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Kevin Nealon Joins New Sitcom Project

Kevin Nealon, best known from his years on NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" and Showtime’s "Weeds," has been cast on the Marcia Gay Harden NBC sitcom pilot "Isabel," reports Deadline.com. The show, which is based on the French-Canadian program "Le Monde…

NBC Counting on White-Hot Actress to Turn Around its Fortunes

NBC is betting that it has found its ratings savior in an actress who has been in hot demand in recent years, the New York Post reports. The network is counting on Betty White to help turn around its prime-time…

Spectacular Exit in Store for Shatner After 14-Year Run as Company Spokesman — Why Priceline Is Pulling the Plug, and What Shatner Has to Say About It

A gig William Shatner has had for 14 years is about to end, and it won’t be pretty, the Associated Press reports. Shatner’s long tenure as spokesman for Priceline will see the former “Star Trek” captain die a fiery advertising…

Charlie Sheen’s ‘Anger Management’ Zeros In on Leading Lady

An actress known for a string of appearances in popular feature films appears to be the leading candidate to star opposite Charlie Sheen in FX’s "Anger Management," reports Deadline.com. Selma Blair, known for roles in “Hellboy,” “Legally Blonde,” “Cruel Intentions”…

Veteran TV Writer Dies — Work Included ‘Batman,’ ‘Have Gun – Will Travel,’ ‘Thriller’

A veteran television and feature film writer who worked on TV shows including “Batman” in the 1960s, “Harry O” in the 1970s and “The Streets of Beverly Hills” in the 1990s has died, the Writers Guild of America reports. Robert…

Fox Greenlights Spy Drama

A teen spy drama has received a greenlight for a pilot from Fox, reports Deadline.com. The procedural thriller will focus on a 17-year old orphan of a CIA agent who is recruited to the agency, the story notes. The drama…

Teaser for Super Bowl Ad Explodes in Popularity on YouTube

In a sign that interest in this year’s Super Bowl ads is strong, a teaser spot for a Super Bowl commercial — which will air in two weeks — is trending faster than a popular Super Bowl ad did last…

Embattled TV Chef Responds to Flak Over Her Deal With Diabetes Drug Maker

After coming under fire for signing on as a spokeswoman for a diabetes medication, television chef Paula Deen said she will donate a portion of her earnings to the American Diabetes Association, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously reported,…

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NBCUniversal Attacked on One-Year Anniversary of Comcast Buyout

With the one-year anniversary of the government’s approval of the Comcast-NBC merger, a rival media company is reminding regulators that it believes Comcast has failed to meet government requirements, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. "Marking yesterday’s one-year…