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Five-Time Emmy Award Winner Alex Duda Named Executive Producer for ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Press release from NBCUniversal, Nov. 20, 2018: Five-time Emmy Award winner Alex Duda has been named executive producer for “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” which debuts in national syndication next fall. The announcement was made by Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President,…

Smithsonian Channel Premieres for December 2018

Press release from Smithsonian Channel, Nov. 19, 2018: Sunday, 12/2 AMERICA IN COLOR: ORGANIZED CRIME (new episode) — 8 p.m. ET/PT Between 1919 and 1963, America’s criminals build a vast empire, finding money-making opportunities everywhere. Starting with fixing a baseball…

Studio Head Meredith Ahr Upped to President, Alternative and Reality Group for NBC Entertainment

Press release from NBC, Nov. 19, 2018: As the company continues to cement its new executive leadership team, Universal Television Alternative Studio head Meredith Ahr has been promoted to President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment. In her new post,…

Kelli Raftery Promoted to Executive Vice President, Communications, CBS Corporation

Press release from CBS Corp., Nov. 19, 2018: Kelli Raftery has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Communications, CBS Corporation, it was announced today by Dana McClintock, Chief Communications Officer, to whom she will report. In her new role, Raftery…

Animal Planet and Coyote Peterson Announce the Development of First Long-Form Television Series for YouTube Star

Press release from Animal Planet, Nov. 16, 2018: Animal Planet announced today that it is exclusively working with Coyote Peterson to develop a new long-form TV series featuring wild expeditions and rare up-close animal experiences. The series will premiere on…

Academy Elects Frank Scherma as Chairman and CEO

Press release from the Television Academy, Nov. 16, 2018: The Television Academy announced today that its Board of Governors has elected Frank Scherma as its chairman and CEO. Scherma was elected to a two-year term beginning January 1, 2019 and…

Roy Clark Dies at 85

Press release from 2911 Media, Nov. 15, 2018: “Before we go any farther, I want to lay somethin’ on you; it’s not heavy and it’s not to imply that you don’t already do it. It’s just a reminder… to all…

Discovery to Broadcast Live From the Bottom of One of the Largest Submerged Sink Holes in the World

Press release from Discovery Channel, Nov. 14, 2018: Located 46 miles off the coast of Belize, the Blue Hole is known around the world for its crystal-clear water and its abundance of sharks and sea life. But this remote spot…

NBC Brings Good Cheer to Year’s End With Eclectic List of Holiday Specials

Press release from NBC, Nov. 14, 2018: NBC, the undisputed television leader for holiday programming, once again has scheduled a robust slate of specials ranging from beloved perennials (including “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “National Dog Show”)…

USA Network to Reboot Classic Reality Series ‘Temptation Island’ for January 2019 Premiere

Press release from USA Network, Nov. 13, 2018: Today, USA Network announced that it will reboot one of the buzziest reality shows in television history: TEMPTATION ISLAND. The 10-episode series, produced by Banijay Studios North America, will premiere on Tuesday,…