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Fox Stations Renew Entertainment Program

Twentieth Television announced that it has received a renewal from the Fox Television Stations for its half-hour entertainment program “Dish Nation.” The series will also return on Sinclair, Tribune, Cox, Meredith, Local TV and LIN stations, the company announced. Making…

Production of Fox Sitcom Shuts Down

Production on a Fox comedy series was shut down Friday, two days after the network pulled the show from its schedule, reports B&C. The series is "Ben and Kate." When Fox pulled the program from its lineup, it said it…

‘Idol’ Slips Again — But Still Easily Beats the Competition

Fox’s “American Idol” continues to slip in the ratings, based on Thursday’s Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Idol” delivered a 5.6 average rating in the key 18-49 demo, down 6% from a week ago. It was still easily the top…

‘Katie’ Enjoying a Manti Te’o Ratings Bump

The numbers are in for Katie Couric’s interview with Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o on the syndicated "Katie," and it’s a touchdown for the talk show host, reports TheWrap.com. The episode, which aired Thursday, scored a 2.6/7 metered-market household…

Hit Reality Series Gets Seventh Season on truTV

truTV has renewed its flagship reality show for a seventh season. Deadline.com reports that the cable network signed on for more "Hardcore Pawn." The series focuses on the family-owned pawn shop American Jewelry and Loan in Detroit. Its premiere in…

Daytime Talk Show Gets Second Season

Another freshman daytime talk show will be back for a second season. Deadline.com reports that NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution’s “Trisha Goddard” was picked up for season two in national syndication, joining NBCU freshman “Steve Harvey.” “Unlike ‘Steve Harvey,’ which has…

Plenty of Ratings Pain to Go Around: ‘American Idol’ Slips, Key ABC Series Hits Season Low and NBC Winds Up in Sixth Place

Fox’s “American Idol” slipped in the ratings from its premiere, based on Nielsen overnights for Wednesday night, while ABC’s “Modern Family” fell to a season low, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “Idol” settled for a 5.4 average rating in the key 18-49 demo,…

Oh Brother. Oh Sister. Another Sitcom — This Time on Fox — Given the Heave-Ho From the Schedule, Also Meaning the Show Is Likely Canceled

"TVLine has learned that [Fox] is pulling [an] acclaimed, ratings-challenged rookie comedy from its schedule, effective immediately," writes our friend Michael Ausiello at TVLine.com. The show is the brother/sister Tuesday night sitcom "Ben and Kate." The news comes as the cast…

Two NBC Shows Sink to Season Lows

Two NBC series turned in season lows in the ratings Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights, as the broadcast networks in general endured a night of less-than-stellar numbers. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that NBC’s “Go On,” which sank to a 1.3 average…

TBS Cancels Series

TBS is pulling the plug on a series that has failed to gain traction in the ratings. Going away after one season is the low-rated musical comedy-drama “Wedding Band,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Since its debut in November 2012…