Oct 26 TV looks more like U.S. and viewers approve, study finds By Lynn Elber, Associated Press The UCLA study found audience enthusiasm for shows such as creator-star Issa Rae's "Insecure" proves that inclusion pays business as well as social dividends. For viewers of all races and ethnicities, median ratings were highest for scripted broadcast shows in… Continue reading
Oct 13 Film TV workers union says strike to start next week By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for fair and safe working conditions. Continue reading
Oct 05 Alan Kalter, announcer for David Letterman, dies at 78 By Associated Press Alan Kalter, the quirky, red-headed announcer for David Letterman for two decades who frequently appeared in the show's comedy bits, has died. He was 78. Continue reading
Aug 06 Meghan McCain makes low-key exit from ‘The View’ By Associated Press Meghan McCain made a low-key departure from “The View” after four years on Friday, joking that she wanted to apologize to show producer Brian Teta “for making his blood pressure rise as much as I did.”… Continue reading
May 12 Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her longtime-running talk show. Reports say the daytime host, who has seen a ratings hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decided that her upcoming season will be the last. Continue reading
May 06 A lightning round with Ziwe, late-night’s newest host By Lynsey Jeffery Ahead of the premiere of Ziwe's new late-night show, we had some rapid-fire questions of our own. Continue reading
Mar 25 In new Tina Turner doc, the legend wonders how to ‘bow out slowly’ By Joshua Barajas, Jeffrey Brown The directors behind “Tina” said they wanted to retell Turner’s story through the eyes of the larger-than-life performer, not the public perception of her. Continue reading
Feb 10 NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live By Joe Reedy, Associated Press U.S. Olympic viewers who have long clamored to view the opening ceremony live when it hasn’t been in North America will finally get their wish. NBC will air the opening ceremony from the Tokyo Olympics live on Friday, July 23,… Continue reading
Jan 15 Pandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TV, study shows By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press "We're hoping that is just a blip and not the beginning of a trend," GLAAD's President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in an interview, adding that the decrease overall was largely due to fewer shows being made. Continue reading
Dec 30 ‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells dies, COVID-19 cited By Associated Press "There is so much more to Dawn Wells" than the "Gilligan's Island" character that brought her fame, her publicist said in a statement. Besides TV, film and stage acting credits, her other real-life roles included teacher and motivational speaker, they… Continue reading