‘Classic’ Reality Show to Return
A reality show that raised eyebrows at the time — and is being called a “classic” reality series by USA Network — is being brought back to television by the cable network. USA announced plans today for a reboot of…
Daily Archives : Nov 13, 2018
Poll Reveals America’s Most Trusted TV News Anchor
A new poll about how much viewers trust TV news anchors gives the highest marks to NBC’s Lester Holt. The poll by The Hollywood Reporter and Morning Consult found that Holt was trusted “a lot” by 32% of respondents and…
Two Broadcast Nets Locked in Battle for Ratings Dominance
The current broadcast television season has developed into an “intriguing battle” for ratings dominance between NBC and CBS. That’s the assessment of veteran TV writer David Bauder in a piece today for the AP. Each of the two networks has…
Trump to Skip Kennedy Center Honors Again — Here’s the Official Reason
Donald Trump has opted out of attending the Kennedy Center Honors for the second consecutive year, with the White House explaining that the remaining weeks of 2018 are “the busiest time of the year for the East Wing.” That’s the…
Is the Top NBA Play-by-Play Announcer on Television About to Be Replaced?
The sports broadcasting legend who is widely considered to be the greatest NBA play-by-play announcer in the history of the game may soon lose his gig calling some of the league’s top games, according to The New York Post. “This…
Where Will the Next Country Superstars Come From?
A new series premiering Tuesday night aims to discover the next superstars of country music. Hosted by L.A. country radio DJ Graham Bunn, USA Network’s “Real Country” will feature not only 21 hand-picked emerging artists, but also a few who…
Actress Sues Harvey Weinstein, Alleges Rape
A well-known actress is the latest woman to sue former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for alleged sexual assault. Paz de la Huerta, known for her work in HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and in films including “The Cider House Rules” and “A…
CBS Continues to Beef Up Programming Lineup for Its All Access Service
CBS continues to add programming to the CBS All Access digital subscription VOD and live streaming service, announcing an order this week for the true-crime series “Interrogation.” Nine episodes, designed to be watched in any order, will be released upon…
White House Responds to CNN Lawsuit
The White House responded today to a lawsuit from CNN seeking the reinstatement of reporter Jim Acosta’s White House press credentials. Acosta’s credentials were pulled after a confrontation between Acosta and Donald Trump at a press conference. Acosta was accused…
HBO Unveils Big Plans for Final Season of ‘Game of Thrones’
HBO revealed today that the final season of its series “Game of Thrones” will premiere in April 2019. In anticipation of the six-episode eighth season, the pay-cable channel launched #ForTheThrone, a multi-phased, global marketing campaign that will unfold over the…