News Cycles: Television News

As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)

Reuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.

NBC hopes outsourcing is "in" with TV audiences (Reuters)

Reuters - The controversial practice of outsourcing jobs to India has inspired a new comedy on U.S. TV in a striking departure from the dysfunctional families and romantic entanglements that typically make Americans laugh.

Snooki of 'Jersey Shore' arrested in NJ beach town (AP)

AP - "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has been arrested in the New Jersey beach town where the MTV show is based.

"Law & Order" TV show fails to find a new network (Reuters)

Heidi Montag files for divorce from Spencer Pratt (AP)

AP - Fifteen months after saying "I do," reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are headed for divorce.

Terrence Howard to join `Law & Order: Los Angeles' (AP)

AP - "Law & Order: Los Angeles" is getting another big-name prosecutor.

Large-Cast 'Stage Door' Will Swing Open at DC-Area American Century Theater; Season Announced (Playbill)

NBC to air live episode of Tina Fey's `30 Rock' (AP)

AP - NBC says "30 Rock" is going live this fall.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows (AP)

ABC Family's Paul Lee named boss of ABC network (AP)

AP - Paul Lee, who as head of ABC Family invigorated the once-flagging cable channel, has been appointed president of the ABC Entertainment Group. His responsibilities include the ratings-challenged ABC broadcast network.

NBC expects quick payback from costly new shows (Reuters)

"The Office" to continue without Steve Carell (Reuters)

Reuters - Actor Steve Carell is resigning his job at "The Office," but that won't mean the end of the Emmy-award winning TV comedy show, NBC said on Friday.

Women rise to the top in "Mad Men" (Reuters)

Reuters - "Mad Men" may be named for the guys, but the women rule the roost.

ABC names Paul Lee president of entertainment (Reuters)

Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover (Reuters)

Reuters - "American Idol" appears on course for a wholesale make-over after the abrupt departure of Ellen DeGeneres left the aging singing contest with two holes to fill as it seeks to retain its crown as the most-watched show on U.S. television.

Who will be judged fit to be the 'Idol' judges? (AP)

AP - Don't call it "American Idol." Call it "Extreme Makeover: 'Idol' Edition."

Andy Griffith's new role: pitching health care law (AP)

AP - Actor Andy Griffith has a new role: pitching President Barack Obama's health care law to seniors in a cable television ad paid for by Medicare.

Jared Harris brings English civility to "Mad Men" (Reuters)

Reuters - Jared Harris has played a mad scientist ("Fringe"), a salty sea captain ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"), and Andy Warhol ("I Shot Andy Warhol").

Source: J-Lo close to deal for `American Idol' (AP)

AP - Former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television — this time as a judge on "American Idol."

"Rubicon" a stylish conspiracy thriller (Reuters)