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Quotes and Highlights From the Critics’ Choice Awards

When “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones” and “The Big Bang Theory” picked up the top show awards in the drama and comedy categories at the Critics’ Choice Awards Monday night, TVWeek Open Mic blogger Hillary Atkin was on hand to…

NBCU’s ‘Steve Harvey’ Renewed in 65% of U.S. Through 2016

NBCUniversal’s hit rookie daytime talk show “Steve Harvey” has received a renewal through the 2015-16 season on a number of station groups, with the renewals bringing the show to 65% market penetration, B&C reports. Station groups renewing the show include…

Emmy-Nominated Actress Dead at 94 — She Played the Woman Wrapped in Bandages in a Legendary Episode of ‘Twilight Zone’

A versatile actress whose TV credits go back to the early days of the medium has died. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that Maxine Stuart, who also appeared on stage and in film, died Thursday, June 6, 2013,…

Disney Channel Cancels Series

Disney Channel has canceled a series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel is pulling the plug on "Good Luck Charlie," wrapping the live-action comedy after its current fourth season. The show tracks the Duncan family, who…

Legendary Actress to Play God on NBC’s ‘Save Me’

NBC is bringing in a heavy hitter for the final episode of "Save Me." The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the show will end its run with an appearance by actress Betty White as God. The series, which…

NSA Surveillance Scandal Fuels Sales of a Book Published 64 Years Ago

News of a secret surveillance program by the National Security Agency has had an unexpected side-effect, fueling sales of a novel that was first published in 1949. Politico reports that sales have shot up for George Orwell’s “1984.” The book…

How Is ‘The Daily Show’ Doing Without Jon Stewart? (Video)

With Jon Stewart out of the lineup for 12 weeks on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” — and his spot being filled by substitute host John Oliver — the show appears to be holding steady in the ratings, at least…

‘PBS NewsHour’ Plans Layoffs

"PBS NewsHour" is bracing for its first significant staff cuts in decades. The New York Times reports that the moves come after a decline in corporate sponsorship. The show’s producer, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, will close its two offices outside of the…

TNT Drama Returns to Lower Numbers

A TNT drama series returned for its sophomore season with lower viewer numbers. Deadline.com reports that Monday’s season premiere of the police procedural “Major Crimes” delivered about 5 million viewers, down from the 7.2 million people who tuned in for…

DirecTV’s First Original Scripted Series Gets Renewal

DirecTV’s first original scripted series has received a second-season renewal. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the satellite service has given the go-ahead for another season of "Rogue." The drama stars Thandie Newton as an undercover detective hunting for…