A new comedy series staring William Shatner on CBS has already taken a hit from the Parents Counseling Committee, and the show has not even begun!
Since the network chose to keep the same title as the Twitter account that the show will be based on, the PTC has chosen to “denounce” the program that has been slated to air at 8:30pm on Thursdays in the fall, reports
EntertainmentWeekly.com.
In a statement, PTC President Tim Winter said that...
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Not only will Charlie Sheen be returning to Two and a Half Men for two more seasons, the actor will be making close to $2 million per episode, according to reports.
The agreement between Sheen reps and Warner Brothers TV was closed Monday night, and will raise his salary from $850,000 to between $1.8 and $1.9 million per episode, Variety is reporting.
“To put a fitting end on the two-and-one half months of whirlwind speculation, I’m looking forward to returning to my CBS home on Monday nights,” said Sheen,
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The return of Tiger Woods resulted in what appear to be the highest-ever ratings for Day 1 of the Masters.
Overnight ratings show ESPN's audience on Thursday up 50 percent from last year's first-round audience. An early analysis of the 56 metered markets gave the broadcast a 3.6 rating, far ahead of last year's 2.4 rating for the same day.
Last year's Thursday audience was 3.4 million and the most-watched Masters first round ever. Final numbers for this year are expected to well surpass that total.
Tiger's play so far guarantees more sky-high...
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For those early adopters who are worried they won't be able to watch their favorite TV shows on the iPad for free, the networks have some good news.
Disney announced Thursday that it would offer iPad apps for all its businesses, including ABC programming. That means about 20 ABC series will be available to iPad users, making the lack of a Flash player on the tablet less of a concern for those who would want to watch the network's programming without paying for it via iTunes.
CBS is also on board with an iPad-specific site, according to the...
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Working hard during March Madness?
If you aren’t, at least you can pretend that you are (as long as your boss isn’t reading this too).
CBSSports.com is again offering online live streaming video of NCAA men’s tournament play, complete with a “boss button” that silences the sound and covers the video in case you-know-who stops by for an unscheduled visit.
This year’s version was designed by Dilbert creator Scott Adams, and features a professional-looking flow chart titled, “March 2010 Work Flow Diagram.”
Tasks include: “Use false hope and coffee to keep your internal organs from...
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With Katie Couric's contract as nightly news anchor set to expire next year, one report says CNN's Anderson Cooper has met with CBS to discuss an expanded role with the network.
Cooper, the host of Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN, already has a working relationship with CBS. He's been filing reports for the prestigious news magazine 60 Minutes since 2007.
The New York Times reported Monday that Cooper has talked to CBS about "an anchor job." A CBS spokeswoman told the Times on Monday afternoon that "reports that...
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More people watched New Orleans’ Super Bowl victory on Sunday night than any other broadcast in history.
The Saints’ 31-17 win over Indianapolis on CBS was seen by a record total of 153.4 million people, beating the mark set with last year’s big game (151.6 million).
It also had a record average audience of 106.5 million viewers, topping the gold standard of television events, the 1983 series finale of M*A*S*H (106 million).
Super Bowl XLIV’s household rating was 45.0, meaning 45 percent of all households were tuned in, best for a Super Bowl in 14 years.
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UPDATE, Feb. 4: CBS News head Sean McManus denies the Post report and says no one at the network has talked about a pay cut for Couric. Changes to her contract "have not been discussed at all, ever," McManus tells the New York Times.
ORIGINAL POST:As CBS looks to cut costs across the board, its execs are reportedly eyeing Katie Couric's enormous salary.
Couric, 53, makes $15 million annually to host CBS's "Evening News," and her contract expires next year. A source close to Couric tells the
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Was it the promise of TV in 3D, the devotion to Beyonce or Taylor Swift, or the certainty of seeing some Lady Gaga outrageousness?
Whatever the reasons, ratings for Sunday night's Grammy Awards were up 35 percent over last year, according to Nielsen's fast overnight numbers.
The Grammys scored an audience of about 26.6 million for CBS, which would make it the highest number of viewers since 2004. The 3.5-hour show had a 9.8 rating and a 24 share among viewers 18-49.
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CBS has announced that it is canceling "As the World Turns" after 54 years on the air.
On the show's website executive producer Chris Goutman expressed his remorse over the decision, saying,“Throughout our history, As The World Turns has remained dedicated to sharing compelling stories that have entertained fans for more than five decades. We are disappointed and saddened by the news that the show is not being renewed. It will certainly be a loss for all of us, and for the show’s loyal audience.”
This may not be the end for the sudsy series, however. Brian T. Cahill,...
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