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Martha Stewart Announces Upcoming Late-Night Appearances

In another sign that life after federal prison and house arrest is indeed returning to normal, Martha Stewart announced that she will appear on CBS’s “Late Show With David Letterman” on Monday, Sept. 19, a week after the debut of…

‘Daily Show’ Tackles the Theory of Evolution

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” plans to air a three-part special report on the controversial subject of evolution, the network said Wednesday. “Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report” will air nightly from Sept.12 to Sept. 15 at 11 p.m….

Katrina Knocks DTV Legislation to Back Burner

Digital TV legislation has been put on indefinite hold while federal lawmakers focus on Hurricane Katrina’s disastrous aftermath. “[DTV legislation] is on hold,” Sen. Stevens, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, told reporters Tuesday in an impromptu hallway interview….

ABC Reshuffles Current Department, Hires Plunkett, Rozenfeld

ABC is splitting its current series department into two divisions, with Kevin Plunkett in charge of current comedies and Kim Rozenfeld taking over current drama responsibilities. Mr. Plunkett has been named senior VP of current comedy and Mr. Rozenfeld has…

New England Cable News Slates Hurricane Relief Special

New England Cable News, based in Boston, is joining forces with the American Red Cross and Citizens Bank to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina relief. NECN will run the special “New England Cares” live Thursday, Sept. 8, from 7-9 p.m….

Bob Denver Dead at 70

Actor Bob Denver, best known for playing the bumbling castaway Gilligan on “Gilligan’s Island,” died Friday. He was 70.Mr. Denver played the role of Gilligan from 1964 to 1967 and reprised the role in several films, such as the made-for-television…

‘Actors Studio’ Moves

“Inside the Actors Studio” has moved from its longtime home at New School University to Pace University. The show’s 12th season will be taped this fall at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, part of Pace’s downtown Manhattan campus….

TiVo Offers Rebates on Set-Top Boxes

In a bid to drive more retail sales, digital video recorder maker TiVo said Tuesday that it is offering a $150 mail-in rebate on its 40-hour set-top box, bringing the price to $49.99.The move comes as TiVo’s main source of…

‘Housewives’ Star Cross to Appear on ‘Martha’ Premiere

Marcia Cross, who plays the Martha Stewart-like character Bree Van De Kamp on ABC’s hit “Desperate Housewives,” will be the first guest on the debut episode of the syndicated daytime series “Martha” next Monday.Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member David…

Fox Announces Pairs for ‘Skating With Celebrities’

Fox has announced the six couples who will participate in its upcoming six-episode reality series “Skating With Celebrities.” The series, which was announced shortly after ABC began the run of its surprise summer reality hit “Dancing With the Stars,” takes…