June 9, 2011
MTV Cancels Risqué 'Skins'
The show's first season ended several months ago without any announcement of a second season, prompting speculation that the relatively low ratings had ruled out a renewal.
OWN
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, left, takes a walk with the financial adviser Suze Orman on “Finding Sarah.”
In “Finding Sarah” on OWN, the disgraced Duchess of York seeks personal truth but won’t let herself be pinned down.
Leonard B. Stern, Creator of Mad Libs, Dies at 88
By MARGALIT FOX
Mr. Stern, an Emmy-winning television writer, created Mad Libs as he tried to find the right word for a script.
Devorah Rose, a Celebrity of Her Own Making
By LAURA M. HOLSON
The magazine publisher wants to be a reality-TV star, even it it means dragging Hamptons society down with her.
June 10, 2011
Tracy Morgan Apologizes for Anti-Gay Comments
Tracy Morgan, the comedian and “30 Rock” co-star, was widely condemned around the Web after a man who attended his show said he made anti-gay remarks.
June 9, 2011
Fox's 'Terra Nova' Steeped in Mystery
Critics who want a preview of "Terra Nova," Fox's mix of time travel, dystopia, dinosaurs and family drama that is scheduled for that network's fall season, are restricted to small screenings of the series' first hour at NewsCorp headquarters in Manhattan.
Advertising
A Star Search, With Bing’s Help
By STUART ELLIOTT
The search engine from Microsoft is getting involved as contestants compete for a role on “Glee,” a show on Fox.
Deal Eases New Jersey Out of Public Broadcasting
By ELIZABETH JENSEN
WNET in New York will take over the television operations of the New Jersey Network for five years under a deal announced on Monday by Gov. Chris Christie.
Moving Online, Beck Will Charge Viewers a Fee
By BRIAN STELTER
The former Fox News host will charge $5 a month to watch his daily talk show and $10 to those who want access to all of GBTV, his new Web network.
Andrew Gold, Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 59
By PAUL VITELLO
Mr. Gold’s work with Linda Ronstadt as a very young man put him in the heart of the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.
The TV Watch
A New Anchor Steps In, Skipping Frills and Drama
By ALESSANDRA STANLEY
Scott Pelley signaled to viewers that he is a no-nonsense newsman, but it was harder to glean what else he intends to offer.
New TV Hit Hums Along Online, Too
By BRIAN STELTER and BILL CARTER
Twitter chitchat and a team format are giving “The Voice” a boost in the ratings.
For Couric, ABC’s Pitch Proved Best
By BILL CARTER
ABC announced that it has signed Katie Couric to a multiyear contract to host a new daytime talk show, and she will also join the ABC News division.
Online Video Start-Ups Seek to Carve Out a Place Beside YouTube
By BRIAN STELTER
“People may still scoff at online video, but this is a real business now,” said Mike Michaud, co-owner of Channel Awesome.
Critic’s Notebook
Every Home’s a Castle, Cinderella
By GINIA BELLAFANTE
HGTV and Bravo’s home makeover shows treat the housing market as if it were still booming.
Saving Sarah From Herself, Oprah Style
By LAURA M. HOLSON
The rehabilitation of Sarah Ferguson is playing out on Oprah Winfrey’s TV network.
Riff
How Football Players Got Trounced by ‘Glee’
By HEATHER HAVRILESKY
“Friday Night Lights” is a TV show about teenagers, high school and teamwork. So is the musical dramedy. But only one of these shows became a huge hit. And not the one that deserved to be.
Show Business Memoirs
By DICK VAN DYKE and BARBARA EDEN
Reviewed by HOWARD HAMPTON
Memoirs by Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Eden recall a pioneering era of television comedy.
TV Highlights
State Farm Tweaks Campaign to Compete With Rivals
June 10, 2011
MTV Cancels the Controversial Series 'Skins'
June 9, 2011
From Opinion
Op-Ed Contributor
Oprah, I Hardly Knew You
By JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN
Four interviews later, she’s still a mystery to me.
Multimedia
Glenn Beck's New Venture
On Tuesday, Glenn Beck revealed he's taking his show online, shunning the traditional TV format, and will charge viewers a monthly fee to watch it.
Excerpt: 'Falling Skies'
The new TNT alien invasion series produced by Steven Spielberg begins on June 19.
Summer TV
The upcoming summer television season includes shows new and old, including the final runs of “The Closer,” “Rescue Me” and “Entourage.”
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