What Is It That Almost No One Does on Prime-Time TV Anymore That People Used to Do All the Time?

If you've noticed that prime-time TV is missing something that used to be commonplace, you're not alone. A new study reveals that prime-time television is becoming a smoke-free zone. Citing a study published in Tobacco Control, the Los Angeles Times…

Are You Ready for Conan vs. Jay Part II? Previous Fiasco Could Come Back to Haunt NBC

David Letterman's announcement that he's stepping down as late-night television's longest-tenured host could bring back bad memories for NBC — including potentially setting off Conan vs. Jay Part II, according to TheWrap.com. "NBC's handling of the last two 'Tonight Show'…

Why NBC Asked Kathie Lee Gifford Not to Discuss a Certain Topic on ‘Today’

Kathie Lee Gifford says NBC has asked her not to discuss a particular topic while she's co-hosting the "Today" show. The Associated Press reports that the subject of Gifford's new line of wines is off-limits. Gifford has an agreement with…

HBO Sets Premiere of New Drama From ‘Lost’ Creator, Along With Final Season of ‘True Blood’

The final season of HBO’s “True Blood” is set to take over the time slot currently held by the fantasy drama “Game of Thrones." Deadline.com reports that the vampire drama will premiere June 22 in the 9 p.m. Sunday time…

Will CBS Move ‘Late Show’ West? L.A.’s Mayor Is Trying to Make It Happen

With David Letterman’s decision to retire from CBS's “Late Show” in 2015, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is making a bid for the show to move to the West Coast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Garcetti is trying to convince…

One of the Most Beloved TV Series of All Time Might Finally Get Theatrical Version — With Vince Vaughn as Star

A one-time Emmy winner as best drama series — and one of the most beloved TV shows ever — may finally get remade as a theatrical feature starring box-office favorite Vince Vaughn. "Universal Pictures is bringing in Chuck Hogan to…

Cable News Channel Names Chief Cannabis Correspondent — First Such Role at a News Network

In a first for a news network, a cable news channel has hired a chief cannabis correspondent. TVNewser.com reports that the ABC/Univision-owned news channel Fusion, which launched in October on satellite and digital cable platforms, hired Ryan Nerz for the…

Uh-Oh, This Can’t Be Good. Experian Subsidiary Being Investigated for Breach That Might Have Exposed 200 Million (!) Social Security Numbers to Criminals. If True, We May Want to Downgrade Experian’s Credit Score. Our Non-TV Story of the Day

"A number of U.S. states are jointly investigating a data breach involving a subsidiary of Experian Plc that exposed the social security numbers of some 200 million people to potential criminal activity," report Jim Finkle and Karen Freifeld for Reuters….

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Animal Planet Dips Its Line Into Scripted TV

Animal Planet is dipping into scripted television with a project that’s based on the real-life story that inspired the novel “Moby Dick,” reports Deadline.com. The project, “Revenge of the Whale,” is a two-hour film that will star Martin Sheen as…