A former fixture on Fox News who was in the spotlight on election night has resurfaced with a new job. “Dick Morris, the former Fox News contributor who became synonymous with the fact-denying right-wing echo-chamber during the 2012 elections, has been…
The casualty list for Thursday’s broadcast prime time, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo, includes at least a couple of typically strong shows: Fox’s “American Idol,” which sank to an all-time low for a regularly scheduled edition…
The director of safety & broadcast compliance for the ABC owned-and-operated television stations — who has also worked on ABC’s digital subchannel the Live Well Network — has been arrested and charged with "possessing and distributing child pornography," reports the Fresno Bee….
A familiar television personality has been named the most influential person of 2013 by Forbes magazine. Topping the list for the second year in a row is Oprah Winfrey. TVGuide.com reports that the title is the result of a research…
After a vote of “no confidence” by the network that leaves the series banished to Saturday nights, the showrunner of the struggling NBC show “Smash” is opening up. TVLine.com reports that Josh Safran says he was “saddened” by the decision…
With his position on NBC’s “Today” show increasingly under scrutiny and the focus of criticism, Matt Lauer’s name has come up in connection with another high-profile TV job. Executives behind the thriving syndicated game show "Jeopardy!" are looking at Lauer…
Ratings and revenue are both down at "Today," but the show’s co-host, Matt Lauer, joked about the show’s problems during the first upfront presentation by the new NBCUniversal News Group, reports The New York Times. Toward the end of the…
ESPN has made it clear it doesn’t want its personalities publicly criticizing the network. According to The Hollywood Reporter the sports channel banned Bill Simmons from Twitter after he posted negative comments. Simmons, a star commentator, writer and editor, wrote…
A screening of HBO’s new film "Phil Spector," in which Al Pacino plays the legendary record producer and convicted murderer, attracted a small group of picketers Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie is the focus of a protest…
The writer who came up with the nickname “The Sweathogs” for the motley crew of students on “Welcome Back, Kotter” has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Peter Meyerson, who developed the 1970s ABC comedy and was involved in a…