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Kelly O’Donnell Named NBC White House Correspondent

NBC News is making a switch in its No. 2 White House position, naming Kelly O’Donnell the White House correspondent, effective immediately, while MSNBC makes Norah O’Donnell its chief Washington correspondent (as well as a contributing correspondent for “Today”). David…

‘Dennis Miller’ Leaving CNBC Lineup

“Dennis Miller” will depart CNBC’s weeknight lineup and a repeat of “Mad Money With Jim Cramer” will be telecast at 9 p.m. weeknights, effective Monday. The airtime is several hours earlier than planned. Mr. Miller’s show had averaged 168,000 viewers…

Iger Blasts Disney/Gold Lawsuit

Walt Disney Co. Chief Operating Officer Robert Iger on Wednesday blasted the lawsuit filed against the company this week by former board members Roy Disney and Stanley Gold that challenges Mr. Iger’s appointment as the media giant’s next CEO.“We believe…

Showtime to Launch Two Sitcoms Aug. 10

Showtime plans to launch two new comedies on Aug. 10 as part of a Wednesday night comedy block, the network said Wednesday. The series are “Barbershop” and “Weeds.” Showtime has ordered 10 episodes of each program.

CEA Chief Sees Grim Outlook for Over-the-Air TV

Thumbing his nose at broadcasters, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, characterized over-the-air TV as a dying medium Tuesday and made a thinly veiled threat to pull his organization out of the Advanced Television Systems Committee…

MTV Networks Shuffles Execs

MTV Networks has shifted Christina Norman, who was president of VH1, to president of MTV and named Tom Calderone general manager of VH1. Mr. Calderone was executive VP of music programming and talent for MTV and MTV2. The moves are…

HBO Cancels ‘Carnivàle’

HBO has pulled the plug on its series “Carnivàle” after two seasons. “We feel the two seasons we had on the air told the story very well, and we’re proud of what everyone associated with the show has accomplished” said…

CBS Renews ‘As the World Turns,’ ‘Guiding Light’

“As the World Turns” and “Guiding Light” have been renewed through the 2006-07 season by CBS, the network on which they have been broadcast for 50 and 53 years, respectively, making them the longest-running dramas on TV. CBS Entertainment President…

Paxson Reports Q1 Decline in Revenue

Paxson Communications on Tuesday reported a slightly narrower first-quarter loss and a decline in revenue, all brought on by the continuing ratings challenges confronting the broadcaster.West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Paxson posted a loss of $48.2 million, compared with a year-earlier…

Landgraf Named FX Networks President and GM

John Landgraf was named president and general manager of FX Networks, Tony Vinciquerra, president and CEO of Fox Networks Group announced Tuesday. Mr. Landgraf replaces Peter Liguori, who in March became president of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting. Mr. Landgraf, who…