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Did Barbara Walters’ Final Day on ‘The View’ Set a Ratings Record?

Barbara Walters' farewell to "The View," predictably, drew a much larger audience than the typical episode. Deadline.com reports that the Walters farewell episode ranks as one of the show's most-watched installments in its history, but it fell far short of…

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Set for Appearance on ‘Duck Dynasty’

The A&E reality show “Duck Dynasty” will feature Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal in its season premiere, signifying that despite controversy and falling ratings, the show “still represents a certain something important to a large number of Americans,” reports the Los…

Sony Pictures TV Starts Project for Emerging Talent

Sony Pictures TV is starting a “Diverse Directors Program,” which will allow emerging talent to shadow established TV directors on scripted projects from the studio, reports Deadline.com. Submissions will be accepted from May 23-June 6, or until the program receives…

National Geographic to Debut Its First Live Talk Show

National Geographic Channel is set to roll out its first live talk show, TheWrap.com reports. The program is called “Reel Talk Live” and will premiere following the “Wicked Tuna” finale, the piece reports. The show, set to debut June 8,…

This Cinematographer Changed the Look of Movies When He Filmed ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Manhattan.’ Gordon Willis Dies at Age 82

"Influential cinematographer Gordon Willis, 82, whose photography for Francis Ford Coppola’s 'The Godfather' series and Woody Allen’s 'Annie Hall' and 'Manhattan' helped define the look of 1970s cinema, died of cancer Sunday [May 18, 2014] in Falmouth, Mass.," reports Variety….

The Respected Biographer of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson, Says Apple-Beats Deal is Really About Apple Finally Launching a TV Service. Read Why He Believes This

The author of the bestseller "Steve Jobs," Walter Isaacson, "believes the Apple-Beats deal is more about video," reports The Hollywood Reporter. THR continues, "With Apple reportedly about to acquire [Jimmy] Iovine and Dr. Dre’s Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, speculation…

ABC More Than Doubles Its Closest Competition in Sunday Prime Time

ABC had a dominating ratings win in Sunday prime time, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the network averaged more than double what its closest broadcast competitor delivered in the demo. ABC's night was…

Just in Time for Summer, Disneyland Hikes Ticket Prices

The so-called "Happiest Place on Earth" may have to brace for some grumbling. The Los Angeles Times reports that Disneyland has raised the price of a single-day entry ticket to $96, up from $92, an increase of 4%. The price…

Stephen King to Appear on ‘Under the Dome’

CBS revealed that Stephen King, who wrote the novel that is the basis of the network's drama series "Under the Dome," will make a cameo in the show's second-season premiere, Deadline.com reports. Executive producer Neal Baer said season two will…

Which Show Gained the Most in Live+7 DVR Ratings?

Nielsen TV Ratings data examining Live+7 DVR numbers for the week ending May 4 reveal that a big hit show benefited the most from delayed viewing. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the hit CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" posted the largest…