NBC to Get ‘More Colorful’ Slogan
NBC’s new branding campaign will bring a new slogan, “More Colorful,” to the Peacock network beginning Sept. 14, says Variety. The tagline will be used onscreen but not said aloud. –Elizabeth Jensen
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MTV Reality Series in Limbo After Death of its Star, DJ AM
The death of DJ AM on Friday from a suspected drug overdose left in limbo an upcoming MTV reality series featuring him helping young people battling addiction, says Variety. The eight-episode series, called “Gone Too Far,” had wrapped filming and…
Guessing Game on Fate of Tribune Management, Post-Bankruptcy
When the Tribune Company emerges from bankruptcy in the fall, many of its top management executives could remain in place, but it’s unclear whether chairman and CEO Sam Zell will be among those who stay, says the New York Times….
Los Angeles TV and Radio Transmitters in Possible Fire Path
The Los Angeles “Station fire” that has been raging out of control over the weekend could take a path that would target the broadcast transmitters of all of LA’s major TV stations and some radio stations, Variety says. The transmitters…
Kate Mulgrew Joins NBC’s ‘Mercy’
Former “Star Trek: Voyager” captain Kate Mulgrew is joining “Mercy,” NBC’s fall drama about nurses, says The Hollywood Reporter. She’ll portray the mother of the show’s lead, played by Taylor Schilling. –Elizabeth Jensen
‘Glee’ Soundtracks Arriving From Columbia Records, Twentieth TV
Twentieth TV and Columbia Records will release soundtracks from Fox’s much-anticipated musical drama “Glee,” says The Hollywood Reporter. The first volume of 17 tracks comes out on Nov. 3. –Elizabeth Jensen
TLC Reality Series Looks Behind Scenes of Beauty Pageant Business
TLC Reality Series Looks Behind Scenes of Beauty Pageant Business TLC, home of the Miss America Pageant for the last two years, ordered 12 episodes of “King of the Crown,” a reality series focused on beauty pageant coach Cy Frakes…
In an Extraordinarily Tough Year for Ad Sales, The NFL Scores a Touchdown; Plus the NFL Network’s Way to Engage Those Working at Media Agencies
By John ConsoliSpecial to TVWeek With two weeks to go until the regular season opening weekend, ESPN has already sold out its September and October inventory for Monday Night Football, and the other networks are actively writing business. “The television…
Anne Heche’s Ex Fights Back After Her Letterman Appearance
Coley Laffoon didn’t appreciate ex-wife Anne Heche calling him a "lazy ass" on national television, according to a report in Us magazine. "I was disturbed to see Anne taking out her personal frustration on the father of her child on national…