CNN’s chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta said he won’t leave his TV job to become surgeon general of the United States, the Washington Post reports. Gupta withdrew his name while President Obama was hosting a summit meeting to discuss how…
The cast of “Seinfeld” will reunite on several episodes of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the HBO comedy starring “Seinfeld” creator Larry David, Entertainment Weekly reports. Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards are currently shooting in Los Angeles. It’s…
“Sex and the City” creator Darren Star has signed a two-year, first-look deal with HBO, the Hollywood Reporter says. As part of the agreement, he’ll create a series and work on comedy and drama projects from other writers, the trade…
Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes of a weekly show hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh, Daily Variety reports. In the show, Tosh will make comments about blogs and other Internet sites, the trade paper says. —Aimee Picchi
A&E has ordered 13 episodes of a new reality show starring Thomas Pendelton, the tattoo artist and star of the network’s series “Inked,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The new show, called “Tattoo Highway,” tracks Pendelton and his wife, Monica, traveling…
TBS has canceled comedian Frank Caliendo’s sketch comedy series “Frank TV, ” which featured Caliendo impersonating celebrities such as George W. Bush and John Madden, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Meanwhile, Caliendo has signed a new agreement to continue his role…
Scripps Networks Interactive might buy the 31% of Food Network it doesn’t own from Tribune Co., Bloomberg reports. Scripps CFO Joe NeCastro told an investor conference the company is putting together a formal offer, but won’t pay a higher multiple…
CNBC declined to comment on a long segment blasting the network on Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” that came after CNBC reporter Rick Santelli stood up Jon Stewart, the Associated Press reports. Stewart ridiculed the business news channel by aired clips…
Emmy winner Bryan Cranston says he wanted to play the crystal meth dealing high-school teacher in “Breaking Bad” because bad guys are the juiciest roles for an actor, USA Today reports. “You have a character who has troubles,” Cranston tells…
In a review, the Wall Street Journal explores the appeal of The Food Network, which is enjoying its best ratings ever. The network offers an escape from the bad news on other channels. “Nothing on now offers as much insulation…