Gay characters rise on network TV, drop on cable
Three percent of network characters are either gay, lesbian or bisexual, up from 1.1% two years ago. Meanwhile, the number of GLBT characters on cable have dropped from 40 two years ago to 25 this year.
J.J. Abrams wants to spy again
The "Alias" creator is shopping a "fun romp" into the spy business to the networks.
FX picks up 2 dramas: "Terriers" and "Lights Out"
One, from "The Shield's" Shawn Ryan, is a buddy detective drama, another follows a former heavyweight boxing champ who tries to reconnect with his family.
ABC Family picks up comedies with Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence
She'll play a wild child-turned-politician, he'll play a young dad.
"24" alum Reiko Aylesworth joins "Damages"
Details of her recurring character are being kept under wraps.
