Broadcasting & Cable News

Fox Grabs Dick Wolf’s ‘First Responders Live’

April 14, 2019

Fox has picked up unscripted Dick Wolf series First Responders Live. Josh Elliott, formerly of CBS News, will host. The show offers a live look at first responders as they answer emergency calls across the country. First Responders Live premieres Wednesday, June 12. The show “will provide a raw, ...

‘American Idol’ Offers ‘Meet Your Finalists’ April 22

April 14, 2019

ABC will air American Idol: Meet Your Finalists Monday, April 22. The special episode will go for two hours and will offer “a deep dive into each finalist’s journey” on the show, according to ABC. The dive will include new, never-before-seen songs, stories, performances and footage. Eight finalists ...

Henderson Named MRC President of Television

April 14, 2019

MRC has named Elise Henderson its president of television. She will oversee the studio’s slate of programming. She was previously senior VP of development at Universal Cable Productions. MRC series include Netflix’s House of Cards and Ozark, and Starz’s Counterpart. The studio’s upcoming series ...

NBC Orders Season Three of ‘Good Girls’

April 14, 2019

NBC has ordered season three of drama Good Girls. The show, about three women who rob a supermarket to help them make ends meet, has averaged a 1.1 rating in viewers 18-49, and 4.1 million total viewers in live plus seven day ratings. Jenna Bans created the show. Retta, Christina Hendricks and Mae ...

It's One and Done for 'Face the Truth'

April 14, 2019

CBS Television Distribution’s Face the Truth will not return for a second season in strip syndication, sources confirmed Friday, but The Doctors and DailyMailTV will both be back for seasons 12 and three. CTD had no comment. All three shows are produced by Jay McGraw’s Stage 29 Productions, which ...

Lady V to Take Center Stage at IMSTA FESTA London

April 14, 2019

TORONTO — April 12, 2019 — The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) today announced that Grammy® Award-winning songwriter and singer Lady V will present the keynote at IMSTA FESTA London, which will take place May 25 at the SAE Institute London. Lady V began studying piano at the ...

CBS Acting CEO Ianniello Got More Pay in 2018

April 14, 2019

Joe Ianniello, named acting CEO of CBS Corp. last year after Leslie Moonves was forced out, was given total compensation of $27.4 million for 2018, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The previous year Ianniello received $22.1 million when he served as the company’s ...

"Poland: The Royal Tour" Sets Three City Premiere Tour in the U.S. Prior to Airing on PBS

April 14, 2019

The much anticipated "Poland: The Royal Tour" made-for-television special is set for a sweeping three city U.S. premiere tour that will see the film World Premiere in Los Angeles on April 15th, followed by Chicago on April 16 and ending in New York City on April 17. "Poland: The Royal Tour" is a ...

FCC Readies Third 5G Spectrum Auction

April 14, 2019

The Federal Communications Commission made moves Friday aimed at accelerating the deployment of 5G wireless services -- announcing plans for its third auction of 5G spectrum and creating a $20 billion fund to help finance 5G broadband deployment in rural communities. The auction, slated for Dec. ...