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Ben Silverman, America Ferrera and P&G Partner for Interactive Cable Series

America Ferrera, the star of "Ugly Betty," is partnering with former NBC entertainment executive Ben Silverman and Procter and Gamble to create a multicultural, interactive telenovela that will be a modern-day "Romeo & Juliet," according to the Associated Press. The show,…

Eubanks Sets Date For ‘Tonight Show” Departure

Kevin Eubanks has set a date for his previously announced departure from "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" the Hollywood Reporter says. His last night as the show’s musical director will be on Friday, May 28th. "After 18 years, I just…

Conan Deal Shows the Power of the Cable Business Model

A number of articles are talking about Conan O’Brien going to TBS and the strength of the cable TV business model. Kris Magel, exec VP-director, national broadcast, at Interpublic Group’s Initiative, told Advertising Age,  "Conan gives [TBS] a legitimate program…

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Veteran Cable Executive Named President, Travel Channel

Scripps Network has picked a veteran cable executive to be the President of the Travel Channel, reports B&C. It’s Laureen Ong, the former President of the National Geographic Channel, and morerecently, COO of Star Group Limited in Hong Kong. In a statement,…

Entire Run of Series that Was a Critical and Cult Favorite–Which Originally Ran on HBO–Will Air on DirecTV

It’s a coup for those who are in love with great dramatic TV: DirecTV’s Channel 101, has snapped up the off-premium cable rights to one of the most acclaimed TV shows ever. It’s the Peabody Award-winning series about the tumultuous…

Conan O’Brien Seals Latenight Deal with…TBS (Very Funny—No Really!)

Conan O’Brien will debut a Monday through Thursday latenight talk show on basic cable network TBS in November, TBS has announced. The hour-long show will begin at 11 p.m. Said O’Brien in a written statement: "In three months I’ve gone…

Ratings for The Masters Golf Tourney on Sunday Best in Nine Years

The final round of The Masters golf tournament, featuring the return of Tiger Woods to the links and a competitive final day with the popular Phil Mickelson charging, was ratings gold. "The final round of coverage generated the highest ratings…

Could Betty White Be Sheldon’s Grandma on ‘Big Bang Theory’?

The Betty White train keep rolling along. There’s been some chatter on the Internet that  White would be perfect for the part of Sheldon’s grandma on "The Big Bang Theory." At least one person who might matter seems to like the…

Tina Fey Pumps Up ‘Saturday Night Live’ Ratings

The return of Tina Fey to "Saturday Night Live" on April 10 — which included her killer impression of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin — resulted in the best ratings for the NBC comedy series since Charles Barkley’s appearance on…