Discovery’s documentary channel Investigation Discovery (ID) set a ratings mark this week with the premiere telecast of “The Woman Who Wasn’t There,” TVbytheNumbers.com reports. The April 17 program notched highs for an “ID Films” telecast in total viewers (863,000), households…
After almost seven years and 200 episodes, Discovery Network has halted production on one of its signature shows, reports Joe Adalian in New York Magazine’s Vulture blog. "Cash Cab," hosted by Ben Bailey, recruited contestants from New Yorkers trying to…
Fox News is nearing new contracts with its two most popular hosts, Deadline.com reports. The multimillion-dollar, multiyear agreements with Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity are expected to be completed by early next week and will keep both hosts at the…
Verizon Wireless said it will sell spectrum licenses that could be worth billions if it is able to close deals to buy unused airwaves from cable companies, Bloomberg reports. The story reports: “The largest U.S. wireless carrier plans to conduct…
"Homeland" writer-producer Alex Cary has signed a two-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television, Deadline.com reports. Cary will continue as co-executive producer on the Showtime drama, which is produced by 20th TV’s cable unit Fox21, the story says. He…
While urging the two sides in the "Desperate Housewives" wrongful-termination suit to settle, a Los Angeles County judge set a September retrial date, reports the Los Angeles Times. "I would strongly urge you to consider settlement discussions,” Superior Court Judge…
Time magazine today unveiled its list of the 100 most influential people in the world for 2012, singling out someone many observers would consider an unlikely choice as the most powerful person in Hollywood: Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein, the only producer…
Two men who were rejected as contestants on ABC’s “The Bachelor” reality franchise are taking the show to court with a lawsuit claiming “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” keep contestants of color out of the featured roles, The Washington Post…
Key shows on all four of the major broadcast networks shared a dubious distinction Tuesday night, according to the Nielsen overnight ratings. Fox’s "Glee," CBS’s "NCIS," NBC’s "Fashion Star" and ABC’s "Private Practice" all sank to series lows or season…
FX has received some feedback from audience testing in advance of the debut of Charlie Sheen’s new sitcom "Anger Management," and the results appear to bode well for the high-profile project, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The majority of men and…