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PETA’s Mascot Suggestion and NBC’s Rejection

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) often finds itself in the news and this week is no exception. The University of Georgia’s mascot is a bulldog. The school recently lost mascot Uga the Seventh to a congenital heart condition. Uga the Seventh was only four years old – relatively young for a dog. Last year, Uga the Sixth died of a similar condition and it concerns PETA. After Uga the Sixth died, PETA asked the university to choose a replacement from a shelter. After the most recent death, they have upped their demands. PETA asked Damon M. Evans, … Continue reading →

Television Shows: Renewed, Cancelled, and in Limbo

Are you wondering if your favorite television show is going to be renewed? Most networks still have until late May to make a final announcement of their fall lineups, but here are some of the shows we know we will or won’t see again. Some of the ABC shows that have officially been renewed are “Brothers & Sisters,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” “Private Practice,” and “Ugly Betty.” There had been fear by fans that “Ugly Betty” would be cancelled after ratings dropped in season 3. NBC actually renewed “Friday Night Lights” for two more seasons, despite the fact that … Continue reading →

Ann Curry Lands First Interview with Mother of Octuplets

How did she do it? How did Ann Curry of NBC’s Today show beat out Oprah, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, and Barbara Walters to land the interview of the year? Talk about a “get.” According to Nadya Suleman’s publicist (yes, she already has a publicist and by the end of the month I’m sure she’ll also have a TV agent, a book agent, and an entire entourage of handlers) the 33-year-old mother of eight newborns sat down with Curry this morning. Reports say that Suleman left a Southern California hospital this morning and headed for her first interview with the … Continue reading →

Don’t Say ‘Goodbye’ to Jay Leno Just Yet

Jay Leno is slated to leave “The Tonight Show” next May after seventeen years. Conan O’Brien, who has been putting his time in at the late slot for fifteen years, will take over as the host of the show. But, Leno won’t be moving very far. NBC announced today that Leno will take over the 10 p.m. weeknight slot next fall, leaving him just the summer to relax before returning to work. Rumors had been circulating for a while that NBC didn’t want to lose Leno and the possibility of him hosting another show for NBC seemed like a good … Continue reading →

Election Day Coverage—Who Will You Be Watching?

T-minus 24 hours. Television news organizations have been preparing for Election Day 2008 with about as much anticipation as the politicians themselves. The event is like the Super Bowl, the Olympics and the Academy Awards all wrapped up in one broadcast. Several networks just announced plans to unveil major new tech toys to get poll results to the public as soon as possible. Tomorrow you will be introduced to a “magic wall,” a “launchpad” and watch as NBC and ABC turn two New York City landmarks – Rockefeller Center and Times Square – into virtual TV studios. Here’s what else … Continue reading →

Alec Baldwin vs. My Name is Earl Creator

I like to think that I am up to date on all the latest happenings in Hollywood, but this one totally slipped under my radar. It seems that there has been a battle going on between 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin (never one to shy away from expressing his opinion) and the creator of My Name is Earl, Greg Garcia. (Photo Source David Shankbone licensed under Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0 Unported) Baldwin recently criticized both NBC’s lack of promotion for his show (30 Rock) and what he viewed as the over-promotion of two other shows, Scrubs and My Name … Continue reading →

Big is Out and Goldblum is In

Actor Chris Noth—-best known for his role as Mr. Big in the “Sex and the City”—-is saying so long to “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Noth’s departure makes way for the introduction of Jeff Goldblum’s new character. According to show producers, Goldblum recently agreed to star in the show, which was picked up for a 16-episode eighth season by USA Network. “Criminal Intent,” is part of the “Law & Order” franchise that includes the original series and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Noth has been with “Criminal Intent” for the past three seasons playing New York police Detective Mike … Continue reading →

Tom Brokaw Meets the Press

Did you hear that? The high pitch screams came from NBC bigwigs after veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw agreed to moderate NBC’s “Meet the Press” through the November election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Tim Russert. Did you hear that? It was the nation breathing a collective sigh of relief. Simply put no one can replace the highly revered and dearly beloved Russert. However, if anyone can help fans deal with Russert’s tragic and untimely death while still holding presidential candidates responsible for their words and actions it’s Tom Brokaw. Brokaw will begin his moderating duties … Continue reading →

“American Gladiators’” Mom has Her Daughter’s Twins

If the world didn’t known them from their appearance on NBC’s “American Gladiators” then this next move might just give them an extra 15 minutes of fame. Or at least it will give their newborn twins some serious press. When “Gladiator” contestant Kendra Sirignano was searching for a surrogate to carry her child she didn’t have to look very far. Her 52-year-old mom, who always said she would do anything for her daughter, volunteered for the job. And just a few days ago Crystal Sirignano delivered her own twin grandchildren, a boy and a girl. According to reports, the siblings … Continue reading →

Country Music Star Makes Television History

When Dwight Yoakam appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” later this week he will make TV history. This Thursday will mark the country music superstar’s 24th appearance on NBC’s hit late-night talk show. Yoakam’s string of appearances breaks the record for most musical performances by any artist. The 51-year-old singer will perform on show’s outdoor concert series, but besides releasing that information show producers are remaining tight-lipped about any other special events that will mark the milestone. According to NBC execs, Yoakam is currently tied with Lyle Lovett for the show’s most musical performances with 23. Most of … Continue reading →