Category: Television

  • Remembering Norman Lear’s Most Controversial Episode

    Remembering Norman Lear’s Most Controversial Episode

    A two-part November 1972 episode of “Maude,” in which the title character decides to get an abortion, still seems radical, particularly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Norman Lear, who died this week at 101, left behind a legacy of groundbreaking television. But there was perhaps no hour of TV on his lengthy…

  • ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ Tribute Special Set At CBS

    ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ Tribute Special Set At CBS

    Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Norman Lear Tuesday at the age of 101. CBS, home to the majority of Lear’s classic sitcoms, will celebrate the television legend’s extraordinary career with Norman Lear: A Life on Television special, set to air Friday, December 8 at 8 pm on CBS and streaming on…

  • CBS Presents ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ On Friday

    CBS Presents ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ On Friday

    <!– ***** GPT code part START ***** –>CBS Presents ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ On Friday – TV News Check Hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner, the special will celebrate the groundbreaking career Of Norman Lear. <!– Network Ratings Tool –> CBS announced today the new entertainment special Norman Lear: A Life On Television,…

  • Maryland Public Television Adds Hitachi Kokusai Multiformat Cameras to New Studio

    Maryland Public Television Adds Hitachi Kokusai Multiformat Cameras to New Studio

    SOUTHWICK, Mass.—Hitachi Kokusai has announced it has completed one of the first deliveries of its new SK-UHD7000-S2 broadcast cameras to Maryland Public Television. The cameras were delivered through Digital Video Group, a longtime Hitachi Kokusai partner based in Ashland, Virginia and are part of the public broadcaster’s recent turnkey production studio upgrade at its Owings…

  • CBS to Air ‘Norman Lear: A Life on Television’ Celebrating Icon’s Life

    CBS to Air ‘Norman Lear: A Life on Television’ Celebrating Icon’s Life

    Television is honoring one of its own. CBS announced on Thursday that Entertainment Tonight will present Normal Lear: A Life on Television on CBS on Friday. The one-hour special will honor the late TV creator with new and never-before-seen interviews from the stars of Lear’s beloved shows, along with new footage from ET’s sit-down with Lear following…

  • ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ Special To Be Broadcast On CBS

    ‘Norman Lear: A Life On Television’ Special To Be Broadcast On CBS

    CBS, the broadcast home of the majority of Norman Lear’s iconic sitcoms, has announced the one-hour special, Norman Lear: A Life On Television. It airs Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Paramount+. The legendary writer and producer died Tuesday at the age of 101. The logline: Presented by Entertainment…

  • The Classic ‘Monster in My Pocket’ Toy Line Getting a Live Action Television Series!

    The Classic ‘Monster in My Pocket’ Toy Line Getting a Live Action Television Series!

    A cursory glance at B-movie maven Charles Band’s filmography reveals a long-standing fascination with little creatures, permeating a great number of Full Moon Features’ productions. The diminutive monsters lend themselves well to Full Moon’s latest merchandising venture, blind box collectibles dubbed Tiny Terrors. The first series features 10 classic Full Moon characters with odds between…

  • Lionsgate Promotes Maxfield Elins To SVP, Scripted Television Development

    Lionsgate Promotes Maxfield Elins To SVP, Scripted Television Development

    EXCLUSIVE: Maxfield Elins has been promoted at Lionsgate. Elins, who has been with the company for 10 years, has been named SVP, Scripted Television Development. He was previously VP of Scripted Television Development. Elins, who started as an assistant at the company after joining from WME, recently shepherded the John Wick television prequel The Continental,…

  • National Comedy Center Pays Tribute to Late Television Producer Norman Lear

    National Comedy Center Pays Tribute to Late Television Producer Norman Lear

    “Norman Lear revolutionized the television landscape, pushed societal boundaries and transformed our culture with groundbreaking comedies that addressed serious issues and offered sharp social commentary while being remarkably funny — appealing to broad audiences for over five decades.?He was a creative pioneer and true genius, who believed strongly in the power of laughter to unite…

  • Study: Over-The-Air TV Antenna Interest Remains Strong | Radio & Television Business Report

    According to a fresh report from Parks Associates, one in five U.S. households with internet access in the home possess a television antenna. At the same time, 12% of these households do not have a TV antenna but plan to purchase one within the next six months. Coming in January: RBR+TVBR’s Winter 2024 magazine features…