In the wake of the sudden ouster by OWN of executive VP of production and development Lisa Erspamer, which we reported earlier today, OWN is bringing in a veteran Discovery exec to help out on an interim basis. The struggling…
What was apparently meant as a throwaway gag on NBC’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” has snowballed into one of the biggest TV controversies of 2012, sparking global protests, cross-cultural tensions, at least one lawsuit and a response from the…
Public interest in Demi Moore’s recent health emergency has sparked interest in a 911 recording, which is reportedly having portions deleted before its upcoming release. Now L.A. officials are defending their handling of the tape against allegations that the actress…
Fox’s new Kiefer Sutherland drama attracted solid numbers for its preview Wednesday night, while the network’s flagship series saw its viewership dip, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. The “Touch” premiere at 9 p.m. drew a 3.9 rating in the key demo of adults…
With Martha Stewart’s flagship show being taken off the air by Hallmark, the cable network is poised to fill her daytime spot with a new show to be hosted by pop singer Marie Osmond, the New York Post reports. “The…
[Updated Jan. 26, 2012, 12:57 p.m., to include comment from OWN spokesperson clarifying Oprah Winfrey’s role in the firing.] A key OWN officer said to be one of Oprah Winfrey’s closest and most trusted executives has been let go by…
A British actor who was once hailed as the greatest actor of his generation has died after a battle with esophageal cancer, reports the Los Angeles Times. Nicol Williamson was 75. Williamson, who acted in TV, on the stage and…
A lawsuit has been filed against NBCUniversal and the host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" accusing the show of gender bias, TMZ.com reports. Former staffer Paul Tarascio alleges in the suit that he was dropped from his job as…
Please click here to read today’s controversial and stimulating Open Mic commentary, wherein TVWeek’s Chuck Ross tells who should really own the Dodgers, including why it should happen and how it can.
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak revealed a secret about the show, telling an ESPN2 sports talk show that he used to host the show while he was drunk, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Years ago, Sajak said, "Wheel of…