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ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Stays Strong on Thursday

ABC continued its strong ratings in the 9 p.m. hour on Thursday thanks to "Grey’s Anatomy," which won the night among viewers 18-49 with a 5.4 rating and a 13 share, B&C reports. That bested CBS’ episode of "CSI" — the…

‘Jon & Kate’ Timeslot Goes to the ‘Cake Boss’

TLC has decided to move "Cake Boss" into the timeslot previously held by "Jon and Kate Plus 8," reports the New York Post. Currently in season two, "Cake Boss," about Buddy Valastro, the owner a bakery in Hoboken, N.J., that creates…

TBS’s ‘The Very Funny Show’ Sets Nov. 19 Debut

"The Very Funny Show," a new late-night comedy series on TBS hosted by comic Tim Meadows, will debut with back-to-back episodes Nov. 19 at 12 a.m. following "Lopez Tonight.". The 30-minute episodes will feature hot young comics doing stand-up and sharing…

Discovery to Probe JFK Assassination on Anniversary

Two new Discovery programs will delve into the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, "Did the Mob Kill JFK?" and "JFK: The Ruby Connection." Both shows will air on the anniversary of JFK’s death, Nov. 22, from 8-10 p.m….

Comcast’s Roberts Saw Content as Road to the Top

Comcast’s Brian Roberts will jump to the ranks of the media industry elite if his deal for NBC Universal goes through, the New York Times reports, in an analysis of how the 50-year-old worked his way to the top. The…

Palin Speaks Out on Ill-Fated Campaign Interview

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin told Oprah that, despite what her advisers were telling her, she knew that her 2008 campaign interview with CBS News’ Katie Couric had gone wrong, the Associated Press reports. The interview with Couric was…

‘Arrested Development’ Star Joins Cast of NBC Pilot

A former "Arrested Development" star will appear opposite Brit actor David Tennant in the NBC comedic drama pilot "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer," reports The Hollywood Reporter. Jeffrey Tambor, who starred as George Bluth Sr. on the Fox comedy, will play…

More Mergers for Wall Street in Wake of NBCU Deal?

Wall Street dealmakers are anticipating that a Comcast deal for NBC Universal could unleash a new wave of mergers and acquisitions activity, B&C reports. While the merger, if it takes place, will likely lead to the divestiture of some units…

Vivendi CFO Declines to Talk About NBCU

A much-anticipated Vivendi S.A. third-quarter conference call was disappointing to those who hoped executives would talk about the fate of the company’s 20% interest in NBC Universal, B&C reports. CFO Philippe Capron opened the call by announcing that he wouldn’t…

YouTube Hi-Def Upgrade Starts Next Week

YouTube said it will begin supporting videos in the full high-definition format 1080p, the Associated Press reports. The upgrade—YouTube currently only supports the 720p standard—will take place next week. Most users will still be restricted to uploading videos no longer…