E! Networks is creating a public service announcement campaign in support of the American Red Cross’s efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The spots are set to begin airing Saturday; featured celebrities and performers include Eva Longoria, Pamela Anderson,…
ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, the WB and UPN are joining forces to simultaneously telecast a one-hour commercial-free special Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. (ET) to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A joint press conference put out by…
Due to disaster relief efforts currently being coordinated in Memphis, Tenn., for victims of Hurricane Katrina, Fox’s hit music reality series “American Idol” is canceling auditions initially scheduled for Monday, Sept. 5.The auditions, which typically attract tens of thousands of…
Syndicator Entertainment Studios has cleared the half-hour strip “Recipe TV Featuring the World’s Greatest Chefs” with NBC owned-and-operated station KNBC-TV in Los Angeles weekdays at 10 a.m. (PT).“Recipe TV” will debut Tuesday, Sept. 6. The show has already been cleared…
The National Association of Broadcasters unveiled an industry initiative Thursday to raise at least $100 million to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. To kick-start the plan, the association will donate $1 million from its own coffers to the American Red…
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Thursday announced the lineup of presenters for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The presenters include Will Arnett, Zach Braff, Jennifer Garner, Julian McMahon, Ian McShane Tony Shalhoub, Victor Garber and others. Sean…
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, a native of New Orleans, is launching a fund-raising effort on her Warner Bros. syndicated daytime talk strip “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” encouraging viewers to make donations to the American Red Cross to aid those…
CBS will digitally insert the Chevrolet Impala logo into five of its shows as part of a premiere week promotion, the network said Thursday. When viewers spot the logo on the air during its shows, they can go to CBS.com…
ABC is pulling promotions for its upcoming sci-fi drama series “Invasion,” which profiles the aftermath of a devastating Florida hurricane that serves as a cover for an alien invasion. The promos were pulled in response to the devastation of the…
In an effort to help broadcasters affected by Hurricane Katrina get back on the air as soon as possible, the Federal Communications Commission has announced that stations can erect temporary antennas without the usual agency approval. At the same time,…