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Kellison Leaves ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ ABC late night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will mark its first anniversary in January without executive producer Daniel Kellison at the helm, a spokesman for ABC confirmed. Mr. Kellison is expected to exit the daily mix…
CBS Pulls “The Brotherhood of Poland, N.H.” During November Sweeps CBS is pulling new David E. Kelley drama “The Brotherhood of Poland, N.H.” from its Wednesday night lineup during the November sweeps. A series of specials and newsmagazines will fill…
Fred ‘Rerun’ Berry Dead at 52 Actor Fred Berry, best known as “Rerun” on the 1970s comedy “What’s Happening!” died Tuesday in his sleep at his Los Angeles home. He was 52. “He died in his sleep between Monday night…
Lawmakers Urge Vote to Overturn Ownership Deregulation Breathing new life into the legislative effort to overturn the Federal Communications Commission media ownership deregulation, key lawmakers today said that 190 congressmen-including eight Republicans-have signed a letter urging House Speaker Dennis Hastert,…
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Cable Group Seeks FCC Limits on DirecTV Deal The American Cable Association has asked the Federal Communications Commission to impose a series of conditions on News Corp.’s proposed acquisition of DirecTV to prevent the company from using its clout to…
When Jerry Springer spent about $1 million considering a run for a U.S. Senate seat from Ohio earlier this year, polls showed he had a very high negative factor due to his outrageous TV talk show. He subsequently dropped out…
It once was the only place to go for high-quality television programming. There are still many good shows on the Public Broadcasting System, but viewers now have numerous other choices, especially those who have cable TV, and PBS has experienced…
AMC last week launched “Sunday Morning Shootout,” an industry gabfest hosted by producer and former Sony mogul Peter Guber, 61, and former studio exec turned Variety editor in chief Peter Bart, 71, airing Sunday mornings. If that is too early…
That is “Friends” star Matthew Perry staring at the ground in disgust, not because his show is ending after this season, but because he just blew a shot during the 2nd Annual Childhelp Tennis Classic in Beverly Hills, Calif., last…