Television
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3 veteran 'Roots' stars look back on making this TV classic
May 12, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - ABC bosses weren't sure anyone would watch. Their ambitious miniseries "Roots" was an eight-part epic based on Alex Haley's best-seller that told the saga of ...
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ABC cancels country music drama 'Nashville' after 4 seasons
May 12, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The song is over for the country music drama "Nashville" after four seasons. ABC said Thursday it's canceling the show, along with crime romp "Castle"...
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ABC's Jimmy Kimmel launches 'campaign' for veep
May 12, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel says he's looking for a new job - vice president of the United States. The ABC jokester launched his "campaign" on his show...
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Kelly Ripa: Host search behind Michael Strahan's early exit
May 11, 2016 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Kelly Ripa says Michael Strahan is leaving their morning talk show earlier than originally planned so a search for his replacement can begin. It was announced...
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CMT network turning Jason Aldean's Chicago concert into TV show
May 11, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - The CMT network is launching a summertime concert event that it hopes will become an annual tradition, with the first year's featured artist being Jason Aldea...
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CBS News veteran Morley Safer retiring
May 11, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - CBS News veteran Morley Safer, a "60 Minutes" correspondent for all but two of the newsmagazine's 48-year history, said Wednesday that he's retiring from tele...
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NBC orders DC Comics-based 'Powerless' with Vanessa Hudgens
May 11, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - A comedy series starring Vanessa Hudgens and set in the DC Comics world is coming to NBC. The network said Wednesday it's ordered "Powerless" for the 2016-...
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Megyn Kelly looks to trump ratings with first Fox broadcast specialMay 11, 2016 6:00 am - If Megyn Kelly wants to broaden her horizons, now is an optimal time for her to do it. The host of Fox News Channel's weeknight “Kelly File” program has been one of tele...
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Longtime Comedy Central president to exit cable channel
May 10, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Comedy Central's longtime president is leaving as the cable channel faces declining ratings. The channel said Monday that Michele Ganeless will be rep...
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A Trump truce? He's a guest on Megyn Kelly's Fox TV special
May 10, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - When Megyn Kelly sits down with Donald Trump for her prime-time special on the Fox broadcasting network, the Fox News Channel host hopes to call a truce ...