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Conan O’Brien’s New Show on TBS Attracting Broadcast-Like Ad Rates

Conan O’Brien’s new late-night program on TBS is attracting rates "on parity with broadcast" pricing, according to Time Warner Chairman Jeff Bewkes on an earnings conference call Wednesday, reports Mediaweek. The news raises the question as to whether late-night might…

What Does New York Need? Time Warner Cable Believes It’s a 24-Hour Traffic Channel

New York has almost anything that a consumer might want — except for a 24-hour traffic channel, reports Multichannel News. Time Warner Cable has taken note of that and is preparing to debut a NY1-branded channel that will provide traffic…

With MTV’s ‘The City’ Still Unsettled, Star Signs on for Web-Only Scripted Series

With the future of MTV’s "The City" still uncertain, its star has signed on for a scripted, Web-only series from Alloy Entertainment, reports Joe Adalian at New York Magazine’s Vulture blog. Whitney Port will be featured in at least one…

Identity of Sue’s Mom on ‘Glee’ Is Revealed–And She’s a Legendary Comedic Actress

In a casting move that promises comedy gold, a legendary TV comic actress has been signed to play Sue Sylvester’s mother on Fox’s "Glee," reports Entertainment Weekly. The actress is Carol Burnett. In past episodes, Sylvester’s parents have been characterized…

Another Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback Will Go ‘Dancing With the Stars’–And This Time It’s for Real

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman was joking about being a participant on ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars," but another Super Bowl champ will be taking part in the upcoming season, reports USA Today. The quarterback is Kurt Warner, who…

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator Responds to Emmy Snub With Angry Defense of Show That’s ‘Too Loud, Too Violent, Too Brash’ for TV Awards

In his blog, Kurt Sutter, creator of FX’s "Sons of Anarchy," let go with his true feelings about the show being shut out of Emmy consideration, The Washington Post reports. Sutter wrote: "We are the dirty-faced outlaws who no one…

Satellite TV ‘One of the Most Complained-About Industries,’ Says Better Business Bureau–And Guess What Most of the Complaints Are About

Satellite TV providers were among the most complained-about services to the Better Business Bureau, reports B&C. In a press release, BBB wrote, "In the past three years, more than 53,000 customers have complained to the Better Business Bureau about satellite…