Jim Lehrer, 82, the longtime newsman who moderated the first presidental debate between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, says "he was surprised to get criticism from political pros and fellow journalists, people he said should have seen what he…
[Updated on Oct. 8, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. PT to make it clear that the film unit in question will focus on documentaries. Also includes a CNN executive’s confirmation of a story first reported in August, that CNN is also…
NBC coasted to an easy win in the ratings Sunday night on the strength of its “Sunday Night Football,” while programming on the other broadcast networks was generally down. Citing Nielsen overnights, TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Sunday Night Football” averaged a…
Lifetime enjoyed a huge night Sunday with its original movie “Steel Magnolias” — which followed a strong Saturday night with the world premiere of “Abducted: The Carlina White Story.” The cable channel reports that an average of 6.5 million total…
When Americans want the news, more adults — 50% — say that they choose to get the news from television, 36% say they get it from online news sources, and only 10% turn to print, reports the UPI. In a…
Spanish-language broadcaster Univision is reorganizing its ad sales unit, and it seems as though having NBCUniversal on one’s resume is a plus for those interested in being a part of it. Advertising Age reports that the latest to make the…
They met in 1970 and within two weeks they were living together. And it really worked — they were together 41 years. But today it’s been confirmed that Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have separated, reports ABC News. The ABC News…
A fixture in children’s television during the 1950s and 1960s as the host of cartoon shows on Los Angeles station KTTV, L.A.’s beloved “Sheriff John” — John Rovick — has died at 93, the Los Angeles Times reports. Rovick came…
President Barack Obama has been asked by NBC to stop using footage from the network in a new reelection ad, reports Politico.com. NBC sent a letter on Friday to ask the campaign to stop using the footage, which shows Andrea…
A familiar television actress has been named as the sexiest woman alive by Esquire magazine. The title for 2012 goes to Mila Kunis, known for her role in “That ‘70s Show.” Kunis, 29, follows other celebrities including Halle Berry, Rihanna…