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Executive Producer Musical Chairs at CBS’ ‘Early Show’

Zev Shalev, the executive producer of "The Early Show" on CBS, is leaving to start a new Internet site, the Associated Press reports. The Observer, meanwhile, reports that the "Early Show" executive producer job will go to David Friedman, most recently…

Alfre Woodard Jumping to TNT from CBS

Alfre Woodard will co-star in TNT’s pilot "Delta Blues," after her “Three Rivers” was recently pulled from CBS, reports The Hollywood Reporter. “Delta Blues,” about a Memphis police officer who lives with his mother and moonlights as a singer, is…

Iger Says He Wants Retrans Fees For Both ABC O&Os And a Cut From What Affiliates Get

Walt Disney Co. will be asking for cash compensation from cable, satellite TV and telco operators and station groups that retransmit its programming in 2010, chairman Robert Iger said today at the UBS Global Media and Communications conference in New York, reports Multichannel News….

It’s Official: Stephanopoulos Takes ‘GMA’ Chair

Ending weeks of speculation, ABC announced today that George Stephanopoulos will take the "Good Morning America" seat beside Robin Roberts being vacated by Diane Sawyer, reports B&C. He assumes the role of co-anchor Dec. 14. Stephanopoulos will continue moderating the Sunday morning news…

Upcoming ABC Reality Special Involves Love and a Conveyer Belt

The latest incarnation of reality romance comes to ABC in 2010, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Beauty will be in the eyes of the beholder/contestants on the hour Endemol special, called "The Conveyor Belt of Love," as five women are presented with…

Laurie Adds Director to His ‘House’ Duties

Hugh Laurie, star of Fox’s "House," will be taking on a new role in 2010, reports Entertainment Weekly. Laurie will direct the 17th episode of current season of "House," the first time he’s going behind the camera on the show….

NBC a Winner With ‘Biggest Loser’ Finale

The finale of NBC’s reality series "The Biggest Loser" was a ratings smash for the network, even lifting Jay Leno in its wake, according to The Wrap. The two-hour finale averaged a 5.1 in the 18-49 demographic, ahead of the…

‘TMZ’ Looking to Expand as WB Takes Full Control

Tabloid Web site and syndicated TV show "TMZ" will look to expand, as Warner Bros. gets full control this week, the Los Angeles Times reports. The celebrity site had been a partnership between Warner Bros.’ Telepictures unit and America Online…

Syfy’s ‘Alice’ Ratings Fall Short of Past Minis

Syfy’s “Alice” remake of “Alice In Wonderland” didn’t have the appeal of its “Tin Man” reinvention of “The Wizard of Oz,” Multichannel News reports. “Alice” averaged 2.3 million viewers over its two nights this week, down from the 5.3 million…

Ricky Gervais Says Stars Are In for ‘Gentle Ribbing’ at Globes

Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais said he’ll be working with a minimal script at the awards next month, the Associated Press reports. "I want to host it a little bit more like someone from the Rat Pack would host," Gervais…