Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NBC Universal and reality-television king Mark Burnett on Wednesday said they have struck a deal under which lifestyle guru Martha Stewart will host an hour-long syndicated show to begin production next fall.The series, whose name is…
Television legend Dick Clark, 75, is recuperating from what is being described as a mild stroke.“The doctors tell me I should be back in the swing of things before too long, so I’m hopeful to be able to make it…
ABC announced Wednesday it is switching the time periods of its Thursday night shows “life as we know it” and “Extreme Makeover.” Beginning Thursday, Jan. 6, original episodes of the teen drama “life as we know it” will air at…
Joan and Melissa Rivers will make their TV Guide Channel debut on the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards Jan. 16, the network announced Wednesday. As originally reported in TelevisionWeek (Nov. 15), the red carpet queens will face off…
Kevin Walsh has been promoted to VP, broadcast sales, Northeastern region, for Twentieth Television. The announcement was made Wednesday by Paul Franklin, Twentieth Television’s executive VP and general sales manager for broadcast.Most recently VP, Southeastern region, in the company’s Atlanta…
E! has greenlighted another reality series for its 2005 slate, this time following a jet-set mother and daughter duo who seem like the “Gilmore Girls” crossed with Paris Hilton. Lisa and Brittny Gastineau are the pampered ex-wife and daughter of…
The History Channel and New York City today entered a marketing partnership designed to boost tourism for the city and promote its historical heritage. History Channel will provide $15 million in advertising, $3.5 million for historic preservation and $1 million…
Spike TV will partner with the Maloof family-owners of Palms Hotel and Casino and the Sacramento Kings-for a new reality series that gives makeovers to struggling family businesses.“Everything the Maloofs touch turns to gold, and we believe that their business…
MTV will produce five “MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups” specials to air in 2005, the network announced Wednesday. The music performance series places two artists on the same stage with the challenge of “mashing” their songs together. The debut special-“MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups”-premiered…
ESPN will launch its new 24-hour college sports network, ESPNU, on March 4, the company announced Wednesday. The date coincides with the start of “Championship Week,” ESPN’s annual coverage of college basketball conference tournaments.“March is a memorable time for college…