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Giffords Co-Host ‘Today’ on Friday
Frank Gifford will help his wife, Kathie Lee Gifford, host the fourth hour of “Today” on Friday. The Giffords last hosted a morning TV show together more than 15 years ago. Regular co-host Hoda Kotb returns on Monday.
NBC Heats Up Summer Lineup to Give O’Brien a Lift
NBC is frontloading its summer schedule, packing June with a bevy of scripted and unscripted series as part of a bid to help boost Conan O’Brien’s premiere month as host of “The Tonight Show.” The network’s just-announced summer schedule includes…
Belo to Cut 150 Jobs
Belo Corp., which owns 20 television stations, said it will cut 150 jobs, reduce some salaries by 5% and suspend its matching 401(k) contributions, the Associated Press reports. CEO Dunia Shive said the plan will trim 2009 cash operating expenses…
Ad Industry Outlines Talks With Actors Unions
Douglas Wood, the lead negotiator for the ad industry, on Tuesday revealed the group’s proposal in commercial contract talks with SAG and AFTRA, Daily Variety reports. The outline called for compensation system to be based on gross rating points, rather…
Successful Agency Mergers Appear Rare
While contemplating the possible merger of William Morris and Endeavor, it’s useful to remember that the history of agency merger discussions offers more failures than successes, Daily Variety reports. Possible mergers that didn’t happen include Endeavor and UTA, an earlier…
‘Tonight’ to Get Prince Visit
“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” will air three consecutive performances by pop star Prince, the Hollywood Reporter says. The March 25-27 shows come as the singer prepares to release two new albums, the trade paper says. —Aimee Picchi
Hannigan Goes on Maternity Leave
Alyson Hannigan of “How I Met Your Mother” went on maternity leave last week, Entertainment Weekly reports. Executive producer Carter Bays tells the publication they shot some of her scenes in advance and the sitcom has a “funny way to…