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‘Dollhouse’ Pulled From Fox’s November Sweeps Schedule

Fox is pulling Josh Whedon’s drama “Dollhouse” from its schedule for November sweeps, EW.com reports, citing sources. The struggling series will come back in December, with back-to-back Friday night episodes, a sign that the network is looking to end its…

Former ‘Friends’ Star Producing Sitcom for Showtime

Yet another project is brewing from an alumnus of the Central Perk. The team who are behind the forthcoming new genealogy reality series "Who Do You Think You Are? for NBC are now developing a sitcom for Showtime, Variety reports. The…

Wow. This One is Seemingly Out of Left Field: TV Legend Norman Lear, Who Gave us ‘Maude,’ ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’ Says He Has Empathy for Balloon Boy Dad Richard Heene

In a short commentary on the Huffington Post, the creator of classic TV sitcom fare such as “All in the Family,” blames CNN, MSNBC, Fox, NBC, ABC and CBS for “creating a climate that mistakes entertainment for news to an…

Telepictures Developing Strip from ‘Extra’ Recurring Segment

A recurring segment on “Extra” is being developed as a possible spin-off first-run series strip for fall 2010, TVNewsCheck reports, citing station and rep sources. As on “Extra,” “Lifechangers,” being developed by Telepictures Productions, would use experts to help guests…

Stations Discussed Returning Digital Spectrum in Exchange for Later Cash

Broadcasters at last week’s NAB board meeting discussed returning some of their digital spectrum to the government in exchange for a share of the proceeds when the returned spectrum was auctioned off for wireless broadband, B&C reports. The idea didn’t…

Web Show Parody from ‘Daily Show’ Alum Coming to a TV Screen Near You

"Children’s Hospital," the very funny Web series that parodies TV hospital shows such as "Grey’s Anatomy," has been picked up by a cable network, Variety reports. The series, from "Daily Show" alum Rob Corrdry, who also stars in the series, has…

FCC Outlines Scope of its Media Ownership Rules Review

The FCC outlined the scope of its review of media ownership rules, and cross-ownership between broadcast/cable and newspaper companies is one area that is going to be up for examination, reports the Los Angeles Times. The FCC said it will…

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Moving in With ‘SpongeBob’

Viacom spent $60 million to acquire the rights to one of the most successful children’s media franchises in recent decades, Variety reports. The company will take over global rights to the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” from the Mirage Group and…

Fox Series to Get DVD Release Even Before the Season Ends

The Fox network and sister unit 20th Century Fox are so excited about one new fall series that they will release it on DVD even before the season finale, reports The Hollywood Reporter. “’Glee’ Season 1: Road To Sectionals," featuring…

ESPN Baseball Analyst Caught in ‘Fatal Attraction’ Scandal, Taking Time Off

Former New York Mets general manager and current ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips has been caught in a messy "Fatal Attraction" affair with a 22-year-old network production assistant, according to the New York Post, and will be taking some time…