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Can a show recover from the loss of its creator?
22 May 2012 4:58 AM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Community fans have been left reeling by the firing of the show's creator Dan Harmon. But is there any hope for the cult sitcom, or do shows inevitably decline when their creators depart?
The news that Dan Harmon, creator of cult sitcom Community, had been fired last week caused shockwaves. Programmes lose their writers and producers all the time – but few are as important to the show as Harmon. Just as it's hard to imagine Mad Men without Matthew Weiner or The Sopranos missing David Chase, so it seems as though NBC and Sony – respectively the network and production company behind the show – have failed to understand that Harmon's idiosyncratic brain is central to Community's success.
The obscure references were all his, along with the format risks and multiple timelines: Community was adored by its fans because of Harmon's vision. Its difficult to imagine that the unfortunate David Guarascio and Moses Port, »
- Sarah Hughes
Will 'Cougar Town' Find a New Zipcode on TBS?
7 May 2012 9:26 AM, PDT | backstage.com | See recent Backstage news »
If ABC decides to jettison "Cougar Town" the struggling comedy could find an afterlife on cable.The show's future is uncertain following a ratings drop in its third season. Talks are reportedly ongoing between TBS and ABC Studios, which produces the sitcom, about a potential move.If the move does happen, "Cougar Town" wouldn't be the first network show to find new life on cable. NBC's "Southland" was picked up by TNT after the Peacock Network canceled it three years ago. The cop drama, which is produced by John Wells, was recently renewed for a fifth season by Turner.Initially, though, "Southland" wasn't a TNT drama. The cable net originally bought the episodes that had aired on NBC and the unaired second season. It gave the drama a try out before spending millions to restart production.Network switches aren't any guarantee of renewed success. In 2005, according to TheWrap, the cable net Syfy bought. »
- help@backstage.com (Sean J. Miller)
Inside NBC's Golden Age
7 May 2012 9:20 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
New York -- After being fired as NBC entertainment president toward the end of the "must see TV" period in 1998, Warren Littlefield packed photos, papers, awards and other memorabilia into a self-storage unit and turned the key.
For 10 years he paid the rent and never stopped by. Finally, on a Saturday afternoon, he unlocked the vault and began combing through the boxes – a process of rediscovery that eventually led to his new book, "Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV."
Jerry Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer, Lisa Kudrow, Anthony Edwards and Debra Messing are among more than 50 people who help Littlefield tell inside stories about "Seinfeld," "Friends," "Frasier," "ER," "Will & Grace" and what went on within NBC to make its Thursday-night lineup the most powerful one in television during the 1990s.
"It was a very good decision for me to live in the present and not in the past, »
- AP
Inside NBC's Golden Age
7 May 2012 9:19 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
New York -- After being fired as NBC entertainment president toward the end of the "must see TV" period in 1998, Warren Littlefield packed photos, papers, awards and other memorabilia into a self-storage unit and turned the key.
For 10 years he paid the rent and never stopped by. Finally, on a Saturday afternoon, he unlocked the vault and began combing through the boxes – a process of rediscovery that eventually led to his new book, "Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV."
Jerry Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer, Lisa Kudrow, Anthony Edwards and Debra Messing are among more than 50 people who help Littlefield tell inside stories about "Seinfeld," "Friends," "Frasier," "ER," "Will & Grace" and what went on within NBC to make its Thursday-night lineup the most powerful one in television during the 1990s.
"It was a very good decision for me to live in the present and not in the past, »
- AP
'Southland' Renewed by TNT
4 May 2012 12:20 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
TNT's cop drama "Southland" has been renewed for a fifth season, the network said Friday. The 10-episode season will premiere in Feb. 2013. The series, which stars Michael Cudlitz as Los Angeles police officer John Cooper, who struggled to beat an addiction to painkillers following back surgery, featured a number of notable guest appearances its fourth season, including Lucy Liu, Lou Diamond Phillips and C. Thomas Howell. "We are very proud of 'Southland' and grateful to everyone involved in the series, including executive producers John Wells, Chris Chulack and Jonathan Lisco; creator »
- Tim Kenneally
'Southland' officially renewed for Season 5 on TNT
4 May 2012 12:07 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
TNT has officially given the go-ahead for a fifth season of "Southland."
The series will return in February 2013 for a 10-episode run, the cable channel says. The show's producers had been pushing for a 13-episode season in renewal negotiations, but the final deal settled on 10 hours, the same as the past two seasons.
"We are very proud of 'Southland' and grateful to everyone involved in the series, including executive producers John Wells, Chris Chulack and Jonathan Lisco; creator Ann Biderman; and our partners at Warner Bros. Television," says Michael Wright, president and head of programming for TNT. "We look forward to going deeper into the lives of 'Southland's' extraordinary characters and the streets they struggle to keep safe next year."
Season 4 of the series about L.A. cops averaged 2.9 million viewers, and its ratings among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 improved a little bit. Stars Ben McKenzie, »
- editorial@zap2it.com
‘Southland’ Fans Can Rejoice – Season Five Has Been Ordered
4 May 2012 11:10 AM, PDT | BuzzFocus.com | See recent BuzzFocus.com news »
It’s Judgement Time for bubble television shows and while some shows have learned their fate, like Fringe getting a final fifth season, others like Community, Ringer, and Awake hang in the balance. Add TNT’s Southland to the list of shows that can breathe a sigh of relief as the gritty South Central Los Angeles cop show has earned a fifth season. TNT president and head of programming, Michael Wright announced Friday afternoon that 10 episodes have been ordered and will begin airing February 2013.
“We are very proud of Southland and grateful to everyone involved in the series,” Wright said in a statement. “Including executive producers John Wells, Chris Chulack and Jonathan Lisco; creator Ann Biderman; and our partners at Warner Bros. Television. We look forward to going deeper into the lives of Southland‘s extraordinary characters and the streets they struggle to keep safe next year.”
After being left for dead at NBC, »
- Ernie Estrella
Southland Renewed for Season 5 on TNT
4 May 2012 10:52 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
TNT announced today that it has renewed the L.A. police drama Southland for Season 5. Instead of issuing a standard press release announcing the news, TNT president Michael Wright sent out the following message, which recaps some of the memorable moments in Season 4.
"I'm proud today to announce that TNT has ordered 10 episodes for a fifth season of Southland, scheduled to begin in February 2013.
Season after season, critics and fans alike have championed TNT's Southland as one of television's best dramas. This year, the show has not only solidified its impassioned fan base, but also picked up some new young-adult devotees along the way.
In its fourth season, Southland centered its focus on four primary characters played by four outstanding actors:
Michael Cudlitz as Officer John Cooper, who bounced back from surgery and an addiction to painkillers only to be put under the microscope of a new partner.Shawn Hatosy as Officer Sammy Bryant, »
- MovieWeb
'Southland' Renewed For Season 5
4 May 2012 10:07 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
The cops of "Southland" are staying on the beat. TNT has ordered a 10-episode Season 5 of the fan-favorite cop drama.
"I'm proud today to announce that TNT has ordered 10 episodes for a fifth season of Southland, scheduled to begin in February 2013," Michael Wright, president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies, said in a statement.
Originally an NBC drama, TNT rescued the series from cancellation. On TNT, "Southland" has become one of the network's most-popular shows. "Southland" ended its fourth season in March 2012 with about 1.7 million viewers. According to TNT, "Southland" Season 4 averaged more than 2.9 million viewers.
The series stars Michael Cudlitz as Officer John Cooper, Shawn Hatosy as Officer Sammy Bryant, Regina King as Detective Lydia Adams and Ben McKenzie as Officer Ben Sherman.
"We are very proud of 'Southland' and grateful to everyone involved in the series, including executive producers John Wells, »
- Chris Harnick
'Southland' Renewed For Season 5
4 May 2012 10:02 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
The cops of "Southland" are staying on the beat. TNT has ordered a 10-episode Season 5 of the fan-favorite cop drama.
"I'm proud today to announce that TNT has ordered 10 episodes for a fifth season of Southland, scheduled to begin in February 2013," Michael Wright, president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies, said in a statement.
Originally an NBC drama, TNT rescued the series from cancellation. On TNT, "Southland" has become one of the network's most-popular shows. "Southland" ended its fourth season in March 2012 with about 1.7 million viewers. According to TNT, "Southland" Season 4 averaged more than 2.9 million viewers.
The series stars Michael Cudlitz as Officer John Cooper, Shawn Hatosy as Officer Sammy Bryant, Regina King as Detective Lydia Adams and Ben McKenzie as Officer Ben Sherman.
"We are very proud of 'Southland' and grateful to everyone involved in the series, including executive producers John Wells, »
- Chris Harnick
TNT renews 'Southland' for season 5
4 May 2012 10:00 AM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
TNT has ordered a fifth season of "Southland." The John Wells-produced cop drama will return in February of 2013 with a 10-episode season. Wells had reportedly been seeking a 13-episode order for the show, which has been a rare example of a canceled show being picked up by another network. "Southland" debuted on NBC in the spring of 2009, and was renewed for the following season despite low ratings. Then NBC executives decided they didn't agree with Wells' vision for the show and pulled the plug after six episodes had been shot, but before any had aired. TNT picked up those »
- Alan Sepinwall
TNT Renews 'Southland' for Fifth Season
4 May 2012 9:53 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
TNT has renewed critical darling Southland for a fifth season. The cable network announced Friday that the cop drama starring Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Ben McKenzie and Shawn Hatosy will return in February with 10 original episodes. "We are very proud of Southland and grateful to everyone involved in the series, including executive producers John Wells, Chris Chulack and Jonathan Lisco; creator Ann Biderman; and our partners at Warner Bros. Television," TNT, TBS and TCM president and head of programming Michael Wright said a statement announcing the news. "We look forward to going deeper into the lives of Southland's
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- Lesley Goldberg
TNT orders fifth season of 'Southland'
4 May 2012 9:51 AM, PDT | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
TNT announced today that it has picked up a fifth season of Southland, the cop drama from John Wells.
The order is for 10 episodes that will begin airing next February.
“Season after season, critics and fans alike have championed TNT’s Southland as one of television’s best dramas,” said Michael Wright, TNT’s head of programming, in a statement. “This year, the show has not only solidified its impassioned fan base, but also picked up some new young-adult devotees along the way.”
The drama stars Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King and Ben McKenzie. During its fourth season, Southland »
- Lynette Rice
Ben McKenzie's 'exciting' partner switch on 'Southland' [Video]
3 May 2012 5:43 PM, PDT | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
For Officer Ben Sherman, his whole life was turned in a different direction when he was paired up with new partner Sammy Bryant on the TNT drama series "Southland." For actor Ben McKenzie, who plays Sherman on the show, it also meant no longer working very much with Michael Cudlitz but tons more screentime with Shawn Hatosy. In a video interview with senior editors Rob Licuria and Chris Beachum, McKenzie explained the change: "Not only did I pass along from my probationary period into being a full-fledged officer, but I also confronted him (Cudlitz) about his drug addiction and literally drove him to the hospital. It was somewhat expected but still very exciting." The raw and authentic police drama has had an interesting TV history. The first season aired on NBC, and the network renewed it for a second season. Producers John Wells and Christopher Chulack filmed a few new episodes, »
CAA Signs Showrunner Ed Bernero And Author Jonathan Kellerman
2 May 2012 7:19 PM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Former Criminal Minds showrunner Ed Bernero has signed with CAA. Bernero also co-created with John Wells NBC’s Third Watch, which was inspired by his experiences as a police officer with the Chicago Police Department. Bernero, who was with UTA, continues to be with attorney is Tom Hoberman. Also signing with CAA is bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman. He has written 27 best-sellers featuring his psychologist, crime-solving character Alex Delaware and has sold over 75 million books. His latest book, Victims, is currently a The New York Times Best-Seller and he just signed a new contract with Random House to publish four more. Kellerman also is writing a supernatural thriller, which will be published by Putnam in May 2013. Kellerman, who has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and continues to teach, is with attorneys Michael Wolf and Neal Tabachnick. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Kevin Jonas gets 'Married' to E! in new reality series
30 April 2012 1:25 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
The oldest Jonas brother is going solo, more or less, for an E! reality series that focuses on his marriage.
The cable channel has ordered 10 episodes of "Married to Jonas," which will follow the lives of Kevin Jonas and his wife, Danielle, as they try to balance their desire for an everyday family life with Kevin's career. The Ryan Seacrest-produced show premieres in August, and it sounds as if Joe and Nick Jonas will make a few appearances as well.
The show is part of a big development slate at E!, which is doing a bit of rebranding (new tagline: "Pop of culture") and investing in some scripted shows in addition to more reality shows and a talk show starring Whitney Cummings. E! has also ordered a talent competition called "Opening Act" from "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" producer Nigel Lythgoe.
Among the scripted projects »
- editorial@zap2it.com
TVLine Items: John Legend In, Lionel Richie Out on ABC's Duets, Hot Newsroom Promo and More
30 April 2012 12:58 PM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
John Legend has replaced Lionel Richie on ABC’s new competition series Duets.
The Grammy-winning recording artist will serve as a mentor and singing partner to aspiring musicians alongside fellow stars Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke.
Duets finds the four pros (which now include Legend) traveling the country to recruit two proteges each. Once chosen, the superstars will duet with their mentees in front of a live studio audience each week, until only one contestant is named by both viewers and the mentors as the winner.
Richie reportedly bowed out due to scheduling conflicts.
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- Megan Masters
First Scripted Slate, Jonas Brother Reality Show Coming to E!
30 April 2012 11:37 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Kevin Spacey and John Wells are among the names involved in E!'s first slate of scripted series, the network announced on Monday. Not that they've given up on reality shows altogether. Among E!'s new reality series: "Married to Jonas," starring Kevin Jonas, the oldest member of Grammy-nominated pop music trio the Jonas Brothers, and his wife, Danielle, as well as a weekly talk show hosted by comedian/NBC sitcom star Whitney Cummings. In the announcement for the new series, the network also unveiled a new logo, which includes the slogan "Pop of Culture" »
- Kimberly Potts
Scripted TV Is Coming to E!—From Notable Names Like Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca and John Wells
30 April 2012 8:44 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Love pop culture? And scripted television? Well, you might want to just set your DVR for everything E! right now. No, really. Go ahead. We'll wait. E! is getting into the game of scripted television with an impressive new slate of programs in development, from the likes of Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca (Oscar-nominated producer for The Social Network), John Wells (ER) and writers behind fan-favorite series like Gossip Girl, Brothers & Sisters, CSI and more. Here's what you need to know... At E!'s first upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City today, NBCUniversal cable entertainment chairman Bonnie Hammer, E! Entertainment president Suzanne Kolb and E! president of »
Scripted TV Is Coming to E!—From Notable Names Like Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca and John Wells
30 April 2012 8:43 AM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Love pop culture? And scripted television? Well, you might want to just set your DVR for everything E! right now. No, really. Go ahead. We'll wait. E! is getting into the game of scripted television with an impressive new slate of programs in development, from the likes of Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca (Oscar-nominated producer for The Social Network), John Wells (ER) and writers behind fan-favorite series like Gossip Girl, Brothers & Sisters, CSI and more. Here's what you need to know... At E!'s first upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City today, NBCUniversal cable entertainment chairman Bonnie Hammer, E! Entertainment president Suzanne Kolb and E! president of »
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