August 5, 2009

NBC would love to have Paula Abdul
NBC reality boss Paul Telegdy is "absolutely" interested in Paula. "Is it something I have given thought to? Yeah. I think she is a huge talent," he says.


NBC moves "Friday Night Lights" to next summer, Leno will be judged on a 52-week basis

In addressing critics, NBC's Angela Bromstad also responded to the Conan O'Brien situation by saying the "true test is going to come this fall." PLUS: "Chuck" will return in March.


Steven Spielberg may get his own Discovery channel

Oprah has her own Discovery channel, and now Spielberg is in talks to create a digital network devoted to "high-end non-fiction series and documentaries."


NBC's "Day One" could get the ax after Season 1

As NBC exec Angela Bromstad explained to critics, "We've always looked at Day One as a big event for us and not necessarily a show that would be an ongoing, returning show for a second season."


Report: Elle Macpherson's bad acting worries "The Beautiful Life" producers

It's not Mischa Barton producers are worried about. It's Macpherson, who apparently doesn't have the acting chops for her big "TBL" role.


Shonda Rhimes jokes about a "Private Practice" ghost

"Maybe she's a ghost," said while Amy Brenneman was present as TV critics visited the show's set yesterday.


Why "SYTYCD" beats "DwtS"

Dance critic Sarah Kaufman says "So You Think You Can Dance" is superior to "Dancing with the Stars" because it "offers an education, teaching viewers that the dance profession is not about pampered divadom, nor does it rest on achieving a look or aping a style."


Read everything Tracy Jordan said on Season 1 of "30 Rock"

After transcribing everything Tracy Jordan said in Season 3, the Unlikely Words blog has decided to tackle Season 1.

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