’ Veteran as U.S. President

A new project at HBO has signed on an actor known for his work on the ABC drama series "NYPD Blue" to portray the U.S. president. Deadline.com reports that the HBO’s pilot “The Brink” cast Esai Morales in the role….

Networks Scramble to Cover News of Nelson Mandela’s Death

The death Thursday of South African leader Nelson Mandela put TV news operations in overdrive. Variety reported Thursday that Mandela’s death "sent news networks scrambling to cover the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential and revered political…

Hollywood Set Designer Dead at 84

A veteran set designer who worked on TV shows such as “JAG” and “Charmed” has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The publication reports that Roland Everett Hill Jr. died Nov. 26 from heart failure. He was 84. Besides his…

Former ‘Glee’ Star to Return for Show’s 100th Episode

One of the former stars of the Fox musical series “Glee” has signed on for a return to the show in what’s turning into a full-fledged original cast reunion for its 100th episode. TheWrap.com reports that Dianna Agron, who played…