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NBC has announced that it will launch its first-ever digital talk show, mapping plans for a companion piece to the network’s high-profile upcoming series “A.D. The Bible Continues.” The talk show, “Beyond A.D.,” will be offered via streaming beginning Sunday,…
CBS has taken the wraps off plans for an event that the network hopes will set a Guinness World Record for the largest TV drama simulcast in history. The network is billing the effort as “World CSI Day.” Wednesday, March…
Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock for three seasons on TV in “Star Trek,” and who was on the top-rung of popularity of all-time TV stars, has died at age 83. “His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying…
A new show on one of the major broadcast networks is doing something that hasn’t been done in the 24 years since Nielsen launched its modern ratings system. The Washington Post reports that the Fox show “Empire” has been growing…
“The Kardashians have signed a record-breaking, $100 million-plus deal to remain with E! for another four years, sources have exclusively confirmed to Page Six,” writes Emily Smith in today’s New York Post. The deal is a record for a reality…
“The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to regulate broadband Internet service as a public utility, a milestone in regulating high-speed Internet service into American homes,” reports The New York Times. The story continues, “The new rules, approved 3 to…
More changes are in store at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Following the announcement by host Jon Stewart that he’s stepping down, longtime correspondent Jason Jones revealed this week that he will also be leaving the show, Variety reports. Jones…
The chairman and CEO of the Television Academy has addressed industry reactions to recently announced rule changes involving the Primetime Emmys, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The changes, including defining comedy series as a half-hour and drama as anything longer, “left…
Keith Olbermann, who has often been at the center of controversy during his TV career, has been suspended from his hosting duties by ESPN. Our friend Rich Sandomir at The New York Times reports that the host of ESPN2’s…
Disney Channel has announced plans for a spinoff of a hit comedy series. The channel ordered a spinoff of “Jessie,” which has performed well among kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens. The spinoff, which has not yet been titled, was…