Television News

TV shows may see post-election ratings growth (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 01:45 AM CST Reuters - Could the big winner on Election Day be "Knight Rider"?

Networks may call election before some polls close (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 01:44 AM CST Reuters - No matter who wins Tuesday's presidential election, you can be sure of one thing: The networks aren't going to hold back calling the election for Barack Obama or John McCain if either gathers the magic number of 270 electoral votes.

Media groups turn on Web for election coverage (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 01:40 AM CST Reuters - Comedy spoofs by Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert have made the U.S. presidential race a made-for-television event, but on Tuesday many voters will turn to the Internet to watch election night coverage.

"King of the Hill" could reign at ABC (Reuters) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 09:16 PM CST Reuters - Fox's canceled veteran animated series "King of the Hill" could reign again at ABC.

Edwards discusses his cameo as Dr. Greene on `ER' (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 08:31 PM CST AP - Anthony Edwards says it's easy being Greene.

Spoiler Chat: Pregnancy Rocks 90210 and Tree Hill (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 08:03 PM CST E! Online - Look who's got babies on the brain!

Loser Trainer Accused of Beating Girlfriend's Son (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 07:31 PM CST E! Online - The Biggest Loser could be taking on a whole new meaning.

Bracing for TV's Post-Election Blahs (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 07:09 PM CST E! Online - Maybe you can't wait for Election Day to be over. Maybe you can't wait for John McCain, Barack Obama, or perhaps both, to go home.

Wrestling's "RAW" gets set for 800th episode (Reuters) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 06:15 PM CST Reuters - Vince McMahon has one of the longest-running shows on U.S. television with wrestling series "RAW," and as it celebrates 800 episodes on Monday the chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment said its success depends on more than fighting.

Jason Wahler Meets Judicial System (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 04:17 PM CST E! Online - Jason Wahler better hope reality doesn't bite.

Study links teen pregnancy to sexy TV shows (Reuters) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 11:51 AM CST Reuters - Exposure to some forms of entertainment is a corrupting influence on children, leading teens who watch sexy programs into early pregnancies and children who play violent video games to adopt aggressive behavior, researchers said on Monday.

It could be a big night for election viewing (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 04:16 PM CST AP - Election viewership on television and online could approach records Tuesday night — provided some suspense holds.

Seth MacFarlane is 1 wealthy 'Family' guy (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 12:16 PM CST AP - Talk about inflation. Seth MacFarlane is Hollywood's hundred-million dollar man — and he's not even bionic.

The Onion plans wall-to-wall satire for election (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 10:03 AM CST AP - Days before the January 2001 inauguration of President Bush, the Onion ran a story headlined: "Bush: `Our Long National Nightmare of Peace and Prosperity Is Finally Over.'"

Kath & Kim Lives...Honest (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 01:45 PM CST E! Online - So, about that Kath & Kim pick in your TV death-watch pool…

'Chocolate News': Spoofing black current affairs (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 09:37 AM CST AP - From a comedy standpoint, David Alan Grier is fine with whoever wins the election.

Heroes Shakeup: Inside Scoop on the Firings (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 01:42 PM CST E! Online - Offing fan favorites is hardly something new on NBC's Heroes—except now they are doing it off camera, to two of the show's top producers.

Fox Counts Down to 24 Premiere (E! Online) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 09:51 AM CST E! Online - For those suffering from Jack Bauer withdrawals, Fox has the cure for what ails you: a firm premiere date for the long-awaited, delay-plagued seventh-season premiere of 24.