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CBS executives maintain the shocking cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” next season was financially motivated, and “not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.” However, its timing raised eyebrows, and hackles, coming as it did just days after Colbert criticized Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Trump – calling it “a big fat bribe” – as the company awaits White House approval for its merger with Skydance Media.
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The Writers Guild of America said on Friday that it had “significant concerns that ‘The Late Show’s’ cancellation is a bribe, sacrificing free speech to curry favor with the Trump administration as the company looks for merger approval.” Posted Senator Bernie Sanders, “Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late night host, slams the deal. Days later, he’s fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? NO.” Chimed in Senator Elizabeth Warren, “America deserves to know” if the show was canceled for political reasons,” a sentiment echoed by Senator Adam Schiff.
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The aforementioned CBS execs, including George Cheeks, President of CBS and a Co-CEO of Paramount, CBS’s parent, did have high praise for Colbert. “Our admiration, affection and respect for the talents of Stephen Colbert and his incredible team made this agonizing decision even more difficult,” they said in a statement. As for claims of the cancellation being financially driven, while the timing has caused outrage, the business of late night has been in decline, with audiences shrinking and ad revenue dropping.
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Two days before Colbert broke the news, Skydance Media CEO David Ellison and his legal counsel met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to discuss the Paramount merger. According to a filing with the FCC, they “discussed Skydance’s commitment to unbiased journalism and its embrace of diverse viewpoints, principles that will ensure CBS’’s editorial decision-making reflects the varied ideological perspectives of American viewers.”
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Don’t look for Will Kulp in season four of Bravo’s “Southern Hospitality,” Bravo’s “Southern Charm” spinoff about a group of friends working at a nightclub. “The new season has started filming, and unsurprisingly, I will not be a part of it this year,” posted the former bartender, who faced accusations of infidelity last season and failed to appear during its reunion episode. “I will likely never film a second of reality TV ever again. It has been a horrible experience and a life lesson.” That said, Kulp didn’t burn bridges entirely, adding, “A big thanks to some cast, some production, Andy Cohen and ALL of the crew for the seasons past. You know who you are. Your kindness and professionalism are rare occurrences in the industry.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Actress Eileen Fulton, best known for her role on soap opera “As the World Turns,”died July 14 at age 91. Fulton played the role of much-married Lisa Miller Hughes Eldridge Shea Colman McColl Mitchell Grimaldi Chedwyn from 1960 until 2010, when the show left the air.
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“Gilmore Girls” is moving to Hallmark Channel. The show will air weekdays from 2-6p and weekends from 8-10a, beginning Monday, August 25. “The success of the ‘Gilmoire Girls’ universe is a testament to the power of storytelling that is centered around love, family, and close-knit community,” said Hallmark Media’s VP of Programming & Acquisitions, Ayn Prince. “Hallmark shares the same passion for feel good, whimsical content and characters, making this show and its ever-growing fandom the perfect addition to our Hallmark Channel viewing experience.” “Gilmore Girls” premiered on The WB in 2000 and ended its run on The CW in 2007.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hulu has renewed “Vanderpump Villa” for season three. The second season of the reality series dropped in April.
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Bridget Moynihan will reprise her “Blue Bloods” role in the series premiere of spinoff “Boston Blue.” The new series, starring Donnie Wahlberg, launches Friday, October 17.
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Occupation-reality series “Truck Dynasty” (show title of the week, right?), premiering Tuesday, August 12 at 9p on Discovery, follows a family who transform average trucks into eye-catching custom creations.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Bobby Flay has chosen three chefs for “Bobby’s Triple Threat.” New York chef and restaurateur Ayesha Nurdjaja joins Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson to take on competitors in three head-to-head cooking rounds. The ten-episode season premieres Tuesday, September 2 at 8p on Food Network.
(Source: Cynopsis)
UPtv’s “Red, White and Binge” marathon featuring “Hudson & Rex,” “Last Man Standing,” “Blue Bloods” and the recently launched “The Rookie,” was viewed by over 2.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen, while Ovation TV’s “Mysteries, Librarian and Leverage” marathons reached over 1.3 million viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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