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Video: Rare Ronald Reagan/James Dean TV Show Discovered; Watch Excerpt

Writer Wayne Federman, who is compiling materials for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library centennial celebration of the late president’s film andtelevision career, made a rare find when he unearthed a live TV drama from Dec. 12, 1954,starring Reagan and actor…

TNT Opts to Use ‘The Closer’ to Launch New Series Starring Angie ‘Law & Order’ Harmon and Sasha ‘NCIS’ Alexander

On July 12, TNT will bring Kyra Sedgwick’s "The Closer" back for a sixth season and use the ratings-strong police show to promote the new drama "Rizzoli & Isles," reports The Wrap. "The Closer" will air at 9 p.m. as…

It’s Official: New $10.8 Billion Deal for March Madness–Expands to 68 Teams, Games Will Be On CBS and Turner, Deal Is for 14 Years

The NCAA has announced a new deal for March Madness, the annual Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship. The deal is worth more than $10.8 billion, and runs from 2011 through 2014. Besides incombent CBS Sports, add Turner to the mix….

‘Big Love’ Actress Tapped for Lead in AMC Drama Pilot

A cast member of HBO’s "Big Love" has been cast in the lead role for an AMC drama pilot "The Killing," Deadline.com reports. Mireille Enos will play Sarah, a lead homicide detective who investigates the murder of a young girl in…

HBO Renews Funny Fashionable Freshman Series

Hot on the heels of the announcement that "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is returning for an eighth season, HBO has also renewed another comedy series, "How To Make It in America," for another round, the Hollywood Reporter says.  "America," which focuses…

Fox Passes on ‘Doctor Who’ Spinoff Remake

Fans of the "Doctor Who" series are either disappointed or relieved as Fox and BBC Worldwide have passed on bringing a localized version of the series’ spinoff, "Torchwood," to the U.S. network, the Hollywood Reporter says.  “BBC Worldwide Productions and…

‘Hawaii Five-O’ Pilot Keeps Iconic Catchphrase, Theme Song

Fans of the original "Hawaii Five-O" will be relieved to know that the show’s catchphrase, "Book’em Danno," has made it into the pilot, Metro.co.uk reports.  Speaking with pilot star Alex O’Loughlin, he said the pilot has been completed and that his…

‘South Park’ Episode Edited in Light of Muslim Group’s Death Threats

An episode of Comedy Central’s "South Park" featuring the character of the Muslim prophet Muhammad was altered after the show’s creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, delivered the episode for broadcast, the New York Times reports.  Discussion about Muhammad was…

Comcast, US Olympic Committee Scrap Deal to Create Olympic Network

Comcast and the United States Olympic Committee have scrapped last year’s agreement to create an Olympic channel, the Sports Business Daily reports. The dissolution ends the USOC’s nearly four-year attempt at starting its own television channel, which was supposed to…

Hulu to Implement $9.95 Fee for Some of Its Services

Hulu’s a television addict’s dream, allowing consumers to view episodes of classic TV such as "The Rockford Files" or newer hits including "Glee" for free from any Internet-connected device. But as early as May 24, Hulu will start testing a…