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CBS sets premieres after debates

Network unveils upcoming fall schedule
CBS is sticking with tradition, launching the lion's share of its fall sked during fall premiere week -- with a few exceptions, thanks to the presidential election.
Michael Schneider | 6/26/08 11:21am

Brooke Elliott to be Lifetime's 'Diva'

Zadan, Meron will exec produce series
Michael Schneider |
6/19/08 9:00pm

Wilmer Valderrama returns to Fox

Actor to co-exec produce and star in 'Ernesto'
Daniel Frankel |
6/18/08 10:00pm

Perry, Tolan set 'Steve' at Showtime

'Friends' actor to star, executive produce pilot
Jon Weisman |
6/18/08 10:00pm

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Carolla to host NBC's 'Top Gear'

Tanner Foust, Eric Stromer to help test cars
Michael Schneider |
6/16/08 8:12pm

AMC conjures more dramas

Network expands development slate
Michael Schneider |
6/15/08 9:00pm

Fox TV locks up Jason Bateman

'Arrested' star to develop series for network
Michael Schneider |
6/15/08 8:00pm

NBC picks up John Wells' 'LAPD'

Biderman to write Chulack-directed cop drama
Michael Schneider |
6/13/08 5:50pm

Lifetime picks up 'Rita Rocks'

Networks places order for 13 episodes
Michael Schneider |
6/11/08 11:05am

A&E booking 'Beast' drama

Network orders up Swayze drama
Michael Schneider |
6/9/08 6:00am

Chris Rock's brother on MyNetwork

Channel orders 'Tony Rock' show for fall
Stuart Levine |
6/5/08 1:43pm

Upfront approach

ABC, Turner push first round of deals
Cynthia Littleton, John Dempsey |
6/1/08 1:01pm

Horton to direct 'Philanthropist' pilot

Move follows Fontana and Levinson's departure
Michael Schneider |
5/28/08 8:34pm

ABC sets 'Border Security'

Documentary series profiles Homeland Security
Michael Schneider |
5/28/08 6:39pm

50 Cent joins MTV for mogul search

New shows include 'Making the Rock Band'
Michael Schneider |
5/28/08 6:25pm

NBC picks up Jonathan Pollack pilot

'30 Rock' scribe sells workplace comedy
Michael Schneider |
5/27/08 8:59pm

Roger Bart is the man for ABC

'Young' Broadway actor cast in untitled pilot
Cynthia Littleton |
5/27/08 8:15pm

MRC unveils CW's Sunday slate

Night of programming set to launch Sept. 14
Michael Schneider |
5/26/08 9:00pm

Kelsey Grammer cast in ABC pilot

'Empire' comedy about eccentric billionaire
Cynthia Littleton |
5/23/08 12:48pm

Sam Neill joins 'Crusoe' cast

CCH Pounder to explore 'Warehouse 13'
Michael Schneider |
5/22/08 7:16pm

MyNetwork adds to '08-'09 schedule

Fox channel renews 'Secrets,' preps YouTube series
John Dempsey |
5/21/08 2:55pm

USA picks up 'Collar,' 'Pains'

Pilots fit network's character-driven brand
Michael Schneider |
5/20/08 9:05pm

NBC crowns 'Kings' for second time

Network makes series commitment to drama
Michael Schneider |
5/19/08 9:17pm

CW pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:30pm

Fox pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:27pm

ABC pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:23pm

CBS pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:20pm

Global buyers screening few pilots

Studios pitching fall TV shows
Stuart Levine |
5/19/08 5:45pm

New TV series face global bids

Star producers key L.A. Screenings slate
Stuart Levine |
5/16/08 7:00pm

What’s new in primetime

Studio offerings in comedy and drama
Variety Staff |
5/16/08 7:00pm

‘Rome’ veteran heads for CBS

Heller brings showrunning skill to ‘Mentalist’
Jon Weisman |
5/16/08 7:00pm

New Fox dramas to limit commercials

'Remote-Free TV' benefits 'Fringe,' 'Dollhouse'
Michael Schneider |
5/15/08 1:43pm

Fox announces primetime slate

New shows from Abrams, Whedon on deck
Michael Schneider |
5/15/08 8:08am

Fox fuels J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe'

Whedon's 'Dollhouse' expected for midseason
Cynthia Littleton |
5/14/08 5:29pm

Turner packs slate with top talent

TNT, TBS unveil fresh batch of pilots
John Dempsey |
5/14/08 11:22am

CBS returns to comedy roots

New shows have female-friendly twist
Michael Schneider |
5/14/08 6:00am

CW gets early start on fall season

Slate to focus on big franchises
Michael Schneider |
5/13/08 4:30pm

Turner lines up heavy hitters

Redford, Bochco among talent on tap
John Dempsey |
5/13/08 12:38pm

ESPN touts 'SportsCenter' extras

Offers morning editions, West Coast version
Dade Hayes |
5/13/08 10:45am

ABC announces fall schedule

Network unveils stable slate
Michael Schneider |
5/13/08 4:40am

CW sticking with status quo

Network sets '90210,' 'Filthy Rich' on Tuesdays
Michael Schneider |
5/12/08 8:49pm

CBS picks up six for 2008-09 slate

Nets firm plans as ABC, CW prep for today
Michael Schneider, Michael Schneider, Cynthia Littleton, Michael Schneider |
5/12/08 11:13am

Fox greenlights J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe'

Whedon's 'Dollhouse' comes in midseason
Michael Schneider, Cynthia Littleton |
5/11/08 11:37pm

ABC bets there is 'Life on Mars'

Network also picks up Kutcher's 'Opportunity'
Michael Schneider |
5/11/08 10:42pm

Seacrest hopes to give 'Boy' a home

NBC announces projects, pickups at upfronts
Michael Schneider |
5/11/08 10:00pm

'90210' heads to the CW

Network also orders 'Filthy Rich'
Michael Schneider |
5/11/08 4:43pm

Networks pack pickups

Fox nabs ' 'Fringe,' 'The Inn'
Cynthia Littleton, Michael Schneider |
5/10/08 7:53am

Spike developing unscripted pilots

Macho lineup includes 'Cobra,' 'Predators'
John Dempsey |
5/6/08 9:00pm

Cable success inspires networks

More scripted dramas set for this summer
Alan Sepinwall |
5/2/08 8:30pm

Showtime imports Marc Wootton

Tracey Ullman renewed for second season
Josef Adalian |
5/1/08 9:00pm

Damon Wayans feels 'Better' at ABC

Comedy pilot follows a recovering alcoholic
Cynthia Littleton |
4/30/08 9:00pm

'This Might Hurt' for Missi Pyle

Jessica Walter moves to '90210'
Josef Adalian |
4/29/08 9:00pm

Days of lavish TV upfronts are gone

Networks scaling back due to strike
Josef Adalian, Michael Schneid |
4/29/08 9:00pm

'90210' cast continues to grow

Hilary Duff says no to zip code
Josef Adalian |
4/28/08 11:24am

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