Month: May 2020

In its day, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson dominated ratings and garnered numerous awards. But one of its most overlooked achievements is the week when Johnny Carson gave up his chair to multi-hyphenate performer Harry Belafonte in February 1968. 19 more words via ‘The Sit-In’: Director Yoruba Richen On Documentary About History-Making Week When Harry… Continue reading ‘The Sit-In’: Director Yoruba Richen On Documentary About History-Making Week When Harry Belafonte Hosted ‘The Tonight Show’ — Deadline

The Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee’s task force on the safe resumption of film and TV production expects to have the final draft of a White Paper completed in a week or two for delivery to government officials and public health authorities. 16 more words via Industry-Wide Task Force’s “White Paper” On Restarting Film & TV Production… Continue reading Industry-Wide Task Force’s “White Paper” On Restarting Film & TV Production Expected To Be Ready Soon — Deadline

For the past couple of years, ABC has had the largest comedy contingent on the schedule with three blocks, 8-10 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8-9 PM on Friday, for a 10 half-hour series total. 21 more words via ABC Eyes Fewer Comedy Blocks On 2020-21 Schedule — Deadline

It was the politics of pandemic that took over Real Time with Bill Maher tonight with Michael Moore as the marquee guest. “The only way they are going to pull it off is if he’s able to cancel the election or postpone it,” the Fahrenheit 9/11 director said of Donald Trump’s chances at the ballot… via… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Only Path To Re-Election Is To “Cheat,” Michael Moore Tells ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ — Deadline

Normally, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, as people take the long weekend to gather with friends and family, participate in parades and solemn ceremonies honoring the nation’s war dead, and generally enjoy the start of the outdoor season. 17 more words via President Donald Trump Tweetstorm – The Saturday Edition — Deadline

The traditional start of the summer season in Southern California is still under a cloud, as many facilities that normally would be filled with activity remain shut down. 30 more words via Southern California Still Largely On Lockdown – But Vegas, Baby, Is On The Horizon — Deadline

On a rerun heavy night, Fox’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown raised its arms in victory, scoring an 0.6 to outpace its somewhat lackluster competition and allow Fox to cop the overall network bragging rights. 23 more words via Friday Ratings: WWE Friday Night SmackDown Wins The Demo Wars For Fox — Deadline

The National Basketball Association is having what it terms “exploratory conversations” with the Walt Disney Co. about resuming its postponed season. The league issued a statement Saturday on its Twitter account. 29 more words via NBA Talking About Resuming Season With Single Site Games At Walt Disney’s ESPN Complex In Orlando — Deadline

The latest COVID-19 numbers in New York show the lowest levels of death since March, and other metrics indicating the state is making headway as it battles the world’s highest levels of infection. 24 more words via New York Coronavirus Death Toll Heading Down, Saturday’s Total The Lowest In Two Months — Deadline

Sonjia Warren Brandon, who founded and ran the Commercials Unlimited talent agency and handled advertising bookings for hundreds of film and TV stars for decades, has died. 31 more words via Sonjia Warren Brandon Dies: Founder Of Commercials Unlimited Agency Booked TV Spots For A-Listers For Decades — Deadline