After a 14-year absence, Emmy-winning actress Finola Hughes is returning as Anna Devane on “General Hospital” as part of a sweeps ratings period storyline that has her dropping in while Luke (Anthony Geary) and Robert (Tristan Rogers) are on the…
TBS is adding two original scripted comedies to its schedule, network executives announced Tuesday during Turner Broadcasting’s upfront presentation to media buyers in New York.One comedy is called “My Boys” and stars Jordana Spiro. The other is called “10 Items…
CNN Headline News will add conservative radio talker Glenn Beck to its weeknight lineup May 8 at 7 p.m. (ET), with a prime-time repeat at 9 p.m. Encores of the show will run at the same times on Saturdays and…
The CW announced today that it has signed 13 more long-term affiliation agreements, deals that raise the pending network’s clearances to stations reaching more than 79 percent of the country.The newly signed affiliates include Griffin Communications’ WB-affiliated KWBT-TV in Tulsa,…
Jack Valenti, former Motion Picture Association of America chief, will speak at the all-industry luncheon during the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas April 24, NAB said Tuesday. Mr. Valenti, according to NAB, is expected to brief broadcasters…
NBC announced premiere dates for its summer 2006 alternative programming, including new original series, with its new adventure reality series “Treasure Hunters” premiering Sunday, June 18.The talent competition “America’s Got Talent” is slated to premiere Wednesday, June 21. In addition,…
As part of a co-production deal signed with 20th Century Fox Television, “24” star and co-executive producer Kiefer Sutherland has signed a multiyear deal to stay with the thriller drama and ascend to executive producer. The deal was announced Monday…
Lori Openden has been named senior VP of talent and casting for the new broadcast network The CW. Dawn Ostroff, who will become The CW’s president of entertainment, made the announcement Tuesday.Ms. Openden, who will report directly to Ms. Ostroff,…
David Zaccaria has been named VP and creative director of on-air promotion for Telepictures Productions. Hilary Estey McLoughlin, executive VP and general manager for the company, made the announcement Monday.Mr. Zaccaria will oversee promotional activities for Telepictures’ first-run syndicated product,…
Beleaguered Granite Broadcasting, which is looking for ways to improve its financial health, said Monday that its Buffalo, N.Y., station, WKBW-TV, has agreed to serve as the advertising sales representative for WNGS-TV, an independent station in the same market owned…