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‘Modern Family’ Producer Signs With 20th Television

20th Century Fox Television has signed "Modern Family" producer Elaine Ko to a two-year overall deal, reports Deadline.com. Ko will return to the show for a fourth year, after working on the ABC comedy first as a staff writer, then…

MTV Scripted Series Bows to Strong Viewer Numbers

A scripted series on MTV opened its third season Monday with series-best viewer numbers. Deadline.com reports that “Teen Wolf” drew 2.4 million viewers for its 10 p.m. airing, a 15% bump from the program’s second-season premiere a year ago. Monday’s…

Wendy WIlliams Gets Renewal on Fox Stations

"Debmar-Mercury has renewed the nationally syndicated ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ through the 2016-17 television season on Fox Television Stations," syndicator Debmar-Mercury has announced. The announcement continues, "The renewal covering the top TV markets cements the fast-rising talk show’s return for its…

WGN America Orders Its First Original Scripted Series

WGN America has ordered iits first original scripted series as it "begins to aggressively expand its programming slate," the nationally distributed flagship network of the Tribune Broadcasting Co. announced. According to the announcement, "WGN America has ordered the drama series ‘Salem’…

John Landgraf Named CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions

John Landgraf, president and general manager of FX Networks and FX Productions, has been promoted to CEO, Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com. “I hear as part of the promotion, Landgraf has signed a new multiyear contract to remain at the…

Reality Franchise Sinks to All-Time Ratings Low; Weak Premiere for New Drama Series

A long-running reality show delivered its worst number ever in the key 18-49 demo, based on Nielsen overnights for Monday night. Meanwhile, a drama series on the same network — ABC — got off to a slow start. TVbytheNumbers.com reports…

NBC Takes Wraps Off Prime-Time Game Show Rollout for Fall

NBC unveiled plans today for a fall 2013 rollout for a new prime-time game show. Deadline.com reports that the network will debut “The Million Second Quiz” Monday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. “The contest, where time equals money, will last…

Spoiler Alert. Do Not Watch the Video in This Item if You Don’t Want to Know What Happened On HBO’s Hit ‘Game of Thrones’ This Past Sunday, June 2, 2013. However, if You Saw This Episode of ‘Thrones,’ You’ll Likely Wanna Watch This.

A lot happened in this past Sunday’s (June 2, 2013) episode of "Game of Thrones" on HBO. We won’t say what. So — spolier alert — if you don’t want to know what happened, don’t watch the video below. The…

‘Wire’ Star Lands Lead in Showtime Drama

One of the stars of HBO’s "The Wire" has been cast as the male lead in a new Showtime drama. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that Dominic West will play the lead in the pilot "The Affair." His character, Noah, is…

Veteran NBC Newsman Dies

A longtime NBC News correspondent who covered major events including the civil war in El Salvador and the civil rights movement in the U.S. has died. The New York Times reports that Don Oliver died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at…