Television News

Michael Rosen promoted at 'Early Show'
CBS News has promoted Michael Rosen to executive producer of the Saturday "Early Show."
The Hollywood Reporter  –  Jul 3, 2008 08:22 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Tennis, everyone? Sport looks for ratings bounce
Reuters - Tennis Channel president Ken Solomon was sitting in his office on the grounds of the French Open in Paris six weeks ago when, rifling through some press coverage of the network, he proudly showed a blurb from a story that proclaimed the network "the future of television."
Yahoo!  –  Jul 3, 2008 08:07 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Writers set slate for Strike.tv
Reuters - An online network formed by professional TV and film scribes during the Hollywood writers' strike earlier this year unveiled a slate Wednesday featuring contributions from the minds behind the likes of "The Office" and "Die Hard."
Yahoo!  –  Jul 3, 2008 07:08 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Fox News airs apparently altered photos
The Fox News channel gained wide attention Thursday in the blogosphere for airing photos of two New York Times staffers that appear to have been doctored to portray them in an unflattering light.
The Hollywood Reporter  –  Jul 3, 2008 07:08 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

'Sopranos' Star Lives 'Life on Mars'
Michael Imperioli joins cast of ABC drama The reshaping of "Life on Mars" is continuing at ABC.
Zap2it.com  –  Jul 3, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

'Teenager' Impregnates ABC Family's Ratings
'Secret Life of the American Teenager' was the most-watched premiere for the network Despite ho-hum reviews, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" drew in a record number of viewers to ABC Family.
Zap2it.com  –  Jul 3, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Comedy Central's 'Gong Show' Judges Set
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Brian Posehn and Steve Schirripa will be the premiere judges The contestants on Comedy Central's update of "The Gong Show" won't have to wait long to face one of TV's toughest critics, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
Zap2it.com  –  Jul 3, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Bill Clinton on tap for Elvis Costello show
Bill Clinton will be featured in an episode of the new Elvis Costello-hosted talk/music series.
The Hollywood Reporter  –  Jul 3, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

Road to Beijing paved with potholes for news media
Reuters - With the Olympics just a month away, broadcasters are just as jittery as the athletes who will gather to compete in Beijing.
Yahoo!  –  Jul 3, 2008 06:32 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?

"Teenager" sets record for ABC Family
Reuters - "7th Heaven" creator Brenda Hampton's new teen pregnancy drama "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" set a ratings record for ABC Family.
Yahoo!  –  Jul 3, 2008 05:15 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?