Cast Quotes: ‘Guiding Light’
“I did a book tour eight years ago for a book I wrote in conjunction with a character I played on the show. It was a great experience because I went from place to place and met all these people…
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Critical Eye: Winter Press Tour 2007
Heroes’ Takes NBC’s Reilly Off DefCon 5 Wednesday, Jan. 17 Sitting with NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly after his TCA session, Reilly was circumspect about his former high-profile period of occupational uncertainty. “It was character building,” he says. “I’m ready…
Leaving La$ Vega$
This is too good to stay in Las Vegas. CBS spokespoohbah Gil Schwartz became The Insider’s lucky charm for life last week. She will rub his head every time she sees him until she dies (most likely at his hand)….
‘Roots’ Anniversary: TV’s Breakthrough Miniseries Turns 30
Wolper’s Eight-Part Production Changed Television, America
Show Opened Door to Racial Dialogue
By Debra Lee Special to TelevisionWeek On Jan. 23, 1977, the historic date “Roots” premiered, I remember feeling skeptical that the depiction of slavery and its true historical impact on African Americans would accurately be portrayed to an American TV…
Cowell Defends Abdul’s Behavior
“American Idol” judge Simon Cowell came to Paula Abdul’s defense Saturday, defending his co-star against accusations of inebriation during recent media interviews. “I’ve done those satellite interviews so many times and by the end of it I’m talking complete and…
Liguori Downplays Fox Controversies
Fox Entertainment President Peter Liguori dismissed questions about some of the network’s latest controversies, including “Idol” host Paula Abdul’s recent bizarre behavior and charges that “24” vilifies Muslims. Mr. Liguori, speaking at the Television Critics Association’s semi-annual press tour, was…
ABC Wins Thursday Night Ratings Game
With no “American Idol” scheduled on Thursdays (at least, not yet), Fox’s competitors rebounded last night to their usual nightly ranking. ABC was first, led by “Grey’s Anatomy” with an 8.7, according to Nielsen Media Research. In the 8 p.m….
Versus to Televise Cagefighting
Versus is punching its way onto the mixed martial arts bandwagon.The Comcast-owned cable channels said it formed a partnership with World Extreme Cagefighting. As part of the deal, Versus will televise World Extreme Cagefighting action starting this summer. Spike already…