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Daily Archives : Jun 13, 2014

President and CEO of Kids Network Stepping Down

The Hub, a children’s network co-owned by Discovery Communications and toymaker Hasbro, is losing its president and chief executive, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Margaret Loesch will leave the network at the end of the year. The channel…

Quick Turnaround for Ex-‘CSI’ Showrunner, Who Jumps to Sony

Just two days after news broke of her departure as longtime co-showrunner on the CBS crime drama "CSI," veteran producer Carol Mendelsohn has signed a new long-term overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. The…

CNN Crew Injured in Brazil World Cup Protests

A CNN producer and a correspondent were injured when Brazilian police fired tear gas Thursday during a protest at the World Cup in Sao Paulo, CNN reports. CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis was hit on the wrist and reporter Shasta Darlington…

Katie Couric Tapes Final Installment of ‘Katie’ — Will She Wind Up Back at ‘Today’?

Katie Couric has taped the last episode of her syndicated talk show “Katie.” TVNewser reports that the final show was taped Thursday. The final run of shows will air in the next few weeks, with repeats set to air throughout…

Tracy Morgan’s Condition Improving

Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan is said to be showing signs of improvement, although he remains in critical but stable condition, reports People magazine, citing a statement from his representative. "While Tracy remains in critical, but stable, condition, he continues…

Once-Hot ‘Duck Dynasty’ Sees Ratings Plummet

A&E's reality show “Duck Dynasty,” which was a ratings juggernaut not long ago, continues to post huge viewership losses, with its sixth-season premiere down 46% in total viewers from its fifth-season debut back in January, Deadline.com reports. Season six premiered…

Clear Your Calendar: Another Awards Show Is Coming to Broadcast TV

A new awards show is on its way to broadcast TV, adding to an already crowded winter awards season. Variety reports that Fox has rolled out plans to air the first American Country Countdown Awards in December. The two-hour live…

‘Jersey Shore’ Producer Sells Show to ABC Family

ABC Family has bought a show from “Jersey Shore” producer Ann Salsano, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The series, "Freak Out," is a hidden-camera prank show. The show, which will debut as part of the network’s “13 Nights of Halloween” programming…

Korean Drama Series Being Adapted for U.S. Broadcast TV

A Korean TV program described as a musical coming-of-age drama has an adaptation in the works for U.S. television. Deadline.com reports that Fox is developing a project based on the Korean series “Answer Me 1997." The new show, which will…

‘Parks and Recreation’ Producer Inks Overall Deal

Universal TV has signed “Parks and Recreation” co-executive producer Matt Murray to a two-year overall deal, which will keep him on the NBC comedy while also transitioning to Fox's “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. Murray will also…