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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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" 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…
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 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…