[TV orNotTV] Leah Remini: Scientology Aftermath

After watching the first episode, I don't know that I learned anything I didn't already know about the organization (I believe that was my review of an HBO documentary on the same subject a couple years ago). All I can do is add to the conversation with my own experiences. To begin with, I was in

Re: [TV orNotTV] So long, Al Brodax

It probably does--it's just that no one's interested in it. According to Wiki, CBS owns the syndication rights (I thought Universal co-produced it and would have the syndication rights, perhaps because Joe Connolly of Mosher and Connolly, the "Munsters" and "Leave It to Beaver" creators, was the

[TV orNotTV] So long, Al Brodax

Animation Scoop , NY Times (links): After fighting in WWII and working on

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The next series is scheduled to start on Friday, April 21 and CBS is now publicizing the premiere as well as taking applications for the following season so I'd like to think the show is still in the network's good graces - despite the ridiculous scheduling. --- Original Message

[TV orNotTV] CBC Wants $400M from Canuck Government to Go Ad-Free

The Canadian pubcaster has been ad-supported in part for all of the over 80 years it's been in existence, with the TV network currently running ads (the radio networks only run political ads during national elections)--the net claims that the additional funding will allow it to wean off of

Re: [TV orNotTV] CBS Midseason Schedule Adds More Drama, Slots'Ransom'on Saturday

The next cycle's been put on hold--The tea leaves seem to indicate that this might be it for "TAR." Mark Jeffries Saints Spotlight Editor spotligh...@gmail.com On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 1:34 PM, Bradford Harvey wrote: > Guess I should have read the article first. Still,

Re: [TV orNotTV] Critics' tour loses network execs

On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 10:21 PM, Bob Jersey wrote: > > THR didn't mention this, but apparently some others did: The execs will be > in the room, just not on stage; and apparently any contact with them will > have to be arranged through channels (I'm having a rare

Re: [TV orNotTV] Grant Tinker, R.I.P.

Everyone says he was the best boss ever. ⁣Not sent from an iPhone.​ On Nov 30, 2016, 10:53 AM, at 10:53 AM, Diner wrote: >One of the true giants of the industry. > >http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/arts/television/grant-tinker-former-chairman-of-nbc-dies-at-90.html > >I

[TV orNotTV] Kevin Smith bails out of "Buckaroo Banzai" reboot

After any movement on the Amazon-based project was halted by a lawsuit by MGM against the original 1984 flick's writer and director. He announced it within a (lengthy and pret-ty blue) FB Live post relayed by Deadline

[TV orNotTV] "Masters of Sex" packs it in

The critically-acclaimed Showtime series ended its fourth season with Masters and Johnson's wedding, and producers thought that was as good a point as any, though at least linear viewing had been slipping... Variety

RE: [TV orNotTV] CBS Midseason Schedule Adds More Drama, Slots'Ransom'on Saturday

Guess I should have read the article first. Still, shoving AR to a premiere date in April makes it almost a year since they finished shooting the thing. From: tvornottv@googlegroups.com [mailto:tvornottv@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bradford Harvey Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 1:19

[TV orNotTV] Netflix finally allows downloading to devices

After Amazon Prime and YouTube Red have been doing so for a while. Availability by title will apparently come gradually. Variety (link) B -- -- TV or Not TV The Smartest (TV) People! You

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[TV orNotTV] Grant Tinker, R.I.P.

One of the true giants of the industry. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/arts/television/grant-tinker-former-chairman-of-nbc-dies-at-90.html I don't think the article's claim that he developed "Bonanza" is correct - it was already on the air for two seasons by the time he got to NBC in 1961.

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[TV orNotTV] Re: DirecTV's streaming to be officially unveiled next Mon.

Moi, Nov 21st: > > > The satelliter's over-the-top bundle tops 100 channels, and while not as > good a deal as Dish's Sling TV, it's still lower than other pay-tv > products... but it does come with limitations, such as only one stream per > subscriber. > > Variety has an articl >

[TV orNotTV] No back-end again for Odd Couple

The third season, like the previous two, will remain 13 episodes despite having begun earlier... Nellie (link) said they're not in danger, but are tied for worst among CBS' scripted fare... B

[TV orNotTV] IP6,B...: Lauer re-ups with Today

The exact length is not clear, due to confusing stuff from the gossip site's sources, but they appear to agree it's for $20mil a year (link)...

Re: [TV orNotTV] Star Trek: Discovery has a cast!

Excellent choice, and first sign in a while this project might be more than just a promotional gimmick... On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 11:14 PM Kevin M. wrote: > At least they have three actors, probably the biggest name being Michelle > Yeoh. I approve of the choice. > > >