Michael Malone
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CBS Shares 2020-2021 Schedule
CBS has unveiled its 2020-2021 schedule, which features one new comedy and two rookie dramas. The new shows are Chuck Lorre comedy B Positive and Queen Latifah drama The Equalizer and Silence of the Lambs-inspired Clarice. → Read More
Michael Carr Named KFSN Fresno President/GM
Michael Carr has been named president and general manager of KFSN Fresno, which is part of ABC Owned Television Stations. He’s been the station’s news director for eight years. → Read More
CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth Has Launched
CBS Television Stations and CBS Interactive haved launched CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth, the 10th of ViacomCBS’ 13 local direct-to-consumer streaming news services. CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth features anchored programming and coverage of breaking news in the region, produced by KTVT. → Read More
ABC Orders Season Four of ‘American Idol’
ABC has renewed American Idol for season four on the network. The current season crowns its winner May 17. Seven contestants remain. → Read More
The CW to Start New Season in January
The CW will launch its new season in January 2021, while fall 2020 will have a mix of original and acquired programming. The CW made the announcement on its usual Upfront Week day, despite the pandemic shutting down live presentations. → Read More
Fox Shares Fall Schedule
Fox shared its schedule for fall, with new dramas Next and Filthy Rich, a new season of The Masked Singer, and the broadcast debut of L.A.’s Finest, among other shows. → Read More
Pandemic Reshapes News Business
It has been, by every conceivable measure, a perfect storm for news viewing. As the pandemic rages on, people are stuck at home and are desperate for timely information related to this enormous, horrifying story. → Read More
WTTV Indianapolis Anchors Take on ‘CBS Weekend News’
Debby Knox and Bob Donaldson, anchors at CBS affiliate WTTV Indianapolis, will anchor CBS Weekend News May 9-10. Affiliates have been pitching in with the network’s weekend evening news with the CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan closed due to the pandemic. → Read More
TCA Cancels Summer Press Tour
The Television Critics Association (TCA) has cancelled its summer press tour due to the pandemic. TCA holds press tour twice a year--in January and in late July/early August, both tours in Los Angeles. The major TV networks introduce their upcoming shows, and producers, cast and network executives face questions from reporters. → Read More
Season Two of Horror Series ‘NOS4A2’ on AMC June 21
The second season of supernatural horror series NOS4A2 begins with two episodes on AMC June 21. The show is based on Joe Hill’s novel of the same name. BBC America will simulcast the full season. → Read More
KIRO Seattle's Ming Laven Anchors ‘CBS Weekend News’ May 2-3
KIRO Seattle anchor Monique Ming Laven will anchor CBS Weekend News May 2 and 3 from the station’s studio in Seattle. Affiliates and owned stations have been pitching in with the network’s weekend news with the CBS Broadcast Center in New York closed due to the pandemic. → Read More
New Season of ‘L.A.’s Finest’ on Spectrum Originals June 8
Season two of cop drama L.A.’s Finest is on Spectrum Originals June 8. Sony Pictures Television produces the show, which has 13 episodes. Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba star. → Read More
Paul Rudd, Jane Krakowski Guest On New Season of ‘At Home with Amy Sedaris’
Season three of At Home with Amy Sedaris begins on TruTV May 20. There are ten episodes, which see Sedaris showcase her unique gifts for hospitality and humor. → Read More
TLC Debuts Late-Night Show ‘Find Love Live’ May 10
TLC premieres the singles-finding-partners show Find Love Live May 10. Airing in the 11 p.m. ET/PT slot, the show airs for three consecutive Sundays. → Read More
B+C Pushing Back Best Local Programming Awards
Last month, B+C asked for nominations for the best local broadcast programming around the nation, including best morning, early evening and late newscast, as well as the top non-news program, such as a local lifestyle show. → Read More
Cate Blanchett Tackles Conservative Icon Phyllis Schlafly in ‘Mrs. America’
Mrs. America, a drama series focused on the life of conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, debuts on the newly established FX on Hulu hub April 15. → Read More
Joe Biden on ‘Desus & Mero’ April 16
Joe Biden, former vice president and the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will appear on Showtime talk show Desus & Mero April 16. The interview will be done via remote video conferencing due to coronavirus. → Read More
ABC Summer Game Shows Begin May 21
ABC will offer its Summer Fun & Games with the return of game shows Holey Moley, To Tell the Truth, Celebrity Family Feud, Press Your Luck and Match Game. → Read More
Fox Renews ‘9-1-1' and ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’
Fox has renewed first-responder dramas 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Both come from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, who are creators and executive producers. 9-1-1 will enter its fourth season and spinoff Lone Star will have season two next year. → Read More
John Lewis Named VP/General Manager at Nexstar’s WNCN Raleigh
John Lewis has been named VP and general manager of WNCN Raleigh, which is owned by Nexstar. He starts immediately and reports to Doug Davis, senior VP and regional manager at Nexstar. → Read More