NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution announced Tuesday it was pulling the plug on its reality makeover show “Home Delivery.” “Everyone from the hosts through the entire production team at ‘Home Delivery’ produced a very strong program that we are all…
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation announced Monday that Sony Pictures Television President Steve Mosko has been named the new chairman of the nonprofit organization. Mr. Mosko was elected unanimously to the volunteer post by the Foundation’s board…
Steve Tello is returning to the Fox Sports Networks family as VP and general manager of 2.6 million-home FSN Pittsburgh some seven months after the end of his six year-run as head of FSN’s news operation in Los Angeles. The…
Liberty Corp., the Greenville, S.C.-based owner of 15 network-affiliated TV stations, reported Tuesday that its third-quarter profit doubled to $12.2 million, or 66 cents a share, from $6.1 million, or 32 cents a share, a year ago.Revenue rose 9 percent…
New Vision Group, a portfolio company owned by Washington-based private-equity firm Arlington Capital Partners, on Tuesday said it has reached a definitive agreement with Evening Post Publishing Co. to sell its NBC affiliate in Santa Barbara, Calif., for $67.75 million.The…
Jeff Dellin, senior VP, research, NBC Universal Television Distribution, announced Monday Roy Restivo has been named VP, research, for the company.In his new position Mr. Restivo will oversee NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution’s national and local market sales research for…
Lloyd Braun, the ABC executive ousted earlier this year on the eve of the 2004 Upfront amid flagging ratings at the network, has been tapped to manage online portal Yahoo!’s media and entertainment operations, Yahoo! announced Tuesday.In the newly created…
FX has ordered a drama series pilot from veteran showrunner Steven Bochco called “Over There,” about an Army unit sent to Iraq during the current crisis. “Over There” will focus on the soldiers as well as their families at home….
Andrea Wong, ABC Entertainment executive VP of alternative programming, specials and late-night, announced Monday that the network had picked up reality series “Wife Swap” for the full season of 22 episodes. Two of the 22 episodes airing are specials that…
Vibe magazine and UPN announced Monday LL Cool J and Tyra Banks will host the second annual “Vibe Awards on UPN.” The two-hour awards show is scheduled for broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. (ET).Producer and performer Dr. Dre…