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Report: NBC News Anchor Brian Williams in Prime-time Project

NBC reportedly has a prime-time project in the works that would feature Brian Williams and would involve other correspondents for the network. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog reports that the network is developing a news magazine to be…

Mary Tyler Moore Undergoes Brain Surgery; Prognosis Excellent

Multiple Emmy-winning TV star Mary Tyler Moore was set to undergo brain surgery today to remove a benign tumor called a meningioma, reports People magazine. "At the recommendation of her neurologist, who has been monitoring this for years, and a…

Former Late-Night Host Developing Prime-Time Comedy Series for ABC Studios

A former late-night host has signed a development deal with ABC Studios to create and star in a prime-time comedy show, reports Deadline.com.  Craig Kilborn, former host of the "Late Late Show" on CBS and "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, is hoping to next…

Situation Goes From Bad to Worse for Embattled Former ESPN Star; New Felony Charges Filed

A former ESPN sports personality has been hit with three felony charges in an ongoing hassle that first surfaced last summer when he allegedly had an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, the Los Angeles Times reported. Jay Mariotti was a popular…

Rick Kaplan, the Executive Producer of Katie Couric’s Newscast, Has Already Announced That Tonight’s Newscast Will Be His Last With the Show. Guess Where He’s Going Next (Hint: Back to His Old Network)

Rick Kaplan, whose last day as executive producer of the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" is tonight, Thursday, May 12, 2011, already has a new gig lined up, according to TVNewser. Kaplan will be returning to ABC to lead…

Dominant Performance by ‘Idol’ Fuels Big Ratings Night for Fox

With a 90-minute “American Idol” surging in the ratings Wednesday–including a 17% improvement from last week in total viewers–Fox coasted to an easy win for the night, TVbytheNumbers.com reported. Fox averaged a 5.8 rating for the night in adults 18-49,…

Lehrer Steps Down as Regular Anchor on ‘PBS Newshour’

PBS announced today that Jim Lehrer is stepping down as the regular anchor on “PBS Newshour,” Entertainment Weekly reported in Inside TV. Lehrer will continue to moderate his Friday analysis segment with Mark Shields and David Brooks. “Newshour” has been…

NBC to Air Supersized Episodes of Sudden Hit Show ‘The Voice’

NBC hasn’t had much to sing about in the ratings lately, so it’s no surprise the network intends to make the most of its sudden hit show “The Voice.” The singing competition will be supersized, with two-hour live episodes set…

Popular Food Show Ends Its Run After 249 Episodes

A popular Food Network show has ended its run after 249 episodes, reports the Chicago Tribune. The creator and star of the award-winning show “Good Eats,” Alton Brown, tweeted the news yesterday: "G.E. fans, I’ve decided to cut the half…

Soap Fans Appeal to ABC in Full-Page Ad to ‘Save the Soap Genre’

Soap opera fans have taken out a full-page ad in The Hollywood Reporter asking ABC to "please save the soap genre," the publication reports. The ad contains a letter from "viewers, customers and consumers" who want to express their disappointment…