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Jack Bauer Is Back in the ’24’ Reboot ‘Live Another Day.’ Is It Worth Watching?

When last we left Jack Bauer, four years ago, he was in a world of hurt, both personally and professionally. Both the Americans and the Russians were trying to hunt him down. Then, as we fans of Bauer know, Jack…

NBC News Shakes Up the White House Beat

NBC News is shaking things up among its on-air personalities, Variety reports, including naming a new senior White House correspondent. "NBC News said Chris Jansing would leave her current post at MSNBC and return to NBC News full time as…

Video: Why a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Contestant Has Gone Viral

The long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune” hosted a contestant whom the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker calls the show's “first inspirational contestant in quite awhile.” The contestant is Trent Girone, a 21-year-old resident of Peoria, Arizona, who describes himself…

TV Episode Being Re-Edited After Deaths of Two People Involved With the Show

An episode of a cable TV series is being re-edited following the deaths of two people who have been featured on the show. Deadline.com reports that National Geographic Channel will add a tribute to the two men to an upcoming…

Viewership Surges 237% for First Round of NBA Playoffs on NBA TV

NBA TV reports an audience surge for the current first round of the NBA playoffs, including the channel's most-viewed telecast of all time in Game 6 of Indiana vs. Atlanta. Turner announced that viewership is up 237% over the comparable…

NBC Special Delivers a Ratings Boost for the Network

A special prime-time broadcast gave NBC a ratings boost as the network matched its best Thursday night of the season, not counting the Olympics or "The Sound of Music Live!" special. Based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo,…

TV Personality Caught in Uproar Over N-Word

A personality on a popular TV show is caught in an uproar after he allegedly used the N-word during a taping of the show. CNN reports that the controversy is centered on Jeremy Clarkson, host of BBC's "Top Gear." Footage…

Why a Night That Has Traditionally Been Seen as a Dumping Ground Is Finally Starting to Catch On

A night of prime time that was traditionally thought of as the place where struggling shows went to die is beginning to show signs of life. USA Today reports that the networks are experiencing a turnaround on Friday nights. “Hawaii…

Longtime Producer on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ Defects to ABC’s ‘This Week’

NBC’s “Meet the Press” has had a setback with the departure of a longtime producer. The New York Post’s Page Six reports that Chris Donovan left the show after 12 years to work instead for ABC’s “This Week." The departure…

Columbia Records Drops ‘Glee’ Star Amid Rumors of Turmoil on the Fox Show

One of the stars of the Fox musical series “Glee” has been dropped from her deal with Columbia Records. Billboard.com reports that the company dumped Naya Rivera, whom Columbia signed in 2011. The actress, who plays Santana Lopez on the…