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Is ‘Mad Men’ Killing the Best Shows on TV? One Showrunner Thinks So and Says Why

It’s hard to argue that "Mad Men," airing on AMC, is not one of the best shows on TV. But could it somehow be responsible for killing some other excellent series? That’s the theory of one of the most outspoken showrunners in Hollywood,…

Americans Have a New Addiction That May Be Stronger Than Caffeine or Alcohol — And You May Be Using It Right Now

Americans have a new addiction, according to a recent study, with more than half of respondents saying they’d rather give up alcohol, caffeine or chocolate for a week before giving up their smartphones, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Technology blog….

One of the Stars of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Lands Deal for New Sitcom

ABC has struck a script deal with one of the stars and executive producers of the HBO comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jeff Garlin will write, executive produce and star in an untitled half-hour comedy at…

Syfy Renews High-Rated Series

Syfy has announced the renewal of one of its series, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. The network has ordered 13 episodes for a fourth season of "Warehouse 13." Season four of the comedy-drama fantasy series, which combines steampunk elements with…

Buddy-Cop Pilot Gets Passed Over Again — This Time by Comedy Central

Comedy Central has passed on the buddy-cop pilot "Playing With Guns," marking the second time the project has been passed over, reports Deadline.com. The Varsity Pictures/Lionsgate TV project went to pilot at Spike TV last year but wasn’t picked up…

‘On Demand Everywhere’ Trademark Is Up for Grabs After Time Warner Lets It Expire

Time Warner has abandoned its application for a trademark on "On Demand Everywhere," according to Multichannel News. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Time Warner didn’t file an "intent to use" statement for the "On Demand Everywhere" mark,…

1960s Sitcom About a Family of Monsters — Ah, But Which One? — Being Developed for Network Reboot

It has to be either “The Addams Family” or “The Munsters,” right? TV Guide reports that the creator of ABC’s fanciful comedy "Pushing Daisies," Bryan Fuller, is actively developing a remake of a 1960s sitcom about a family of monsters…

Bad News for Keith Olbermann

Keith Olbermann, struggling to regain a foothold in cable talk with his fledgling “Countdown” show on Current, got some bad news in the ratings, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ratings for the show hit an all-time low last week in…

Legal Drama Picked Up for Second Season

A quirky legal drama that has performed well on cable during its freshman season will get a chance to show whether it has legs. Deadline.com reports that USA Network has renewed “Suits” for season two. The 12-episode first season wraps…

‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ to Remain on ABC

The event known as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” part of auto racing’s unofficial Triple Crown, will remain on ABC through 2018, SportsNewser.com reports. The new six-year deal keeps the Indianapolis 500 — which along with the Monaco Grand Prix…