The autism community applauded Jerry Seinfeld for an interview on Friday’s NBC Nightly News in which he said he thinks he’s on the autism spectrum. “You’re never paying attention to the right things,” the comedian told Brian Williams. “Basic social engagement is really a struggle….I don’t see it as dysfunctional, I just think of it […]
NBC freshman comedy Marry Me received a pickup for five additional episodes, for a total of 18. The net’s other two new comedies, Bad Judge and A to Z, were canceled last week. Marry Me drew a middling 1.5 rating among A18-49 on Wednesday, but is the top new series in upscale viewers.
Modern Family Emmy winner Ty Burrell struck a development deal with Family producers 20th Century Fox Television to write, co-create and develop comedy projects, and develop shows from other writers. “This deal is about deepening our relationship with this deservedly award-winning actor and tapping into a comedic community we want to access,” said Jonnie Davis, […]
Turner Broadcasting might have been focused on its big Kevin Reilly hire on Tuesday, but they couldn’t ignore Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen’s comments during an earnings call about the eight Turner channels dropped October 21 in a carriage dispute. “When we take something down, we’re prepared to leave it down forever,” said Ergen. “Things […]
Momsters: When Moms Go Bad launches on ID with back-to-back eps on Black Friday, November 28 at 10p. Host Roseanne Barr does a live Twitter chat during the premiere with fans @DiscoveryID @TheRealRoseanne #Momsters, and also mans a “Watch ‘Til You Drop” marathon of her favorite ID episodes leading up to the show; viewers are […]
It’s official, finally: Kevin Reilly has been named president of TNT and TBS, and chief creative officer for Turner Entertainment. The former chairman of entertainment for Fox takes on responsibilities handled by two departed execs: Turner Entertainment Networks president Steve Koonin, who left in April, and former president of TNT, TBS and TCM, Michael Wright, […]
Evan Shapiro is leaving his position as president of Pivot. An early, enthusiastic advocate for and interpreter of Millennials as socially active, engaged and optimistic, Shapiro, who teaches at NYU to help gain insight into the generation, was already sounding the call in HuffPo back in 2012: “By writing off all Millennials as over-protected, underachieving, […]
A+E Networks chairman Abbe Raven is retiring after 33 years at the company. In a letter to employees, Raven said she has decided to step down February 2. “My years here have been truly rewarding and exciting,” said Raven, who started as an assistant. “Together with many of you, I have had the privilege of […]
Fox is pulling the plug on ratings-challenged Utopia. The $50 million social experiment format from John de Mol’s (Big Brother) Talpa Media tied a series-low .5 among A18-49 and 1.56 million viewers on Friday. MasterChef Junior repeats will air in the 8p timeslot.
NBC canceled low-rated Thursday comedies Bad Judge and A to Z. The freshman shows, which delivered .9/3 and .7/2 among A18-49, respectively, on their last outings, will remain in the 9p and 9:30p timeslots as they finish out their 13-ep orders. The Blacklist had already been scheduled to move to Thursdays at 9p post-Super Bowl.
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