The exits continue at Saturday Night Live. Following word that Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah will not be returning for Season 42, NBC has confirmed that Jon Rudnitsky has been let go from the sketch comedy series.
SNL trimming cast
Archer moving to FXX
In January 2017, FX’s flagship animated series Archer will move to FXX, as part of an animation push for the comedy-centric network. “We are really happy with FXX, it’s growing, particularly in the younger end of the spectrum,” noted Landgraf. “As freestanding studio, ADHD shut down, but you will see FXX going really aggressively in […]
VH1’s not-so-odd couple
Domestic diva Martha Stewart and rapper Snoop Dogg are teaming for a reality series greenlit by VH1. Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party (wt) “will redesign the traditional food competition in a new, different and very funny way,” said Stewart. “My homegirl, Martha and I have a special bond that goes way back,” added Snoop Dogg. […]
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Lethal Weapon shifts gears on Fox
Fox’s upcoming Lethal Weapon reboot isn’t flying quite as high as the movie franchise starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. “In the films, I believe [Gibson’s] character was doing cocaine, which jacked things up a bit,” said Clayne Crawford, taking on the role of Riggs. “This is Fox, it’s family hour, and there’s no cocaine. […]
Bravo charts end to Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce
Season 5 will be that last for Bravo’s Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, with the remaining three seasons totaling 19 episodes. “This 19 episode order across 3 seasons enables Marti [Noxon] to tell the story she envisioned for the characters she created without the constraints of season to season orders, fully realized through to completion,” said […]
Fox has a Pitch for baseball fans
Fox wants to hit it out of the park with baseball drama Pitch. “Pitch Night at the Ballpark,” featuring events, meet-and-greets and a screening of the pilot episode on the scoreboard, will be held in 43 Minor League stadiums and 12 independent college and summer league ballparks during August and September. Series launches for the […]
Lily Tomlin to receive top honor at SAG Awards
Lily Tomlin has been named the 53rd recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award. The Grace and Frankie star will be presented with her award at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 29 at 8p. “She has an ability to create diverse […]
Kyra Sedgwick headlining new ABC series
Kyra Sedgwick is heading back to primetime. The Closer star is set to star in Ten Days In the Valley. ABC has ordered 10 straight-to-series episodes of the drama following single mom and overworked TV producer Jane (Sedgwick), whose daughter goes missing in the middle of the night.
Look for a lighter Blindspot
NBC’s Blindspot, moving from 10p to 8p for season two, will be a little more family friendly. “We’re not going to shoot anyone in the head anymore,” promised creator Martin Gero. And season one plot twists will be tied up in a way that makes the show accessible to new viewers. Not only will Jane […]
USA Suits up for season 7
Suits was renewed for a 16-episode season 7 by USA, to premiere in 2017. The legal drama is three episodes into season 6, averaging 3 million total viewers and 1.1 million P18-49 in Live+3.
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