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Canceled Show Gets a Reprieve as Network Reverses Decision

A drama series that was canceled back in January got a reprieve when the channel reversed its decision. B&C reports that Lifetime changed its mind and will keep “Drop Dead Diva” going. As previously reported, the network canceled the program…

CNN’s Zucker Sets Sights on NBC Anchor for Morning Slot

CNN chief Jeff Zucker reportedly has an NBC anchor in his sights for a spot alongside Chris Cuomo on CNN’s new morning program, according to the New York Post’s Page Six. That NBC anchor is Tamron Hall. Zucker is considering…

‘PBS NewsHour’ May Add Weekend Broadcasts

"PBS NewsHour" may add weekend broadcasts, producing the segments in New York instead of in the show’s studios in Arlington, Va., reports Elizabeth Jensen in The New York Times. The plan would add a weekend news show to PBS, which…

Disney, News Corp. in Talks Over Hulu: Differences Over the Streaming Service’s Direction Could Be Resolved by One Owner Buying Out the Other

Walt Disney Co. and News Corp. have been discussing the future ownership of online video site Hulu, with the possibility of one buying the other out, reports The Wall Street Journal. (Please note that the WSJ is a subscription site,…

‘GMA’ Veteran to Oversee CNN’s New Morning Lineup

CNN has named an executive producer to oversee its revamped morning lineup. Former “Good Morning America” senior executive producer Jim Murphy will EP the morning block, including the still-unnamed morning show to be co-hosted by Chris Cuomo, TVNewser reports. Jeff…

Report: Matt Lauer’s ‘Today’ Spot ‘Up for Discussion’ as Ratings Dive

A fixture on NBC’s morning “Today” show, Matt Lauer has been the focus of attention as NBC contemplates how to pump life into the show, and the New York Daily News reports that “replacing Matt Lauer is now seriously on…

Broadcast Nets Take a Breather, Put Up Mostly Repeats … and Fox Rolls

Fox didn’t have much competition in broadcast prime time Thursday night, with its rival networks dusting off plenty of repeat programming. With its two-hour “American Idol” running virtually unopposed, Fox coasted to a comfortable win for the night, based on…

USA Drama Series Rises in All Key Demos for Season Seven Premiere

A drama series that has been a mainstay for USA Network saw its numbers climb in all key demos for its season seven premiere, Deadline.com reports. The "Psych" premiere Wednesday drew 2.9 million viewers and was up in all key…

CW Cancels Teen-Focused Drama Series

The CW has canceled a series that is part of an iconic teen drama franchise going back to the 1990s. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the network pulled the plug on "90210" after five seasons. The show…

‘Girls’ Gone Under: Empire Built on Young Women Revealing Their Breasts Files for Bankruptcy

A video empire built on the idea that people will pay to see college women and other young women bare their breasts has filed for bankruptcy. The New York Post reports that “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis put his…