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‘Survivor’ Host Probst Thinks ‘Amazing Race’ Should Withdraw From Emmy Competition

After winning his second Emmy as the host of CBS’ "Survivor," Jeff Probst was asked about "The Amazing Race" winning its seventh straight Emmy as outstanding reality competition series, the Los Angeles Times reports. Probst suggested the CBS show stop entering…

‘House’s’ Limp Is Harming Hugh Laurie

Emmy nominee Hugh Laurie is contemplating the end of his role as Fox’s limping Dr. Gregory House because faking the ailment is causing him real pain, reports the Mirror. "The show might last to series seven, eight or nine, but I…

Stephen J. Davis Heads Up ‘Virtual’ Hasbro Studios

Hasbro Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Davis as president of the new "virtual" Hasbro Studios, a entity that will produce shows based on Hasbro’s brands including Romper Room, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Cranium, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe,…

Emmy Humor Underscores Decline of Network TV

Amid the awards, the humor at the 61st annual Primetime Emmys was decidely anti-network as presenters and winners acknowledged the changing landscape, the Los Angeles Times says. Cable winners from HBO, Showtime and AMC dominated the proceedings, with "30 Rock’s"…

CBS Switches Episodes for ‘Three Rivers’ Premiere

When CBS’ medical drama "Three Rivers" premieres Oct. 4, the first episode to air will not be the one originally planned, according to the Futon Critic. The second show, "Place of Life," will be broadcast instead, with the first one, "Tick-Tock,"…

Veteran Publicist Frank Liberman Dies

Once upon a time, Hollywood publicist Frank Liberman represented the giants of TV and entertainment, like Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Henry Fonda, Nat "King" Cole, Tony Bennett, Jack Paar, Harry Belafonte, Steve Allen, William Shatner, among others. Liberman died today…

In What Could Be a Major Blow to Internet Service Providers Such as Cable Operators and Phone Companies, FCC Chairman Is Contemplating Open Net Rules

Speaking Monday at the Brookings Institution, new FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski clarified his support for net neutrality, reports ComputerWorld. He also asserted his intention to codify and expand the Four Freedoms, extending them to all broadband connections, Wired.com reported. "(W)e cannot…

Finally, That Reason You’ve Been Seeking to Go to Mount Airy, N.C. (Hint: Aunt Bee’s Home Cooking)

A museum is opening in Mount Airy, N.C., that will be dedicated to one of the most popular TV shows ever made. The Andy Griffith Museum opens Saturday in Mount Airy during the city’s annual Mayberry Days celebration, reports the…

Katie Couric Says She’s Staying at CBS News Through End of Her Contract

Katie Couric told the New York Times that, despite her newscast’s low ratings and all of last year’s speculation that she was on the way out, she will remain as the anchor of the “CBS Evening News” until her contract…

Five of Six Top Primetime Emmy Winners Were Reruns

Five of the winners in the top six categories at Sunday’s 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards were repeats from last year, reports the New York Times. NBC’s “30 Rock” and AMC’s “Mad Men” won again for best comedy and drama…