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Idea That Ricky Gervais Could Replace Steve Carell on ‘The Office’ When Carell Leaves Is Under Consideration; How It Could Actually Happen

In an example of everything old becoming new again, NBC and the producers of "The Office" are reportedly considering Ricky Gervais, the creator of the U.K.’s original "The Office, to become the new boss on the U.S. version of the…

‘Jersey Shore’s’ The Situation May End Up as Murder Victim — on Another TV Show

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, the ab-flashing star of MTV’s "Jersey Shore," may end up as a murder victim — on another primetime show, reports EW.com’s The Ausiello Files. The creator of "Bones," on Fox Broadcasting, Hart Hanson, has been trying…

FX Chief John Landgraf: Any TV Executive ‘Who Tells You They Don’t Wish the DVR Had Never Been Invented Is Lying”

John Landgraf, speaking as president of FX, blasted the fact that digital video recorders had ever been invented, reports TV Critic Ed Martin, who writes for the Jack Myers Media Business Report. Landgraf, speaking at the TV Critics Association’s annual…

As ‘Bleep My Dad Says’ Gets Closer to Debut, PTC Ramps Up Anti-Show Campaign

As "Bleep My Dad Says" gets closer to its September debut, the Parents Television Council is ramping up its campaign against the program by sending letters to 300 advertisers, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The group is asking advertisers to sit…

Comcast, CBS Sign Unusually Long 10-Year Deal Covering Cable Operator’s Retransmission Fees to Network

Comcast and CBS have signed an unusually long 10-year deal that will cover the cable operator’s retransmission fees to the network and sets the stage for Comcast customers to watch CBS content online through TV Everywhere, reports the New York…

Yes, ‘Mad Men’ Is One of the Best Shows on TV. But With Such Small Viewership, and Such Paltry Ad Sales, How Does It Stay on the Air?

Emmy Award winning "Mad Men" is one of the most acclaimed shows on TV. But it’s watched by relatively few people, and it’s ad sales are paltry. So how does it stay on the air? That’s the question Brian Steinberg asked…

Disney Makes It Official, Names Paul Lee to Replace McPherson as President of ABC Entertainment Group

Paul Lee, who has been president of ABC Family, has been named president, ABC Entertainment Group, effective immediately, it was announced today. Lee takes over from Steve McPherson, who resigned the postion this past Tuesday, July 27. Immediately upon McPherson’s resignation Disney sources leaked…