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Life After Primetime ‘Leno’ Looking Good for NBC Affils Board

The NBC affiliates board is remaining positive on their primetime lineups after the "Jay Leno Show" debacle during the beginning of this season, B&C reports.  NBC Affiliate Board Chairman Michael Fiorile said rookies like "The Marriage Ref" and "Parenthood" are…

NBC Star Jumps to USA’s ‘Royal Pains’

With the future of NBC’s medical drama "Trauma" unsure, one of its stars has signed up for another doctor series, reports Entertainment Weekly. Anastasia Griffith has joined the cast of USA Network’s "Royal Pains." She’ll be playing Dr. Emily Peck, a…

‘Trip to Al Qaeda’ Documentary Bought by HBO

HBO has picked up the domestic TV rights for the film version of the one-man play "My Trip to Al Qaeda," The Wrap reports.  "Trip to Al Qaeda," directed by Alex Gibney, is the one-man play from Pulitzer-Prize winning author-journalist Lawrence…

Oscar-Winner F. Murray Abraham Heads to ‘Law & Order: CI’

USA Network’s "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" has snagged Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham to play Jeff Goldblum’s father in an upcoming episode, reports Entertainment Weekly. The actor, who won the Best Actor Academy Award in 1984 for "Amadeus," will appear…

Will VH1 Stars Make the Jump to Syndication for Telepictures?

Two stars on VH1 programs have become the target of new syndication projects by Warner Bros.’ Telepictures, reports B&C. Steve Ward appears on VH1’s "Tough Love," a show about matchmaking, and Dr. Drew Pinsky is the therapist on three of…

Jay-Z to Jam With Betty White on ‘SNL’

Former "Golden Girl" Betty White will be joined by musical guest Jay-Z when she hosts "Saturday Night Live" May 8,  reports Zap2It.  .Also reported to be joining White on the "SNL" stage are former female cast-members Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon. "Well,…

HBO Orders 35 More Episodes of ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’

Comedian Bill Maher will continue his stint on HBO, as the network announced a renewal of "Real Time with Bill Maher," the Hollywood Reporter says. "Real Time" is getting renewed for the ninth time, with this most recent renewal ordering…

Is Former CNN Newser Lou Dobbs Contemplating a Run for President?

Since stepping down from his CNN news hours, Lou Dobbs has kept a low profile until now, reports the New York Post. Dobbs, known for his strong views especially on immigration and government intervention, has reportedly been considering running for…

Show About Police Slackers Gets OK From Spike TV

Spike TV’s pilot about suburban police officers entitled "Playing with Guns" has gotten the greenlight for a series order, the Hollywood Reporter reports. Starring "That 70’s Show’s" Danny Masterson and "Super Troopers’" Joey Kern, the two play slackers who try…

Viacom’s Dauman Receives Contract Renewal Through 2016

The president/CEO of Viacom, Phillipe Dauman, has been given a new contract that will keep him in his current position until December 2016, reports B&C. Dauman has been at the helm during a strong period for Viacom, and the board credits…