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No happy Days Here, CBS Fights Back

It’s not all good times as CBS fires back at happy days. CBS has been sued by members of the Happy Days cast for using their image on slot machines and not paying them. According to their contracts, each actor should receive 5% of net proceeds for an individual image , or 2 1/2% for their image in a group. The suit is attempting to claim fraud as they believe that CBS had no intentions of paying... 

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Katie Couric Leaving CBS

When Dan Rather stepped down from the CBS Evening News back five years ago, the anticipation buzz began about who would take over the spot that he held for over 25 years. Katie Couric left NBC to fill the posistion but now it has been announced that Couric will be leaving CBS. According to CBS executives, an official announcement is expected to come later on this week and that Couric’s contract... 

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CBS Wants Charlie Sheen Back

The feud between Charlie Sheen and CBS is one that has been plastered all over the news as of late. CBS stood their ground at one time and said that they did not want anything to do with Sheen because of his drug problems and unwanted publicity that he was bringing to the network. After firing him from Two and A Half Men, word is now that CBS and Warner Brothers want to have Charlie Sheen back in... 

12th Annual A Home For The Holidays Special Airs On CBS

The 12th annual “A Home for the Holidays” special airs tonight on CBS. The special is sponsored by Wendy’s and presented by the Children’s Action Network and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The foundation is named after the late Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas who was adopted himself. The special presents the benefits of adoption and will feature performances by... 

CBS Studios Announces BIG CBS Launch

CBS Studios and the Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) have announced the launch of “BIG CBS Prime”, the first ENGLISH premium entertainment channel and it will be available across the entire country. The new channel will feature America’s television shows from CBS Studios international according to the Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. RBNL CEO Tarun Katial said that the launch... 

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CBS cancels “Ghost Whisperer”

In a move aimed at shaking up its fall lineup, CBS has cancelled “Ghost Whisperer” after five seasons on the network. The paranormal drama featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt was among seven shows that have been cancelled by CBS in a bid to realign the network and challenge its competitors in the race for ratings between the nation’s major network stations. The move by CBS is part of a... 

Dan Rather’s Watermelon Comment Racist?

No one can argue that Dan Rather is one of the legends of broadcast television. The only blemish in his spectacular CBS career the uncovering of his use of false sources during a 60 Minutes investigation into President George W. Bush’s Air National Guard service. Rather has blundered again. On a recent edition of The Chris Matthews Show, Rather made a remark about President Obama and his current... 

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The Silver Fox Anderson Cooper Replacing Katie Couric?

Katie Couric may be looking for a job in the near future. Her current position as an anchor and managing editor on the CBS Evening News program is up for renewal next year. Critics have been dogging Couric for years on her inability to draw a strong fan base. Rumors have circulated in the past about CBS executives firing her before her contract was up. Recent reports suggested Couric was being forced...