The syndicated show "Extra," is "turning into a TV incubator," writes the New York Post. That refers to its testing of Latina version of "The View," the article says. "Extra" quietly tested "Chit Chat" as a half-hour special on Christmas day,…
Arbitron wants to expand its out-of-home TV measurement to viewers that watch syndicated afternoon talk shows from their workplace, writes our friend David Goetzl at MediaDailyNews. Says the article, " ‘We need to stop simply piloting stuff, and find those…
A prolific member of Fox’s sketch comedy show "In Living Color" is bringing that kind of variety program back to television, reports Access Hollywood. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is working with comedian and writer Affion Crockett to put a project…
The CBS hit “The Big Bang Theory” was picked up by the network for another three years, keeping it on the air through the 2013-14 season, The New York Times reported. The renewal was announced jointly today by CBS and…
The homeless man whose golden voice made him an Internet sensation and recently landed him some broadcasting work revealed on “Dr. Phil” that he has fallen off the wagon, Entertainment Weekly reports. Ted Williams told Dr. Phil McGraw that he…
A sitcom that last aired on broadcast and drew only 1.8 million viewers during the 2008-09 season premiered Tuesday night to a staggering audience of 7.7 million on cable channel BET, Entertainment Weekly reported. The show is the former CW…
Discovery Communications has reorganized its management structure, including picking an executive to fill the newly created position of group president, Discovery and TLC Networks, the company announced today. The new post will be filled by Eileen O’Neill, it was announced…
An iconic 1980s prime-time soap opera will soon be coming back as a feature film. Richard and Esther Shapiro, who created the original TV show “Dynasty,” announced that they have a “Dynasty” film in the works. “The time is right,”…
Following in the footsteps of Sean Combs, who gave up the nickname Puff Daddy, "Jersey Shore" star Snooki Polizzi wants to stop being called Snooki and reclaim her real name, Nicole, the AP reports. The MTV reality show star told…
This is pretty amazing–a show in its eighth season drew its largest audience ever on Jan. 11, 2011, Deadline.com reports. It’s CBS phenom "NCIS." According to the article, "CBS’ NCIS last night posted a series high in total viewers: 22…