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TV Industry Kept Waiting for Ratings

TV executives were kept waiting all week to find out how many people have been tuning into their shows because of delays Nielsen says were caused by server issues, the New York Times reports. The problem affected data collection starting…

Schleiff Steps Down at Crown

Henry Schleiff stepped down as CEO of Crown Media, owner of Hallmark Channel, in what was described as an “amicable” move, TelevisionWeek reports. Ad sales chief Bill Abbott was tapped to succeed Schleiff, TVWeek reports. —Jon Lafayette

‘Runway?’ No, It’s ‘The Fashion Show’

Designers will compete for a big prize on a new show on Bravo, but it’s not “Project Runway,” it’s “The Fashion Show,” USA Today reports. Bravo executives are emphasizing the differences between its new series, co-hosted by Isaac Mizrahi, and…

‘Cold Case’ Ratings Jump 38%

The latest ratings include a surprise for bubble show “Cold Case,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The CBS drama drew 12.9 million viewers and a 2.9 rating among adults between 18-49, representing a 38% jump and its best showing in six…

Zoo Prods. Develops Wolfboy Show

Zoo Prods. is developing a reality program based on 31-year-old Larry Ramos Gomez, who suffers from the “wolfman syndrome,” which makes his face densely covered with hair, Daily Variety says. Gomez, who has appeared on talk shows, will be followed…

Rehr Leaving NAB

David Rehr resigned as president of the National Association of Broadcasters, TelevisionWeek reports. COO Janet McGregor will assume day-to-day duties unit a successor is named TVWeek reports. —Jon Lafayette

‘Idol,’ Scott Peterson, and E.D.

It’s a busy day for the Washington Post’s TV Column After dissecting the results show on “American Idol,” the column says that Drew Peterson, the former Illinois police officer suspects in his wife’s disappearance is considering appearing as head of…

Gregory Expects to Stay on Top

David Gregory, who has been moderator of “Meet the Press” for six months, tells the Baltimore Sun that while the competition is gunning for him, “it is expected of us to stay on top. And that’s what we’re going to…

Kangas Leaving ‘Nightly Business Report’

Paul Kangas is stepping down after 30-years as anchor of PBS’ “Nightly Business Report,” the New York Times reports. Co-anchor Susie Gharib will remain and a search for a replacement for Mr. Kangas has already started, the paper says. Mr….

Nicktoons Orders More ‘Wolverine’

Nicktoons has ordered 26 additional episodes of “Wolverine and the X-Men” for the cable network, the Hollywood Reporter says. The program’s Jan. 23 debut became Nicktoons’ top-rated original show ever with children, the trade paper says. —Aimee Picchi