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One of the big four broadcast networks has established a huge early ratings lead for the May sweeps period while another one is struggling to stay in the top four. Media Life reports that ABC is well out in front…
An actress who was a baroness and a Broadway star, and who appeared on TV in its early days, has died. The New York Times reports that Betsy von Furstenberg died April 21 at her home in Manhattan. The German-born…
A new comedy series with connections to NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” has been picked up by HBO. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the pay cable channel gave a series order to “Brothers in Atlanta,” from “SNL” mastermind Lorne…
So reads a headline in today’s Washington Post, as the newspaper talks about two white people who will be anchoring a top local newscast in the Washington area. The article says: “Anchor changes are usually ho-hum affairs, particularly in an…
Competition may be heating up in the measurement space, where alternatives to the traditionally dominant Nielsen appear to be gaining ground. In the latest example, TVNewsCheck reports that Viacom Media Networks signed a deal with Rentrak for TV ratings and…
President Obama is set for a return to CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman” as the host enters the home stretch before his retirement later this month. The network announced that Obama is scheduled for a spot on the Monday,…
E! Entertainment continues its push into scripted originals, with the cable channel greenlighting the drama pilot “The Arrangement,” from “Mad Men” producer Jonathan Abrahams. TheWrap.com reports that the order comes on the heels of the channel’s launch of its first…
The Television Academy announced the appointment of five industry leaders to the organization’s executive committee. Variety reports that Academy Chairman Bruce Rosenblum made the announcement Thursday. “The five appointees are Bela Bajaria, exec VP of Universal Television; David Nevins, president…
A CNN anchor has offered an apology for a comment she made during coverage of the Baltimore rioting. The New York Daily News reports that Brooke Baldwin issued the apology Wednesday after getting blowback over a comment some observers found…
The co-creator of NBC’s hit sitcom “Friends” says a “Friends” reunion won’t happen, and explains why that’s a good thing. In an interview this week with Entertainment Weekly, Marta Kauffman says she understands that the show’s fans want to see…