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In His Last CBS Report, Randall Pinkston Looks Back at WLBT Broadcasting Milestone
For CBS News correspondent Randall Pinkston‘s last “60 Minutes” report, he looked back at a milestone for Jackson NBC affiliate WLBT, the station where he started his television career (video above). Today is the 50th anniversary of Mississippi civil rights leader Medgar Evers‘ historical speech on WLBT. Show More Summary
Telemundo Names VP of Sales for Houston Station
Telemundo Station Group has named Robert Sarabia vice president of sales for its Houston station KTMD.
“Robert brings great leadership and experience to our sales organization,” said Tony Canales, president and general manager of KTMD. ...Show More Summary
MTV Releases Trailer for 'Teen Wolf' Season Three
MTV released today the season three trailer for its hit scripted series "Teen Wolf" which will premiere the first half of its supersized 24-episode third season on Monday, June 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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WTNH Gives Rival Anchor Some Face Time
WTIC anchor Alison Morris (center) accidentally pulled doubled duty while anchoring the 11:00 p.m. news for the FOX affiliate in Hartford-New Haven,CT.
Morris popped up in the monitor behind rival ABC affiliate WTNH anchors Darren Kramer...Show More Summary
New Animated Series 'Star Wars Rebels' Begins Production for 2014 Premiere on Disney XD
Production has begun on Star Wars Rebels, an exciting, all-new animated television series based on one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time.
Local Channels Cover Midwest Tornadoes for Cable Networks
When multiple tornadoes tore through central Oklahoma and Wichita, KS, Sunday, MSNBC, CNN and FOX News went with the local stations in the area to show viewers what was happening.
Oklahoma City NBC affiliate KFOR provided views for both CNN and MSNBC. Show More Summary
Martin Scorsese to Present Mel Brooks with AFI Life Achievement Award
Martin Scorsese will present Mel Brooks with the American Film Institute’s 41st Life Achievement Award – America’s highest honor for a career in film.
Donald Trump Crowns Country Star Trace Adkins as Winner of NBC's 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'
Host and executive producer, Donald J. Trump, named multi-platinum country star Trace Adkins as the first-ever All-Star Celebrity Apprentice
It’s Official: Deborah Turness Named President of NBC News
NBC News has officially named Deborah Turness as its new president. Turness will start her new role in August, reporting to NBCUniversal News Group chairman Pat Fili-Krushel.
“It is quite simply the greatest imaginable honor to be named as the next President of NBC News,” said Turness in a statement. Show More Summary
Lindsay Shively Named Weekend Anchor at KSHB in Kansas City
Lindsay Shively is the new weekend morning anchor at Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB, Bottom Line Communications reports.
Shively joined KSHB as a multimedia journalist in 2009. She replaces Najahe Sherman, who joined WKRN in Nashville last month.
“I am excited to be able to promote Lindsay. Show More Summary
DOJ Also Targeted Fox News Reporter James Rosen
The Washington Post goes into great detail looking into how the Department of Justice investigates leaks by targeting journalists, by revealing that the DOJ targeted Fox News correspondent James Rosen following a report back in 2009.
The...Show More Summary
Jon Karl Becomes News After Email Revelation
ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl finds himself in an unusual and never comfortable position: he has become the news.
Karl has released a statement expressing “regret” after it was revealed that he inaccurately identified reviewing handwritten notes based on emails as having reviewed the actual emails in his bombshell “exclusive” on Benghazi. Show More Summary
Charlie Rose To Add Primetime PBS Show To Schedule
“CBS This Morning” and PBS anchor Charlie Rose is a busy man, and his schedule is about to get even busier. According to the New York Times’ Elizabeth Jensen, Rose will be adding a show in primetime on Friday nights on PBS, likely replacing...Show More Summary
Double Mastectomy Isn’t Slowing Down Shelley Ross
Add Shelley Ross’ name to the growing list of disciples of the Sisterhood of St. Angelina.
Ross, former executive producer of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and CBS’ “Early Show,” underwent a double mastectomy last month after discovering...Show More Summary
Randall Pinkston Leaving CBS, But Not Before Documenting How He Got His Start
At the end of a CBS Evening News story about where he got his start, it was announced that CBS News correspondent Randall Pinkston would be leaving the network. Pinkston, 63, joined CBS in 1980. He spent 10 years as a reporter at WCBS...Show More Summary
Why ABC’s David Muir Likes Long Plane Flights
ABC’s David Muir is the subject of an AdWeek Q+A. The “World News” weekend anchor talks to Sam Thielman about reporting from Iran, transitioning to the “20/20? anchor desk and the reason why he looks forward to trips to faraway places:
How does the new agenda compare to what you started off with?
It is sort of an insane schedule, I’ll admit it. Show More Summary
'Saturday Night Live' With Ben Affleck and Kanye West Even With Last Week
This week's episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Ben Affleck and with musical guest Kanye West averaged a 2.7 adults 18-49 rating
A Surprise Anchor Appearance and Al Sharpton on ‘SNL’
Last night’s “Saturday Night Live” featured a farewell appearance for “Stefon,” played by Bill Hader, who is leaving the show after this season. Stefon, it seems, was leaving “Weekend Update” anchor Seth Meyers for someone new… a prominent...Show More Summary
TV Ratings Saturday: 'Cops' Repeats Lead FOX to Nightly Win + 'Bet On Your Baby' Flat
FOX won with adults 18-49, but CBS led with total viewers.
