CMT plans to air a Christmas season special in November hosted by Larry the Cable Guy, Television Week reports. The network also said that “My Big Red Neck Wedding” featuring Tom Arnold, will return for a second season starting in…
Showtime is working with “Dexter” executive producer Sara Colleton for an adaptation of Vertigo/DC Comics’ “Exterminators,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The series is being pegged as “Six Fee Under” meets pest control and will focus on a dysfunctional extended family…
TV writers seemed pleased to be back at the sometimes grueling Television Critics Association summer press tour, indeed many of them were glad just to be working, the Washington Post says. Despite some annoyance over Al Sharpton’s non-appearance at a…
Analysts predict that cable companies could benefit from next February’s switch to digital TV as consumers look for economical ways to deal with the changing technology, the Hollywood Reporter says. While the extent of subscriber increases is not known, some…
Michael Hopkins has been promoted to president for affiliate sales and marketing at the Fox Cable Networks Group, Television Week reports. Mr. Hopkins has been working to get the Big Ten Network launched and recently struck a deal to get…
The new season of AMC’s award-winning “Mad Men” will explore the private self versus the public personae of its characters, series creator Matthew Weiner tells USA Today. “Last season, a lot of it was about discovery and peeling away layers….
Daredevil prankster Steve-O, real name Stephen Glover, appeared before a judge on Tuesday for a mandatory check in after pleading guilty of cocaine possession last month, the Associated Press reports. Steve-O, a regular on MTV’s “Jackass,” said he will continue…
CMT plans to celebrate the Christmas season with a special starring Larry the Cable Guy. The country music lifestyle network also said “My Big Redneck Wedding” will return for a second season beginning in October with eight half-hour episodes. The…
NBC Universal will broadcast 3,600 hours of coverage from this summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing across its various networks and NBCOlympics.com. This year’s coverage sets the record as the most televised coverage in Summer Olympics broadcast history, amounting to more…
Ted Koppel will offer his expertise on international and national news as a contributing analyst for “BBC World News America,” TVNewser reports. Koppel will appear on the air alongside anchor Matt Frei, in addition to providing illustrated essays for broadcast,…