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‘Family Guy’ Writer Breaches Etiquette, Campaigns for Emmy Votes

Openly campaigning for Emmy votes usually isn’t done by writers, but “Family Guy” writer Patrick Meighan sent an email around Hollywood that one recipient called a “naked trolling for votes,” Deadline Hollywood Daily reports. The series got a Best Comedy…

FCC Nominations of Clyburn, Baker, Move to Full Senate

The Senate Commerce Committee approved the nominations of Mignon Clyburn (Democrat) and Meredith Attwell Baker (Republican) to be FCC commissioners, Multichannel News says. The nominations now move on to a full Senate vote, which could come later this week. –Elizabeth…

CBS News to Produce Channel One’s Teen Newscast

CBS News will co-produce “Channel One News,” the school-distributed, two-year-old newscast for teens, beginning in the fall, TVNewser says. CBS replaces NBC News, which had been partnering with Channel One since 2007. –Elizabeth Jensen

Letterman Tops O’Brien, Whose ‘Tonight Show’ Continues to Slide in Total Viewers

David Letterman’s CBS “Late Show” beat Conan O’Brien’s “Tonight Show” last week, as the NBC program pulled in 2.8 million total viewers, its least-viewed week since Nielsen has been measuring total viewers, the New York Times says. Letterman’s show had…

Debbie Rowe Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Woman Claiming to Speak for Her on ‘Extra’

Debbie Rowe filed a defamation lawsuit against Rebecca White, after the woman went on “Extra” and claimed to be a close friend of the birth mother of Michael Jackson’s two oldest children, TMZ says. White had said on air that…

Mischa Barton’s Role in ‘Beautiful Life’ ‘Contingent’ on Her Recovery, Rep Says

Mischa Barton’s participation in the upcoming CW series “The Beautiful Life” “will ultimately be contingent upon her progress and doctor’s orders,” her representative, Craig Schneider, said in an email to the Los Angeles Times. Barton was hospitalized Wednesday after being…

‘Oprah’ Ratings for Last Week Were Her Lowest Since 1983

Yes, it was the week of July 4 and her show was in reruns, but ratings for Oprah Winfrey’s talk show were her lowest last week since 1983, says the New York Post. –Elizabeth Jensen

Cable News Rivals Dispute CNN Ad Campaign

CNN claims in a new TV ad campaign which is aimed at media buyers that it has more viewers than Fox News and MSNBC, an assertion that has its two higher-rated rivals crying foul, the Los Angeles Times says. CNN’s…

Dutch Producer de Mol, Creator of ‘Big Brother,’ Buys ‘Real World’ Producer Bunim/Murray

Dutch producer John de Mol, creator of “Big Brother,” is buying Bunim/Murray Prods., which produces MTV’s reality series “Real World,” The Hollywood Reporter says. De Mol’s Talpa Media is paying an estimated $50 million to $70 million, The Reporter says,…

Senate Sets July 21 Vote for New FCC Commissioners

The Senate will vote next Tuesday on the nominations to FCC commissioner of Democrat Mignon Clyburn and Republican Meredith Attwell Baker, Broadcasting & Cable says. The two are expected to be confirmed. –Elizabeth Jensen