CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory” held its own in a head-to-head fight with Fox’s second installment of “American Idol’s” new season, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “Idol” held a slim edge in Nielsen overnights with a 5.6 average rating in the key 18-49…
HBO has pushed back the season premiere of one of its dramas. While the first two seasons debuted in spring, season three of “Treme” will be delayed until fall 2012, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. David Simon, co-creator of the…
Kevin Nealon, best known from his years on NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" and Showtime’s "Weeds," has been cast on the Marcia Gay Harden NBC sitcom pilot "Isabel," reports Deadline.com. The show, which is based on the French-Canadian program "Le Monde…
NBC is betting that it has found its ratings savior in an actress who has been in hot demand in recent years, the New York Post reports. The network is counting on Betty White to help turn around its prime-time…
A gig William Shatner has had for 14 years is about to end, and it won’t be pretty, the Associated Press reports. Shatner’s long tenure as spokesman for Priceline will see the former “Star Trek” captain die a fiery advertising…
An actress known for a string of appearances in popular feature films appears to be the leading candidate to star opposite Charlie Sheen in FX’s "Anger Management," reports Deadline.com. Selma Blair, known for roles in “Hellboy,” “Legally Blonde,” “Cruel Intentions”…
A veteran television and feature film writer who worked on TV shows including “Batman” in the 1960s, “Harry O” in the 1970s and “The Streets of Beverly Hills” in the 1990s has died, the Writers Guild of America reports. Robert…
A teen spy drama has received a greenlight for a pilot from Fox, reports Deadline.com. The procedural thriller will focus on a 17-year old orphan of a CIA agent who is recruited to the agency, the story notes. The drama…
In a sign that interest in this year’s Super Bowl ads is strong, a teaser spot for a Super Bowl commercial — which will air in two weeks — is trending faster than a popular Super Bowl ad did last…
After coming under fire for signing on as a spokeswoman for a diabetes medication, television chef Paula Deen said she will donate a portion of her earnings to the American Diabetes Association, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously reported,…