Just a reminder about the podcast of the day. It’s about a huge pocketbook issue that will affect practically all Americans. Today, at the United States Supreme Court, arguments will be made as to whether or not the government can…
Universal Television has signed "Parenthood" co-executive producer Sarah Watson to a two-year overall deal, reports Deadline.com. Watson has worked on the Universal TV-produced show since it started, beginning as producer and moving up to co-executive producer, the story notes. "Parenthood"…
Tribune Co. plans to halt its local broadcasting in 16 markets to DirecTV because of a failure to reach an agreement in retransmission consent discussions, reports Crain’s Chicago Business. Tribune said it will pull its programming from DirecTV by March…
"Terra Nova" is apparently now history, as Netflix and the show’s producer haven’t been able to come to terms on an agreement to keep the show going on the streaming service, reports Deadline.com. Nevertheless, 20th Century Fox TV isn’t yet…
AMC aired the long-awaited fifth-season premiere of “Mad Men” Sunday night, pulling in record numbers of viewers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The two-hour premiere averaged 3.5 million viewers — 600,000 more than the show’s previous high of 2.9 million…
A freshman NBC drama sank to a series low in Sunday’s overnights, as the network found no relief for its long-running ratings struggle, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “Harry’s Law” managed a feeble 0.8 rating in the key demo of adults 18-49, down…
After the de facto cancellation of her Fox sitcom, a veteran comedy actress has landed another role, Deadline.com reports. As previously reported, Fox removed "I Hate My Teenage Daughter" from its schedule after the show fell to a series-low 1.2…
A 17-year veteran with the syndicated celebrity news show "Entertainment Tonight" has decided it’s time to move on, reports the New York Post. Mark Steines reportedly plans "to pursue other opportunities at the end of his contract." The show accepted…
A sports broadcaster and journalist who specialized in boxing and became an icon in the business has died. Bert Sugar died Sunday in New York at the age of 75, reports FoxSports.com. Sugar suffered a heart attack but had been…
The veteran Disney animator who helped shape the image of the entertainment giant for nearly four decades, has decided to walk away from the house of Mickey, reports Deadline.com. Glen Keane played a major role in the creation of title…