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CBS Calls ABC's 'Big Brother'-Like 'Glass House' a 'Classic Case of Copyright Infringement'

May 4, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Both shows feature people living together under constant watch

  

ABC to Involve Viewers in New Reality Show 'The Glass House'

April 30, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 1 year ago

ABC is pitting 14 players against each other for big bucks in a new show that emphasizes viewer interaction as a key component of the contest 

  

John Legend Joins ABC's 'Duets' Music Series

April 30, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Get Lifted" singer John Legend to join Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke in televised quest for the ultimate singing partner

  

ABC Keeping 'General Hospital,' Canceling 'Revolution,' Expanding 'GMA'

April 11, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Afternoon "GMA" will bridge gap between "Revolution" and Katie Couric's new talk show for nine weeks this summer

  

Fox May Launch a Rival to ESPN, But Not This Year (Updated)

March 28, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Fox has explored a national sports network, but insiders say reports of it launching this year are inaccurate

  

Ken Howard Joins ABC Pilot 'Counter Culture'

March 27, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

SAG president Ken Howard will play a spouse tasked with caring for his wife's Texas diner in ABC pilot "Counter Culture"

  

'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Judge Declares Mistrial (Updated)

March 19, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

"Desperate Housewives" jury was deadlocked 8-4 in favor of Nicollette Sheridan. Her attorney says she'll retry wrongful termination case against ABC and Touchstone

  

'Desperate Housewives' Trial: No Verdict Thursday

March 15, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Jurors in Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination suit against ABC and Touchstone will be back in court Friday

  

IAC's Aereo Beckons the Cord Cutters As Broadcasters Gird for Battle

March 14, 2012 By Fred Schruers 1 year ago

Aereo's tiny antennae bring broadcast signals to consumers online. IAC sees it as a cord-cutting breakthrough. The networks see an illegal threat to their business model

  

'Desperate Housewives' Case Goes to the Jury

March 14, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

"Desperate Housewives" jury will decide whether to give Nicollette Sheridan millions. The actress claims her character was axed because she complained of being struck

  

'Housewives' Trial: ABC Calls Nicollette Sheridan's Case 'Desperate'

March 14, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

In closing arguments, ABC's attorney says timeline proves decision to kill off Nicollette Sheridan's character was made before slapping incident

  

Nicollette Sheridan's Attorney: You Can't Keep a Secret in Hollywood for 9 Months

March 14, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Nicollette Sheridan's attorney tells "Desperate Housewives" jury that ABC's claim of early plan to kill off her character is "insult to your intelligence"

  

'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Closing Arguments Wednesday

March 13, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

With case heading to the jury, defense in Nicollette Sheridan's "Desperate Housewives" suit counters "mystery witness" claims of ABC cover-up

  

'Desperate Housewives' Judge Tosses Out Battery Charge Against Marc Cherry

March 13, 2012 By Todd Cuningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Charge of wrongful termination of Nicollette Sheridan from 'Desperate Housewives" still to be determined. 'Mystery witness' tells of ABC cover-up

  

'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Judge to Rule on 11th-Hour Witness Alleging Cover-Up

March 12, 2012 By Todd Cuningham and Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Attorneys for Nicollette Sheridan claim "Desperate Housewives" worker can expose an ABC cover-up. Defense says the ploy is "orchestrated"

  

Kristin Chenoweth on 'GCB': We're Having, Not Making, Fun

March 11, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 1 year ago

Kristin Chenoweth calls herself "a God person," and insists her new show on ABC is not making fun of Christians

  

Barry Diller on Aereo's Battle with Broadcasters: Let's Rumble

March 11, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 1 year ago

IAC Chairman Barry Diller defends Aereo, the new streaming device broadcasters say will be stealing their content. The services launches Thursday in New York

  

Susan Lucci Returns to ABC, and Soaps, in 'Devious Maids' Pilot

March 9, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Former "All My Children" star Susan Lucci will play a wealthy but nutty employer in new Marc Cherry venture

  

'Desperate Housewives': Nicollette Sheridan's Attorney Calls Surprise Death Revelation 'Tactical'

March 8, 2012 By By Todd Cunningham and Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

ABC is killing off a character on Sunday's "Desperate Housewives" episode to bolster its case against Nicollette Sheridan, her attorney claims

  

'Desperate Housewives': Major Character Will Be Killed Off Sunday

March 8, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

"Desperate Housewives" producer lets news of impending death slip during Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination suit

  

Marc Cherry: Nicollette Sheridan Was Unhappy Because Her Line Was Cut

March 8, 2012 By Todd Cuningham and Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Creator Marc Cherry testifies that it was "stage business" when he put his hand to the head of "Desperate Housewives' star Nicollette Sheridan

  

'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Writer Contradicts Marc Cherry on Timeline

March 7, 2012 By Todd Cunningham and Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Lori Kirkland Baker says that Marc Cherry got the OK to kill off Edie Britt in December 2008 -- after the alleged "wallop" incident

  

'Housewives' Trial: Former Exec Says Nicollette Sheridan's Fate Decided Before Fight

March 6, 2012 By Todd Cunningham and Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Mark Pedowitz, former head of Touchstone and ABC Studios, says he approved killing off Nicollette Sheridan's character months before she claimed Marc Cherry hit her

  

Marc Cherry Claims Remorse for Nicollette Sheridan 'Wallop'

March 5, 2012 By Todd Cunningham and Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Creator Marc Cherry maintains that the decision to kill off Nicollette Sheridan's "Desperate Housewives" character was made months before she claimed he struck her

  

Marc Cherry on Nicollette Sheridan's 'Wallop' Claim: 'I Felt I Had Permission'

March 5, 2012 By Todd Cunningham & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

The 'Desperate Housewives' creator says he was demonstrating "a physical bit of business" when he put his hand on Nicollette Sheridan's head

  

'GCB's' ('Good Christian Bitches') Inspiration: Well, Good (and Gossipy) Christian Bitches

March 2, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Everyone knows one -- or is one -- "Good Christian Bitches" author Kim Gatlin says

  
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