Television News

Tuesday's late-night TV wrap-up of election jokes (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 11:33 PM CDT

AP - With Jay Leno, David Letterman and Conan O'Brien all taking the week off, the presidential campaigns are catching a break. But there were still some jokes to be found Tuesday.

Toni Braxton booted from 'Dancing with the Stars' (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 11:30 PM CDT

AP - Toni Braxton will no longer break it down on "Dancing with the Stars."

Julianne Hough hospitalized after 'Dancing' (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 11:28 PM CDT

AP - Julianne Hough took a trip to the hospital after "Dancing with the Stars" with stomach trouble.

Sumner Redstone files for divorce (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 10:14 PM CDT

AP - Court documents show that entertainment mogul Sumner Redstone has filed for divorce from his wife of five years.

"Knight Rider" gets full-season pickup (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 07:50 PM CDT

Reuters - NBC has picked up its modestly rated "Knight Rider" remake for a full season, sources said.

Prime-Time Nielsen ratings (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 06:30 PM CDT

AP - Prime-Time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Oct. 13-19. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Tough prime-time weeks for NBC, Fox (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 06:28 PM CDT

AP - CBS is continuing its strong start to the new television season, but for NBC and Fox, last week was one to forget.

Courts are the latest arena for reality TV shows (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 05:57 PM CDT

Reuters - Television purists who grumble over the proliferation of reality programs should stay away from their local courthouse. Lately, it seems that every other new case hinges on an unscripted TV show.

A Runway Routâ€"and the Top 10 Things to Know About This Week's TV Ratings (E! Online)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 05:48 PM CDT

E! Online - File under: Why Lifetime Is Making a Federal Case Over Project Runway.

Dexter Boss Dishes on Two-Season Pickup (E! Online)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 04:00 PM CDT

E! Online - Yo, bad guys, look out: Dexter Morgan isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

90210: Big Boys Do Cry (E! Online)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:45 PM CDT

E! Online - The 90210 hotties have just given us one more reason to love 'em: They have a sensitive side, and they ain't afraid to show it!

Forget matchup, Fox just wants a long World Series (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 02:28 PM CDT

Reuters - What Fox Sports wants more than anything when it airs Major League Baseball's World Series starting this week is a competitive -- and long-lasting -- affair, the kind that draws maximum television ratings and advertising dollars.