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Bah, Humbug: Gosselin Kids Duped, Confused by Fake Christmas Show Taping

In a hearing about whether Jon and Kate Gosselin violated child labor laws during taping of their "Jon & Kate Plus 8," on TLC, a family member testified that the show filmed a fake Christmas episode but led the eight children…

Katzenberg at NAB: Says What Will Drive 3D Into Home Entertainment; Declines to Criticize Warner Bros. After Blasting Company in Press Last Week

Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of Dreamworks Animation, made an appearance at the annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April, to talk about his favorite subject: the 3D revolution. What will drive 3D into the…

‘Deadliest Catch’ 6th Season Premiere Reels in Largest Audience for Show

Discovery Channel’s "Deadliest Catch" drew the biggest audience ever for the show during its sixth season premiere, the Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed blog reports. The episode was watched by 4.6 million viewers, many of whom likely tuned it to…

Major Cable Ad Venture Canoe Names VP Research

No occupation on Madison Ave. has taken a harder hit during the recession than those who specialize in research. So it’s noteworthy when a research chief is actually hired these days. Canoe Ventures has named Gerard Broussard to the newly created…

British Hits Such as ‘Prime Suspect,’ ‘Crackers,’ and ‘Thunderbirds’ Might Become Available on Hulu

U.S. audiences may get unfettered online access to British television hits such as "Prime Suspect" and "Cracker" through Hulu if all goes well in talks between the online video site and the U.K.’s ITV, the New York Post reports. The…

MyNetworkTV Lines up Fall Schedule With ‘Monk,’ ‘Without a Trace’ in addition to ‘Burn Notice’

MyNetworkTV unveiled its fall primetime schedule, with cable hits "Monk" and "Without a Trace" taking lead roles, B&C reports. Another major show in its lineup, as previously reported, will be "Burn Notice." "Monk" will be aired in a double-run slot…

Survey Says: Fox Affiliates Didn’t Want Conan Anyway

Here’s something pretty telling. At the Fox affiliates meeting in Las Vegas, when Fox affiliate managers were asked how many of them would like to get O’Brien back into negotiations: just two or three out of the more than 100 affiliates raised their…

South Park Creators to Throw the Book at Mormons in Broadway Musical

"South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will open a Broadway musical in March 2011, the New York Times reports. The musical will satirize Mormonism, a religion that "South Park" has previously taken aim at. "South Park" has a…

CBS Switches Lead Actresses in Josh (‘Chuck,’ ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘The O.C.’) Schwartz’s Comedy Pilot

CBS has switched actresses in the female lead role in a last-minute casting decision for Josh Schwartz’s comedy pilot "Hitched," Deadline.com reports. Sara Fletcher is replacing Kristin Kreuk of "Smallville," who was originally cast in the role of newlywed Rachel,…

‘SNL’ Star Signed to Host ESPYs

One of the stars of "Saturday Night Live" has landed the hosting job for ESPN’s 2010 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles July 14, according to OMG. "Weekend Update" anchor and head writer Seth Meyers also tweeted the news himself, writing: "I’m hosting EPSY’s…