Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable network is doubling down on Tyler Perry. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel has doubled its order for Perry’s “Haves and the Have Nots.” OWN reportedly ordered 16 more episodes of the rookie drama series, which…
CBS is rethinking a new comedy project and has ordered a new pilot. Deadline.com reports that the network is converting "The McCarthys" from a single-camera project into a multicamera project. Discussions are under way with potential cast members about joining…
Richard Matheson, the prodigiously talented fantasy and science-fiction writer, has died. Please click here to read TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross’ remembrance about the influence Matheson had on Ross’ life.
CBS News anchor Scott Pelley was reportedly sent to the network’s Washington, D.C., bureau to make amends for rubbing staffers the wrong way, according to the New York Post’s Page Six. One issue was an incident in which Pelley allegedly…
MSNBC offered an apology in connection with its live coverage of opening arguments in the George Zimmerman murder trial. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel apologized for airing live F-bombs during the coverage. Zimmerman is being tried in connection with…
The business empire built up by polarizing TV chef Paula Deen continues to crumble as the scandal over her use of the N-word takes its toll. In the latest development, QVC says it is reviewing its business relationship with the…
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas got married Saturday, wedding his longtime girlfriend. TVNewser reports that Lucas married CBS News contributor Mellody Hobson, with PBS star Bill Moyers officiating. Hobson and Lucas have been dating since 2006 and became engaged in…
A mini-"Happy Days" reunion in the works for a cable comedy series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Scott Baio’s Nick at Nite comedy series "See Dad Run" booked an appearance by “Happy Days” creator Garry Marshall. Baio’s career…
The CW released its fall schedule, with the network rolling out new and returning programs over two weeks in October, similar to its strategy last year, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. "Hart of Dixie" will start off the new…
With Warner Bros. film chief Jeff Robinov leaving the company and a shakeup in the company’s television unit, both sides of the business will now report to one executive, Kevin Tsujihara, who was recently appointed chief executive, reports The New…