Jul
01
‘The Bible,’ a Hit on Cable, Will Have Its Sequel on NBC
Posted in: UncategorizedThe follow-up to the popular History Channel series will be called “A.D.: Beyond the Bible” and tell the story of the early Christians.
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May
20
Advertising: A Season of Families, Vampires and Aliens
Posted in: UncategorizedAfter a lackluster 2012-13 season, network television is relying on family related comedies and the supernatural to attract viewers.
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May
17
On Night of Big Finales, ‘Office’ Rises and ‘Idol’ Falls
Posted in: Uncategorized“American Idol’’ on Fox continued its sharp dropoff in ratings from previous seasons, especially in the 18-49 age group.
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May
15
TV Networks Preview the New Season
Posted in: UncategorizedA roundup of what worked — and what didn’t — in the 2012-13 television schedules, and what to expect from the coming upfronts.
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May
14
Advertising: Broadcast Networks Are Amply Filling Schedules
Posted in: UncategorizedNBC and Fox are the first of the big broadcast networks to present their coming schedules.
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May
13
TV Networks Face Falling Ratings and New Rivals
Posted in: UncategorizedThe broadcast networks are preparing to unveil new fall lineups for an audience that is shrinking rapidly, lured away by new rivals on all sides.
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May
12
NBC Looks to Past Stars for Prime-Time Turnaround
Posted in: UncategorizedThe network announced an aggressive new schedule on Sunday, crowded with new shows and familiar names.
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May
12
Seth Meyers to Succeed Fallon on ‘Late Night’
Posted in: UncategorizedSeth Meyers, the longtime head writer on “Saturday Night Live,” will follow Jimmy Fallon, who is to take over NBC’s “Tonight Show.”
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May
11
NBC Saves ‘Community,’ but Drops Two Other Series
Posted in: UncategorizedThe quirky comedy “Community” seemed to find new legs late this season, but for “Smash” and “The New Normal” the race is over.
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May
10
NBC Announces 5 New Shows, With Familiar Names Attached
Posted in: UncategorizedAmong those returning to the network are Sean Hayes of “Will and Grace” and the creator of “Parenthood.” Also, the network will bring back “Parks and Recreation.”
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May
10
NBC Adds 3 More Shows, Including an Updated ‘Ironside’
Posted in: UncategorizedThe other shows are a comedy, “Undateable,” and a spinoff of “Chicago Fire.”
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May
07
‘The Office’ Gets an Extra 15 Minutes to Say Goodbye
Posted in: UncategorizedNBC announced on Tuesday that it had extended the show’s finale another 15 minutes, meaning the episode set for May 16 will run from 9 to 10:15 p.m.
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May
01
One Last Cringe for ‘The Office’ Finale
Posted in: UncategorizedRather than simply present the faux documentary that’s been shot for nine seasons, NBC plans a reunion-style show for “The Office” finale.
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Apr
28
Arts, Briefly: NBC Renews 5 Dramas
Posted in: UncategorizedNBC really does have a batch of shows that are working, despite a rough patch this spring that even induced a presidential-level joke on Saturday night.
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Apr
13
Jenna Bush Hager Is Happy Reporting for ‘Today’
Posted in: UncategorizedJenna Bush Hager, daughter and granddaughter of former presidents and about to become a mother, says she is happy being a member of the press on the “Today” show.
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Apr
10
NBC Renews ‘Last Call’ With Carson Daly
Posted in: UncategorizedThe move was made quickly to affirm Mr. Daly’s slot as reports have been circulating that Alec Baldwin is in talks for a late-night role.
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Apr
09
Media Decoder Blog: Alec Baldwin Said to Be in Talks to Join NBC’s Late-Night Lineup
Posted in: UncategorizedThe Emmy-winning actor may replace Carson Daly in a late-night half hour interview program, according to one executive involved in the network’s program planning.
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Apr
03
NBC Confirms Fallon Will Succeed Leno
Posted in: UncategorizedNBC confirmed that Jimmy Fallon would take over from Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” after the conclusion of the Winter Olympics in February 2014.
Apr
03
Jimmy Fallon Said to Have Extended NBC Contract
Posted in: UncategorizedThe deal is expected to make him the successor to Jay Leno of the “Tonight” show.
Apr
02
Media Decoder Blog: Leno and Fallon Poke Fun at Their Uncertain Fates
Posted in: UncategorizedJay Leno and Jimmy Fallon made light of their situations as media reports suggested that Mr. Fallon may be taking over the “Tonight” show on NBC.
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