2012 in American television

none October 2013 2012 In American television in 2012, notable events included television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and rebrandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about controversies and carriage disputes. Events January Date Event1Regional sports networks MSG and MSG Plus go dark on Time Warner Cable systems in the New York City area and upstate New York after Time Warner and the networks' parent, MSG Media, fail to reach a new fee-for-carriage agreement.Reynolds Mike December 31, 2011 MSG, MSG Plus Now Dark on Time Warner Cable Systems https://www.multichannel.com/article/478408-MSG_MSG_Plus_Now_Dark_on_Time_Warner_Cable_Systems.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120122085130/https://www.multichannel.com/article/478408-MSG_MSG_Plus_Now_Dark_on_Time_Warner_Cable_Systems.php January 22, 2012 December 26, 2020 Multichannel News The two sides reached a resolution to restore the signals on February 17, a deal that also restores MSG-owned music channel Fuse TV to Time Warner systems (TWC had dropped Fuse in December 2011).Reynolds Mike 2012-02-17 MSG-Time Warner Cable End License Fee Dispute http://www.multichannel.com/article/480737-MSG_Time_Warner_Cable_End_License_Fee_Dispute.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120219230751/http://www.multichannel.com/article/480737-MSG_Time_Warner_Cable_End_License_Fee_Dispute.php 2012-02-19 2020-12-26 Multichannel NewsThree stations and their related satellites in the Casper and Cheyenne, Wyoming, markets vanish from the Dish Network lineup due to a retransmission dispute. The stations are Casper's KTWO-TV (ABC), KGWC (CBS), and KFNB (Fox) and Cheyenne's KLWY (Fox/ABC)."DISH Network viewers lose local channels in Casper, Cheyenne," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091614/https://trib.com/news/local/casper/dish-network-viewers-lose-local-channels-in-casper-cheyenne/article_c9369a8d-4ba8-5d05-8284-a4097bf44442.html May 24, 2024 from Casper Star-Tribune, 1/2/20122Versus rebrands as NBC Sports Network, reflecting the sports channel's common ownership and synergies with NBC Sports.Reynolds Mike 2011-08-01 Versus Will Fly NBC Sports Colors http://www.multichannel.com/article/471750-Versus_Will_Fly_NBC_Sports_Colors.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120106112813/http://www.multichannel.com/article/471750-Versus_Will_Fly_NBC_Sports_Colors.php 2012-01-06 2020-12-26 Multichannel News4The Walt Disney Company and Comcast announce a 10-year distribution agreement to deliver content from Disney-owned networks and ABC owned-and-operated stations to Comcast's multiple Xfinity platforms, including TV, online, video on demand, smartphones, and tablet computers."Disney, Comcast Set Major Carriage Deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091550/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 from TVNewsCheck, 1/4/20125Neal Tiles steps down from his position as president and CEO of G4 and is replaced by Adam Stotsky.G4 President Neal Tiles Steps Down Deadline January 5, 2012Former NBC Marketing Chief Adam Stotsky Named General Manager Of G4 Deadline January 5, 2012Cowles Media announces a reorganization in the news department of its stations in the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara market, KCOY-TV (CBS) and KKFX-CA (Fox), that includes several layoffs of on- and off-screen personnel, the elimination of its sports department, and the move of the evening anchor desk out of market to Monterey Bay area sister station KION-TV."KCOY, KKFX lays off employees," https://web.archive.org/web/20120109100508/http://santamariatimes.com/business/local/kcoy-kkfx-lays-off-employees/article_c986a3c4-3827-11e1-8fbe-0019bb2963f4.html January 9, 2012 from Santa Maria Times, 1/6/20129CBS This Morning, the network's attempt at a unique news-and-analysis-intensive morning show, makes its debut, featuring a host team of Erica Hill, Gayle King, and Charlie Rose."CBS News launching all-new morning broadcast," from CBSNews.com, November 15, 201113A week-long commemoration of Today's 60th anniversary culminates in a gathering of past and current personalities from the NBC morning program."TODAY marks 60th with an anchor homecoming from MSNBC.com, January 13, 2012After more than 11,000 episodes, long-running daytime drama One Life to Live ended its nearly 44-year-run on ABC."'One Life to Live' Says Goodbye to Daytime," https://web.archive.org/web/20120228221001/https://social.entertainment.msn.com/tv/blogs/tv-buzz-blogpost.aspx?post=90ddcd91-8302-4887-a1e6-9a549f597efc February 28, 2012 from MSN Entertainment (January 16, 2012)14Sunbeam Television's stations in Miami (WSVN) and Boston (WHDH-TV and WLVI) go dark on DirecTV after talks to increase the retransmission fees by a reported 300% failed."Sunbeam Television shuts out DirecTV NFL fans in Miami in attempt to extract 300 percent pay increase https://web.archive.org/web/20120117200815/http://www.thestreet.com/story/11376257/1/sunbeam-television-shuts-out-directv-nfl-fans-in-miami-in-attempt-to-extract-300-percent-pay-increase.html January 17, 2012 from The Street.com, January 14, 2012 The two sides reached an agreement on January 26 to restore the signals."Sunbeam and DirecTV Reach Retrans Agreement," https://web.archive.org/web/20130116102735/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/479683-Sunbeam_and_DirecTV_Reach_Retrans_Agreement.php January 16, 2013 from Broadcasting & Cable, January 26, 201216Lionsgate Entertainment and One Equity Partners announce that they will explore a sale of their TV Guide Network, whose conversion over the years from a listings guide to an entertainment channel has made it profitable enough for a sale by the two companies.DailyHeadlines "TV Guide Network sale ramps up" from Variety (January 16, 2012)17Food Network personality Paula Deen, known for her high-calorie recipes, reveals on Today that she has Diabetes mellitus type 2, and was diagnosed with the condition in 2008 (choosing not to reveal her condition until now in part to avert health rumors)."Paula Deen reveals she has Type 2 diabetes," https://web.archive.org/web/20120416191927/http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-paula-deen-diabetes-20120117,0,5638492.story?track=icymi April 16, 2012 from Los Angeles Times (January 17, 2012)23NBC Sports reaches a four-year deal for exclusive rights (on NBC and NBC Sports Network) to the Breeders' Cup thoroughbred horse racing championships beginning with the November 3 event. The deal includes the first prime time staging of event's premiere race, the Breeders' Cup Classic."Breeders' Cup Moves to Prime Time on NBC," https://web.archive.org/web/20151110130654/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/sports/breeders-cup-moves-to-prime-time-on-nbc.html November 10, 2015 from The New York Times, January 23, 2012 The deal reunites the Breeders' Cup with NBC, which broadcast the first 21 editions of the event (with ESPN holding rights from 2006 to 2011).25Bill Myers steps down from his position as president and CEO of Starz Entertainment after 10 years with the company."Starz Entertainment President Bill Myers Resigns," https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182314/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/starz-entertainment-bill-myers-resigns-284981 February 2, 2016 from The Hollywood Reporter, January 25, 201230Following the lead of Telemundo (who has done it in one form or another since 2003), Univision becomes the second Spanish-language network to provide English subtitles (appearing as closed captions on CC3) on its weeknight telenovelas, an effort to attract viewers who do not speak or are not fluent in the Spanish language.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/univision-telenovelas-with-a-twist-english-subtitles-.html Univision telenovelas with a twist: English subtitles Los Angeles Times January 24, 2012 January 25, 2012 January 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120128094440/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/univision-telenovelas-with-a-twist-english-subtitles-.html live 30–31A shakeup in the on-air makeup of Fox's The X Factor takes place: The network confirms on the 30th that host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger will not return for the show's 2nd season in the fall. The next day, judge Paula Abdul confirms she will not return either."Paula Abdul Confirms Exit from 'X Factor,'" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091527/https://www.nexttv.com/ May 24, 2024 from Broadcasting & Cable, January 31, 2012 February Date Event2The FCC approves Time Warner Cable's $3 million purchase of Insight Communications, giving TWC access to Insight's 750,000 customers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio."TWC Cleared to Take Over Insight," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091534/https://www.nexttv.com/ May 24, 2024 from Broadcasting & Cable, February 2, 20123The FCC rules that television stations have the right to refuse to air ads under "reasonable access" provisions of the law pertaining to political candidates. The ruling comes after WMAQ-TV/Chicago rejected an anti-abortion ad that activist and presidential candidate Randall Terry wanted the NBC O&O to run during Super Bowl XLVI.https://www.politico.com/story/2012/02/fcc-tv-can-nix-abortion-ad-072430 FCC Can Nix Super Bowl Ad Politico February 3, 2012 February 3, 2012 February 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120204123217/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72430.html live NFL Network announces it will expand its Thursday Night Football package from eight to 13 games beginning with the 2012 NFL season.NFL Network To Add Five 'Thursday Night Football' Telecasts in 2012 Season https://web.archive.org/web/20120207150716/http://www.multichannel.com/article/480082-NFL_Network_To_Add_Five_Thursday_Night_Football_Telecasts_in_2012_Season.php February 7, 2012 Multichannel News, February 3, 20125NBC's broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI, in which the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots, attracts 111.3 million viewers. This is the third straight year that the NFL's championship event sets the all-time record for total viewership."Super Bowl sets records..." https://web.archive.org/web/20160305024329/http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/cutline/super-bowl-sets-records-111-3-million-tv-202205652.html March 5, 2016 from Yahoo! News, 2/6/2012During a Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Madonna, guest singer M.I.A. appears to deliver a curse word and obscene gesture that escapes the reach of NBC's censors. The network and the NFL (the event's producer) both issue apologies afterwards for the incident."Apologies from NFL, NBC after M.I.A. flips bird," https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182314/http://news.yahoo.com/apologies-nfl-nbc-m-flips-bird-155615027--spt.html February 2, 2016 from Yahoo! News, 2/6/20126Video distributor Netflix makes its original programming debut with the release of the comedy-drama series Lilyhammer.https://www.deadline.com/2011/10/netflix-adds-%E2%80%98lilyhammer%E2%80%99-to-tv-line-up/ Netflix 'Lilyhammer' to tv lineup Deadline March 9, 2011 October 25, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111019161732/http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/netflix-adds-%E2%80%98lilyhammer%E2%80%99-to-tv-line-up/ October 19, 2011 8CNN suspends commentator Roland S. Martin after he posted homophobic messages on his Twitter and Facebook pages the night of the Super Bowl.CNN Suspends Roland Martin https://web.archive.org/web/20120212191334/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/480279-CNN_Suspends_Roland_Martin.php February 12, 2012 Broadcasting & Cable, February 8, 201212CBS' broadcast of the 54th Grammy Awards—an event marked by remembrances of Whitney Houston (who died the previous day) and six wins for Adele—attract 39 million viewers, the biggest audience for the Grammys since 1984."TV Ratings: Whitney Houston Tributes Push Grammys to Largest Audience Since 1984," https://web.archive.org/web/20191122051650/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/whitney-houston-death-jennifer-hudson-tribute-grammys-ratings-290031 November 22, 2019 from The Hollywood Reporter, February 13, 201217MSNBC announces that it has parted ways with political commentator Pat Buchanan, who was suspended by the network in October 2011 after the publication of a book he had authored that drew controversy for its content."Pat Buchanan Officially Out At MSNBC," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091608/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, February 17, 201219The 500th episode of The Simpsons, "At Long Last Leave", airs, marking the record for the highest number of episodes for a scripted television series."WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to guest on 'The Simpsons,'" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091558/https://www.dotdashmeredith.com/?iid=rcfooter-tv-julian+assange+on+%27simpsons%27%3A+first+look May 24, 2024 from Entertainment Weekly, 1/30/201220Roberts Broadcasting announced it was exploring the possibility of selling one or all four of its television stations to raise enough cash to pay off its creditors.Roberts Broadcasting mulls sale of TV stations https://web.archive.org/web/20200729005008/https://www.stltoday.com/business/columns/lisa-brown/roberts-broadcasting-mulls-sale-of-tv-stations/article_cb921586-5bfe-11e1-a475-001a4bcf6878.html July 29, 2020 , St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 20, 2012.21Fulfilling a caveat in its 2011 purchase of NBCUniversal, Comcast announces it will launch four minority-owned networks on its cable systems within the next two years: the children-oriented BabyFirst Americas (which has planned April 2012 launch date); Aspire (summer 2012 launch), which will include positive, family-oriented programming; Revolt (2013 launch), a music- and artist-oriented channel; and El Rey (2014 launch), a general entertainment network.https://archive.today/20130204205518/https://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2012/02/21/57614/comcast-to-start-minorityowned-channels "Comcast To Start Minority-Owned Channels," from TVNewsCheck, February 21, 201224In a cost-saving move, the E.W. Scripps Company announces that they will drop certain syndicated programs from its television stations beginning in September in favor of in-house programming and expansion of local content."Scripps To Swap Syndie Fare For Own Shows" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092236/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 from TV News Check (February 24, 2012)27Thanks to the event's first ever postponement (due to rain), the Daytona 500 is run for the first time on a Monday night. Fox's broadcast of the race attracts 36 million viewers, the event's second biggest TV audience ever."Daytona 500 night to remember," https://web.archive.org/web/20160309022517/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/story/2012-02-28/daytona-500-one-to-remember-thanks-to-fire-matt-kenseth/53294872/1 March 9, 2016 from USA Today, February 28, 201229Molly Solomon is named executive producer for Golf Channel, becoming the first woman to hold such a position on a national TV sports network."Solomon Tees Off as Golf Channel Executive Producer," from Multichannel, February 29, 2012Video blogger James O'Keefe sues Keith Olbermann and Current TV after Olbermann says O'Keefe was convicted of rape (a charge which was actually reduced to harassment).Olbermann sued by video blogger https://web.archive.org/web/20120304150814/http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/olbermann_sued_by_video_blogger_4agAbVW6PueKce5q2TTJmJ?#ixzz1nrRaOff8 March 4, 2012 The New York Post, February 29, 2012 March Date Event1Nick Jr. Channel, Nickelodeon's 24-hour preschool-oriented cable channel, receives a brand new look produced by Gretel, Inc. and a new advertising campaign created by BBDO to coincide with the retirement of the network's former mascots, Moose A. Moose and Zee D. Bird.Univision launches all novela network http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/03/07/parents-rip-nick-jr-for-firing-moose-and-zee/ CBS Chicago March 17, 2012 March 7, 2012 March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120311032001/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/03/07/parents-rip-nick-jr-for-firing-moose-and-zee/ live Univision tlnovelas, a Univision Communications-owned cable channel devoted to Spanish-language telenovelas, launches on Dish Network as part of a carriage deal with the satellite provider to give it initial carriage of the channel and two other upstart cable networks owned by Univision.Parents Rip Nick Jr. For 'Firing' Moose and Zee http://rbr.com/univision-launches-all-novela-network/ Radio & Television Business Report March 21, 2012 March 1, 2012 March 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317215442/http://rbr.com/univision-launches-all-novela-network/ live 7WNBC/New York City announces it has declined to renew the contract of Sue Simmons, who has anchored the news on NBC's flagship station since 1980.Huff Richard New York TV news mainstay Sue Simmons to say farewell to WNBC audiences in June http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/york-tv-news-mainstay-sue-simmons-farewell-wnbc-audiences-june-article-1.1034703?localLinksEnabled=false New York Daily News March 7, 2012 March 7, 2012 March 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309182830/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/york-tv-news-mainstay-sue-simmons-farewell-wnbc-audiences-june-article-1.1034703?localLinksEnabled=false live Simmons leaves the station on June 15."Sue Simmons signs off after 32 memorable years as news anchor on Ch. 4 in New York," https://web.archive.org/web/20120618062443/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/sue-simmons-signs-32-memorable-years-news-anchor-ch-4-york-article-1.1096814 June 18, 2012 from New York Daily News, June 16, 201211NBC Sports begins its relationship with Major League Soccer with an NBC Sports Network broadcast of a season-opening match between the New York Red Bulls and FC Dallas."NBC networks to air 41 regular-season matches in 2012," https://web.archive.org/web/20120310152514/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/01/05/nbc-networks-air-41-regular-season-matches-2012 March 10, 2012 from MLSsoccer.com, 1/5/201213Tony Cassara submits his resignation as CEO of TV-station owner Young Broadcasting."Young CEO Tony Cassara Resigns," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092246/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 from TVNewsCheck, March 15, 201214In the wake of the deaths of three horses during production, HBO announces that all production of Luck will permanently cease.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/14/hbo-ceases-all-future-production-on-luck-568014/20120314hbo02/ Breaking News - HBO Ceases All Future Production on "Luck" March 14, 2012 The Futon Critic March 15, 2012 May 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092234/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/14/hbo-ceases-all-future-production-on-luck-568014/20120314hbo02/ live The freshman series, set in the world of thoroughbred racing, had previously been renewed for a second season in 2013.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/31/hbo-renews-luck-for-second-season-994300/20120131hbo01/ Breaking News - HBO Renews "Luck" for Second Season January 31, 2012 The Futon Critic March 15, 2012 May 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092302/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/31/hbo-renews-luck-for-second-season-994300/20120131hbo01/ live15The CW announces the launch of a smartphone app that will offer next-morning streaming of CW primetime episodes (coinciding with a similar change in the timing of episode streaming on the network's website).https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/170269/cws-mobile-app-airs-lineup-next-day.html CW's Mobile App Airs Lineup Next Day Media Post March 15, 2012 October 17, 2023 November 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231111110348/https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/170269/cws-mobile-app-airs-lineup-next-day.html liveWLNY/Melville, New York, announces the suspension (effective March 29) of its 11 p.m. newscast, along with giving 20 of its 55 news staffers buyout offers. About 30 WLNY employees (including news anchor Richard Rose) will remain with the station following the completion of its purchase by CBS Corporation, after which WLNY's news operations will be combined with that of CBS' New York City flagship, WCBS-TV."WLNY/Ch. 10/55 to suspend newscasts March 29 as part of merger deal with WCBS/Ch. 2," from New York Daily News, March 15, 2012National Communications announces it will purchase Fox affiliate KUQI/Corpus Christi from High Maintenance Broadcasting, with its intent to enter into a shared services agreement with London Broadcasting-owned ABC affiliate KIII-TV.https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/national-communications-to-acquire-kuqi-in-corpus-christi/ National Communications to Acquire KUQI in Corpus Christi https://web.archive.org/web/20130826010423/https://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/national-communications-to-acquire-kuqi-in-corpus-christi_b42149 August 26, 2013 TVSpy live March 15, 201217Fox Sports San Diego, the newest affiliate of Fox Sports Net, makes its debut. It serves as the exclusive local TV home of the San Diego Padres, which is also its minority owner.PADRES: Fox Sports San Diego ready to launch https://web.archive.org/web/20120310233900/https://www.nctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/mlb/padres/padres-fox-sports-san-diego-ready-to-launch/article_243866d5-10fc-585e-82a1-bf42048df760.html March 10, 2012 North County Times, March 7, 2012Channel Finder https://web.archive.org/web/20120314022824/https://www.foxsportssandiego.com/pages/channelfinder March 14, 2012 FoxSportsSanDiego.com23Disney Junior, Disney Channel's daytime children's programming block, becomes a standalone 24-hour cable channel. The channel replaces Soapnet, which remains available (in a limited, automated form) for some cable and satellite providers who have not yet finalized carriage deals for Disney Junior, as well for Cablevision and Verizon FiOS (both of them have kept Soapnet on the air and added Disney Junior to their lineups as an additional channel).http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/09/disney-junior-a-24-hour-basic-cable-and-satellite-channel-for-kids-age-2-7-set-to-launch-friday-march-23-in-the-us-741415/20120109disney01/ Disney Junior, A 24-Hour Basic Cable and Satellite Channel for Kids Age 2-7, Set to Launch Friday, March 23 in the U.S. January 9, 2012 The Futon CriticTom Jicha https://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/2012/01/soapnet-ends-march-23-disney-jr-takes-its-place.html SoapNet ends March 23; Disney Jr. takes its place https://web.archive.org/web/20120113205742/https://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/2012/01/soapnet-ends-march-23-disney-jr-takes-its-place.html January 13, 2012 Sun Sentinel January 9, 201226Providence Equity Partners announced that it will put all of Newport Television's 56 stations on the selling block in an effort to pay off debt."Exclusive: Providence Equity shopping Newport Television" https://web.archive.org/web/20230404065240/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-exclusive-providence-idUSBRE82M11X20120323 April 4, 2023 from Reuters (March 26, 2012)The FCC approves the sale of WUPW/Toledo from LIN TV to American Spirit Media. The sale includes American Spirit ceding WUPW's daily operations (including news) to Raycom's Toledo station, WTOL-TV, via a shared services agreement (mirroring similar arrangements in four other markets where Raycom operates American Spirit stations)."FCC approves Channel 36 sale; 63 layoffs loom," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092624/https://www.toledoblade.com/TV-Radio/2012/03/27/Channel-36-s-sale-finalized-63-layoffs-loom.html May 24, 2024 from Toledo Blade, March 27, 201230Current TV announces the firing of Keith Olbermann, with his Countdown immediately replaced on this date by Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer."Keith Olbermann Out At Current; Relationship "No Longer Reflected" Values Network Says" from Deadline.com (March 30, 2012) Olberman filed a wrongful termination suit against Current TV on April 5."Keith Olberman Sues Current TV..." https://web.archive.org/web/20190209141451/https://www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/keith-olbermann-sues-current-tv-accuses-network-disparagement-36833/ February 9, 2019 from The Wrap, 4/5/2012 April Date Event1Twenty-three broadcast stations owned by Tribune Broadcasting (notably stations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago) as well as WGN America disappear from DirecTV after the two companies fail to reach a carriage agreement before a midnight (ET) deadline."DirecTV and Tribune Fail to Reach Deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20120401204105/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/directv-and-tribune-fail-to-reach-deal/ April 1, 2012 from The New York Times, 4/1/2012 The stations and WGN America were restored on April 4, after a new carriage deal was reached."Tribune and DirecTV make a deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092723/https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/company-town-blog/story/2012-04-04/tribune-and-directv-make-a-deal May 24, 2024 from Los Angeles Times, April 4, 2012C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb steps down from his position as CEO of the public affairs network, with Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain stepping in as co-CEOs (Lamb remains with C-SPAN as executive chairman)."C-Span Founder, Brian Lamb, to Step Down as CEO," https://web.archive.org/web/20200815204127/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/19/business/media/c-span-founder-brian-lamb-to-step-down-as-ceo.html August 15, 2020 from The New York Times, March 19, 20122Four Arkansas NBC stations operated by Nexstar Broadcasting Group jointly launch a statewide noon newscast titled Arkansas Today. The newscast originates from KARK-TV/Little Rock and is simulcast on and utilizes the news divisions of KTAL-TV/Texarkana, KTVE/El Dorado, and KNWA-TV/Fayetteville (the latter station produces sports segments for the program).Nexstar Launches Statewide Ark. Newscast https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092732/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 , TVNewsCheck, April 2, 2012.Nexstar launches a combined news operation, under the Eyewitness News banner, at its virtual duopoly in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Nexstar-owned WBRE-TV and Mission Broadcasting's WYOU. The newscasts utilize existing WBRE news staff, and marks the return of local news on WYOU since that station's news division was shuttered in April 2009. The newscasts (along with existing outsourced newscasts on New Age Media-owned Fox affiliate WOLF-TV) are also upgraded to high-definition.WBRE, WYOU To Launch HD Newscasts https://web.archive.org/web/20220414213038/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/wbre-wyou-to-launch-hd-newscasts/ April 14, 2022 , TVNewsCheck, February 10, 2012.The Kentucky Wildcats defeat the Kansas Jayhawks 67–59 in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, which aired on CBS.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=320930096 Kentucky holds off Kansas to win eighth national title ESPN 2 April 2012 7 April 2014 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305003629/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320930096 dead7The Univision Deportes Network commences programming. The Spanish language sports network owned by Univision Communications primarily features soccer from the Mexican Primera División.Univision Deportes Network saldrá al aire el 7 de abril https://web.archive.org/web/20120323084643/http://futbol.univision.com/noticias/article/2012-02-28/univision-deportes-network-7-abril#axzz1plH92h2r March 23, 2012 , February 28, 201210MLB Strike Zone, a commercial-free subscription cable and satellite network, launches as a companion service to MLB Network. The channel allows viewers to watch various Tuesday and Friday evening Major League Baseball regular season games and features up-to-the-minute highlights from around the league.MLB Network Strike Zone http://mlb.mlb.com/network/promotions/strike_zone.jsp mlb.com MLB Advanced Media, L.P. April 13, 2012 May 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120503152018/http://mlb.mlb.com/network/promotions/strike_zone.jsp live 11ABC confirmed that it renewed its last soap opera General Hospital for an all-new season after 49 years and canceled its third lifestyle talk show The Revolution, which ended July 6, 2012, and was replaced permanently by Katie Couric's talk show Katie, which premiered September 10, 2012.12A ruling by a judicial panel on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit strikes down an FCC ban against political campaign and issue advertising on public television and radio stations, stating that the ban violates the First Amendment's free speech clause."U.S. ban on political ads on public TV struck down," https://web.archive.org/web/20230404175722/https://www.reuters.com/article/fcc-advertising-ban-idUSL2E8FCCZY20120412 April 4, 2023 from Reuters, 4/12/201213ABC's Good Morning America ends the week with 31,000 more viewers than Today, topping the NBC morning show in weekly ratings for the first time since December 1995 (ending an unprecedented 852-week win streak for Today).'GMA' Weeklong Win Over 'Today' Confirmed; First Win in 16 Years https://www.chicagotribune.com/emailstory/sns-rt-gma-good-morning-americamt1thewrap37130-20120419,0,3523646.story Chicago Tribune April 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120420063850/http://www.chicagotribune.com/emailstory/sns-rt-gma-good-morning-americamt1thewrap37130-20120419,0,3523646.story April 20, 2012 dead mdy-all 14Fox begins a regular (April through December) block of live Saturday night sports programming, featuring broadcasts of NASCAR, UFC, Major League Baseball, and Pac-12 Conference football."Exclusive: With Sports Play, Fox Remakes Saturday Night on Broadcast" https://web.archive.org/web/20120411225048/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/482813-Exclusive_With_Sports_Play_Fox_Remakes_Saturday_Night_on_Broadcast.php April 11, 2012 from Broadcasting & Cable (April 9, 2012)16DirecTV and Starz Entertainment reach a new carriage agreement which will allow the satellite provider to carry the online versions of Starz and Encore, as well as the linear, online and on demand versions of MoviePlex, IndiePlex and RetroPlex for the first time.DIRECTV and Starz Entertainment Renew Distribution Agreement, Add Authenticated Rights for Future Online Access to Movies and Originals on DIRECTV Everywhere https://web.archive.org/web/20120422113843/http://www.marketwatch.com/story/directv-and-starz-entertainment-renew-distribution-agreement-add-authenticated-rights-for-future-online-access-to-movies-and-originals-on-directv-everywhere-2012-04-16 April 22, 2012 DirecTV Press Release, April 16, 201218Cartoon Network announces plans to begin live streaming its linear television channel on its website and Apple mobile devices to customers of participating cable and satellite providers as part of parent company Time Warner's TV Everywhere initiative.Cartoon Network Announces Live Streaming Across Digital and Online PlatformsFebruary 2013, Sun Herald, April 18, 2012.22Fox commemorates its 25th anniversary of prime time programming with a two-hour retrospective special, preceded by re-airings of the first episodes to two of Fox's most noteworthy shows, Married... with Children (Fox's first prime time series) and The Simpsons (the longest-running scripted series)."25th Anniversary" section of Fox.com website https://web.archive.org/web/20120420010702/http://www.fox.com/25th-anniversary/ April 20, 2012 23CBS Television Distribution files a lawsuit against FamilyNet and its parent company ComStar, claiming that FamilyNet has aired CTD-owned shows without paying licensing fees (CTD claims FamilyNet's most recent payment was in June 2010)."CBS Sues FamilyNet, ComStar for $1.5M Over 'Happy Days,' 'Family Ties' and Others" https://web.archive.org/web/20190624211124/https://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/cbs-sues-familynet-comstar-15m-over-happy-days-family-ties-and-others-37182/ June 24, 2019 from The Wrap (April 23, 2012)WOW! acquires West Point, Georgia-based Knology for $1.5 billion in cash.WOW Buys Knology for $1.5B https://web.archive.org/web/20120427171027/http://www.multichannel.com/article/483416-WOW_Buys_Knology_for_1_5B.php April 27, 2012 , Multichannel News, April 23, 2012. The acquisition was completed on July 18, making WOW! the 9th largest cable operator in the United States.WOW Completes Knology Acquisition https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092731/https://www.nexttv.com/multichannel-news May 24, 2024 , Multichannel News, July 17, 2012.26Contestant Sharon Adams won the $100,000 top prize during the episode's bonus round on Wheel of Fortune after solving "Back in a Flash". This marked the second time an exact same puzzle which won the same top prize was reprised (Elyse Thomas on the May 15, 2006's episode also solved the same puzzle with $100,000 at stake).April 26, 2012 Game Recap & Discussion https://buyavowel.boards.net/thread/3903/april-2012-game-recap-discussion 11 April 2021 April 11, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210411061026/https://buyavowel.boards.net/thread/3903/april-2012-game-recap-discussion live 30A federal judge in Los Angeles rules that Dick Clark Productions acted properly when it negotiated a deal with NBC to produce the Golden Globe Awards broadcast for the network through 2018. The ruling is the outcome of a lawsuit against DCP by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Globes' organizers, who argued that DCP acted without their approval."Dick Clark Productions wins Golden Globes case," https://web.archive.org/web/20120610142039/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-fi-ct-globes-verdict-20120501,0,2613397.story June 10, 2012 from Los Angeles Times, 5/1/2012 May Date Event1Saban Capital Group subsidiary Kidsco Media Ventures LLC places a $10 million bid to acquire certain assets owned by 4Kids Entertainment, including the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise and the CW4Kids program block.4Kids to Sell Yu-Gi-Oh! Assets to Kidsco for US$10 Million (Updated) https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-05-01/4kids-sells-yu-gi-oh-assets-to-kidsco-for-us$10-million June 12, 2012 AnimeNewsNetwork May 1, 2012 June 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120605112759/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-05-01/4kids-sells-yu-gi-oh-assets-to-kidsco-for-us$10-million live 4Kids commences an auction between Kidsco and Konami subsidiary 4K Acquisition Corp. on June 5; 4K Acquisition places a bid to acquire 4Kids' entire assets on June 7, which was later adjourned so 4Kids, Kidsco, and 4K Acquisition could consider an alternative transaction.4Kids Entertainment Adjourns Section 363 Auction http://www.4kidsentertainment.com/press-release/4kids-entertainment-adjourns-section-363-auction/ June 12, 2012 4Kids Entertainment June 8, 2012 dead https://archive.today/20120623071031/http://www.4kidsentertainment.com/press-release/4kids-entertainment-adjourns-section-363-auction/ June 23, 2012 Daswani Mansha Konami, Saban Explore Deal to Divide Up 4Kids' Assets http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/2012-06-08-4Kids-Konami-Saban-Kidsco June 12, 2012 WorldScreen June 8, 2012 June 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120615215823/http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/2012-06-08-4Kids-Konami-Saban-Kidsco dead Whittock Jesse 4Kids bidders tussle over assets http://www.c21media.net/archives/82996 June 12, 2012 C21Media June 11, 2012 May 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092630/https://www.c21media.net/archives/82996 live 4Kids files a notice on June 15 outlining a proposed deal in which its assets will be split amongst Kidsco and 4K Acquisition, with the latter gaining rights to the Yu-Gi-Oh! assets, which is expected to be assessed on June 20, 2012.Konami to Get 4Kids' Yu-Gi-Oh! Assets Under Proposed Deal https://web.archive.org/web/20140711150037/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-06-16/konami-to-get-4kids-yu-gi-oh-assets-under-proposed-deal July 11, 2014 Anime News Network, June 16, 20122Lifetime and sister channels Lifetime Movie Network and Lifetime Real Women rebrand with new logos and slogans.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/02/lifetime-unveils-new-iconic-logo-and-tagline-to-tap-into-cultural-shift-among-women-35312/20120502lifetime01/ Breaking News - Lifetime Unveils New Iconic Logo and Tagline to Tap Into Cultural Shift Among Women | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon Critic3Time Warner Cable announces a carriage agreement with News Corporation that will allow the provider to add four channels owned by India's STAR TV (Star Plus, STAR Gold, Life OK and STAR News) to its systems in certain markets with a large Southern Asian/Indian population.http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/483997-Time_Warner_Cable_to_Carry_Four_STAR_TV_Channels.php Time Warner Cable to Carry Four STAR TV Channels Winslow George May 3, 2012 Broadcasting & Cable May 3, 2012 May 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120510150808/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/483997-Time_Warner_Cable_to_Carry_Four_STAR_TV_Channels.php live 4Journal Communications files an application with the FCC to acquire, for $2 million, MyNetworkTV affiliate WACY/Appleton, which has been operated through Journal-owned NBC affiliate WGBA/Green Bay since 1994. Journal includes a "failed station" request to waive ownership limits that apply to the Green Bay/Appleton market, basing the request on WACY's condition prior to 1994 (the station had gone bankrupt under prior ownership and ceased operations in 1992)."Journal Hopes To Buy WACY For $2M" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524093638/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 from TV News Check (May 4, 2012)6In CBS, married couple Rachel and Dave Brown Jr. won the twentieth series of The Amazing Race; at eight legs, they tied with Rovilson Fernandez & Marc Nelson (from The Amazing Race Asia 2) for winning the most legs in a single season, as well as the best-performing winning team in Race history.7ABC News and Univision announce that they will partner on a new English-language news network that will cater to a Hispanic audience. The network, known as Fusion, has a target launch date of late summer 2013."ABC, Univision Teaming On News Network," https://web.archive.org/web/20200928060305/https://tvnewscheck.com/article/59240/abc-univision-teaming-on-news-network/?ref=search September 28, 2020 from TVNewsCheck, 5/7/2012LIN Media announces that it will acquire the 13 television stations owned by New Vision Television in eight markets: Portland, Birmingham, Wichita, Honolulu, Savannah, Youngstown (two stations), Topeka (two stations) and Mason City. The deal, which is completed on October 12 at a $342 million price, includes the assumption of $12 million in debt as well as the operations (via shared services agreements) of three stations owned by PBC Broadcasting (in Topeka, Youngstown and Savannah).https://deadline.com/2012/05/lin-media-agrees-to-pay-330m-for-new-visions-13-tv-stations-267628/ LIN Media Agrees To Pay $330M For New Vision's 13 TV Stations Lieberman David May 7, 2012 Deadline May 7, 2012 May 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120510031021/http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/lin-media-agrees-to-pay-330m-for-new-visions-13-tv-stations/ live "LIN Completes New Vision Stations Buy," https://web.archive.org/web/20140728161101/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62828/lin-completes-new-vision-stations-buy July 28, 2014 from TVNewsCheck, 10/12/20128H3 Communications (owned by the adult children of Charles Harker, owner of local ABC affiliate WABG and NBC affiliate WNBD-LD through licensee Commonwealth Broadcasting Group) announces its intent to purchase CBS affiliate WXVT/Greenville, Mississippi, from Saga Communications for $3 million. If approved by the FCC, the Harker family will have control of all three major network affiliates in the Greenville-Greenwood market.http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/59281/wxvt-greenville-ms-sells-for-3-million WXVT Greenville, MS, Sells For $3 Million May 8, 2012 TVNewsCheck May 8, 2012 May 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240524093638/https://tvnewscheck.com/ dead 9ESPN extends its agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference, expanding coverage of ACC athletic events through the 2026–2027 academic year in a deal reportedly worth $3.6 billion.ESPN Extends ACC Multimedia Rights Deal through 2027 – Expanded Pact Valued at $3.6 Billion: Report https://web.archive.org/web/20120725063136/http://www.multichannel.com/article/484331-ESPN_Extends_ACC_Multimedia_Rights_Deal_through_2027.php July 25, 2012 Multichannel News, May 9, 2012TV Land rebrands with a new logo, retiring the multi-squared logo the network had used in various forms since its 1996 inception."TV Land Unveils New Logo, New Look," https://web.archive.org/web/20200813174945/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tv-land-new-logo-321745 August 13, 2020 from The Hollywood Reporter, 5/9/201213After 10 seasons on air, CBS announced that they have canceled CSI: Miami, the first show in the CSI franchise to end.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/13/cbs-cancels-csi-miami-unforgettable-505115/9781/ Breaking News - CBS Cancels "CSI: Miami," "Unforgettable" | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon Critic May 22, 2012 June 11, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220611062526/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/13/cbs-cancels-csi-miami-unforgettable-505115/9781/ live14Charter Communications signs a carriage agreement with Liberman Broadcasting to carry its Spanish-language network Estrella TV on Charter systems in certain Latino/Hispanic markets.Charter Adds Estrella TV in Select Markets https://web.archive.org/web/20201021013928/https://tvnewscheck.com/article/59442/charter-adds-estrella-tv-in-select-markets/ October 21, 2020 , TVNewsCheck, May 14, 2012.Fox confirms that Demi Lovato and Britney Spears will join the judges' panel of The X Factor for the show's second season in the fall."Britney Spears joining Fox's 'The X Faxtor,'" from AP/Yahoo!, May 14, 201215Sinclair Broadcast Group and Fox extend an affiliation agreement with Sinclair's 19 Fox affiliates for five years through 2017. The deal includes an option, exercisable from July 2012 thru March 2013, for Sinclair to purchase Fox-owned MyNetworkTV affiliate WUTB/Baltimore, while also allowing Fox the option to purchase Sinclair-owned stations in three of four markets: Raleigh, Las Vegas, Cincinnati and Norfolk (all of which are either MNT standalones or CW/MNT duopolies).Sinclair Reups With Fox, Gets WUTB Option https://web.archive.org/web/20130509075210/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/59463/sinclair-reups-with-fox-gets-wutb-option May 9, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, May 15, 2012.16Time Warner Cable and Viacom settle a lawsuit filed in April 2011 over carriage of Viacom-owned cable channels on TWC's in-home streaming app for tablets and computers. As part of the agreement, Time Warner Cable resumes carriage of Viacom channels made available on the app prior to the lawsuit such as MTV, CMT and Comedy Central, and also adds additional channels such as MTV Hits and MTV Jams and the high-definition versions of TV Land and BET.Viacom and Time Warner Settle Dispute Over iPad Content Access https://web.archive.org/web/20160308044645/http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/viacom-and-time-warner-settle-dispute-over-ipad-content-access-40171/ March 8, 2016 , The Wrap, May 16, 2012.17Intermountain West Communications Company announces two of its Idaho stations, KXTF/Twin Falls and KFXP/Pocatello (the latter is operated by Intermountain West through a management agreement with Compass Communications), will disaffiliate from Fox effective July 1, 2012, due to a retransmission consent dispute between Intermountain West and Fox citing demands for compensation payments that the company alleged exceeds both stations' current revenue. Intermountain West has announced it will seek primary affiliations with This TV (a joint venture between Weigel Broadcasting and MGM) for the two stations.Twin Falls TV Station KXTF to Drop FOX Programming https://web.archive.org/web/20180107061252/http://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls/twin-falls-tv-station-kxtf-to-drop-fox-programming/article_3b1d58a0-a06c-11e1-aeb8-0019bb2963f4.html January 7, 2018 , Times-News, May 17, 2012.Eastern Idaho to Lose Fox Network Affiliate http://www.kpvi.com/content/news/local/story/Eastern-Idaho-to-Lose-Fox-Network-Affiliate/e0InUYoEhUiV66G_heyl6g.cspx May 21, 2012 KPVI News 6 May 17, 2012October 201322Donald Driver wins the 14th season of Dancing with the Stars.'Dancing With the Stars': Donald Driver pulls out surprise win https://web.archive.org/web/20160731020233/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/dancing-with-the-stars-donald-driver-pulls-out-surprise-win/2012/05/23/gJQA9u8PlU_story.html July 31, 2016 The Washington Post, May 23, 201223Dish Network files lawsuits against ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC in response to litigation threats by those networks regarding the recently unveiled AutoHop feature on its Hopper DVR device's "PrimeTime Anytime" service, which automatically skips commercials during pre-recorded programming. Dish's suit asks for a declaratory judgment that the AutoHop feature does not infringe copyrights. CBS, Fox and NBC countersue Dish alleging the feature violates copyright law and may compromise their advertising revenue.Dish and Networks Sue Each Other Over Ad-Skipping Auto Hop https://web.archive.org/web/20161202164541/http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/fox-sues-dish-over-ad-skipping-auto-hop-41526/ December 2, 2016 , The Wrap, May 24, 2012.A visitor identified as Ray Miles enters the studios of CBS affiliate WIBW-TV/Topeka and demands to have the station investigate how the local Department of Veterans Affairs was handling his case. After the station's news director refuses Miles' request for the second time (he had previously visited the station on March 22 to discuss the issue), Miles turns violent: he destroys the studio lobby, threatens newsroom staffers and stabs the station's sales manager and a sales associate in the leg before being taken down and held until police arrive."Knife-Wielding Man Breaks Into WIBW-TV" from WIBW (May 23, 2012) https://web.archive.org/web/20120523213052/http://www.wibw.com/breaking/home/Knife-wielding_Man_Breaks_Into_WIBW_153100545.html May 23, 2012 Phillip Phillips wins the 11th season of American Idol, beating Jessica Sanchez (the latter as the best-performing contestant with the "Judge's Save" first introduced in season eight) in a record-breaking 132 million votes cast.'American Idol' recap: Phillip Phillips captures title over Jessica Sanchez https://web.archive.org/web/20120526123425/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/american-idol-recap-phillip-phillips-captures-title-jessica-sanchez-article-1.1083613 May 26, 2012 New York Daily News, May 23, 2012After debuting in February, independent station WADL/Mount Clemens, Michigan, cancels its half-hour 9p.m. newscast (produced under a partnership with Journal Register Company and the Independent News Network). The news department's existence saw the abrupt firing of initial news director Matt Stevens in February after one day of employment (following a confrontation between acting station president Kevin O'Brien and station management regarding O'Brien's firing), replaced the following month with WADL program host Joelle Lukasiewicz (wife of Kevin Adell, CEO of owner Adell Broadcasting).Detroit's WADL Scratches Local Newscast, Following Months of Controversy, TVSpy, May 24, 2012.25Time Warner Cable reaches an agreement with Cordillera Communications, restoring four stations owned by the Evening Post Publishing Company subsidiary in TWC's Corpus Christi, Texas, service area (NBC affiliate KRIS-TV, KRIS' CW subchannel, Telemundo affiliate K68DJ, and independent station K47DF); the deal ends a five-month retransmission consent dispute between the two companies that resulted in the stations being pulled on December 12, 2011.Deal reached in Time Warner, Cordillera Communications dispute; channels to return by midnight https://web.archive.org/web/20120531030408/http://www.caller.com/news/2012/may/25/deal-reached-in-time-warner-cordillera-dispute/ May 31, 2012 , Corpus Christi Caller-Times, May 25, 2012.Three Honolulu television stations — PBS member station KHET, TBN O&O KAAH, and multicultural independent KIKU — are served with a Notice of Violation by the FCC for failure to retransmit the monthly Emergency Alert System test on May 1 and failing to air the audio script on the March 1 test."KHCM-F/Honolulu Hit With FCC EAS Violation Notice" https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182314/http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/106412/khcm-f-honolulu-hit-with-fcc-eas-violation-notice February 2, 2016 from All Access (May 25, 2012)26Discovery Networks-owned Planet Green  — a channel that originally aired eco-centric programming before concentrating on archived Discovery Channel documentaries — is rebranded and revamped to Destination America, which features American-centric food, travel, history and adventure programming.https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/story/2012-04-03/discovery-destination-america/53982082/1 Discovery Networks to launch Destination America Levin Gary April 4, 2012 USA Today April 4, 2012 April 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120405225413/http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/story/2012-04-03/discovery-destination-america/53982082/1 live After a four-year hiatus, the action-oriented animated programming block Toonami returns to Cartoon Network as part of their Adult Swim programming block.Adult Swim Announces Largest Programming Schedule Ever for 2012–13 https://archive.today/20120718174701/http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/16/adult-swim-announces-largest-programming-schedule-ever-for-2012-13-363412/20120516adultswim01/%23vWeOlMhqRuzJlkCW.99 July 18, 2012 The Futon Critic, May 16, 2012 28New Orleans based regional sports network Cox Sports Television's coverage of the NBA's New Orleans Hornets ends after the channel decides not to renew its contract with the team.Is Cox changing sports strategy? https://web.archive.org/web/20120702124407/http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2012/05/28/Media/Cox.aspx July 2, 2012 Sports Business Journal, May 28, 2012 As a result, Fox Sports Net picked up the rights to the team on June 25, and launched the new channel Fox Sports New Orleans on October 31.FOX SPORTS NEW ORLEANS TO BROADCAST 75 REGULAR SEASON GAMES IN 2012–13 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012002832/http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/fox-sports-new-orleans-broadcast-75-regular-season-games-2012-13 October 12, 2012 , New Orleans Hornets official site, August 22, 2012.30Fox Television Stations signs an agreement with AccuWeather to provide on-air and online weather content in 11 out of 16 markets where Fox has an owned-and-operated station, which include providing meteorological data, online weather products and the addition of 24-hour weather services on digital multicast channels.Fox TVs, AccuWeather Partner Up https://web.archive.org/web/20130509052401/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/59814/fox-tvs-accuweather-partner-up May 9, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, May 31, 2012.The third and final episode of the History miniseries Hatfields & McCoys draws 14.2 million viewers, setting a new record for a non-sports program on ad-supported cable and breaking the record (13.9 million viewers) set by the first episode on May 28."'Hatfields and McCoys' breaks new ratings record," https://web.archive.org/web/20120602150202/http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/31/hatfield-and-mccoys-breaks-new-ratings-record/ June 2, 2012 from Entertainment Weekly, May 31, 2012Porter Rick http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/05/hatfields-and-mccoys-makes-ratings-history-for-history-channel.html Hatfields & McCoys makes ratings history for History Channel Zap2it May 29, 2012 May 30, 2012 October 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010043337/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/05/hatfields-and-mccoys-makes-ratings-history-for-history-channel.html dead NBC affiliate WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officially announces that WDAM-DT2 will become an ABC affiliate on June 11, giving ABC its first full-time affiliate in the Hattiesburg-Laurel market.https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/wdam-hattiesburg-partnering-abc-network-43512 WDAM Hattiesburg Partnering With ABC Network Michael Malone Broadcasting & Cable June 6, 2012 May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240524093638/https://www.nexttv.com/news/wdam-hattiesburg-partnering-abc-network-43512 live31Buckeye CableSystem (owned by Block Communications) files a lawsuit against the owners of two Toledo television stations: Raycom Media, which owns CBS affiliate WTOL and American Spirit Media, owner of Fox affiliate WUPW (which has been operated under a shared services agreement with WTOL since April 20), alleging the station groups are demanding higher carriage fees to continue allowing the cable provider to broadcast WUPW.Buckeye Cable sues WUPW, 2 companies, Toledo Blade, June 1, 2012. June Date Event1Two Louisville stations owned by Block Communications (Fox affiliate WDRB and MyNetworkTV affiliate WMYO) disappear from Insight Communications systems within the market, the result of a dispute with Time Warner Cable, which purchased Insight in February 2012 and asked for a re-negotiation of their retransmission consent agreement with the stations.http://www.multichannel.com/article/485317-Louisville_Stations_Could_Go_Dark_on_TWC.php Louisville Stations Could Go Dark on TWC; WDRB, WMYO Face Midnight Deadline Farrell Mike May 31, 2012 Multichannel News June 1, 2012 June 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120601185909/http://www.multichannel.com/article/485317-Louisville_Stations_Could_Go_Dark_on_TWC.php live The stations' signals were restored on June 6, after both companies reach a fee agreement."WDRB, Time Warner Cable Set Retrans Deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20131014120716/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/59956/wdrb-time-warner-cable-set-retrans-deal October 14, 2013 from TVNewsCheck, June 6, 2012New York Network, the television production arm of the State University of New York, announced it will cease operations at the end of a phaseout period of several months, due to its equipment becoming obsolete.Spector, Joseph (June 1, 2012). New York Network Going Out of Business https://web.archive.org/web/20120605042540/http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2012/05/31/new-york-network-going-out-of-business/ June 5, 2012 . Gannett News Service. Retrieved June 1, 2012.MountainWest Sports Network (informally known as The Mtn.) discontinues operations."Mountain West TV network will be discontinued," https://web.archive.org/web/20120413071502/http://www.gazette.com/sports/sports-136348-network-mountain.html April 13, 2012 from Colorado Springs Gazette, 4/5/2012 The channel, a joint venture between the Mountain West Conference, NBCUniversal and CBS Corporation, aired MWC sporting events since its 2006 launch but was plagued by lack of full cable/satellite coverage in the conference's territory. The closure is also the result of the MWC's ongoing realignment.The district attorney in Utah County, Utah, officially drops bigamy charges (a third-degree felony in Utah) against Kody Brown and his family, the stars of the TLC reality series Sister Wives, after it was determined that despite being married to four wives there was no evidence or signs of fraud that would warrant any criminal charges."Sister Wives Family Won't Face Bigamy Charges, Says Utah Prosecutor" https://web.archive.org/web/20120603234457/http://www.eonline.com/news/sister_wives_family_wont_face_bigamy/320482? June 3, 2012 from E! (June 1, 2012)DirecTV's 24-hour 3D channel n3D (which launched in July 2010 as the first 3D television channel to operate 24 hours a day) cuts back its programming hours to become a part-time service, citing lack of programming available in the 3D format.DirecTV Cuts 24-Hour 3D Channel To Part-Time https://web.archive.org/web/20151019100738/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60358/directv-cuts-24hour-3d-channel-to-parttime October 19, 2015 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), June 22, 2012.2Low-powered Fox affiliate KNPN-LD/St. Joseph, Missouri, is launched by locally based media firm News-Press & Gazette Company. Along with airing 22 hours of local newscasts weekly, it simulcasts two channels that were formerly cable-exclusive (local news and weather channel News-Press 3 NOW and CW Plus affiliate St. Joseph CW 6) on its second and third digital subchannels, and carries Telemundo on a fourth subchannel. It replaces WDAF/Kansas City as the default Fox affiliate for Suddenlink, Dish Network, and DirecTV subscribers (DirecTV will not add the station until July 1).Fox station to debut on June 2, St. Joseph News-Press, May 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120519161909/http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31076483/detail.html May 19, 2012 http://www.newspressnow.com/knpn/fox_26_knpn_coverage_area.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151105015602/http://www.newspressnow.com/knpn/fox_26_knpn_coverage_area.html dead Fox 26 KNPN Coverage Area November 5, 20154Allegedly in response to an ad run during a June 3 episode of AMC's Mad Men asking customers to urge Dish Network to keep AMC Networks' channels on the satellite provider (both companies have been embroiled in a carriage dispute), Dish abruptly relocates AMC and sibling channels WE tv and IFC to higher channel positions (AMC from channel 130 to 9609 for SD and 9610 for HD, WEtv from 128 to 9608 and IFC from 393 to 9607), with HDNet, Style and Indieplex filling their former channel positions. Sibling network Sundance Channel had already been removed from Dish two weeks earlier on May 20.Dish Network Kicks AMC Networks Channels To Nosebleed Section Of The Dial, Deadline Hollywood, June 4, 2012.5The Walt Disney Company announces that, beginning in 2015, it will impose limits on advertising for food and beverage products across its kid-targeted media properties (TV, radio, and internet) to only accept ads for those that meet certain nutritional guidelines. The change affects Disney-owned commercial-free channels Disney Channel and Disney Junior (which limit traditional advertising to underwriter sponsorships) and children's programming on ad-supported channels including ABC Family and Disney XD (ABC's educational and informational programming syndication provider has not sold any child-targeted ads in that block since it took over).Disney bans junk-food advertising on programs for children https://web.archive.org/web/20120607223426/http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-disney-food-ads-20120606,0,5149776.story June 7, 2012 , Los Angeles Times, June 5, 2012.DirecTV removes WABI-TV/Bangor, Maine (which carries CBS and The CW) and WCJB-TV/Gainesville, Florida (which carries ABC and The CW) after it fails to reach a carriage deal with their owner Diversified Communications, claiming the company wanted 300% more than their previous retransmission consent agreement.Diversified Communications Update DirecTV official site https://web.archive.org/web/20120607212011/http://directvpromise.com/diversified-communications-update/ June 7, 2012 6Hoak Media blocks access to 14 of its stations from Dish Network due to an unresolved carriage dispute in which Dish alleges that Hoak asked for a 200% rate increase for carriage of its stations and demanded that the satellite provider eliminate its controversial AutoHop commercial-skipping DVR feature.Dish Network in Carriage Dispute Over Ad-Skipping DVR https://web.archive.org/web/20191008231057/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dish-network-ad-skipping-dvr-hoak-media-334331 October 8, 2019 , The Hollywood Reporter, June 6, 2012. Hoak's signals were restored on Dish by June 14."Dish Network and Hoak Media reach new deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20121015205427/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-hoak-20120614,0,7790835.story October 15, 2012 from Los Angeles Times, June 14, 201211Good Morning America host Robin Roberts reveals to viewers that she has a rare blood disease known as Myelodysplastic syndrome and that her sister, WWL-TV/New Orleans anchor Sally-Ann Roberts, will be her donor for a bone marrow transplant that will take place in the fall. She will continue in her role as the show's co-host during her treatments."Robin Roberts of TV's "Good Morning America" battling blood disorder" https://web.archive.org/web/20230404074759/https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-roberts-idUSBRE85A0Z520120611 April 4, 2023 from Reuters (June 11, 2012)Following Bone Marrow Transplant Revelation, Robin Roberts Says 'Be a Donor', TVNewser, June 11, 2012.Warner Bros. Television acquires Alloy Entertainment from investment group ZelnickMedia, with Warner closing the deal in the fourth quarter and retaining Alloy's staff. Both companies are co-producers on five shows: Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, The Lying Game and 666 Park Avenue."Warner Bros. TV Group to Acquire Alloy Entertainment" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524093638/https://www.nexttv.com/ May 24, 2024 from Broadcasting & Cable (June 11, 2012)1321 years after ending its original run on CBS, the classic soap opera Dallas returns to television, this time on TNT, with several of its original cast members reprising their roles.TNT Announces 2012 Summer Premiere Dates TV By The Numbers, March 15, 201214 LM Communications, LLC (founded by Lynn Martin, owner of 12 radio stations in Kentucky, South Carolina and West Virginia) announces its intent to purchase CW affiliate WBKI-TV/Louisville, Kentucky, from Louisville TV Licenses, LLC.Lynn Martin Buying WBKI Louisville, Ky. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402144631/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60153/lynn-martin-buying-wbki-louisville-ky April 2, 2015 , TVNewsCheck, June 14, 2012. Block Communications (owners of Fox affiliate WDRB and MyNetworkTV affiliate WMYO) entered into a shared services agreement with WBKI on June 22.WDRB, WMYO form a partnership with WBKI https://web.archive.org/web/20121116050347/http://www.wdrb.com/story/18856143/wdrb-wmyo-form-a-partnership-with-wbki November 16, 2012 , WDRB, June 22, 2012.The Walt Disney Company launches apps for Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) offering live streams of Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior to Comcast Xfinity subscribers, as well as on-demand content from the kid-oriented cable channels (including a limited array of on-demand content accessible to non-Comcast subscribers).Disney/ABC, Comcast Offer Tv+ Services https://web.archive.org/web/20240524093747/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 , TVNewsCheck, June 14, 2012.15A U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles turns down CBS' request to block the June 18 premiere of ABC's The Glass House. CBS has sued ABC for copyright infringement over The Glass House, claiming the reality competition closely resembles its Big Brother, where several Glass House staffers had previously worked."CBS loses bid to block ABC's 'Glass House' premiere," https://web.archive.org/web/20120708154812/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-cbs-big-brother-abc-glass-house-20120615,0,6003668.story July 8, 2012 from Los Angeles Times, June 15, 2012In an event telecast by ABC, daredevil Nik Wallenda crosses Niagara Falls on a wire, becoming the first person to complete the feat (and the first in 116 years to even attempt it). During his walk, Wallenda is attached to the 2-inch-wide wire by a tether, a precaution insisted on by ABC."Nik Wallenda completes Niagara Falls tightrope walk," https://web.archive.org/web/20190617230436/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18466739 June 17, 2019 from BBC, June 15, 201218Just two years after they were replaced by a real band, Victorious Secrets (later renamed American Secrets), in a contest, FreeCreditScore.com brings back the "Original Band" for a series of new ads, due to popular demand and a "mistake" by the agency that decided to drop the fake band in 2010."Ad of the Day: FreeCreditScore.com: Two years after getting kicked to the curb, the original band is back" https://web.archive.org/web/20120618023309/http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-freecreditscorecom-141154 June 18, 2012 By Tim Nudd, from AdWeek (June 15, 2012)20Just one month after cancelling the series, CBS announces that it will bring Unforgettable back for a 13-episode 2nd season that will air in the Summer of 2013."'Unforgettable': CBS May Revive Poppy Montgomery Drama" from The Hollywood Reporter (June 20, 2013)21In a ruling favoring US broadcast networks, the United States Supreme Court determines that the FCC violated its due process in failing to give advance notice on policies concerning isolated instances of fleeting offensive words and nudity on television. However, the court declines to issue a much broader ruling (which the broadcasters had hoped would occur) that the FCC's indecency policies constituted a violation of the First Amendment, meaning that the FCC can continue to limit what can be said or broadcast on television."Supreme Court Rules FCC's Indecency Policy 'Vague' but Allows Agency to Further Police Nudity and Language on TV" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008160921/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/supreme-court-rules-fccs-indecency-338543 October 8, 2020 from The Hollywood Reporter (June 21, 2012)23ESPN launches espnW, a live streaming website spun off from ESPN3 and dedicated to women's sports; the debut coincides with the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the federal law commonly regarded as the springboard for increased involvement of females in athletics.ESPN3 to Launch espnW Channel on Title IX Anniversary https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094142/https://www.nexttv.com/ May 24, 2024 from Broadcasting & Cable (June 19, 2012)The 39th Daytime Emmy Awards air on HLN, the first time the event airs on cable.HLN inks deal for Daytime Emmys Variety, May 24, 201225The University of Central Florida's board of trustees approves the school's purchase of WMFE-TV/Orlando from Community Communications. It's Community's 2nd attempt to sell WMFE (an earlier deal to sell to Daystar Television Network fell through in March), and, should the FCC approve the license transfer, would likely return PBS programming to WMFE, which dropped the network in July 2011 (since that time, UCF has programmed Brevard Community College-owned WBCC-DT1 with PBS programming through a time-lease agreement).http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2012/06/wmfe-to-sell-channel-24-license-equipment-to-ucf.html WMFE to sell Channel 24 license, equipment to UCF Boedecker Hal June 21, 2012w Orlando Sentinel June 21, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120624220414/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2012/06/wmfe-to-sell-channel-24-license-equipment-to-ucf.html June 24, 2012 "WMFE says deal to sell TV station is off, seeks better offer" https://web.archive.org/web/20120928012906/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2012/03/deal-to-sell-wmfe-tv-is-off.html September 28, 2012 from Orlando Sentinel (March 16, 2012)KSAX/Alexandria, Minnesota, and its Redwood Falls satellite KRWF (both ABC affiliates owned by Hubbard Broadcasting) are converted into full-time satellites of Hubbard television flagship KSTP/St. Paul, resulting in the elimination of local news and weather inserts during simulcasts of KSTP's local newscasts and the layoffs of 17 of KSAX's 19 employees. KSAX/KRWF's Alexandria studio will remain open as a news bureau and sales office, and local commercial inserts will be retained.KSAX Shutting Down, 17 Laid Off, TVNewsCheck, June 26, 2012.Fox affiliate WXXV-TV in Gulfport, Mississippi, announces that it will affiliate WXXV-DT2 with NBC, giving the Biloxi-Gulfport market its first full-time NBC affiliate. WXXV-TV also relaunches an in-house news department for both stations.Malone Michael Exclusive: NBC Signs Affiliate For Biloxi http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/482187-Exclusive_NBC_Signs_Affiliate_For_Biloxi.php January 17, 2016 Broadcasting & Cable March 22, 2012 October 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131002205441/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/482187-Exclusive_NBC_Signs_Affiliate_For_Biloxi.php live27Aspire, a digital cable and satellite network owned by a joint venture consisting of Comcast and Magic Johnson that airs programming geared towards African American families, makes its debut on Comcast.https://entertainment.time.com/2012/02/21/magic-johnson-sean-diddy-combs-toss-their-hats-into-the-cable-tv-ring/ Magic Johnson, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Toss Their Hats Into the Cable TV Ring February 24, 2012 February 21, 2012 Time Gray, Madison May 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094142/https://entertainment.time.com/2012/02/21/magic-johnson-sean-diddy-combs-toss-their-hats-into-the-cable-tv-ring/ live DirecTV announces they are in a carriage dispute with Northwest Broadcasting, owner of six stations in four states (Washington, Oregon, Texas and New York), claiming the company is asking double the amount of their previous agreement.https://archive.today/20130122021627/http://directvpromise.com/northwest-broadcasting/ Northwest Broadcasting Update DirecTV official site, June 27, 201228After days of speculation regarding her future on the program, Ann Curry bids an emotional farewell as co-host of NBC's Today, moving to a correspondent and anchor-at-large position for NBC News."Ann Curry Says Goodbye to 'Today' Audience, Breaks Into Tears," https://web.archive.org/web/20191027091514/https://www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/ann-curry-says-goodbye-today-audience-breaks-tears-45911/ October 27, 2019 from The Wrap, June 27, 2012 On June 29, the network announces that Savannah Guthrie, host of Today's third hour, will replace Curry effective July 9."It's Official: Guthrie In For Curry on 'Today,'" https://web.archive.org/web/20140221225910/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60506/its-official-guthrie-in-for-curry-on-today February 21, 2014 from Associated Press/TVNewsCheck, June 29, 2012News Corporation announces its intention to split into two separate companies, an entertainment unit (which will include the Fox network and its cable channels) which eventually becomes known as 21st Century Fox, and a publishing unit, which retains the News Corporation name.http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/28/news-corporations-big-move-murdoch-informs-the-staff/ News Corporation's Big Move: Murdoch Informs the Staff June 28, 2012 The New York Times June 30, 2012 July 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120701033958/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/28/news-corporations-big-move-murdoch-informs-the-staff/ live ESPN signs a 12-year extension agreement with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association to retain the U.S. broadcast rights to the Rose Bowl Game from 2015 through 2026.ESPN Set to Broadcast the Rose Bowl Through 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20210120012955/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/espn-rose-bowl-ncaa-football-bcs-playoffs-342976 January 20, 2021 , The Hollywood Reporter, June 28, 2012. July {|class="wikitable" |- ! Date ! Event |- ! rowspan="4"|2 |HDNet rebrands as AXS TV, beginning a refocus towards lifestyle and live event programming. The change is a result of the purchase of a share in the channel by a joint venture consisting of Ryan Seacrest, Anschutz Entertainment Group and Creative Artists Agency, a deal announced on January 18 (original co-owner/co-founder Mark Cuban retains a share)."Ryan Seacrest Launching TV Network With Mark Cuban, AEG, CAA," https://web.archive.org/web/20200613115017/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ryan-seacrest-tv-network-mark-cuban-283019 June 13, 2020 from The Hollywood Reporter, January 18, 2012HDNet relaunches Monday as AXS TV, promises continued MMA programming https://web.archive.org/web/20120702115209/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29448/hdnet-relaunches-monday-as-axs-tv-promises-continued-mma-programming.mma July 2, 2012 MMA Junkie, June 29, 2012 |- |After being interviewed in an online article by The Daily Beast,Anderson Cooper: "The Fact Is, I'm Gay." https://web.archive.org/web/20120702153045/http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2012/07/anderson-cooper-the-fact-is-im-gay.html July 2, 2012 from The Daily Beast (July 2, 2012) CNN anchorman and syndicated talk show host Anderson Cooper officially comes out as a homosexual man, thus confirming rumors about his sexuality that have surrounded his life."Anderson Cooper comes out as gay. Does it matter? Yes" from Los Angeles Times (July 2, 2012) |- |The CW announces a partnership with Saban to take over the network's children's program block Toonzai, bringing programs such as Saban's Yu-Gi-Oh! and Power Rangers to the network and ending the current partnership with 4Kids Entertainment.Saban Network Announcement https://web.archive.org/web/20130122211721/http://www.sabanbrands.com/pdfs/Saban_Network_Announcement.pdf January 22, 2013 Saban Brands official press release |- |The Weather Channel announces plans to acquire Weather Underground, one of the internet's oldest weather services. While the site will no longer operate independently, Weather Underground will retain all existing staff and be run separately from TWC's online services.Weather Channel buys Weather Underground, brand stays https://web.archive.org/web/20140327173711/http://paidcontent.org/2012/07/02/weather-channel-buys-weather-underground-brand-stays/ March 27, 2014 . PaidContent.org. Retrieved July 4, 2012. |- !6 |Dish Network subscribers within the Youngstown, Ohio, market lose access to NBC affiliate WFMJ-TV, the result of a breakdown in re-negotiations between the satellite provider and owner Vindicator Printing Company to renew the station's carriage agreement.http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60620/wfmj-youngstown-dropped-from-dish WFMJ Youngstown Dropped From Dish July 6, 2012 TVNewsCheck July 6, 2012 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014120615/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60620/wfmj-youngstown-dropped-from-dish live |- !7 |NBC and Telemundo replace their weekend morning Qubo children's program blocks with NBC Kids and MiTelemundo, both preschool-oriented lineups are programmed by PBS Kids Sprout (which NBC's parent company NBCUniversal jointly owns with Sesame Workshop, Apax Partners and PBS). Qubo will continue as a program block on Ion Television and as a 24-hour multicast channel on that network's stations (NBCUniversal will also continue to maintain an ownership stake in the channel).NBC Will Launch NBC Kids, a New Saturday Morning Preschool Block Programmed by Sprout®, Saturday, July 7 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nbc-will-launch-nbc-kids-a-new-saturday-morning-preschool-block-programmed-by-sprout-saturday-july-7-144698455.html April 2, 2011 PR Newswire March 28, 2012 |- !9 |ABC launches Good Afternoon America, an afternoon extension of Good Morning America, hosted by Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer. The show is a temporary placeholder (airing for a nine-week limited run) for ABC's 2p.m. (Eastern Time) slot, an hour where ABC would relocate General Hospital after it cedes the 3p.m. (ET) slot (GH's longtime home) to its affiliates on September 10.ABC News Announces Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer as Anchors of "Good Afternoon America" https://web.archive.org/web/20210125135156/https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/05/abc-news-announces-josh-elliott-and-lara-spencer-as-anchors-of-good-afternoon-america/ January 25, 2021 from ABC.com (May 21, 2012) GMA would get their afternoon extension back six years later on September 10, 2018, as GMA Day. |- ! rowspan=3|10 |13 stations owned by Hearst Television are removed from Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Insight Communications systems in Honolulu, Cincinnati, Plattsburgh, Boston, Manchester, Kansas City (two stations), Winston-Salem, Tampa, Orlando (two stations), Portland (Maine), Omaha, Louisville and Clarksburg (via Pittsburgh) after Hearst and TWC fail to reach a carriage agreement.WLKY-TV, Time Warner fail to reach agreement https://web.archive.org/web/20150610203721/http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/blog/morning_call/2012/07/wlky-time-warner-continue-negotiations.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search June 10, 2015 , Business First, July 10, 2012."Hearst Stations Go Dark On Time Warner Cable In Contract Dispute" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094149/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hearst-stations-dark-time-warner-cable-contract-dispute-183251541.html May 24, 2024 from Deadline/Yahoo (July 10, 2012) Except for Honolulu (where only a message explaining the removal of the local Hearst-owned ABC affiliate is shown, which resulted in asking KHON and Hawaii News Now to simulcast their televised Honolulu Mayor's debate on July 11; its channel was later replaced with the Hallmark Movie Channel on July 13), the affected stations were replaced by out-of-market affiliates of their corresponding networks, including Nexstar-owned stations from Rochester, Wilkes-Barre and Terre Haute; the move prompted Nexstar to file legal action against TWC for using its stations as de facto affiliates in the affected markets without consent."Imported Signals in Retrans Fight Raise Regulatory Questions Time Warner-Hearst standoff escalates over out-of-market programming" https://web.archive.org/web/20120712184156/http://www.adweek.com/news/television/imported-signals-retrans-fight-raise-regulatory-questions-141798 July 12, 2012 from Ad Week (July 10, 2012) Hearst's Milwaukee station, which was granted an exemption due to a technicality from a prior agreement with Charter Communications, was pulled from TWC on July 13."WISN-TV off Time Warner Cable 'until further notice,'" https://web.archive.org/web/20120716222507/http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/162270435.html#!page=8&pageSize=10&sort=newestfirst July 16, 2012 from Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, July 13, 2012 Both Time Warner and Hearst reached a deal that restored the stations back on the systems on July 19."WISN to return to Time Warner Cable; Multi-year agreement reached between Hearst Television, Time Warner" https://archive.today/20130209111957/http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-wisconsin/WISN-News/WISN-to-return-to-Time-Warner-Cable/-/10447736/15613476/-/jkb8rkz/-/index.html February 9, 2013 from WISN (July 19, 2012) |- |Shortly before midnight ET, 17 Viacom-owned networks (most notably MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and VH1) are removed from DirecTV after both companies fail to reach a new carriage agreement, with both sides accusing the other of being responsible."Viacom Networks Pulled From DirecTV at Deadline" https://web.archive.org/web/20120715053637/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/486996-Viacom_Networks_Pulled_From_DirecTV_at_Deadline.php July 15, 2012 from Broadcasting & Cable (July 11, 2012) DirecTV replaced the channels with compatible outlets from other companies."No Deal: DirecTV Loses Viacom's Channels As Carriage Talks Break Down," from Deadline, 7/10/2012 In response to DirecTV advising subscribers to view original programming from the affected networks online, Viacom "temporarily slimmed down" access to current and other recent episodes of many programs from their websites on July 11, remaining in place until a deal is reached (as DirecTV does not offer internet service, the removal of Viacom-owned episodic streaming program content also affected internet users that do not subscribe to DirecTV, with access to this content mainly being restricted to subscription streaming websites such as Netflix and Hulu Plus).Viacom Pulls Online Videos Over DirecTV Dispute https://web.archive.org/web/20130413010315/http://www.pcworld.com/article/259162/viacom_pulls_online_videos_over_directv_dispute.html April 13, 2013 , PC World, July 12, 2012. On July 18, renewed negotiations between the companies broke off after reportedly Viacom asked DirecTV to pay $500 million to carry premium channel Epix.DirecTV says fight with Viacom is an Epix tale https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094148/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-xpm-2012-jul-18-la-et-epix-tale-20120718-story.html May 24, 2024 , Los Angeles Times, July 18, 2012. The Viacom channels were restored on DirecTV after a new carriage agreement was made on July 20, with DirecTV gaining rights to carry live streams of Viacom-owned channels for its subscribers on laptops and mobile devices.It's Over! DirecTV & Viacom Reach Carriage Agreement, Viacom Nets Restored, Deadline, July 20, 2012. |- |NBCUniversal confirms plans to sell its 15.8% stake in A+E Networks to co-owners The Walt Disney Company and Hearst Corporation, who will become 50-50 partners in the joint venture.Goldsmith Jill Comcast to sell A&E stake for $3 billion: A&E to redeem the 15.8% stake https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/07/10/comcast-to-sell-ae-stake-for-3-billion-ae-to-redeem-the-158-stake/ July 11, 2012 Sacramento Bee July 10, 2012 February 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130223025202/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-07-10/entertainment/sns-201207101512reedbusivarietynvr1118056402-20120710_1_nbcuniversal-comcast-stake live |- !12–13 |Two members of American Idol'''s judging panel, Steven Tyler (on the 12th) and Jennifer Lopez (on the 13th), announce their departures from the show after two seasons.Steven Tyler departs 'American Idol' https://web.archive.org/web/20120714092521/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-steven-tyler-departs-american-idol-20120712,0,344314.story July 14, 2012 Los Angeles Times, July 12, 2012"Jennifer Lopez leaving 'American Idol': 'The time has come'" from Zap2it (July 13, 2012) |- !13 |A Delaware bankruptcy court grants Tribune Company (owners of 23 television stations including WGN-TV/Chicago, KTLA/Los Angeles and WPIX/New York City, superstation WGN America, Antenna TV and 19 U.S. newspapers) approval of its reorganization plan for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Tribune filed for Chapter 11 in 2008 after accruing $13 billion in unsustainable debt from Sam Zell's $8 billion buyout of the company the year before). The company's senior debt holders, investment groups Oaktree Capital Management, JPMorgan Chase and Angelo, Gordon & Co., will assume control of Tribune Company.Bankruptcy-Exit Plan Gets OK https://web.archive.org/web/20121211020530/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60776/tribune-bankruptcyexit-plan-gets-ok December 11, 2012 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), July 13, 2012. Tribune's junior creditor Aurelius Capital Management and indenture trustees Law Debenture Trust Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company appealed the July 23 confirmation decision in the case, with Aurelius asking presiding U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey to stay the consummation of the restructuring plan.Aurelius, others appeal judge's confirmation of Tribune bankruptcy plan https://web.archive.org/web/20120824070902/http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-aurelius-appeals-judges-confirmation-of-tribune-bankruptcy-plan-20120724,0,2261095.story August 24, 2012 , Chicago Tribune, July 24, 2012. The junior creditors won a stay of the bankruptcy plan confirmation order on August 22 on the pretense the appealing parties pay a $1.5 billion bond by August 29.Judge to stay Tribune plan pending $1.5 bln creditors bond https://web.archive.org/web/20230404145822/https://www.reuters.com/article/tribune-bankruptcy-idUSL2E8JN04I20120823 April 4, 2023 , Reuters, August 22, 2012. |- !15 |After 16 years since the inception of MSNBC, NBC News ends their partnership with Microsoft and rebrands their website as NBCNews.com. The decision was the result of issues regarding contract requirements that prevented Microsoft from using news content from other outlets on its co-owned websites, as well as NBC trying to distance its online news content from public perceptions of a slant towards a political ideology due to the MSNBC television channel's gradual programming shift to appeal to a liberal audience. NBC News plans to launch a new website for MSNBC by 2013.MSNBC.com Gone; It's NBCNews.com Now https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094145/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), July 16, 2012. |- !17 |Scripps Networks Interactive strikes a new multi-year carriage agreement with Comcast that will result in on-demand program content from Scripps-owned cable networks (such as HGTV and Food Network) being made available to Comcast Xfinity subscribers through its linear television and online services as well as through mobile devices.Comcast, Scripps Reach Multi-Year Partnership https://web.archive.org/web/20190812035104/https://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/comcast-scripps-reach-multi-year-partnership-47986/ August 12, 2019 , The Wrap, July 16, 2012. |- ! rowspan=2|18 |Suddenlink Communications accepts a buyout offer from BC Partners Ltd., several investment firms (including Goldman Sachs, Quadrangle Group and Oaktree Capital Management) and company management, led by chairman and CEO Jerry Kent to purchase the cable operator for $6.6 billion ($2 billion in cash, along with the assumption of $4.6 billion in debt).Suddenlink Agrees to Buyout Led by Management, BC, CPP https://web.archive.org/web/20120720035840/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/suddenlink-agrees-to-buyout-led-by-management-bc-cpp July 20, 2012 , Bloomberg BusinessWeek, July 18, 2012.BC Partners, Kent to Buy Suddenlink for $6.6 Billion https://web.archive.org/web/20120722020213/http://www.multichannel.com/article/487429-BC_Partners_Kent_to_Buy_Suddenlink_for_6_6_Billion.php July 22, 2012 , Multichannel News, July 19, 2012. |- |Montreal-based Cogeco purchases Quincy, Massachusetts-based cable operator Atlantic Broadband for $1.36 billion. The purchase will expand the presence of Cogeco (which already operates cable systems in several Eastern Canada provinces, primarily Ontario and Quebec) into the United States.Cogeco Cable To Buy Atlantic Broadband for $1.36 Billion https://web.archive.org/web/20120722054106/http://www.multichannel.com/article/487394-Cogeco_Cable_To_Buy_Atlantic_Broadband_for_1_36_Billion.php July 22, 2012 , Multichannel News, July 18, 2012. |- ! rowspan=3|19 |Newport Television announces the sale of 22 stations to three broadcasting firms: Nexstar Broadcasting Group will purchase 10 stations for $285 million (included are Little Rock duopoly KLRT/KASN, to be spun off to Mission Broadcasting (which is involved in several local marketing agreements with Nexstar in other markets) due to existing ownership of KARK and KARZ).Nexstar to Acquire Newport Stations for $285M, TVSpy, July 19, 2012. Sinclair Broadcast Group will acquire six stations in San Antonio, Harrisburg, Cincinnati, Mobile and Wichita, along with local marketing agreements with stations in Harrisburg and Wichita. Cox Media Group will also purchase two duopolies: WAWS–WTEV/Jacksonville and KOKI–KMYT/Tulsa, all pending FCC approval (Cox later announced on July 20 that it will sell its television stations in El Paso, Johnstown, Steubenville and Reno [including an LMA with Reno's MyNetworkTV affiliate]Cox Selling 4 TVs In Wake Of Newport Buys https://web.archive.org/web/20130509072834/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60905/cox-selling-4-tvs-in-wake-of-newport-buys May 9, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, July 20, 2012.). Newport will continue to seek buyers for stations in Bakersfield, Fresno, Rochester, Albany and Eugene that were not included in the pending deals.Newport Sells 22 Stations For $1 Billion https://web.archive.org/web/20130308212139/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60876/newport-sells-22-stations-for-1-billion March 8, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, July 19, 2012. |- |Through an agreement separate from its purchase of six Newport Television-owned stations, Sinclair Broadcast Group will acquire the assets of shareholder-owned Bay Television, Inc., owners of MyNetworkTV affiliate WTTA/Tampa, for $40 million. Sinclair has operated WTTA under a local marketing agreement since 1998 (although not in conjunction with another station, as Sinclair does not own any other television stations in the Tampa Bay market).Sinclair Grabs WTTA Tampa for $40 Mil in Addition to Newport TV Six https://web.archive.org/web/20120721085845/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/487444-Sinclair_Grabs_WTTA_Tampa_for_40_Mil_in_Addition_to_Newport_TV_Six.php July 21, 2012 , Broadcasting & Cable, July 19, 2012. |- |Actor/comedian Fred Willard is removed from his narrator duties on the upcoming PBS series (and Antiques Roadshow spinoff) Market Warriors,Fred Willard Loses PBS Job After Arrest https://web.archive.org/web/20121115041409/http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/fred-willard-loses-pbs-job-after-arrest/ November 15, 2012 , The New York Times, July 19, 2012. following his July 18 arrest on lewd conduct charges after Los Angeles police officers allegedly caught Willard exposing his genitalia inside an adult movie theater in Hollywood.Fred Willard Arrested for Lewd Conduct https://web.archive.org/web/20200518014203/https://www.tmz.com/2012/07/19/fred-willard-arrested-masturbating/ May 18, 2020 , TMZ, July 19, 2012. Antiques Roadshow host Mark L. Walberg will replace Willard as narrator of the program, including narrating episodes that were already completed with Willard. |- ! rowspan="3"|24 |The Federal Communications Commission upholds a December 2011 ruling in a complaint case filed by The Tennis Channel, Inc. (owners of Tennis Channel) against Comcast, that alleged the cable provider discriminated against the channel by putting Comcast-owned sports channels (such as Golf Channel and NBC Sports Network) in digital basic programming tiers, while placing Tennis Channel on digital sports tiers that have fewer subscribers; the ruling required Comcast to move the Tennis Channel to the same tier as its co-owned networks. This is the first instance in which the FCC upheld a program carriage complaint by an independent company.FCC Upholds Tennis Channel Complaint Against Comcast https://web.archive.org/web/20230404052324/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390443570904577547593581911900 April 4, 2023 , The Wall Street Journal, July 24, 2012. |- |Actors Sofía Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell (later joined by Ed O'Neill) file a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox Television arguing that their contracts for the ABC series Modern Family violate California state laws prohibiting personal service contracts from extending for longer than seven years (the lawsuit states the contracts required the actors to work on the series from February 2009 to June 2016) and include a cap on the percentage of annual salary increases that the actors receive for each additional season of the show. The lawsuit asks a judge to grant a ruling to void the contracts as the suit claims that clauses within them prohibit the actors from other work.'Modern Family' Cast Sues Over Contract https://web.archive.org/web/20140729235847/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60988/modern-family-cast-sues-over-contract July 29, 2014 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), July 25, 2012. The actors agreed to new contracts on July 27, effectively ending the lawsuit as part of the agreement.'Modern Family' cast reaches deal https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182314/http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2012/07/28/modern-family-cast-reaches-deal February 2, 2016 , Welland Tribune (via Reuters), July 28, 2012. |- |Hearst Television extends its affiliation deal with MeTV for three years through 2015 and expands the digital network to five more outlets in Boston, Sacramento, Winston-Salem, Oklahoma City and Baltimore.Five Hearst TV Stations Grab Me-TV https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094158/https://www.nexttv.com/ May 24, 2024 from Broadcasting & Cable (July 24, 2012) |- !25 |News-Press & Gazette Company enters the Columbia–Jefferson City, Missouri, market with the purchase of ABC affiliate KMIZ (including its MyNetworkTV and MeTV affiliated subchannels) and Fox affiliate KQFX-LD from JW Broadcasting for $16 million.JW Sells KMIZ-KQFX Columbia (Mo.) to NP&G https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094646/https://www.nexttv.com/ May 24, 2024 from Broadcasting & Cable (July 25, 2012) |- ! rowspan="3"|26 |Google announces the launch of a fiber optic television service set to make its initial roll out in Kansas City in September (alongside a high speed internet service also set to be offered by Google). Neighborhoods that initially receive the TV and internet services will be selected through feedback from Kansas City area residents and online registration.Google Gets Into the Cable TV Business, for Real https://web.archive.org/web/20120918140147/http://allthingsd.com/20120726/google-gets-into-the-cable-tv-business-for-real/ September 18, 2012 , All Things Digital, July 26, 2012. Google Fiber TV (which will also provide live streams of program content to iPad and Android devices) debuts with the absence of cable networks owned by Time Warner, The Walt Disney Company, AMC Networks and News Corporation from its channel lineup due to Google being unable to sign carriage agreements with those companies.HBO, AMC, ESPN missing from Google Fiber TV channel list (update: no Time Warner or Disney channels listed) https://web.archive.org/web/20161007053225/http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/26/3188944/google-fiber-tv-channel-listing/in/2953031 October 7, 2016 , The Verge, July 26, 2012. |- |The Spokane Public Schools announced that it will vote to end its relationship with PBS member station KSPS, which the school holds the license for (one of five PBS outlets in the United States owned by public schools; six that are owned by municipalities overall) and has funded since its 1967 sign-on but since 1972 had been run by a non-profit group (Friends of KSPS), due to financial reasons."Schools, TV station consider cutting ties" https://web.archive.org/web/20120729052257/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/jul/26/schools-tv-station-consider-cutting-ties/ July 29, 2012 from The Spokesman-Review (July 26, 2012) |- |CBS Sports Network signs an agreement with the United Football League giving the channel the television rights to broadcast Wednesday and Friday night games from the fledgling sports league during its eight-week regular season starting September 19 (CBS Sports Network replaces NBC Sports Network and AXS TV as national broadcasters of the UFL).CBS Sports Network Inks UFL Deal https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064240/http://www.adweek.com/news/television/cbs-sports-network-inks-ufl-deal-142226 March 4, 2016 , AdWeek, July 26, 2012. |- ! rowspan="5"|27 |The 2012 Summer Olympics commence in London and continue through August 12, broadcasting domestically within the U.S. on NBC and certain other NBCUniversal-owned cable channels (including NBC Sports Network, Bravo, USA Network, Telemundo, MSNBC, and CNBC).Martzke Rudy NBC keeps rights for Olympic broadcasts through 2012 https://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2003-06-06-nbc_x.htm April 2, 2011 USA Today June 6, 2003 May 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110501191818/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2003-06-06-nbc_x.htm live The opening ceremonies for the London Games draw a record 40.7 million viewers stateside, beating the 39.7 million mark set during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.Collins Scott Olympics 2012: NBC finds vindication in opening ceremony record https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-nbc-olympic-2012-opening-ceremony-ratings-nielsen-20120728,0,2924357.story August 12, 2012 Los Angeles Times July 28, 2012 July 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120730204915/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-nbc-olympic-2012-opening-ceremony-ratings-nielsen-20120728,0,2924357.story live |- |Jim Walton announces his resignation as president of CNN effective at the end of the year, after being employed with the network for over 30 years.Hagey Keach https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390443343704577552970926731112 CNN Chief Jim Walton to Step Down at Year's End December 13, 2020 The Wall Street Journal July 27, 2012 October 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201030083055/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390443343704577552970926731112 live |- |Tribune Broadcasting renews its affiliation agreement with Fox for six of seven Tribune-owned stations affiliated with the network in Seattle, Hartford, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Grand Rapids and Harrisburg (KSWB/San Diego is exempt from the renewal agreement as that station has a separate affiliation agreement with Fox).Tribune Stations Renew Six Fox Affiliations https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094648/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 , TVNewsCheck, July 27, 2012. |- |Shield Media, owned by White Knight Broadcasting vice president Sheldon Galloway, announces its purchase of Fox affiliate WXXA/Albany from Newport Television for $19.2 million. Shield plans on entering into a shared services agreement with ABC affiliate WTEN (owned by Young Broadcasting).Shield Buying Newport's WXXA For $19.4M https://web.archive.org/web/20131101231939/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/61098/shield-buying-newports-wxxa-for-194m November 1, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, July 27, 2012. |- |Mark Steines steps down from his position as co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight after 17 years to host the revival of Home & Family on Hallmark Channel.Mark Steines Bids Farewell to Entertainment Tonight After 17 Years https://web.archive.org/web/20120730070048/http://www.etonline.com/tv/123742_Mark_Steines_Bids_Farewell_to_Entertainment_Tonight_After_17_Years/ July 30, 2012 , ET Online, July 27, 2012. |} August Date Event1Al Jazeera launches Bein Sport One and Bein Sport Dos, two new sports channels dedicated to soccer, the former in English and the latter in Spanish.Al Jazeera to Kick Off Pair of Soccer Channels in U.S. this August https://web.archive.org/web/20120905014125/http://www.multichannel.com/article/484698-Al_Jazeera_to_Kick_Off_Pair_of_Soccer_Channels_in_U_S_this_August.php September 5, 2012 , Multichannel News, May 17, 2012.The expiration of a carriage agreement for NFL Network and NFL RedZone results in the two channels being removed from Insight Communications systems in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, due to a long-running impasse between the National Football League and Insight parent company Time Warner Cable that has prevented a carriage agreement for the channels on TWC's existing systems and the prior removal of NFL Network from Adelphia systems acquired by TWC in 2006.NFL Network, RedZone Face August 1 Drop on Former Insight Systems https://web.archive.org/web/20120731022713/http://www.multichannel.com/article/487851-NFL_Network_RedZone_Face_August_1_Drop_on_Former_Insight_Systems.php July 31, 2012 , Multichannel News, July 27, 2012.Subscription streaming television service FilmOn and the four major U.S. broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox) reach a settlement in a 2010 lawsuit over the company's streaming of the networks' programming on the website. Each of the parties involved in the suit stipulated to a consent judgment and permanent injunction in the settlement, and FilmOn will pay $1.6 million each to the plaintiffs. The settlement bars FilmOn from streaming broadcast network programming.TV Broadcasters Settle Digital Lawsuit, but 'Aereo-Like' Service Won't Die (Exclusive) https://web.archive.org/web/20200918090411/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/lawsuit-alki-david-barry-diller-filmon-357288 September 18, 2020 , The Hollywood Reporter, August 1, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2012.2American Spirit Media announces that it will acquire Fox affiliate WDBD/Jackson, Mississippi, and that it has donated MyNetworkTV affiliate WUFX/Vicksburg–Jackson, Mississippi, to Tougaloo College, to be operated by American Spirit Media through shared services and joint sales agreements with Raycom Media (owners of local NBC affiliate WLBT). The transactions, pending FCC approval, will take place at the end of the year.TV dealings in the Jackson MS market https://web.archive.org/web/20120804000012/http://rbr.com/tv-dealings-in-the-jackson-ms-market/ August 4, 2012 , Radio Broadcasting Report, August 1, 2012."Tougaloo College to acquire Vicksburg-based TV station"February 2013 from The Clarion-Ledger (August 2, 2012)4The Buffalo-based syndicated movie series Off Beat Cinema airs its first episode on new flagship station WBBZ-TV, after 19 years airing from WKBW-TV.John DiSciullo leaving Ch 7 News Director position to join WBBZ-TV as Executive Director of Production and Promotion. WBBZ-TV press release. Retrieved July 2, 2012. As part of the change, the series begins taping before a live studio audience.Kwiatkowski, Jane (August 4, 2012). Off the beaten path. The Buffalo News. Retrieved August 4, 2012.6Jason Vincent resigns as news director of Fox affiliate KQDS/Duluth amid controversy following a racially offensive comment that he had posted August 1 on Facebook, regarding a Native American man that he had discovered in his yard that evening, whom Vincent referred to in the post as a "drunk, homeless... animal".Duluth's Fox 21 news director resigns over Facebook flap https://web.archive.org/web/20121020235136/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/239198/ October 20, 2012 , Duluth News Tribune, August 7, 2012.7Two stations in Milwaukee, both owned by Weigel Broadcasting, switch channel assignments. Independent station WMLW-CA moves to full-power UHF channel 49 to facilitate the station's upgrade to high definition broadcasts with a market-wide signal, while WBME-TV moves to the low-power channel 41 assignment of WMLW-CA, with an added relay on the DT2 subchannel of CBS-affiliated sister station WDJT-TV, due to WBME's main MeTV schedule broadcasting solely in standard definition and universal cable and near-full satellite carriage for both stations in the Milwaukee market negating the need for a full-power signal for WBME (the Bounce TV and Telemundo subchannels on channel 49 were unaffected). An official switch of call signs between the two stations occurred eleven days later.http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/61222/wmlwca-milwaukee-going-hd-on-aug-7 WMLW-CA Milwaukee Going HD On Aug. 7 report August 2, 2012 TVNewsCheck.com August 8, 2012 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014120718/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/61222/wmlwca-milwaukee-going-hd-on-aug-7 live 8Liberty Media announces plans to spin off its Liberty Starz subsidiary (which operates premium movie channels Starz, Encore and MoviePlex) into its own publicly traded company. The spinoff is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.Liberty Media Plans Starz Spinoff https://web.archive.org/web/20240524094650/https://tvnewscheck.com/ May 24, 2024 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associatecd Press), August 8, 2012.9CNN suspends Fareed Zakaria and his program Fareed Zakaria GPS after it was revealed that Zakaria had plagiarized an article featured in the August 20 issue of Time on gun control from an article that was originally written by columnist Jill Lepore for the April 23 issue of The New Yorker."CNN suspends Fareed Zakaria for plagiarism" from Politico (August 9, 2012) Zakaria, who has since apologized for his actions, was also suspended from Time for one month."Time Magazine suspends Fareed Zakaria" from Politico (August 9, 2012)FilmOn founder Alki David launches a new streaming service using the domain Barrydriller.com that is similar to Aereo (for which the domain parodies the name of that company's founder Barry Diller, and which is currently in litigation with ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox in a separate lawsuit). The site streams network-affiliated stations via individual antennas and intends to pay retransmission fees to carry their programming.Barrydriller.com Claims to Compete Against Barry Diller's Aereo https://web.archive.org/web/20160425164605/http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/08/09/barrydriller-com-claims-to-compete-against-barry-dillers-aereo/ April 25, 2016 , The Wall Street Journal, August 9, 2012. Fox filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the site in a Los Angeles U.S. District Court on August 10, alleging that it is retransmitting broadcast network and syndicated programs owned by Fox without the company's permission.Fox Charges "BarryDriller.com" Streaming Service With Copyright Infringement, Deadline, August 11, 2012. NBC, CBS and ABC followed with a joint copyright lawsuit on August 13.NBC, ABC, And CBS File Their Own Suit Against "BarryDriller.com" Streaming Site, Deadline, August 13, 2012.12Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, television station WWAZ-TV, a station owned by Pappas Telecasting Companies which has had a tenuous history of staying on the air since 2000 as a station unable to find a niche or popular network affiliation in either the Green Bay or Milwaukee markets, along with their parent company's financial struggles, returns to the air as WIWN, carrying programming as an affiliate of WeatherNation from a new tower in the Milwaukee tower site, with translator towers in the west part of their service area serving Columbus and Ripon.http://www.northpine.com/ NorthPine.com www.northpine.com August 21, 2012 December 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051631/https://www.northpine.com/ live13MundoFox, which had an August 1 soft launch, makes its formal debut. The Spanish-language broadcast network is a partnership between Fox International Channels and Colombia's RCN TV.https://archive.today/20120918020458/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2012/01/23/56926/fox-to-launch-us-hispanic-broadcast-net "Fox To Launch U.S. Hispanic Broadcast Net," from TVNewsCheck, January 23, 2012Coming Soon: A New Spanish-Language Evening Newscast From Fox, TVNewser, May 29, 2012.MundoFox Is Aiming Young And Bilingual https://web.archive.org/web/20200807215631/https://tvnewscheck.com/article/60996/mundofox-is-aiming-young-and-bilingual/ August 7, 2020 , TVNewsCheck, July 25, 2012.Stainless Broadcasting Company (also known as Northwest Broadcasting) pulls its six stations (KAYU/Spokane, KMVU/Medford, Oregon, KFFX/Pendleton, Oregon, and its repeater KCYU-LD/Yakima, and WICZ–WBPN-LP/Binghamton) from DirecTV. The two companies had previously agreed on a specific carriage fee increase, though the deal fell apart due to a clause added by DirecTV requiring Stainless/Northwest Broadcasting to give a low rate equal to those the company previously signed with other satellite and cable providers.In brief: KAYU, DirecTV settle dispute, resume broadcasting Fox https://web.archive.org/web/20150402111949/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/oct/26/in-brief-kayu-directv-settle-dispute-resume/ April 2, 2015 , The Spokesman-Review, October 26, 2012. The dispute lasted nine weeks, ending on October 26.VH1 pulls the launch of the reality series Ev and Ocho (originally planned to debut on September 3) indefinitely following the August 11 arrest of its star, NFL player Chad Johnson, on domestic battery charges on accusations that Johnson allegedly head-butted wife Evelyn Lozada during an argument.VH1 cancels 'Ev & Ocho' after its star Chad Johnson was arrested https://web.archive.org/web/20121119141924/http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/166001202.html November 19, 2012 , The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 13, 2012.The producers of The Good Wife has announced that Kristin Chenoweth, who was scheduled to play a reporter in a multiple storyline arc, will not be returning due to an accident on the set in which a gust of wind caused her to be struck by a piece of lighting equipment during the show's filming on July 11, resulting in the producers to alter her appearance to one episode. Chenoweth, who later treated for her injuries and released, said she needs time to recover before returning to work."Kristin Chenoweth off 'The Good Wife,' needs more recovery time" https://web.archive.org/web/20120828224610/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-kristin-chenoweth-good-wife-injured,0,110722.story August 28, 2012 From The Los Angeles Times (August 13, 2012) However, Chenoweth later returned to the set on August 31."Kristin Chenoweth Returns to The Good Wife After On-Set Injury" https://web.archive.org/web/20140726204700/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Kristin-Chenoweth-Returns-The-Good-Wife-1052558.aspx July 26, 2014 from TV Guide (September 1, 2012)15Avoiding a 12:01 a.m. (ET) August 16 deadline, Dish Network reaches a retransmission agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group, covering 70 Sinclair-owned or -operated stations in 45 markets.https://archive.today/20120818191101/http://www.multichannel.com/article/488547-Dish_And_Sinclair_Reach_11th_Hour_Retrans_Agreement.php "Dish And Sinclair Reach 11th-Hour Retrans Agreement," from Multichannel, August 16, 2012The Pac-12 Conference launches the national sports channel Pac-12 Network as well as six regional sports networks.http://blogs.mercurynews.com/collegesports/2012/02/13/pac-12-network-news-and-notes-from-the-groundbreaking-ceremony/ Pac-12 Network: News and notes from the ground breaking February 13, 2012 June 22, 2012 March 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329133709/http://blogs.mercurynews.com/collegesports/2012/02/13/pac-12-network-news-and-notes-from-the-groundbreaking-ceremony/ live It is the first channel of its kind owned and operated entirely by a college conference, without the backing of a media conglomerate (unlike similar channels Big Ten Network, Longhorn Network and the defunct MountainWest Sports Network).16Cablevision signs an agreement with the National Football League to allow NFL Network and NFL Redzone to be carried on that company's systems for the first time (which further expands the reach of the two networks deeper into the New York City area as a result).NFL Reaches Deal With Cablevision for NFL Network, RedZone https://web.archive.org/web/20120821061343/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-16/nfl-reaches-deal-with-cablevision-to-show-nfl-network-redzone.html August 21, 2012 , Bloomberg, August 16, 2012. The channels will be available on Cablevision systems starting on August 17.Cablevision Signs Multiyear Deal to Carry NFL Network, Fox Business Network (via Dow Jones Newswires), August 16, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120817233616/http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/08/16/cablevision-signs-multiyear-deal-to-carry-nfl-network/ August 17, 2012 The agreement leaves Time Warner Cable as the only major pay television provider that does not carry either network.17Hours after the NFL Network deal was announced, Cablevision pulls four television stations owned by Tribune Broadcasting (WPIX/New York City, WCCT/Hartford, KWGN/Denver and WPHL/Philadelphia) from its systems in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Colorado. Cablevision accuses the broadcast group of demanding high retransmission consent fees for its stations due to its parent Tribune Company working to get out of bankruptcy and illegally bundling carriage agreements for WCCT's Fox-affiliated sister WTIC-TV to WPIX.Tribune stations go dark on Cablevision, Variety, August 16, 2012. WGN America across Cablevision's service area and WTIC-TV in its Connecticut service area were originally unaffected by the dispute,http://www.multichannel.com/article/488589-Cablevision_Charges_Tribune_With_Illegally_Tying_Stations_Deals.php Cablevision Charges Tribune With 'Illegally Tying' Stations Deals; Broadcaster Says Its Approach Is Lawful and Complies with FCC Good-Faith Rules Spangler Tom August 17, 2012 August 18, 2012 August 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826181045/http://www.multichannel.com/article/488589-Cablevision_Charges_Tribune_With_Illegally_Tying_Stations_Deals.php live though both were also pulled by Cablevision on August 25.http://www.courant.com/business/hc-cablevision-wtic-20120827,0,2372018.story Cablevision Stops Transmitting WTIC-TV August 27, 2012 August 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120915232350/http://www.courant.com/business/hc-cablevision-wtic-20120827,0,2372018.story September 15, 2012 dead mdy-all The dispute lasted 10 weeks, ending on October 26, when the affected channels returned to Cablevision systems.The CW back on CablevisionMay 2026 medicmedic, Newsday, October 26, 2012.NBCUniversal (which has been attempting to improve its financial performance since Comcast took majority ownership in 2011) imposes budget cutbacks for The Tonight Show (although the program is the highest-rated of the network late night talk shows), leading to the layoffs of about two dozen staff members (roughly 10% of the show's approximately 200 person staff), the program's weekly budget being reduced by 25% to $1.7 million, and host Jay Leno's annual salary from being cut from $25–$30 million to around $20 million (the show was operating under the same increased weekly budget prior to the budget cuts as that during Leno's stint as host of the short-lived The Jay Leno Show in 2009).'Tonight Show' Cuts Staff; Leno Trims Pay https://web.archive.org/web/20191112095502/https://tvnewscheck.com/article/61588/tonight-show-cuts-staff-leno-trims-pay/ November 12, 2019 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), August 20, 2012. 20New York City-based hedge fund Standard General files an application with the Federal Communications Commission to approve an increase of its ownership stake in the 11-station Young Broadcasting group (which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2010) from 36.34% to a majority stake of 50.03%.Hedge Fund Taking Control Of Young Bcstg. https://web.archive.org/web/20130509073536/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/61602/hedge-fund-taking-control-of-young-bcstg May 9, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, August 20, 2012. 21ABC announces changes to its late night lineup that will take effect in January 2013: the network's long-running newsmagazine Nightline will leave the 11:35 p.m. (ET) timeslot that the program has held since it debuted in March 1980 (being bumped one hour later to 12:35 a.m. ET), while talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! will move up 25 minutes to the 11:35 slot (which places it in direct competition with fellow late night talkers The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, The Colbert Report and Conan).It's Jimmy Kimmel vs. Leno and Letterman in January; ABC moves 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to 11:35, 'Nightline' to 12:35 https://web.archive.org/web/20200502123219/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/its-jimmy-kimmel-vs-leno-and-letterman-in-january-abc-moves-jimmy-kimmel-live-to-1135-nightline-to-1235/2012/08/21/31d89db6-ebb4-11e1-a80b-9f898562d010_blog.html May 2, 2020 , The Washington Post, August 21, 2012. 22Watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington files a petition to the Federal Communications Commission asking them to deny the pending license renewals of three stations owned by Fox Television Stations (the Washington, D.C., duopoly of WTTG–WDCA and Baltimore station WUTB) citing the phone hacking scandal involving British newspapers owned by FTS parent News Corporation.Fox's U.S. TV station licenses challenged https://web.archive.org/web/20120920150947/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-foxfcc-20120822,0,903821.story September 20, 2012 , Los Angeles Times, August 22, 2012. 23Nexstar Broadcasting Group announces the sale of Fox affiliate KBTV-TV/Beaumont to Deerfield Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group (owners of CBS affiliate KFDM) will operate KBTV under a shared services agreement, identical to pending operational agreements between Sinclair and Deerfield (which will operate in a relatively similar capacity with Sinclair as Cunningham Broadcasting) in Mobile (two stations), Cincinnati and San Antonio.Local TeeVee news: Angel San KFDM? https://web.archive.org/web/20120826005410/http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/bayou/2012/08/23/local-teevee-news-angel-san-kfdm/ August 26, 2012 , Beaumont Enterprise, August 23, 2012. 24NBC affiliate KSL-TV/Salt Lake City announced that it will not carry the sitcom The New Normal because of its premise involving a gay couple trying to have a family, which the station's parent company Bonneville International (which in turn is owned by the LDS Church, which opposes gay marriage) sees as being too controversial, offensive, and not reflecting the station's conservative program policies, with the GM stating that "For our brand, this program feels inappropriate on several dimensions, especially during family viewing time", the latter referring to the Tuesday night 8:30pm (MT) slot and its decision in 2011 to not carry The Playboy Club. As with some NBC programs that KSL refuses to air, the series will be seen on CW affiliate KUCW instead."KSL won't air gay-themed NBC sitcom 'New Normal'" https://web.archive.org/web/20120826112407/http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/54759750-80/ksl-nbc-normal-gay.html.csp August 26, 2012 from Salt Lake Tribune (August 24, 2012) 25Saban Brands, via Kidsco Media Ventures, began programming The CW's children's programming block, Toonzai, which was relaunched under the name Vortexx.'Power Rangers' Backer Saban to Reenter Kiddie TV http://adage.com/article/media/power-rangers-backer-saban-reenter-kiddie-tv/235978/ July 12, 2012 Advertising Age July 12, 2012 June 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150630085418/http://adage.com/article/media/power-rangers-backer-saban-reenter-kiddie-tv/235978/ live Programming aired on the block includes Yu-Gi-Oh! and Power Rangers. The former Toonzai block ended its four-year run on The CW (dating back its existence under its former branding as TheCW4Kids) on August 18.Saban Brands Partners with The CW to Launch Five-Hour Kids Television Block http://www.sabanbrands.com/pdfs/Saban_Network_Announcement.pdf July 7, 2012 Saban July 2, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130122211721/http://www.sabanbrands.com/pdfs/Saban_Network_Announcement.pdf January 22, 2013 mdy-all 28ESPN renews its broadcast rights to Major League Baseball Spring training and Sunday, Monday and Wednesday evening regular season games for eight years through 2021 (as well as retaining highlight program Baseball Tonight). The $5.6 billion deal (averaging $700 million annually) is nearly double the $2.8 billion that ESPN paid under the previous contract and includes added rights to show games joined in progress, a 13% increase in the number of live games shown and the virtual elimination of home market blackouts for Monday and Wednesday games. Though rights to a single Wild Card game each season are included, all other playoff games are exempt from the deal (rights to the post-season games are held by Fox and TBS though the 2013 season).ESPN Signs New Deal With MLB Through '21 Worth An Average Of $700M Annually http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2012/08/28/Media/MLB-ESPN.aspx Sports Business Daily August 28, 2012 August 28, 2012 November 7, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191107144718/https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2012/08/28/Media/MLB-ESPN.aspx live 31ABC affiliate WKDH/Houston, Mississippi (owned by Southern Broadcasting under a local marketing agreement with WTVA, Inc., owners of NBC affiliate WTVA/Tupelo) ceases operations after 11 years.WKDH to end broadcasting https://www.wtva.com/news/local/story/WKDH-to-end-broadcasting/WfhwZhMkiEGpmKF5TSYu3w.cspx WTVA August 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120813054851/https://www.wtva.com/news/local/story/WKDH-to-end-broadcasting/WfhwZhMkiEGpmKF5TSYu3w.cspx August 13, 2012 The ABC affiliation for the Tupelo-Columbus market moved to the second digital subchannel of WTVA on September 1, bumping MeTV programming seen on that channel to sister station WLOV-TV's second digital subchannel.BIZ BUZZ: WTVA to continue ABC programming https://archive.today/20130121185814/http://djournal.com/view/full_story/19957580/article-BIZ-BUZZ--WTVA-to-continue-ABC-programming?instance=home_news_2nd_left January 21, 2013 , Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, August 28, 2012.Ohio News Network, a Columbus-based regional cable news channel owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group, ceases operations after 15 years.ONN ceases operations https://web.archive.org/web/20120728050145/http://www.onntv.com/content/stories/2012/07/25/story-onn-ceases-operations.html July 28, 2012 . Press release. Retrieved July 25, 2012. September Date Event1Dish Network pulls Dispatch Broadcast Group's two television stations, NBC affiliate WTHR/Indianapolis and CBS affiliate WBNS-TV/Columbus, due to a retransmission consent dispute with the satellite provider.WTHR says DISH's 'massive price increase' claim is false, The Indianapolis Star, September 1, 2012. The dispute ended on October 5, when Dispatch and Dish struck a new carriage agreement.DISH beaming WTHR again as fee agreement reached, The Indianapolis Star, October 5, 2012.At the same time, Dish Network reaches a short-term carriage agreement with Big Ten Network to keep the cable channel devoted to sports events from the Big Ten Conference on the satellite provider until a longer-term contract is agreed upon.Dish Network, Big Ten in short-term agreementFebruary 2013, Reuters, September 1, 2012.2One year after being shortened from 211 2 to six hours, the MDA Labor Day Telethon is revamped again, paring down to three pre-recorded primetime hours and retitled MDA Show of Strength in an effort to move away from its 46-year heritage as a long-form telethon."MDA NAMES R.A. CLARK AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF 2012 SHOW" https://web.archive.org/web/20120216120419/http://mda.org/news/120210RAClark.html February 16, 2012 from MDA.org (February 10, 2012)MDA Show of Strength from MDA.org https://web.archive.org/web/20120706042643/http://www.mda.org/showofstrength July 6, 2012 3Gray Television launches two low-power network affiliates in Parkersburg, West Virginia (the first of four LPTV licenses that Gray acquired in March and April to sign on the air): WIYE-LD debuts as the area's CBS affiliate, while WOVA-LD assumes the Fox affiliation from the second digital subchannel of NBC-affiliated sister station WTAP-TV. WIYE-LD replaces WBNS/Columbus as the default CBS affiliate on cable and satellite providers within the market.Three Gray Stations Sign CBS Affiliations https://web.archive.org/web/20140116131734/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60825/three-gray-stations-sign-cbs-affiliations January 16, 2014 , TVNewsCheck, July 17, 2012.New CBS Station, WTAP-TV, August 28, 2012.4Journal Communications purchases CBS affiliate WTVF/Nashville from Landmark Media Enterprises for $215 million.Journal Communications to Acquire Landmark's WTVF NewsChannel5 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/489065-Journal_Communications_to_Acquire_Landmark_s_WTVF_NewsChannel_5.php Broadcasting & Cable September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014112305/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/489065-Journal_Communications_to_Acquire_Landmark_s_WTVF_NewsChannel_5.php live Once the sale of the station is completed, it will leave fellow CBS station KLAS-TV/Las Vegas as the only remaining television station in Landmark's portfolio.Live! with Kelly becomes Live! with Kelly and Michael, as former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is formally introduced as Kelly Ripa's new co-host.Michael Strahan Officially Joins Kelly Ripa as Permanent Co-Host on 'LIVE!' http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/04/michael-strahan-officially-joins-kelly-ripa-as-permanent-co-host-on-live/147105/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120907065510/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/04/michael-strahan-officially-joins-kelly-ripa-as-permanent-co-host-on-live/147105/ dead September 7, 2012 TVbytheNumbers September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 Strahan will continue his duties as analyst for the Fox NFL Sunday pregame show, which originates from Los Angeles (Live! is based at New York City's WABC-TV).If Strahan lands 'Live!' gig he'll still keep Fox Sports job https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-strahan-20120820,0,7545967.story Los Angeles Times August 20, 2012 September 4, 2012 Joe Flint September 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120904031831/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-strahan-20120820,0,7545967.story live E! names former 106 & Park co-host Terrence Jenkins to replace Ryan Seacrest as co-host of the network's flagship entertainment news program E! News. Seacrest's departure from his co-hosting duties on E! News is part of the terms of a two-year agreement that he signed with E! parent NBCUniversal in April that will have him become a contributor for NBC,Ryan Seacrest Expands Deal with NBCU http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/483744-Ryan_Seacrest_Expands_Deal_with_NBCU.php Broadcasting & Cable April 27, 2012 September 4, 2012 May 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120502172220/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/483744-Ryan_Seacrest_Expands_Deal_with_NBCU.php live though Seacrest will move to a contributor role on the program, while retaining his position as the show's managing editor and serving as co-host of the network's Live From the Red Carpet specials.Terrence Jenkins Tapped as New 'E! News' Coanchor http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/489074-Terrence_Jenkins_Tapped_as_New_E_News_Coanchor.php Broadcasting & Cable September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 November 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107052649/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/489074-Terrence_Jenkins_Tapped_as_New_E_News_Coanchor.php live Epix strikes a distribution agreement with Amazon that will provide the website's Amazon Video service with film content from the parent companies of the fledgling premium cable channel: Paramount Pictures (whose corporate parent Viacom jointly operates the channel), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Lionsgate. Films will appear on Amazon Video on a 90-day delay after their pay cable premiere on Epix (Netflix will also retain rights to Epix film content as part of an existing five-year deal that began in 2010, though it will no longer hold exclusivity).EPIX Signs Streaming Deal With Amazon Prime Instant Video https://deadline.com/2012/09/amazon-streaming-deal-epix-328715/ Deadline September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 September 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120905065349/http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/amazon-streaming-deal-epix/ live Red Zone Capital Management, an investment firm owned by Daniel Snyder, agrees to sell (for an undisclosed amount) TV production firm Dick Clark Productions to a partnership headed by Guggenheim Partners, Mandalay Entertainment and Mosaic Media Investment Partners.Investment Groups Buy Dick Clark Productions http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/61919/investment-groups-buy-dick-clark-productions TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press) September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014120026/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/61919/investment-groups-buy-dick-clark-productions live 5CBS Corporation signs a retransmission consent agreement with Cablevision, allowing continued carriage of three CBS-owned television stations in the cable provider's New York, New Jersey and Colorado service areas (WCBS-TV/New York, KYW-TV/Philadelphia and KCNC-TV/Denver), as well as Showtime, Smithsonian Channel and CBS Sports Network.CBS and Cablevision Renew Carriage Agreement, TVSpy, September 5, 2012.The transmitter tower of PBS member station KSMQ-TV/Austin, Minnesota, collapses due to straight-line thunderstorm winds that moved through the area during the early morning hours, knocking the station off the air for several hours.Storms downs Austin's KSMQ tower https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182314/http://www.albertleatribune.com/2012/09/05/storms-topples-austins-ksmq-tower/ February 2, 2016 , Albert Lea Tribune, September 5, 2012. The station set up alternate transmitter facilities that evening utilizing a microwave dish installed atop the station's studios that was manually directed towards a backup tower near Grand Meadow. The station later set up a fund to help cover insurance deductible costs (estimated at $7,000 minimum), though insurance is expected to cover the costs for the construction of a new transmitter.KSMQ station operating again https://web.archive.org/web/20120914091837/http://www.austindailyherald.com/2012/09/06/ksmq-station-operating-again/ September 14, 2012 , Austin Daily Herald, September 6, 2012.6Google Fiber enters into a carriage agreement with the National Football League to carry the NFL Network and NFL RedZone upon the September 10 launch of the service in the Kansas City metropolitan area.Google Fiber to Carry NFL Network/RedZoneFebruary 2013, Multichannel News, September 6, 2012.Optimum rebrands for the first time in ten years with a new logo.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cablevision-unveils-new-optimum-logo-launches-consumer-focused-branding-campaign-168779316.html Cablevision Unveils New Optimum Logo, Launches Consumer-Focused Branding Campaign Cablevision Systems Corporation www.prnewswire.com May 24, 2024 April 4, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230404092506/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cablevision-unveils-new-optimum-logo-launches-consumer-focused-branding-campaign-168779316.html live7ESPN renews its agreement to broadcast college football, basketball and baseball games from the Big 12 Conference through the 2024–25 athletics season. The deal, which encompasses ESPN's cable channels and ABC, is reported to be worth an estimated $1.3 billion and increases the number of televised regular season games starting with the 2016 season.ESPN reaches new agreement with Big 12 https://web.archive.org/web/20120922111807/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-big12-20120907,0,6890491.story September 22, 2012 , Los Angeles Times, September 7, 2012.News-Press & Gazette Company enters into an agreement to purchase ABC affiliate KEYT-TV/Santa Barbara from Smith Media (which is expected to be completed by the end of 2012, pending FCC approval). The sale price for the station is $14.3 million.TV station KEYT sold to News-Press & Gazette Co., Ventura County Star, September 6, 2012.NPG Paying $14.3M For KEYT Santa Barbara https://web.archive.org/web/20130509074107/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62088/npg-paying-143m-for-keyt-santa-barbara May 9, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, September 11, 2012.10Nexstar Broadcasting Group renews affiliation contracts for nine of its 11 CBS-affiliated stations for six years. The agreement, which runs through 2018, exempts WTAJ-TV/Altoona (which will remain with CBS through at least June 2016) and Nexstar-operated WYOU/Scranton (which is owned by Mission Broadcasting, and will remain with CBS through at least June 2015) due to separate existing affiliation agreements.Nexstar Extends CBS Affiliation Deals https://web.archive.org/web/20140727180242/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62054/nexstar-extends-cbs-affiliation-deals July 27, 2014 , TVNewsCheck, September 10, 2012.ABC affiliate KSFY-TV/Sioux Falls, South Dakota (owned by Hoak Media) will begin carrying CW network programming via a new second digital subchannel.KSFY Sioux Falls Adding CW On Subchannel https://web.archive.org/web/20181127234253/https://tvnewscheck.com/article/59893/ksfy-sioux-falls-adding-cw-on-subchannel/ November 27, 2018 , TVNewsCheck, June 4, 2012.ACME Communications announces it will sell its last remaining stations — the Albuquerque duopoly of CW affiliate KWBQ, its Roswell satellite KRWB, and MyNetworkTV affiliate KASY-TV; the buyer is Tamer Media, who will purchase the stations in a $17.3 million all-cash transaction in its first TV station acquisition. The stations will continue to be operated by LIN Media stations KASA-TV (Fox) and KRQE (CBS) via shared services agreements."ACME Communications Announces Sale of Its Albuquerque-Santa Fe Stations to Tamer Media, LLC," press release via GlobeNewswire, released September 10, 2012Professional wrestling commentator Jerry Lawler collapses and is sent to a Montreal hospital during a live broadcast of WWE Monday Night Raw. Lawler's partner, Michael Cole, announces the incident "is not part of (the evening's) entertainment" and there is no further commentary during the matches for the first time in the show's 19-year history.WWE announcer Jerry Lawler collapses at ringside https://web.archive.org/web/20120911084429/http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/10/showbiz/wrestling-lawler/index.html September 11, 2012 , CNN, September 10, 2012.11Today causes controversy after the NBC morning program continues on with an interview with Keeping Up with the Kardashians co-star Kris Jenner instead of airing the remembrance ceremonies for the September 11 attacks, when a moment of silence was conducted at 8:46 a.m. ET (the time that American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center) in memory of those who died in the attacks.Today show skips moment of silence, talks about breast implants with Kris Jenner http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/11/today-interviews-kris-jenner-instead-observing-moment-silence-for-victims-11/ September 11, 2012 Fox News September 11, 2012 September 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911224211/http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/11/today-interviews-kris-jenner-instead-observing-moment-silence-for-victims-11/ dead Though Today did not broadcast the tribute on NBC's national feed, WNBC/New York City interrupted the program to broadcast locally produced special coverage of the ceremonies.NBC's 'Today' Skips 9/11 Moment Of Silence For Kardashian Interview, TVNewser, September 11, 2012. Though the network will not issue a public apology, NBC News president Steve Capus sent a memo on September 12 to managers at all of NBC's affiliates apologizing for criticism the stations have faced.After 'Today' Criticism, NBC News Chief Apologies to Affiliates https://web.archive.org/web/20120913190002/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/after-today-criticism-nbc-news-chief-apologies-to-affiliates/ September 13, 2012 , The New York Times, September 12, 2012.12Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez acquires a minority ownership interest in Nuvo TV. As part of the deal, Lopez's production company Nuyorican Productions will develop series for the channel, which is aimed at an English-speaking Latino-American audience.Jennifer Lopez to Take Minority Stake in Cable's Nuvo TV https://web.archive.org/web/20150530234548/http://adage.com/article/media/jennifer-lopez-minority-stake-cable-s-nuvo-tv/237139/ May 30, 2015 , Advertising Age, September 12, 2012.13Beef Products Inc. files a defamation lawsuit against ABC News (with ABC World News anchor Diane Sawyer and correspondents Jim Avila and David Kerley among those named as defendants), seeking $1.2 billion in damages for claims of roughly 200 "false, misleading and defamatory" statements. The suit alleges that the network's March 2012 investigation on ammonia-treated lean, textured ground beef trimmings misled consumers to believing that the product (nicknamed "pink slime") is unsafe for consumption, resulting in an impact to the company that forced the closure of three of its four U.S. processing plants and the layoffs of more than 650 employees.ABC News Sued Over 'Pink Slime' Reports https://web.archive.org/web/20151006114731/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62161/abc-news-sued-over-pink-slime-reports October 6, 2015 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), September 13, 2012.BPI Sues ABC News for 'Pink Slime' Defamation, ABC News (via the Associated Press), September 13, 2012.DirecTV drops GOL TV after the channel loses U.S. broadcast rights to Spain's La Liga soccer league (which are now held by Al Jazeera-owned beIN Sport).DirecTV Dropping GolTV After Loss Of La Liga https://web.archive.org/web/20151019104447/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62155/directv-dropping-goltv-after-loss-of-la-liga October 19, 2015 , TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), September 13, 2012.15Dish Network drops Big Ten Network from the satellite provider due to the two parties' inability to settle on a new carriage agreement (this after Dish and BTN reached a temporary extension of their previous agreement on September 1 to allow subscribers to view college football games during the first two weeks of the NCAA football season).DISH Network drops Big Ten Network https://web.archive.org/web/20120919043341/http://qctimes.com/sports/football/college/big-10/iowa/dish-network-drops-big-ten-network/article_caaef0ba-ff8e-11e1-998c-0019bb2963f4.html September 19, 2012, Quad Cities Times, September 22, 2012.DISH and Big Ten Network reach short-term dealSeptember 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes, Lansing State-Journal, September 1, 2012. Dish reached a new long-term carriage agreement with the network one week later, restoring the channel on September 22.BTN, DISH Network reach agreement, ESPN, September 22, 2012.16American Idol announces Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are the two newest members of its judging panel.Fox Confirms Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban as 'Idol' Judges https://web.archive.org/web/20120918192442/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/489324-Fox_Confirms_Nicki_Minaj_Keith_Urban_as_Idol_Judges.php September 18, 2012 , Broadcasting & Cable, September 16, 2012. Minaj and Urban will join fellow new judge Mariah Carey, who joined the show on July 23,Molloy, Tim (July 23, 2012). Mariah Carey Named 'Idol' Judge; More Announcements Coming Soon https://web.archive.org/web/20160307220403/http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/fox-mariah-carey-named-idol-judge-48876/ March 7, 2016 . TheWrap.com. Retrieved July 23, 2012. and Randy Jackson, who had announced his intentions to leave the panel on August 31"Randy Jackson leaving: Time for major American Idol makeover?" https://web.archive.org/web/20230404181459/https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/TV/2012/0831/Randy-Jackson-leaving-Time-for-major-American-Idol-makeover April 4, 2023 from Christian Science Monitor (August 31, 2012) but will instead continue not only as judge but also add duties as contestant mentor.19Fox Sports and TBS renew their broadcast contracts with Major League Baseball to continue broadcasting MLB games through 2021. Fox will pay approximately $500 million annually to broadcast MLB games, while TBS will pay around $300 million. The deal removes TBS' exclusivity for carriage of all first-round MLB playoff games, as Fox will obtain rights to some first-round games to air on its cable motorsports channel Speed, which is rumored to undergo a revamp of programming.newswelltextSportsp MLB makes new TV deals with Fox/TBS September 2016 medicmedic, Detroit Free Press, September 19, 2012.20NRJ TV purchases family-oriented independent station WGCB-TV/Red Lion, Pennsylvania, for $9 million from Red Lion Television.NJR TV Snags WGCB Harrisburg For $9M https://web.archive.org/web/20121208200643/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62316/njr-tv-snags-wgcb-harrisburg-for-9m December 8, 2012 , TVNewsCheck, September 20, 2012.HBO announces that CEO Bill Nelson will retire at the end of 2012, after nearly three decades with the pay cable service. Nelson will be succeeded by network co-president Richard Plepler."HBO CEO Bill Nelson retiring, Richard Plepler to succeed him," https://web.archive.org/web/20121111143012/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-hbo-20120920,0,3555129.story November 11, 2012 from Los Angeles Times, September 20, 201221Time Warner Cable reaches an agreement with the National Football League to carry the NFL Network and NFL RedZone on its systems (as well as those owned by co-managed Bright House Networks). TWC was the largest cable television provider in the United States that did not carry either channel (and the last remaining major pay TV provider not to carry them as Cablevision reached an agreement with the network on August 16).https://archive.today/20130119095226/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-timewarnercable-nfl--update-1l1e8kl8ha-20120921,0,5325602.story UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable in deal to carry NFL Network, Chicago Tribune, September 21, 2012.23ABC hosts the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. This event, which was telecast live in all time zones, also marked the first time in its 64-year history that the four major over-the-air broadcast networks did not receive any nominations in three of the five main categories: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series.64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards! It's not just the networks anymore! https://web.archive.org/web/20120804214038/http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/entertainment-news-and-reviews/2012/jul/23/64th-annual-primetime-emmy-awards-not-just-network/ August 4, 2012 , The Washington Times, July 23, 2012.24Gray Television signs on low-power WECP-LD/Panama City, Florida, to serve as the CBS affiliate for the market. The station replaces WTVY/Dothan, Alabama, as the de facto affiliate for the Panama City area (a designation WTVY held due to that station's city-grade signal coverage in Panama City proper).Gray Sets Launch Dates For New Stations https://web.archive.org/web/20150402121536/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60978/gray-sets-launch-dates-for-new-stations April 2, 2015 , TVNewsCheck, July 24, 2012.New CBS station on air Monday, Panama City News-Herald, September 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120926075243/http://www.newsherald.com/articles/city-105686-monday-new.html#ixzz27Ob5mGDs September 26, 2012 Willie Geist is named co-host of the 9a.m. hour of NBC's Today, replacing now-7 to 9a.m. co-host Savannah Guthrie. Geist will reduce his duties at MSNBC as a result: stepping down as host of the cable news channel's morning program Way Too Early, and continuing to appear on Morning Joe in a reduced capacity.Willie Geist to Co-Host Third Hour of 'Today' https://web.archive.org/web/20120925195246/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/24/willie-geist-to-co-host-third-hour-of-today/ September 25, 2012 , The New York Times, September 24, 2012.ESPN's SportsCenter records a 5.0 overnight Nielsen rating leading out of a controversial ending to the Monday Night Football telecast between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. The rating is the highest for the sports news program in its 33-year history.http://deadspin.com/5946336/who-was-the-winner-in-last-nights-scab+ref-debacle-sportscenter-with-its-highest-rating-ever Who Was The Winner In Last Night's Scab-Ref Debacle? SportsCenter, With Its Highest Rating Ever Deadspin Gawker Media John Koblin September 25, 2012 September 25, 2012 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014090332/http://deadspin.com/5946336/who-was-the-winner-in-last-nights-scab+ref-debacle-sportscenter-with-its-highest-rating-ever live 27Bayou City Broadcasting announces the sale of its eight stations (Fox affiliates KXVA/Abilene and KIDY/San Angelo, Texas, MyNetworkTV affiliate KIDZ-CD/Abilene and four other low-power stations) to London Broadcasting Company (the sale price was initially undisclosed). The sale marks a temporary exit from the broadcasting industry for the company's owner DuJuan McCoy, who plans on acquiring network-affiliated stations in mid-sized markets larger than San Angelo and Abilene.Temporary Exit With Fox Duo Sale by McCoy https://web.archive.org/web/20131014120028/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/62479/temporary-exit-with-fox-duo-sale-by-mccoy October 14, 2013 , TVNewsCheck, September 27, 2012.Fox Sports Net announces its Southern California affiliates Fox Sports West, Prime Ticket and Fox Sports San Diego have reached a new long term carriage deal to exclusively broadcast Big West Conference college sports.Fox Sports Net, Big West Reach Media Rights Deal https://web.archive.org/web/20120930024909/http://www.multichannel.com/content/fox-sports-net-big-west-reach-media-rights-deal/139489 September 30, 2012 Multichannel News, September 27, 201228During coverage of a police pursuit that started with 33-year-old Jodon Romero carjacking a vehicle in Phoenix, ending near I-10 outside Salome, Arizona, Fox News Channel inadvertently broadcasts Romero's suicide from a handgun shot to the head. Studio B anchor Shepard Smith issued an on-air apology minutes later for the broadcast delay error made by FNC's master control that led to the suicide being shown live on-air (through a helicopter feed from Fox-owned Phoenix station KSAZ-TV).Fox airs Ariz. carjacker killing self after chase https://web.archive.org/web/20120929011740/http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/09/28/phoenix-carjacking-suspect-shot/70001358/1#.UGYkQ1GwX78 September 29, 2012 , USA Today, September 28, 2012.Carjacking suspect shoots self during police pursuit https://web.archive.org/web/20120930030020/http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/19667956/2012/09/28/police-pursue-carjacking-suspect September 30, 2012 , KSAZ-TV, September 28, 2012.Police ID man who killed self on national TV after Arizona police chaseSeptember 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes , Duluth News Tribune (via the Associated Press), September 29, 2012. October Date Event1Time Warner Cable launches two Los Angeles-based regional sports networks, TWC SportsNet and TWC Deportes. The networks serve as exclusive homes to the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. TWC Deportes broadcasts in Spanish, the first RSN to do so.Time Warner Cable Loves L.A., Launching SportsNet, Deportes In SoCal https://web.archive.org/web/20160202182314/http://nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com/why-time-warner-cable-loves-la/?SSScrollPosition=2166 February 2, 2016 NYSportsJournalism.com, May 11, 2012 Time Warner Cable SportsNet later announces that it will provide Korean language audio of Los Angeles Lakers games via secondary audio programming beginning with the 2012–13 regular season, becoming the first English-language television network to offer play-by-play of sporting events in an Asian dialect.Time Warner Cable SportsNet to Launch Korean-Language Secondary Audio Programming for Lakers Games https://archive.today/20130125030510/http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/10/26/4368582/time-warner-cable-sportsnet-to.html January 25, 2013 , The Herald, October 26, 2012.Comcast SportsNet Houston, the newest affiliate of Comcast SportsNet, co-owned by the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and NBCUniversal, launches.Comcast SportsNet Houston plans October launch https://web.archive.org/web/20121126024441/http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Comcast-SportsNet-Houston-plans-October-launch-3390518.php November 26, 2012 Houston Chronicle March 7, 2012 (retrieved April 6, 2012) As a result, the teams' previous rights owner Fox Sports Houston was shut down four days later.Fox Sports Houston signs off with familiar face Houston Chronicle, October 2, 20122CBS affiliate WKBT/La Crosse, Wisconsin, makes headlines when morning news anchor Jennifer Livingston responds to an e-mail sent to her by a viewer about her weight, who she later criticizes on air after she perceived the e-mail as bullying and calls the viewer out for making the statement."Viral Video: News Anchor Blasts Viewer's Criticism of Her Weight" https://web.archive.org/web/20121006011813/http://www.eonline.com/news/350822/viral-video-news-anchor-blasts-viewer-s-criticism-of-her-weight October 6, 2012 E!, October 2, 2012 Livingston later received an apology from the viewer for the message.Jennifer Livingston Responds To Kenneth Krause Apology https://web.archive.org/web/20121007201215/http://www.news8000.com/news/Jennifer-Livingston-responds-to-Kenneth-Krause-apology/-/326/16875830/-/mbb2ra/-/index.html October 7, 2012 from WKBT (October 5, 2012)3Gray Television signs on low-power CBS affiliate WSVF-LD/Harrisonburg, Virginia. Harrisonburg was previously unserved by an in-market CBS affiliate with WUSA/Washington, D.C., available as a default affiliate on cable and satellite.The first 2012 United States presidential debate is aired from the University of Denver.O'Connell Mikey 2012-10-04 Presidential Debate Hits 32-Year Record in Gross Ratings https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/obama-mitt-romney-presidential-debate-ratings-record-376575/ 2025-04-11 The Hollywood Reporter en-US4Cablevision and The Walt Disney Company reach an agreement to continue distribution of Disney-owned cable channels across Cablevision system footprint and ABC stations WABC and WPVI in the respective New York City and Philadelphia markets. The deal includes carriage of the planned ABC News/Univision news channel (set to launch in 2013), online service ESPN3, 3DTV channel ESPN 3D, expanded video-on-demand offerings and the ability for customers to view live streams of ESPN, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior programming online, on tablet computers and mobile devices through authentication apps (with apps for ABC and ABC Family forthcoming).Disney, Cablevision Do Distribution Deal, TVNewsCheck, October 4, 2012.8Narrowly averting a blackout, Gannett Company reaches a long-term carriage agreement with Dish Network for all 23 of its television stations to remain on the satellite provider. The deal was reached despite reported contentious demands made by Gannett for Dish to disable its controversial AutoHop ad-skipping feature (which is currently involved in a separate copyright infringement lawsuit) on its digital video recorders or pay a "massive penalty" of a 300% increase in carriage fees (claims that Gannett publicly denied).Dish, Gannett Reach New Retrans Deal to Avoid Blackout, The Hollywood Reporter, October 8, 2012.9Viacom strikes a deal to add programming from two additional networks to Hulu: the Hulu Plus subscription service adds current season episodes of Nickelodeon's original programming with the five most recent episodes available, and new episodes added 21 days after their original airdate (in addition to being the first U.S.-based children's network and Viacom's fifth cable channel whose program content is available on Hulu, it is Nickelodeon's second streaming deal as the channel's programming is available on Netflix).Nickelodeon shows now available to watch on Hulu Plus, Entertainment Weekly, October 9, 2012. Programming from Spanish-language network Tr3s will also become available on its Hulu Latino service.Cowabunga! Nickelodeon comes to Hulu, CNET, October 9, 2012.Bay Area journalist Belva Davis retires after 19 years as host of local program, This Week in Northern California, on KQED 9/San Francisco and KQEH 54/San Jose.Asimov Nanette 2012-02-23 Groundbreaking journalist Belva Davis to retire https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Groundbreaking-journalist-Belva-Davis-to-retire-3354154.php SFGate11DirecTV announces the release of the Genie digital video recorder, which among its features allows the simultaneous recording of up to five TV shows on up to 8 connectable TV sets, client boxes, gaming or Blu-ray consoles from a single receiver (with recording storage of up to 200 hours of high definition and 800 hours of standard definition programs); recommends shows based on past TV viewing habits; timer-records shows up to two weeks in advance and the ability to view a show's 5 most recent episodes.New DirecTV DVR Records Five Shows at the Same Time, The Hollywood Reporter, October 11, 2012.The 2012 vice presidential debate is aired at Centre College with ABC's Martha Raddatz moderating.Hughes Jillian Montopoli Brian 2012-10-12 Fireworks fly at vice presidential debate - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fireworks-fly-at-vice-presidential-debate/ 2025-04-11 www.cbsnews.com en-US12After a 17-year run, Fox Sports announces that Speed will no longer air Formula One racing events after the 2012–13 season due to Speed being outbid for the U.S. broadcast rights. While no word has been made on where Formula One telecasts will land domestically, it is expected that the rights will migrate to NBC Sports Network in 2013, as they were the high bidder.Speed network to stop airing Formula One races, USA Today, October 12, 2012.The Federal Communications Commission votes to end a law banning cable providers from encrypting the signals of basic cable channels, effectively closing a loophole that lets many households watch basic cable channels for free. The move is cited as a way to reduce cable theft and reduce the number of visits by cable technicians to disconnect television service.FCC Lets Cable Companies Encrypt Signals, TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), October 16, 2012.Retirement Living TV enters into a carriage agreement that will allow the channel (which is aimed at adults age 50+) to be available on Time Warner Cable and co-managed Bright House Networks systems. Both cable providers will carry the channel as part of their digital cable tiers by the end of 2012.RLTV Signs Carriage Deal With TWC, Bright House, TVNewsCheck, October 12, 2012.14Providence Equity Partners divests its 10% ownership stake in the streaming website Hulu to site co-owners News Corporation, Comcast and The Walt Disney Company for $200 million.Providence Equity Sells Hulu Stake For $200 Mil, MediaPost News, October 14, 2012.15NASCAR and Fox Sports announce an eight-year multiplatform agreement that will retain Fox's broadcast rights to NASCAR racing events through 2022. The agreement will retains all existing event telecast rights, but gives Fox rights to live stream all races, as well as highlights and pre- and post-race coverage to customers of participating cable and satellite providers online and through mobile devices starting in 2013.NASCAR, FOX agree to new TV deal, CBS Sports, October 15, 2012. June 2016 medicmedicA Tennessee U.S. District Court dismisses a racial discrimination lawsuit against Warner Horizon Television and producers of ABC's The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, citing that casting contestants for the shows for whatever reason is protected by the First Amendment. Filed in April by rejected applicants Nathaniel Claybrooks and Christopher Johnson (both African-American), the suit noted the lack of minority contestants and the complete absence of non-white Bachelors and Bachelorettes in the 24 cumulative cycles of both series, believing that the producers have done so to avoid potential controversy from anyone opposed to interracial relationships.A Judge Dismisses 'The Bachelor' Discrimination Lawsuit, But Not Its Concerns, NPR, October 16, 2012.Shield Media purchases ABC affiliate WLAJ/Lansing, Michigan, from Sinclair Broadcast Group for $14.4 million. Under the terms of the sale agreement, WLAJ's operations will be turned over to Young Broadcasting under a shared services agreement, creating a virtual triopoly with CBS affiliate WLNS-TV (which Young owns outright) and MyNetworkTV affiliate WHTV (operated through a joint sales agreement with Venture Technologies Group).Young Piecing Together Triopoly In Lansing, TVNewsCheck, October 15, 2012.Wichita, Kansas, native Tamara Feldman reprises her role as Poppy Lifton in the Gossip Girl episode High Infidelity, her first one since The Wrath of Con, which aired May 4, 2009 on The CW.16Candy Crowley of CNN moderates the second 2012 presidential debate at Hofstra University between President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Romney's line about "binders full of women" and Obama's "please proceed, Governor" garner significant attention.Dickerson John 2012-10-17 The president's narrow victory - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-presidents-narrow-victory/ 2024-06-26 www.cbsnews.com en-US 21With Dish Network's attempt to win their trial against AMC Networks over removal of the Voom HD Networks suite falling apart, Dish Network settles out of court with AMC for $700 million and video and data spectrum rights in several major markets, and signs a long-term carriage agreement with AMC Networks. AMC returns on the same day (in concert with the season three premiere a week before of The Walking Dead), with the remainder of AMC's networks to return November 1.https://deadline.com/2012/10/cablevision-amc-settle-suit-vs-dish-which-will-resume-carriage-of-networks-357298/ AMC Channels To Return To Dish As Lawsuit Settled; Satcaster To Pay $700M report October 21, 2012 Deadline October 21, 201222The Federal Communications Commission denies a request filed by Oceanic Time Warner Cable and Hawaiian Telcom that would have declined My Family TV affiliate KLEI-TV/Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, carriage on both systems. The decision resulted from a must-carry complaint filed by Mauna Kea Broadcasting Company, Inc. (which purchased KLEI in 2011), after being rebuffed by both companies for carriage of the station.http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/490016-FCC_Upholds_Carriage_Complaint_Against_TWC_HTSC_in_Hawaii.php FCC Upholds Carriage Complaint Against TWC, HTSC in Hawaii Eggerton, John October 22, 2012 Broadcast & Cable October 22, 2012Roberts Broadcasting sells CW affiliate WRBJ/Jackson, Mississippi, to the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The station, which signed on in 2006, will replace its secular programming with TBN's religious programs after the sale closes. It is unclear as to who will pick up the CW affiliation in Jackson after the sale."Roberts brothers' TV station in new hands" from The Clarion-Ledger (October 22, 2012)The final 2012 presidential debate is aired from Lynn University with CBS's Bob Schieffer moderating.2012-12-14 Poll: Decisive win for Obama in final debate - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-decisive-win-for-obama-in-final-debate/ 2025-04-11 www.cbsnews.com en-US23CBS Television Distribution announces that it will rename its syndicated entertainment news program The Insider as omg! Insider in January 2013, through a partnership with Yahoo!'s celebrity news and gossip website omg!. The rebranded program will retain hosts Kevin Frazier and Brooke Anderson, but will also feature talent and entertainment columnists from Yahoo! as contributors.OMG! CBS Closes Deal to Re-Invent 'The Insider', The Hollywood Reporter, October 23, 2012.Rural Media Group (owners of RFD-TV and Rural TV) announces the purchase of FamilyNet from Interactive Television and Gaming Networks. Under the deal, Rural TV (which launched in the United States in February 2012) will merge its programming fully with the FamilyNet schedule starting on January 1, 2013, though weekend preview programming featuring Rural TV content will already premiere as of October 27.Rural TV Parent Buys FamilyNet https://web.archive.org/web/20121026040150/http://www.multichannel.com/content/rural-tv-parent-buys-familynet/139953 October 26, 2012 , Multichannel News, October 22, 2012.24The CW signs its first video-on-demand carriage agreement with a pay television provider through a deal with Comcast. The deal allows customers to watch the four most-recent episodes of the network's primetime shows on Comcast's Xfinity On Demand service, with new episodes available the day after their original airdate. The CW On Demand, which is accessible to subscribers at no additional charge, debuted on Comcast systems nationwide on October 25.The CW Inks First On Demand Deal With Comcast, The Hollywood Reporter, October 24, 2012.NBCUniversal announces that it will revamp its NBC Nonstop news-and-lifestyle multicast network into Cozi TV on January 1, 2013, which will combine original programs both produced solely for its local affiliates and those produced to air nationally on the network, with classic TV shows and movies from the company's library."It's Official: NBC Stations Getting Cozi," from TVNewsCheck, October 24, 201225Ratings-challenged cable news channel Current TV, started in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, puts itself up for sale.Al Gore's struggling Current TV on the block, New York Post, October 25, 2012.Columbus, Ohio's ESPN Radio affiliate WBNS-FM (which is also the home station for Ohio State Buckeyes football) terminates their morning host Scott Torgerson after he made a tweet on October 13 that he wished that ESPN personality Desmond Howard would "get fired or die" so he can watch College GameDay again. The comments, which later went viral and resulted in a condemnation from Desmond's on-air colleague and former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit on the station, resulted in WBNS suspending Torgerson on October 17."97.1 The Fan/Columbus Fires Host Over Tweet" from All Access (October 25, 2012) 26Cablevision and Tribune Broadcasting agree to a new retransmission consent agreement over two months after stations in Cablevision's service area were pulled. WPIX's primetime news audience had fallen by nearly two-fifths due to the dispute.https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/cablevision-tribune-end-retrans-spat-1118061325/ Cablevision, Tribune end retrans spat Wallenstein Andrew October 26, 2012 Variety October 27, 2012https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/184390/wpix-news-ratings-fall-precipitously-during-blacko.html WPIX News Ratings Fall Precipitously During Blackout Goetzl David October 2, 2012 MediaPost Publications October 27, 201228NBCUniversal gains the U.S. broadcast rights to English Premier League in a three-year deal (lasting until 2016) that will cost $80 million per year to televise the soccer league's games on NBC, NBC Sports Network and possibly on some of the company's other cable outlets (such as Bravo and USA Network).Premier League Soccer to Move to NBC in $80 Million Deal, The Wall Street Journal, October 28, 2012.29NBC announces that struggling sophomore sitcom Up All Night will transition from a single-camera to a multi-camera format filmed in front of a live studio audience. The show is expected to make the transition following a three-month production hiatus after filming of the second season's 11th episode, with episodes to air in the new format in Spring 2013.'Up All Night' gets live audience, more episodes https://web.archive.org/web/20141204000321/http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/10/29/nbc-up-all-night/ December 4, 2014 , Entertainment Weekly, October 29, 2012.Univision signs a 10-year deal for Spanish and Portuguese language rights to CONCACAF coverage.Univision Nets Gold Cup Rights As Part of Expansive CONCACAF Pact https://web.archive.org/web/20121031023132/https://www.multichannel.com/internet-video/univision-nets-gold-cup-rights-part-expansive-concacaf-pact/140048 October 31, 2012 Multichannel News, October 29, 2012In the wake of Hurricane Sandy affecting the Eastern United States, ABC,"ABC News to Broadcast Special Expanded One-Hour Editions of "World News with Diane Sawyer" and "Nightline" Dedicated to Storm Coverage" from The Futon Critic (October 29, 2012) CBS and The CW"The CW Pulls Tonight's Originals; CBS Likewise Bumps Lineup" from The Futon Critic (October 29, 2012) and NBC"NBC News Continues to Provide Up to the Minute Late Breaking Coverage of History-Making Hurricane Sandy" from The Futon Critic (October 29, 2012) all alter their schedules to bring complete coverage of the storm. 31Fox Sports New Orleans, the newest affiliate of Fox Sports Net launches becoming the new exclusive home of the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. November Date Event1Luken Communications (in a joint venture with Jim Owens Entertainment) relaunched The Nashville Network as an over-the-air digital multicast network, resurrecting the brand and country music-oriented format of the old cable network that existed from 1983 to 2000 (a general entertainment channel now known as Spike).https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/105039/tnn-to-return-late-this-summer TNN To Return Late This Summer All Access April 19, 20122NBC and a large number of its affiliate channels broadcast Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together, a telethon to benefit relief efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/arts/music/songs-of-sympathy-at-hurricane-sandy-concert.html Songs of Sympathy and Endurance, From Voices Touched by Hurricane The New York Times November 3, 2012 Jon ParelesTime Warner Cable inks a deal to carry beIN Sport and beIN Sport en Español on both its flagship service and on its co-managed Bright House Networks cable systems. Both networks will also be viewable to authenticated subscribers through TWC's and beIN's website and mobile applications as well as on Bright House's streaming app. Availability of both channels will vary depending on market.TWC, Bright House To Launch beIN Sport Network, TVNewsCheck, November 2, 2012.4Nexstar Broadcasting Group acquires CBS affiliate KGPE/Fresno and the Bakersfield duopoly of NBC affiliate KGET and Telemundo affiliate KKEY-LP from Newport Television for $35.4 million (the deal is separate from its acquisition of 10 Newport-owned stations on July 19). Under a separate deal, Nexstar also acquires the Burlington, Vermont, virtual duopoly of Fox affiliate WFFF-TV and ABC affiliate WVNY from Smith Media for $17.1 million (Mission Broadcasting subsidiary will operate WVNY under a shared services agreement upon the sale's closure).http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63307/nbcu-cablevision-sign-carriage-deal NBCU, Cablevision Sign Carriage Deal TVNewsCheck November 5, 2012NBCUniversal expands rights to on-demand content through a carriage renewal with Cablevision, that will allow the cable provider's subscribers access to live streams of NBCUniversal's cable and broadcast networks online and across mobile platforms for the first time.CBS Corporation, long a holdout from entering into content agreements with streaming services, strikes a non-exclusive, multi-year licensing agreement that will allow programs owned by the company to be streamed on the Hulu Plus subscription service. Programs made available on the site will come from CBS Television Distribution's library of 2,600 shows, generally consisting of series no longer in first-run broadcast.CBS Heads to Hulu With Multi-Year Content Deal, The Hollywood Reporter, November 5, 2012.8A preliminary injunction request filed by Fox against Dish Network's AutoHop digital video recorder is rejected in a Los Angeles U.S. District Court on grounds that Fox was unlikely to be able to prove that it suffered irreparable harm from the technology that allows subscribers to skip over commercial advertisements.http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63395/judge-rejects-injunction-against-auto-hop Judge Rejects Injunction Against Auto Hop TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press) November 8, 20129Denali Media Holdings (a subsidiary of General Communication, Inc.) purchases three television stations in Alaska: CBS affiliate KTVA/Anchorage from Alaska Broadcasting Co./Media News Group, and NBC affiliate KATH-LD/Juneau and its Sitka translator KSCT-LP from North Star Broadcasting.http://kath.tv/?page=news&story=249 GCI to purchase NBC for Southeast Alaska KATH-TV and KSCT-TV | Retrieved Nov. 9, 2012https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/denali-media-to-purchase-three-stations-in-alaska/ Denali Media to Purchase Three Stations in Alaska TVSpy November 12, 2012 November 12, 2012 November 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121116083240/https://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/denali-media-to-purchase-three-stations-in-alaska_b69009 live Lockwood Broadcast Group purchases WMAK/Knoxville, Tennessee, from Daystar Television Network subsidiary Word of God Fellowship for $2.95 million. The sale will create a duopoly (the first in the Knoxville television market) with CW affiliate WBXX-TV. If the FCC approves the sale, WMAK's callsign will be changed to WKNX and the station will likely drop Daystar programming to become a commercial outlet.http://rbr.com/tv-group-expands-with-knoxville-duopoly-buy/ TV group expands with Knoxville duopoly buy | Radio & Television Business Report November 9, 2012 Rbr.com November 18, 2012Lockwood Buys 2nd TV In Knoxville For $3M, TVNewsCheck, November 13, 2012.13CBS Sports Network enters into a two-year broadcast rights agreement with the Arena Football League (assuming rights from the NFL Network), in which the channel will carry 19 regular season (including the league's Saturday night game of the week) and two playoff games starting with the AFL's 2013 season, and will allow sister broadcast network CBS to carry the ArenaBowl championship game.CBS Network Acquires AFL Network Rights, Broadcasting & Cable (via Multichannel News), November 13, 2012.15Actress Lisa Whelchel, who is currently competing in Survivor: Philippines, reveals that she has contracted the West Nile virus, although she did not reveal if it happened before appearing on or during the show."Lisa Whelchel Has West Nile Virus" from Us Weekly (November 15, 2012)United States Vice President Joe Biden makes history as the first sitting US vice president to appear in an acting role on an American television series, playing himself in a cameo of the Parks and Recreation Season 5 episode "Leslie Vs. April", in which Ben Wyatt (played by Adam Scott) surprises fiancée Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) with a gift to meet Biden, whom Leslie cited as her top favorite she wanted to meet on her "Celebrity Sex List.""'Parks and Recreation' review: Did Joe Biden seem awkward? Knope!" from Entertainment Weekly (November 15, 2012)18Disney Channel premiered the pilot film for the Disney Junior series Sofia the First, Once Upon a Princess,https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/20/disney-presents-its-first-little-girl-princess-in-sofia-the-first-once-upon-a-princess-sunday-november-18-on-disney-channel/ TV by the Numbers Disney Presents its First Little Girl Princess in 'Sofia The First: Once Upon a Princess' Sunday, November 18 on Disney Channel https://web.archive.org/web/20151208093322/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/20/disney-presents-its-first-little-girl-princess-in-sofia-the-first-once-upon-a-princess-sunday-november-18-on-disney-channel/ December 8, 2015 September 20, 2012 August 5, 2023 which received 5.151 million viewers.https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/sunday-cable-ratings-walking-dead-wins-night-breaking-amish-real-housewives-of-atlanta-dexter-sofia-the-first-more/158379/ Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Walking Dead' Wins Night + 'Breaking Amish', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Dexter', 'Sofia the First' & More November 20, 2012 Kondolojy Amanda TV by the Numbers August 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121122035510/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/sunday-cable-ratings-walking-dead-wins-night-breaking-amish-real-housewives-of-atlanta-dexter-sofia-the-first-more/158379/ November 22, 201220Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigns from Sesame Street amid allegations of sexually abusing underage boys.Moore Frazier Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash accused of relationship with boy, 16, taking leave from 'Sesame Street' The Toronto Star November 12, 2012 https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/article/1286384--elmo-puppeteer-kevin-clash-accused-of-relationship-with-boy-16-taking-leave-from-sesame-street November 15, 2012The main anchor team for Bangor, Maine's ABC affiliate WVII-TV and sister Fox station WFVX-LP, both owned by Rockfleet Broadcasting, both resign on-air at the end of the day's 6pm newscast. Cindy Michaels, who was also the station's news director, and Tony Consiglio cited conflicts with both the upper management at the station itself and with Rockfleet, along with treatment of the staff in deciding to leave the station.http://bangordailynews.com/2012/11/20/news/bangor/anchors-away-at-wvii-cindy-michaels-tony-consiglio-resign-on-air/ Take this job and shove it: Fed-up Bangor TV anchors quit on air Neff Andrew November 20, 2012 Bangor Daily News November 21, 2012http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/21/15336577-local-tv-stations-anchors-quit-on-air-after-evening-news-broadcast?lite Local TV station's anchors quit on-air after evening news broadcast Ramachandran Vignesh November 21, 2012 NBCNews.com November 21, 2012News Corporation purchases a 49% stake in YES Network, the cable TV home of the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets.https://archive.today/20130129140933/http://multichannel.com/distribution/news-corp-connects-49-stake-yes/140368 News Corp. Connects on 49% Stake in YES Multichannel News, November 20, 201221After what he cites as a rocky relationship on and off the set with the production crew and staff, Chevy Chase has announced that he will leave Community before the end of the fourth season, appearing in only 11 of the shortened 13 episode order."Chevy Chase exiting 'Community'" https://web.archive.org/web/20121127195813/http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=776095 November 27, 2012 from MSN (November 21, 2012)Gray Television, the owners of KOLN/Lincoln, Nebraska, will acquire KSNB/Superior from Colins Broadcasting, for $1.25 million and is seeking a 'failed station waiver', which will allow the acquisition to occur.Multiple Ownership Compliance and Request For Failing Station Waiver for KNSB-TV FCC November 20, 201222Top 40/CHR WDCG/Raleigh-Durham (owned by Clear Channel Communications) issues an apology to the city of Raleigh, its mayor Nancy McFarlane, the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association and CBS affiliate WRAL after a float featuring an African American man dressed as an angel hanging from a Christmas tree sponsored by WDCG was featured in WRAL's telecast of their annual Christmas Parade on November 17. The float, which also featured WDCG morning stars Bob and the Showgram, was blasted by officials and parade goers as a depiction of a lynching, and as a result of this incident the producer of WDCG's morning show, who did not approve of the float's concept, was terminated. WRAL GM Jennifer Martin has been assured that WDCG will not allow any more displays that could be seen as racially offensive in future events sponsored by WRAL."G-105 apologizes for parade float that some called racist" https://web.archive.org/web/20121127195919/http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/22/2499420/g-105-apologizes-for-parade-float.html November 27, 2012 from Raleigh News and Observer (November 22, 2012)26It is reported Fox Sports will rebrand Speed as Fox Sports 1 in August 2013 as a competitor to ESPN.Pedigree part of pitch for Fox Sports 1 Sports Business Journal, November 26, 2012 Roberts Media acquires NBC affiliate KMTR/Eugene and its satellite stations from Newport Television for $8.5 million. Fisher Communications, which also owns KVAL-TV in the market, will operate KMTR under a shared services agreement upon the sale's closure.Fisher Communications (FSCI) Unit to Acquire KMTR(TV) in $8.5M Deal Street Insider, November 26, 201229Former NBCUniversal CEO and Katie producer Jeff Zucker is named President/CEO at CNN, replacing Jim Walton, who left in January 2013."Jeff Zucker tapped as new head of CNN Worldwide" from Los Angeles Times (November 29, 2012)Fox Television Stations has agreed to sell its MyNetworkTV station, WUTB/Baltimore to Deerfield Media for $2.7 million. Sinclair Broadcast Group (which owns Fox affiliate WBFF) will operate the station through a local marketing agreement (Sinclair also operates CW affiliate WNUV, owned by Cunningham Broadcasting).Sinclair Makes It A Triopoly in Baltimore http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63866/fox-selling-wutb-baltimore-to-deerfield-llc TVNewsCheck November 29, 201230 Avoiding a Midnight deadline, Gannett Company has reached a retransmission consent agreement with DirecTV to air its 23 television stations on its satellite carrier.Gannett, DirecTV Reach Retrans Renewal Broadcasting & Cable, December 1, 2012 December Date Event1The TV Parental Guidelines (in use since January 1997) expand further onto the Internet as ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Univision, Telemundo and Telefutura begin providing content rating information on all full-length programs, except for news, that are streamed online (content rating information is already provided during streaming program content from NBC, ABC, and Fox on their respective websites as well as Hulu and Netflix).TV Nets Expand Content Ratings To Web, TVNewsCheck, June 11, 2012.3Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it will acquire WHAM/Rochester, New York, from Newport Television for $54 million. This announcement comes after Sinclair, Nexstar and Cox completed the July acquisitions of the Newport stations.Sinclair Acquires WHAM Rochester for $54 Million Broadcasting and Cable, December 3, 20124The 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is broadcast on CBS. 9.48 million people tune in.http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/05/tuesday-final-ratings-parenthood-victorias-scret-fashion-show-the-voice-hart-of-dixie-and-go-on-adjusted-down/160394/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121207230613/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/05/tuesday-final-ratings-parenthood-victorias-scret-fashion-show-the-voice-hart-of-dixie-and-go-on-adjusted-down/160394/ dead December 7, 2012 Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Parenthood', 'Victoria's Secret Fashion Show', 'The Voice', & 'Shark Tank' Adjusted Up; 'Hart of Dixie' and 'Go On' Adjusted Down TV by the Numbers December 5, 2012 December 5, 2012http://vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com/fashionshow/ 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Victoria's Secret August 25, 2017http://fashionetc.com/news/celebrity/7845-jessica-hart-victorias-secret-pink-football Jessica Hart Talks Football, Fitness, and the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - News - FashionEtc.com Sonia Evers fashionetc.com August 25, 2017 February 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222012640/http://fashionetc.com/news/celebrity/7845-jessica-hart-victorias-secret-pink-football dead7The 2012 Spike Video Game Awards are aired on Spike TV.Taormina Anthony 2012-12-08 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List https://gamerant.com/2012-spike-video-game-awards-vgas-winners/ 2025-04-11 Game Rant en9The Fabulous Beekman Boys lead actors Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge won the 21st installment of The Amazing Race.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-amazing-race-finale-and-the-winners-are/ "The Amazing Race" finale: And the winners are... Derschowitz Jessica CBS News 2012-12-10 2012-12-10 Prior to the season, The Fabulous Beekman Boys was announced to be renewed by Cooking Channel after its initial cancellation on April earlier this year.'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' Series Finds New Home at Cooking Channel (Exclusive)10Univision Communications signs an agreement to carry Bounce TV as a digital multicast channel on its stations in San Francisco, Boston, Tampa, Miami, Denver, Sacramento and Raleigh.Univision To Air Bounce TV In 7 Top Markets, TVNewsCheck, December 10, 2012.In anticipation of its 50th anniversary, Comcast adopts the NBC Peacock logo, last used at NBCUniversal in 2011, as its new corporate logo, which is in a new font and without its classic crescent C.Peacock Struts Again on Comcast Logo Multichannel News, December 12, 201211In response to the death of Larry Hagman, the producers of Dallas announce that J.R. Ewing will be killed off in the revival's second season instead of replaced by a different actor.Funeral Episode Set for Larry Hagman's J.R. on 'Dallas' Season Two Hollywood.com, December 11, 201212The Viewability Rule, in effect since 2007 and which requires hybrid, analog-digital cable systems to offer viewers TV broadcast signals in an analog format so that viewers with old analog sets can continue to receive them under the "must-carry" guidelines, ends after failing to reach a vote on a three-month extension. Since the rule is gone, viewers with analog TV sets may need a set-top box to continue to receive the stations."FCC To Kill Viewability Rule On December 12" from TV Newscheck (June 12, 2012)12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief aired on 39 channels.Staff (undated). "US Television Channels" http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121212104739/http://www.121212concert.org/broadcast December 12, 2012 . 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief. Retrieved December 13, 2012.13The FCC begins enforcement of the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (or "CALM Act"), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, which requires broadcasters and cable operators to ensure the volume level of a commercial is consistent with that of the program it appears on."Loudness law goes into effect," from Broadcast Engineering, December 13, 2012Fox affiliate WUPW/Toledo disappears from Buckeye CableSystem as the result of an ongoing legal dispute between the station's owner American Spirit Media, Raycom Media (owner of WUPW's CBS-affiliated SSA partner WTOL) and Buckeye over allegations that the two station owners wanted a rate increase from the cable provider to continue carriage of WUPW's signal.Fox affiliate's legal dispute with Buckeye CableSystem also involves WTOL's owner, Toledo Blade, December 13, 2012. 14Due to the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, Syfy pulls an episode of Haven scheduled to air that night because it involved a high school shooting.Syfy Pulls Haven School Violence Episode in Wake of Newtown, Connecticut's Tragic Shooting IGN Entertainment December 14, 2012 Fox also pulled that week's episodes of Family Guy and American Dad!, to "avoid potentially sensitive content".Fox pulls new episodes of 'Family Guy' and 'American Dad' after shooting Entertainment Weekly, December 15, 2012 NBC also pulled the plug on a repeat of Blake Shelton's not so family Christmas due to a scene where Shelton and Larry The Cable Guy kills characters from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which Rival CBS aired that night (and won the Nielsen ratings), at the last minute and airs Home for the Holidays with Michael Bublé instead. 18The A.C. Nielsen Co. announces that they will acquire Arbitron, bringing together two of America's largest rating services. The deal, which has been approved by the boards of both companies, is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review."Nielsen To Acquire Arbitron" from All Access (December 18, 2012)20NBCUniversal Television Distribution launches a new retro subchannel network called Cozi TV on NBC's owned-and-operated stations, replacing NBC Nonstop. The network will also be offered to other stations outside the NBC O&O group starting in 2013.Report: NBC Owned Stations Launching Retro Subchannel, Broadcasting & Cable, October 17, 2012.Gray Television, the owners of WTVY/Dothan, Alabama, will acquire low-power station, WDON-LP from New Moon Communications, for $60,000.Multiple Ownership Compliance for WDON-LP FCC December 21, 2012Tate Stevens wins the second season of The X Factor, with Carly Rose Sonenclar named as runner-up. Fifth Harmony, one of the most successful girl groups in the series, finished third.http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a446668/the-x-factor-usa-names-winner-of-second-season/ 'X Factor' USA names season 2 winner Kate Goodacre December 21, 2012 Digital Spy 25 The Washington Metropolitan Police Department announces that an investigation will be conducted into whether NBC News correspondent David Gregory violated Washington, D.C., gun laws when he displayed what he described as a 30-round magazine as part of a December 23 Meet the Press interview with National Rifle Association president Wayne LaPierre. Under D.C. law, possessing a large capacity ammunition device (such as a magazine) within the city is illegal if the device holds more than 10 rounds of ammunition and also specifies the large devices are illegal regardless of whether or not they're attached to a firearm. The reason behind this investigation is due to NBC having a news office and an O&O (WRC-TV) inside the D.C. city limits, which also houses the studios of Meet The Press."Washington, D.C. police investigating whether NBC moderator violated law" https://web.archive.org/web/20121226124558/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/25/washington-d-c-police-investigating-whether-nbc-moderator-violated-law/ December 26, 2012 from CNN (December 25, 2012) 28Fox Sports Networks acquires SportsTime Ohio from Larry Dolan. The move gives Fox Sports Ohio the exclusive broadcast rights to Cleveland Indians baseball, Cleveland Browns football, Ohio High School Athletic Association football and basketball playoffs and championships, and Mid-American Conference events."Fox Sports Acquires SportsTime Ohio" from Hollywood Reporter (December 28, 2012)31After four years, the Tribune Company, owners of WGN-TV/Chicago and WPIX/New York, among other media properties, emerges from chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.Publisher Tribune to emerge from bankruptcy on Dec. 31, Reuters, December 31, 2012.Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks (which negotiates alongside TWC) drop Ovation from their systems upon the expiration of its carriage agreement with the cable provider. The removal is the result of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks' decisions to discontinue carriage of lower-rated cable channels in an attempt to help lower monthly rates for its subscribers.Time Warner Cable to drop Ovation, Variety, December 18, 2012.Charter Communications and The Walt Disney Company announce a long-term distribution agreement for the majority of their networks and ABC O&O stations, including the addition of WatchESPN rights, Disney Junior, ESPN Buzzer Beater/Goal Line, the Longhorn Network and the upcoming ABC/Univision cable news channel for Charter customers.http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/12/31/the-walt-disney-company-and-charter-communications-announce-new-distribution-agreement-898304/20121231disney01/ The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications Announce New Distribution Agreement Press release December 31, 2012 The Futon Critic January 1, 2013Comcast and NBC announce a long-term carriage agreement for their cable networks and owned NBC and Telemundo stations with the National Cable Television Cooperative representing the nation's smaller cable companies.https://deadline.com/2012/12/nbcuniversal-nctc-retransmission-programming-carriage-agreement-395041/ NBCUniversal Agrees To Broad Program Carriage Terms For Smaller Cable Systems – Deadline.com Lieberman David December 31, 2012 Deadline January 1, 2013ABC airs Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve for the first time since Dick Clark's death earlier this year. The annual program, which continued into January 1, began with a two-hour primetime retrospective to Clark, who had hosted the program since its inception in 1972, featuring archive performances from past years and from American Bandstand. Ryan Seacrest, who has co-hosted since 2005, succeeds him as sole host.New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark TV Guide, December 31, 2012 Programs Debuts The following is a list of shows that premiered in 2012. Due to the economic slowdown, there were notably fewer television pilots in 2012 than in the years immediately prior to that, which reduced the number of roles available for actors.https://news.yahoo.com/actress-scrambles-living-during-slowdown-160438594.html Reuters Actress scrambles to make a living during slowdown Pond Steve October 24, 2011 October 25, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111028031042/https://news.yahoo.com/actress-scrambles-living-during-slowdown-160438594.html October 28, 2011 The fall of 2012 also mirrored 1992 in the volume of new daytime talk shows. The new talk roster will include shows hosted by first-timers Katie Couric, Steve Harvey, Jeff Probst, and Bethenny Frankel (Frankel's show had a Summer trial run on six Fox Television Stations after an earlier effort to gain a wider fall clearance failed, and will launch nationwide next fall)."Bethenny Frankel's talk show canceled before it began" https://web.archive.org/web/20111130051134/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/11/bethenny-frankels-talk-show-cancelled-before-it-began.html November 30, 2011 from Zap2It (November 28, 2011)https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bethenny-frankel-talk-show-premiere-date-316600 Bethenny Frankel Talk Show Premiering in June on Six Fox Affiliates The Hollywood Reporter April 25, 2012 New talk shows will also feature Trisha Goddard (who hosted a talk show in her native United Kingdom) and Ricki Lake (whose new show will take a more mature tone compared to her 1993–2004 series)."Syndication's "Wild" Day: How Next Fall's Lineup Fell Into Place Within A Few Hours" from Deadline.com (November 11, 2011) The first ever television series to be produced in English and Spanish simultaneously, Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez, which is being produced by Entertainment Studios, began to air on both English and Spanish language broadcasting outlets starting in September."Entertainment Studios to Launch 'Justice for All' in Fall 2012" from Broadcasting & Cable (September 21, 2011) Start date Show Channel Ref. ReferenceJanuary 1 Oprah's Next Chapter Oprah Winfrey NetworkOprah Winfrey Starts "Next Chapter," Will Launch New Primetime Series Next Year E! Online November 20, 2011Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-OffFood Networkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/11/14/rachael-ray-and-guy-fieri-coach-eight-multi-talented-celebrities-on-rachael-vs-guy-celebrity-cook-off-282302/20111114food01/ Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri Coach Eight Multi-Talented Celebrities on "Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off November 14, 2011 November 20, 2012January 2 Early Start CNNNew CNN Morning Show to Launch Monday https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/new-cnn-morning-show-to-launch-monday/ TV Newser December 29, 2011 Chris Ariens December 29, 2011 January 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120106030529/http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/new-cnn-morning-show-to-launch-monday_b104329 live Starting PointSoledad O'Brien CNN Morning Show Announced, Replacing 'American Morning' https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/03/soledad-obrien-cnn-morning-show_n_1073659.html The Huffington Post November 3, 2011 Jack Mirkinson December 29, 2011January 3 Jane by Design ABC Familyhttp://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/03/abc-family-midseason-schedule-2012/ ABC Family announces midseason schedule AOLTV.com November 3, 2011 November 4, 2011 August 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120803013847/http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/03/abc-family-midseason-schedule-2012/ dead Work It ABChttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/18/abc-mid-season-premieres-gcb-takes-pan-am-slot-man-up-canceled-the-river-to-tuesday-missing-on-thursday/111220/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111120173323/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/18/abc-mid-season-premieres-gcb-takes-pan-am-slot-man-up-canceled-the-river-to-tuesday-missing-on-thursday/111220/ dead November 20, 2011 ABC Mid-Season Premieres: 'GCB', 'The River,' 'Missing,' "Work It,' 'Shark Tank,' 'Wipeout,' 'Celebrity Wife Swap,' 'Dancing With The Stars' TVbytheNumbers November 18, 2011 November 20, 2011January 8 The Firm NBChttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/nbc-mid-season-schedule-harrys-law-to-sunday-grimm-stays-put-up-all-night-moves-later-whitney-to-wednesday-chuck-done-in-january-more/110647/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111117103547/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/14/nbc-mid-season-schedule-harrys-law-to-sunday-grimm-stays-put-up-all-night-moves-later-whitney-to-wednesday-chuck-done-in-january-more/110647/ dead November 17, 2011 NBC Unveils New Mid-season 2012 Schedule November 15, 2011 November 14, 2011 TVbythenumbers.com Gorman, Bill House of Lies ShowtimeSellers John TCA: Steve Carell Set to Produce Showtime Interview Series https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS278110126820110804 August 9, 2011 Reuters August 4, 2011January 9CagedMTVDecember 2020January 10Shipping WarsA&EShipping Wars Comes To Cable Television https://web.archive.org/web/20140412122251/http://logistics.about.com/b/2011/12/21/shipping-wars-comes-to-cable-television.htm April 12, 2014 , Martin Murray, About.com, December 21, 2011 (retrieved December 27, 2011) January 11 Are You There, Chelsea? NBChttp://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/14/nbc-2012-midseason-schedule/ NBC Announces 2012 Midseason schedule AOLTV.com November 14, 2011 November 16, 2011 January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113062346/http://www.aoltv.com/2011/11/14/nbc-2012-midseason-schedule/ dead January 12 ¡Rob! CBShttp://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/11/15/cbs-announces-new-rob-schneider-comedy-return-of-undercover-boss/ CBS Announces New Rob Schneider Comedy, Return Of 'Undercover Boss' CBSLosAngeles November 15, 2011 November 21, 2011 The FinderFoxhttp://thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/12/01/fox-announces-2011-2012-midseason-premiere-dates-323412/20111201fox02/ Fox Announces 2011–2012 Midseason Premiere Dates The Futon Critic December 1, 2011January 14 CBS This Morning Saturday CBSJanuary 15 Napoleon DynamiteFoxJanuary 16 Alcatraz Betty White's Off Their Rockers NBChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/betty-whites-off-their-rockers/listings/ Shows A-Z - betty white's off their rockers on lifetime | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon Critic Fred: The Show NickelodeonColumbus teen to launch 'Fred: The Show' on Nickelodeon Lincoln Journal-Star, February 19, 2012 The Revolution ABCFemale health expert Jennifer Ashton ready to bring 'Revolution' to TV https://web.archive.org/web/20120828153329/http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/campuslife/female-health-expert-jennifer-ashton-ready-to-bring-revolution-to-tv August 28, 2012 USA Today, January 16, 2012 January 17 ReModeled The CWThe CW Announces 2012 Midseason Schedule TV by the Numbers November 2, 2011 January 19 Unsupervised FXFX: 'Unsupervised' goes Jan. 19 Newsday December 15, 2011 January 20 On Freddie Roach HBOhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/on-freddie-roach/ Shows A-Z - on freddie roach on hbo | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon Critic January 24 Level Up Cartoon NetworkDecember 2020 January 25 Touch Fox January 26 Fat Chef Food Network http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/04/food-network-premieres-new-series-fat-chef-and-returns-with-a-new-season-of-heat-seekers-in-january-417411/20120104food01/ Food Network Premieres New Series "Fat Chef" and Returns With a New Season of "Heat Seekers" in January The Futon Critic January 4, 2012 November 19, 2012 January 27 Spartacus: Vengeance Starz Starz Sets Jan. 27 Bow For 'Spartacus: Vengeance' Multichannel News November 4, 2011 June 2016 medicmedic February 4 How to Rock NickelodeonNickelodeon's New Series 'How to Rock' Premieres Saturday, February 4 TV By The Numbers, December 21, 2011February 6 Smash NBCSeidman Robert It's Official: NBC Premieres Second Season of 'The Voice' After Super Bowl; 'Smash' Premieres Next Day http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/01/its-official-nbc-premieres-second-season-of-the-voice-after-super-bowl-smash-premieres-next-day/99337/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110910204258/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/01/its-official-nbc-premieres-second-season-of-the-voice-after-super-bowl-smash-premieres-next-day/99337/ dead September 10, 2011 TV by the Numbers August 1, 2011 August 1, 2011 February 7 The River ABCFebruary 12 Comic Book Men AMCAMC Greenlights Two Unscripted Series Multichannel News September 1, 2011 Full Metal Jousting HistoryHistory Greenlights `Vikings' Scripted Series Multichannel News, March 13, 2012February 18 Melissa Harris-Perry MSNBC"Melissa Harris-Perry" to debut on MSNBC Saturday, February 18, 10-noon ET http://info.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/01/10288756-melissa-harris-perry-to-debut-on-msnbc-saturday-february-18-10-noon-et MSNBC February 1, 2012 Weesie Vieira February 1, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120201184805/http://info.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/01/10288756-melissa-harris-perry-to-debut-on-msnbc-saturday-february-18-10-noon-et February 1, 2012 mdy Transformers: Rescue BotsThe Hub https://tformers.com/transformers-rescue-bots-sneak-peek/16792/news.html Transformers Rescue Bots Sneak Peek Saturday December 17 2011 - Voice Actors Revealed! Tformers.com tformers.comhttps://www.thetransformers.net/a-crunch-day-for-hasbro-studios-as-transformers-rescue-bots-debuts-7879.html A crunch day for Hasbro Studios as Transformers Rescue bots debuts Jamieson Darren TheTransformers.net January 13, 2012 January 13, 2012February 23Shedding for the WeddingThe CWDecember 2020 February 27 Lab Rats Disney XDDisney XD Orders New Live-Action Comedy Series "Lab Rats" TVByTheNumbers, July 13, 2011 March 1 Awake NBChttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/awake-premiere-date-the-firm-286945 NBC Announces 'Awake' Premiere Date, Moves 'The Firm' to Saturdays The Hollywood Reporter February 3, 2012 March 4 GCB ABC March 11 Shahs of Sunset Bravo"TV Show From Ryan Seacrest's Production Company Debuts March 11th" from All Access (January 24, 2012) March 13 Fashion Star NBCFashion Star http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k11/july/july88.php Indiantelevision.com July 12, 2011 November 20, 2011 March 15 Missing ABCGorman Bill ABC Mid-Season Premieres: 'GCB', 'The River,' 'Missing,' "Work It,' 'Shark Tank,' 'Wipeout,' 'Celebrity Wife Swap,' 'Dancing With The Stars' http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/18/abc-mid-season-premieres-gcb-takes-pan-am-slot-man-up-canceled-the-river-to-tuesday-missing-on-thursday/111220/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111120173323/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/18/abc-mid-season-premieres-gcb-takes-pan-am-slot-man-up-canceled-the-river-to-tuesday-missing-on-thursday/111220/ dead November 20, 2011 TV by the Numbers November 18, 2011 November 20, 2011March 21Bent NBChttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/awake-are-you-there-chelsea-best-friends-forever-and-bent-canceled-by-nbc/133644/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120513083551/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/awake-are-you-there-chelsea-best-friends-forever-and-bent-canceled-by-nbc/133644/ dead May 13, 2012 'Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC May 11, 2012 Gorman Bill TV by the Numbers May 11, 2012March 23Doc McStuffins Disney Jr.March 25Leave It to NiecyTLCNiecy Nash docu-sitcom 'Leave It to Niecy' gets March 25 premiere Digital Spy, March 2, 2012March 29The Pauly D ProjectMTVPauly D's 'Jersey Shore' Spinoff Set for March 29 Debut Multichannel News, February 9, 2012April 1 Ultimate Spider-Man Disney XDDecember 2020April 3HollistonFearnetFearNet Greenlights First Original Series Broadcasting & Cable August 8, 2011No Kitchen RequiredBBC Americahttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/01/new-adventure-cooking-series-no-kitchen-required-premieres-april-3-on-bbc-america/122697/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120304220125/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/01/new-adventure-cooking-series-no-kitchen-required-premieres-april-3-on-bbc-america/122697/ dead March 4, 2012 New Adventure Cooking series 'No Kitchen Required' Premieres April 3 on BBC America TV By the Numbers March 1, 2012 February 19, 2013April 4 Hit Music Central USA NBC Nonstop"Hit Music Central USA Launches Live Performance TV Series" From All Access (January 17, 2012) Best Friends Forever NBCNBC Announces Premieres of New Comedies 'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White'S Off Their Rockers' https://web.archive.org/web/20120224030204/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/community-returns-march-15-at-8pm-premieres-for-bent-best-friends-forever-and-betty-whites-off-their-rockers/121031/ February 24, 2012 TV By The Numbers, February 21, 2012April 5 Scandal ABC"TCA: 'Scandal,' 'Apt. 23' to Get ABC's Top Lead-Ins" from Broadcasting & Cable (January 10, 2012)April 6 Magic City Starzhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/13/miami-beach-heats-up-with-series-debut-of-magic-city-on-friday-april-6-at-10pm-et-pt-exclusively-on-starz-938015/20120113starz02/ Breaking News - Miami Beach Heats Up With Series Debut of "Magic City" on Friday, April 6 at 10PM ET/PT, Exclusively on Starz | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon CriticApril 8 The Client List Lifetimehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/lifetime-and-jennifer-love-hewitt-to-share-the-client-list-with-viewers-on-april-8/121102/ Lifetime and Jennifer Love Hewitt to Share 'The Client List' with Viewers on April 8 – Ratings Zap2it February 21, 2012 April 16, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120427053259/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/lifetime-and-jennifer-love-hewitt-to-share-the-client-list-with-viewers-on-april-8/121102/ April 27, 2012 mdy-all April 11 Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 ABC April 14 The Legend of Korra NickelodeonApril 15 Girls HBOhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/13/hbo-confirms-debut-dates-for-hbo-films-game-change-returning-series-game-of-thrones-and-new-series-girls-and-veep-891103/20120113hbo04/ Breaking News - HBO Confirms Debut Dates for HBO Films' "Game Change," Returning Series "Game of Thrones" and New Series "Girls" and "Veep" | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon Critic NYC 22 CBSAndreeva Nellie CBS' Robert De Niro-Produced Rookie Cops Midseason Drama Gets Sunday 10 PM Slot https://deadline.com/2012/02/cbs-robert-de-niro-produced-rookie-cops-midseason-drama-gets-sunday-10-pm-slot-224180/ Deadline February 1, 2012 February 1, 2012 April 19 Kathy BravoApril 22 Veep HBO Justin Time SproutOctober 2022 April 27 Wild Grinders NicktoonsDecember 2020April 30 The Pitch AMChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/27/amc-debuts-new-unscripted-series-the-pitch-with-sneak-preview-sunday-april-8-435010/20120327amc01/ AMC Debuts New Unscripted Series, "The Pitch", With Sneak Preview Sunday, April 8 The Futon Critic March 27, 2012 December 4, 2012 Motorcity Disney XD May 5 Kaijudo Hub Network May 8 United Stats of America History May 11 Common Law USA NetworkUSA Announces Summer Premiere Dates Multichannel News, April 17, 2012 May 14Rock Your YogaVeria Living TVMay 18Tron: UprisingDisney XDDisney Plans Tron: Uprising Animated Show Lewis Wallace Wired November 4, 2010 https://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/11/tron-uprising-2/ November 9, 2010May 20 Mrs. Eastwood & Company E!E! to Debut Series About Clint Eastwood's Family in May Multichannel News, March 13, 2012The CatalinaThe CWDecember 2020 May 24 Duets ABChttp://thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/04/05/abc-announces-its-2012-summer-schedule-606414/20120405abc03/ ABC Announces Its 2012 Summer Schedule April 5, 2012 The Futon Critic April 28, 2012 May 25 Mystery Diners Food Networkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/29/food-network-and-cooking-channel-serve-up-a-robust-2012-menu-220212/20120329food01/ Food Network & Cooking Channel Serve Up A Robust 2012 Menu The Futon Critic March 29, 2012 October 26, 2012http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/29/food-network-announces-return-of-chopped-food-network-star-extreme-chef-announces-new-series-meat-men-cupcake-champions-and-more/126661/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120401004315/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/29/food-network-announces-return-of-chopped-food-network-star-extreme-chef-announces-new-series-meat-men-cupcake-champions-and-more/126661/ dead April 1, 2012 Food Network Announces Return of 'Chopped', 'Food Network Star' 'Extreme Chef' + Announces New Series 'Meat Men', 'Cupcake Champions' and More TV By the Numbers March 29, 2012 October 26, 2012 May 28 The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Cartoon Networkhttps://deadline.com/2011/04/hit-youtube-series-the-annoying-orange-to-become-animated-tv-show-122481/ Hit YouTube Series 'The Annoying Orange' To Become Animated TV Show Nellie Andreeva Deadline April 13, 2011 May 1, 2011 May 31 Breaking Pointe The CWhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/04/09/the-cw-announces-premiere-dates-for-summer-reality-series-430114/20120409cw01/ The CW Announces Premiere Dates for Summer Reality Series April 9, 2012 The Futon Critic May 3, 2012June 2Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-LotThe Hubhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/01/care-bears-welcome-to-care-a-lot-premieres-june-2-on-the-hub-network/131791/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120508033024/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/01/care-bears-welcome-to-care-a-lot-premieres-june-2-on-the-hub-network/131791/ dead May 8, 2012 'Care Bears: Welcome to Care-A-Lot' Premieres June 2 on the HUB Network Sara Bibel TV by the Numbers May 1, 2012 June 17, 2012Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel MastersHUB Adds Four New Original Series Multichannel News, March 1, 2012 June 3Yogi Cameron - A Model GuruVeria Living TVJune 7Saving HopeNBCNBC Orders Canadian Drama 'Saving Hope' for Summer Schedule (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter March 1, 2012June 8Lives on FireOprah Winfrey NetworkOWN Announces Summer Premiere Dates Multichannel News, April 27, 2012 June 9Million Dollar NeighborhoodJune 11 BethennyFox O&OBunheadsABC FamilyABC Family Hopes To Sizzle In Summer With Three New Series Multichannel News, March 19, 2012June 12World's Worst TenantsSpikeSpike Picks Up Six Unscripted Pilots Broadcasting & Cable May 11, 2011June 13DallasTNThttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/15/tnt-announces-premiere-dates-for-the-closer-falling-skies-leverage-rizzoli-isles-franklin-bash-four-brand-new-series/124573/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120318003653/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/15/tnt-announces-premiere-dates-for-the-closer-falling-skies-leverage-rizzoli-isles-franklin-bash-four-brand-new-series/124573/ dead March 18, 2012 TNT Announces Premiere Dates for 'The Closer', 'Falling Skies', 'Leverage', 'Rizzoli & Isles' 'Franklin & Bash'+ Four Brand New Series TV By the Numbers March 15, 2012 October 3, 2012 June 15Gravity FallsDisney Channelhttp://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/gravityfalls/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120514105656/http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/gravityfalls/ May 14, 2012 Watch the Series Preview of Gravity Falls Friday, June 15 Disney live mdy June 18The Glass HouseABChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/04/30/abc-announces-new-reality-competition-series-the-glass-house-642110/20120430abc04/ ABC Announces New Reality Competition Series, "The Glass House" The Futon Critic May 4, 2012Hollywood HeightsNick at NiteLove & Hip Hop: AtlantaVH1http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/15/its-a-scorcher-this-summer-on-vh1-with-all-new-series-and-returning-favorites-279304/20120515vh101/ Breaking News – It's a Scorcher This Summer on VH1 With All-New Series and Returning Favorites The Futon CriticJune 19Bristol Palin: Life's a TrippLifetimeBristol Palin to star in Lifetime 'docuseries' USA Today February 29, 2012June 20 The Soul Man TV Landhttp://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/03/tv-land-changes-cedric-sitcom-name-to.html TV Land Changes Cedric Sitcom Name To The Soul Man, Schedules Retired at 35; Just My Show Talks To Bill Kirchenbauer About Kirk Cameron's Comments SitcomsOnline.com March 12, 2012Baby DaddyABC FamilySchool Spirits SyfyUpfronts 2012: Syfy Announces Six Reality Series, Eight Dramas in Development Multichannel News, April 24, 2012June 21Snooki & JwowwMTV"Snooki Goes It Alone! 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Get Spin-Off Show" https://web.archive.org/web/20120318115945/http://www.showbizspy.com/article/230187/snooki-goes-it-alone-jersey-shore-star-snooki-to-get-spin-off-show.html March 18, 2012 from Showbiz Spy (April 8, 2011)June 24The Great EscapeTNTThe NewsroomHBONew Drama Series 'The Newsroom', Starring Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer Debuts June 24 from TV by the Numbers (June 19, 2012)June 25The CycleMSNBC"'The Cycle': MSNBC's New 3 PM Show Features Four Co-Hosts " from Huffington Post (June 21, 2012)June 28Anger ManagementFXFX To Premiere Sheen's 'Anger Management' on June 28 Multichannel News, February 28, 2012Brand X with Russell BrandJuly 1Shark WranglersHistoryhttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/06/14/special-forces-of-fishermen-take-the-business-of-shark-tagging-to-the-next-level-in-shark-wranglers-new-history-series-premiering-july-1-at-10-pm-585302/20120614history01/ Special Forces of Fishermen Take the Business of Shark Tagging to the Next Level in "Shark Wranglers" – New History(R) Series Premiering July 1 at 10 p.m. The Futon Critic June 14, 2012 July 1, 2012July 4Good Food AmericaVeria Living TVJuly 8Bounty WarsDiscovery Channelhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/29/bounty-wars-to-premiere-on-discovery-sunday-july-8/140007/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120703223832/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/29/bounty-wars-to-premiere-on-discovery-sunday-july-8/140007/ dead July 3, 2012 'Bounty Wars' to Premiere on Discovery Sunday, July 8 TV By the Numbers June 29, 2012 July 1, 2012Big AngVH1http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/06/21/vh1-doing-big-things-with-big-ang-new-vh1-series-big-ang-premieres-july-8-at-9pm-139012/20120621vh101/ VH1 Doing Big Things With "Big Ang" – New VH1 Series "Big Ang" Premieres July 8 at 9PM The Futon Critic June 21, 2012 July 5, 2012July 9Good Afternoon AmericaABCDecember 2020PerceptionTNTJuly 10Trust Us with Your LifeABChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/04/05/abc-announces-its-2012-summer-schedule-606414/20120405abc03/ ABC Announces Its 2012 Summer Schedule The Futon Critic April 5, 2012 July 10, 2012NY Medhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/31/abc-news-announces-a-new-documentary-series-ny-med-from-the-award-winning-producers-of-hopkins-and-boston-med-909312/20120531abc01/ ABC News Announces a New Documentary Series, "NY Med", from the Award-Winning Producers of "Hopkins" and "Boston Med" The Futon Critic May 31, 2012 July 10, 2012July 11Beverly Hills NanniesABC FamilyPicked OffHistoryhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/06/13/amateur-pickers-compete-for-a-10000-prize-in-a-new-competition-series-picked-off-premiering-wednesday-july-11-at-10pm-et-on-history-245315/20120613history01/ Amateur Pickers Compete for a $10,000 Prize in a New Competition Series "Picked Off" Premiering Wednesday, July 11 at 10pm ET on History The Futon Critic June 13, 2012 July 5, 2012 July 12Property WarsDiscovery Channelhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/06/27/lets-make-a-deal-in-the-age-of-foreclosures-its-property-wars-premiering-thursday-july-12-at-10pm-e-p-on-discovery-693405/20120627discovery02/ Let's Make a Deal in the Age of Foreclosures: It's "Property Wars" Premiering Thursday, July 12 at 10PM E/P on Discovery The Futon Critic June 27, 2012 July 5, 2012July 15Small Town SecurityAMChttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/02/amc-will-debut-its-newest-original-series-small-town-security-on-sunday-july-15-at-11pm-etpt/140302/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131019063647/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/02/amc-will-debut-its-newest-original-series-small-town-security-on-sunday-july-15-at-11pm-etpt/140302/ dead October 19, 2013 AMC Will Debut its Newest Original Series, 'Small Town Security' on Sunday, July 15 at 11pm ET/PT TV By the Numbers July 2, 2012 July 2, 2012July 19Great Lake WarriorsHistoryhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/02/history-series-premiere-great-lake-warriors-thursday-july-19/140294/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121022032349/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/02/history-series-premiere-great-lake-warriors-thursday-july-19/140294/ dead October 22, 2012 History Series Premiere 'Great Lake Warriors': Thursday July 19 TV By the Numbers July 2, 2012 July 2, 2012Sullivan & SonTBShttps://www.cinemablend.com/television/TBS-Sets-Premiere-Dates-Men-Work-Sullivan-Son-40654.html TBS Sets Premiere Dates For Men At Work And Sullivan & Son Cinemablend.com March 30, 2012 August 4, 2012July 26Code: 9Disney Channelhttps://archive.today/20121209113820/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/assets/pr%5Chtml/pr48881.html KIDS AND FAMILIES PULL THE ULTIMATE PRANK IN "CODE: 9", A NEW HIDDEN CAMERA REALITY SERIES PREMIERING THURSDAY, JULY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL, Disney Channel Medianet July 29 Black Dynamite Adult SwimBlack Dynamite http://www.adultswim.com/blog/galleries/black-dynamite-announce/index.html Adult Swim July 31, 2011 June 2016 July 30 NFL AM NFL Network"NFL AM" debuts NOW on NFL Network! http://nflcommunications.com/2012/07/30/nfl-am-debuts-now-on-nfl-network/ NFL Communications February 8, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130129111548/http://nflcommunications.com/2012/07/30/nfl-am-debuts-now-on-nfl-network/ January 29, 2013 mdy-all August 4 Robot and MonsterNickelodeonDecember 2020August 7 DreamWorks DragonsCartoon NetworkDreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk Brings High-Flying, Fire-Breathing Fun to Cartoon Network Tuesday, September 4 http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=699406 https://archive.today/20121205235058/http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=699406 dead December 5, 2012 August 9, 2012 DreamWorks Animation August 8, 2012 August 8 Go OnNBCAugust 9 Totally Biased with W. Kamau BellFXSean O'Neal https://www.avclub.com/fx-orders-more-totally-biased-with-w-kamau-bell-1798233463 FX orders more Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell The A.V. Club 2012-09-18 2012-11-17August 12 Animal PracticeNBCInsane Coaster WarsTravel Channelhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/03/travel-channel-ask-viewers-to-decide-which-roller-coaster-is-the-best-as-part-of-all-new-series-insane-coaster-wars-592300/20120503travel01/ Travel Channel Ask Viewers to Decide Which Roller Coaster is the Best as Part of All-New Series "Insane Coaster Wars" The Futon Critic May 3, 2012 July 5, 2012High School MomsTLChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/03/tlc-and-discovery-fit-and-health-go-inside-the-classroom-to-reveal-life-as-a-teen-mom-in-new-series-high-school-moms-192403/20120803tlc01/ TLC and Discovery Fit & Health Go Inside the Classroom to Reveal Life as a Teen Mom in New Series "High School Moms" The Futon Critic August 3, 2012 August 10, 2012August 13 Hotel Hell Foxhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/01/fox-announces-revised-summer-premiere-dates-for-hells-kitchen-and-masterchef-662015/20120501fox02/#dTHD1BaqiGufcXHM.99 FOX Announces Revised Summer Premiere Dates for "Hell's Kitchen" and "MasterChef" The Futon Critic May 1, 2012 May 4, 2012Major CrimesTNTRandy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaDisney XDhttps://www.cartoonbrew.com/tag/randy-cunningham-9th-grade-ninja Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja Archives Cartoon Brew August 14The Week the Women WentLifetimehttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/07/26/lifetimes-the-week-the-women-went-to-now-premiere-august-14-74500/20120726lifetime01/ Lifetime's "The Week the Women Went" to Now Premiere August 14 The Futon Critic July 26, 2012 August 10, 2012The Burn with Jeff RossComedy Centralhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/07/25/the-roastmaster-general-returns-to-comedy-central-in-august-with-the-new-series-the-burn-with-jeff-ross-and-one-hour-stand-up-special-jeff-ross-roasts-america-308512/20120725comedycentral01/ The Roastmaster General Returns to Comedy Central(R) in August With the New Series "The Burn with Jeff Ross" and One-Hour Stand-up Special "Jeff Ross Roasts America" The Futon Critic July 25, 2012 August 10, 2012Counting CarsHistoryhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/07/25/danny-the-count-koker-is-in-the-drivers-seat-when-new-car-loving-series-premieres-on-history-counting-cars-388004/20120725history01/ Danny "The Count" Koker is in the Driver's Seat When New Car-Loving Series Premieres on History(R) – "Counting Cars" July 25, 2012 August 11, 2012 August 15Toy HunterTravel Channelhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/25/travel-channel-to-premiere-new-original-series-toy-hunter-on-wednesday-august-15/139169/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120728023204/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/25/travel-channel-to-premiere-new-original-series-toy-hunter-on-wednesday-august-15/139169/ dead July 28, 2012 Travel Channel to Premiere New Original Series 'Toy Hunter' on Wednesday, August 15 TV By the Numbers June 25, 2012 June 25, 2012Oh Sit! The CWhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/video/2012/06/19/video-oh-sit-previews-premieres-wednesday-august-15-on-the-cw-276315/20120619cw01/ Video: "Oh Sit!" Previews — Premieres Wednesday, August 15 on The CW June 19, 2012 July 5, 2012 August 16The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstephttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/07/30/the-winner-of-the-cws-the-next-to-earn-recording-contract-with-atlantic-records-683405/20120730cw02/ The Winner of The CW's "The Next" to Earn Recording Contract With Atlantic Records The Futon Critic July 30, 2012 August 10, 2012August 19CopperBBC Americahttps://deadline.com/2012/08/bbc-america-copper-barry-levinson-tca-311510/ BBC America on 'Copper': TCA Deadline. com August 1, 2012 August 4, 2012Married to JonasE!Upfronts 2012: E! Pushes Into Scripted Space Multichannel News, April 30, 2012August 20The InbetweenersMTVhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/new-comedy-the-inbetweeners-premieres-monday-august-20-at-1030-pm/ https://web.archive.org/web/20211121053135/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/network-press-releases/new-comedy-the-inbetweeners-premieres-monday-august-20-at-1030-pm/ dead November 21, 2021 New Comedy 'The Inbetweeners' Premieres Monday August 20 at 10:30 PM June 22, 2012August 25WWE Saturday Morning SlamThe CWhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/09/wwe-returns-to-saturday-morning-wth-new-kids-show-wwe-saturday-morning-slam/144499/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120815030830/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/09/wwe-returns-to-saturday-morning-wth-new-kids-show-wwe-saturday-morning-slam/144499/ dead August 15, 2012 WWE Returns to Saturday Morning Wth [sic] New Kids [sic] Show 'WWE Saturday Morning Slam' TV By the Numbers August 9, 2012September 3Daniel Tiger's NeighborhoodPBS Kidshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fred-rogers-legacy-lives-a-217532 Fred Rogers' Legacy Lives on With a 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Animated Spin Off From PBS The Hollywood Reporter July 31, 2011 September 4Highway Thru HellDiscovery Channelhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/10/discovery-channel-debuts-original-series-highway-thru-hell-on-september-4th-2012/144560/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121015235152/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/10/discovery-channel-debuts-original-series-highway-thru-hell-on-september-4th-2012/144560/ dead October 15, 2012 Discovery Channel Debuts Original Series 'Highway Thru Hell' on September 4, 2012 TV By the Numbers August 10, 2012Steve HarveySyndication"NBCU's 'Steve Harvey' Cleared in More Than 55% of the U.S." from Broadcasting & Cable (November 7, 2011)September 9Breaking AmishTLChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/02/tlc-takes-amish-out-of-the-country-and-into-the-city-in-new-groundbreaking-series-441011/20120802tlc01/ TLC Takes Amish Out of the Country and Into the City in New Groundbreaking Series The Futon Critic August 2, 2012 August 31, 2012September 10The Jeff Probst ShowSyndication"CBS Will Launch Jeff Probst Daytime Talk Show in Fall 2012" from Broadcasting & Cable (November 10, 2011)Katie"'Katie' set to premiere Monday Sept. 10," from TVNewsCheck, March 15, 2012The Ricki Lake ShowRicki Lake: UStream TV" https://web.archive.org/web/20130204080343/http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20160185 February 4, 2013 from UStream (February 2012)September 11The New NormalNBCSeptember 12America's Car ShowWBBZ-TV""America's Car Show With Tom Torbjornsen" to debut Wednesday night at 6:30p.m." WBBZ-TV press release. Retrieved September 13, 2012.September 17The Mob DoctorFoxFox Sets Fall Premiere Dates: 'The X Factor', 'Glee', 'Bones', 'Mob Doctor' To Debut Early https://deadline.com/2012/06/fox-sets-fall-premiere-dates-the-x-factor-glee-bones-mob-doctor-to-debut-early-288064/ Deadline June 18, 2012 June 18, 2012Yoga Sutra NowVeria Living TVRevolutionNBC Justice for All with Judge Cristina PerezSyndicationSix Figures: Judge Cristina Perez gives her 4 steps to empowerment https://web.archive.org/web/20120912084747/http://nbclatino.com/2012/09/10/six-figures-judge-cristina-perez-gives-her-4-steps-to-empowerment/ September 12, 2012, NBC Latino, September 10, 2012.Trisha"Sinclair Adds NBCU's 'Trisha Goddard' to Its Syndie Slate" from Broadcasting & Cable (October 20, 2011)September 18Hot SetSyfyhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/27/syfys-newest-competition-series-hot-set-debuts-tuesday-september-18-at-10pm/146351/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130922000359/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/27/syfys-newest-competition-series-hot-set-debuts-tuesday-september-18-at-10pm/146351/ dead September 22, 2013 Syfy's Newest Competition Series 'Hot Set' Debuts Tuesday, September 18 at 10PM TV By the Numbers August 27, 2012 August 28, 2012September 19How Booze Built AmericaHistoryhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/12/mike-rowe-puts-on-his-thinking-cap-and-drinking-shoes-in-discoverys-new-three-part-series-how-booze-built-america-149012/20120912discovery02/ Mike Rowe Puts on His Thinking Cap (& Drinking Shoes) in Discovery's New Three Part Series "How Booze Built America" The Futon Critic September 12, 2012 October 3, 2012September 20Bling It OnTLChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/28/bling-it-on-premieres-thursday-september-20-on-tlc-208114/20120828tlc01/ "Bling It On" Premieres Thursday, September 20 on TLC The Futon Critic August 28, 2012 August 31, 2012September 21Secret Princeshttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/16/international-royalty-goes-undercover-in-america-secret-princes-premieres-september-21-at-10-pm-et-pt-on-tlc-1215/20120816tlc01/ International Royalty Goes Undercover in America – "Secret Princes" Premieres September 21 at 10 PM ET/PT on TLC The Futon Critic August 8, 2012 August 31, 2012September 22Ben 10: OmniverseCartoon Networkhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/30/its-hero-time-with-the-global-launch-of-ben-10-omniverse/146890/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120902215132/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/30/its-hero-time-with-the-global-launch-of-ben-10-omniverse/146890/ dead September 2, 2012 It's Hero Time with the Global Launch of 'Ben 10 Omniverse' TV By the Numbers August 30, 2012 August 31, 2012Mr. Box OfficeSyndicationByron Allen's Entertainment Studios Clears Syndicated Sitcom Block For Fall '12 Launch, Deadline Hollywood, May 21, 2012.The First FamilySeptember 23$24 in 24Food Networkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/20/sandwich-king-jeff-mauro-heads-to-primetime-with-new-series-24-in-24-premiering-monday-september-24th-at-1030pm-et-pt-479504/20120820food01/ Sandwich King Jeff Mauro Heads to Primetime with New Series "$24 in 24" Premiering Monday, September 24th at 10:30PM ET/PT The Futon Critic August 20, 2012 August 31, 2012September 24Making it in AmericaHLNhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/24/is-the-american-dream-alive-hlns-new-daily-program-making-it-in-america-hosted-by-vinnie-politan-aims-to-find-out/149858/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120928072050/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/24/is-the-american-dream-alive-hlns-new-daily-program-making-it-in-america-hosted-by-vinnie-politan-aims-to-find-out/149858/ dead September 28, 2012 Is The American Dream Alive? HLN's New Daily Program 'Making it in America' hosted By Vinnie Politan Aims to Find Out TV By the Numbers September 24, 2012Chrissy & Mr. JonesVH1They're Back! Chrissy And Mr. Jones To Premiere On September 24th http://blog.vh1.com/2012-09-07/theyre-back-chrissy-and-mr-jones-to-premiere-on-septmeber-24th/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120909224226/http://blog.vh1.com/2012-09-07/theyre-back-chrissy-and-mr-jones-to-premiere-on-septmeber-24th dead September 9, 2012 November 25, 2012PartnersCBShttps://deadline.com/2012/07/cbs-fall-2012-primetime-schedule-298755/ CBS Announces Fall 2012 Premiere Dates Deadline July 11, 2012 July 11, 2012September 25Vegas Ben and KateFox The Mindy ProjectBrickleberryComedy CentralSeptember 26 Guys with KidsNBCNBC schedules premiere date for "Revolution" http://www.wect.com/story/18806700/revolution-premiere-date-scheduled June 18, 2012The NeighborsABCSeptember 27Last ResortElementaryCBSSeptember 28Made in JerseyFlea Market FlipHGTVhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/30/extreme-dwellings-global-home-tours-and-amazing-renos-round-out-hgtv-fall-2012-lineup-576013/20120830hgtv01/ Extreme Dwellings, Global Home Tours and Amazing Renos Round Out HGTV Fall 2012 Lineup The Futon Critic August 30, 2012 September 14, 2012September 29Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesNickelodeonhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/06/nickelodeons-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-set-to-premiere-saturday-sept-29/140644/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120710072500/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/07/06/nickelodeons-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-set-to-premiere-saturday-sept-29/140644/ dead July 10, 2012 Nickelodeon's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Set to Premiere Saturday, Sept. 29 TV By the Numbers July 6, 2012 29 August 2016September 30666 Park Avenue ABCDestination FearTravel Channelhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/21/destination-fear-premieres-sunday-september-30-at-1100pm-and-1130pm-on-travel-channel-692100/20120821travel02/ "Destination Fear" Premieres Sunday, September 30 at 11:00PM & 11:30PM on Travel Channel The Futon Critic August 21, 2012 August 31, 2012October 1MarieHallmark ChannelMarie Osmond Dishes Her New Daytime Talk Show — and That Gig on The Bold and the Beautiful https://www.tvguide.com/News/Marie-Osmond-Daytime-Talk-Show-Bold-Beautiful-1053926.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20121001002414/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Marie-Osmond-Daytime-Talk-Show-Bold-Beautiful-1053926.aspx dead October 1, 2012 October 16, 2012October 2Airport 24/7: MiamiTravel Channelhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/13/go-beyond-the-terminal-in-travel-channels-new-original-series-airport-24-7-miami-premiering-tuesday-october-2-at-900-pm-et-pt-884205/20120813travel01/ Go Beyond the Terminal in Travel Channel's New Original Series: "Airport 24/7: Miami" – Premiering Tuesday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT The Futon Critic August 13, 2012 October 7, 2012 Oprah: Where Are They Now? Oprah Winfrey NetworkNew OWN Original Series "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" Premiering Oct. 2 Tracks Down Oprah's Most Memorable Guests and Biggest Newsmakers of All Time http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/25/new-own-original-series-oprah-where-are-they-now-premiering-oct-2-tracks-down-oprahs-most-memorable-guests-and-biggest-newsmakers-of-all-time-151511/20120925own01/ The Futon Critic January 28, 2013 Overhaulin' Velocity"Overhaulin'" returns on Velocity from Variety (March 30, 2012)October 3 Life After Top Chef Bravo WWE Main Event Ion Televisionhttps://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/60383/ion-to-air-wwe-main-event-starting-in-october Ion To Air 'WWE Main Event' Starting In October TVNewsCheck June 25, 2012 October 8 Crash & Bernstein Disney XDhttps://www.awn.com/news/disney-announces-crash-bernstein-premiere Disney Announces 'Crash & Bernstein' Premiere Wolfe Jennifer August 30, 2012 Animation World NetworkOctober 9Mash UpComedy Centralhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/15/comedy-central-sets-fall-schedule-with-return-of-tosh-0-south-park-key-peele-premieres-of-brickleberry-stand-up-specials-from-demetri-martin-jeff-dunham-more/145048/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120819051930/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/15/comedy-central-sets-fall-schedule-with-return-of-tosh-0-south-park-key-peele-premieres-of-brickleberry-stand-up-specials-from-demetri-martin-jeff-dunham-more/145048/ dead August 19, 2012 Comedy Central Sets Fall Schedule With Return of 'Tosh.0', 'South Park', 'Key & Peele', + Premieres of 'Brickleberry', & Stand Up Specials From Demetri Martin, Jeff Dunham & More TV By the Numbers August 15, 2012 August 16, 2012Abby's Ultimate Dance CompetitionLifetimehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/06/abbys-ultimate-dance-competition-to-premiere-tuesday-october-9-on-lifetime/147635/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121012234755/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/06/abbys-ultimate-dance-competition-to-premiere-tuesday-october-9-on-lifetime/147635/ dead October 12, 2012 'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' to Premiere Tuesday, October 9 on Lifetime TV By the Numbers September 6, 2012October 10 Chicago Fire NBCNashvilleABC ArrowThe CWJune 28, 2012 The CW Network Announces Fall 2012 Premiere Dates for 'Arrow,' 'Supernatural,' 'Nikita,' 'Vampire Diaries' & More http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/28/the-cw-network-announces-fall-2012-premiere-dates/139823/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120630012339/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/28/the-cw-network-announces-fall-2012-premiere-dates/139823/ June 30, 2012 July 5, 2012 TV By the Numbers October 11 Beauty & the Beast October 12 Dog with a Blog Disney ChannelSara Bibel https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/05/new-comedy-dog-with-a-blog-premieres-friday-october-12-on-the-disney-channel/147560/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121027020904/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/05/new-comedy-dog-with-a-blog-premieres-friday-october-12-on-the-disney-channel/147560/ dead October 27, 2012 New Comedy 'Dog With a Blog' Premieres Friday, October 12 on the Disney Channel September 5, 2012 TV by the Numbers September 13, 2012October 13This Is How I Made ItMTVhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/28/mtvs-new-docu-series-this-is-how-i-made-it-premieres-saturday-october-13-at-12pm/150624/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131019060545/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/28/mtvs-new-docu-series-this-is-how-i-made-it-premieres-saturday-october-13-at-12pm/150624/ dead October 19, 2013 MTV's New Docu-Series 'This is How I Made it' Premieres Saturday, October 13 at 12PM TV By the Numbers September 28, 2012October 14See Dad RunNick at Nitehttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/18/new-comedy-see-dad-run-starring-scott-baio-to-premiere-saturday-october-6-on-nick-at-nite/149013/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120922012802/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/18/new-comedy-see-dad-run-starring-scott-baio-to-premiere-saturday-october-6-on-nick-at-nite/149013/ dead September 22, 2012 New Comedy 'See Dad Run' Starring Scott Baio to Premiere Sunday, October 14 on Nick at Nite TV By the Numbers September 18, 2012October 16 Emily Owens, M.D.The CWThe Men Who Built AmericaHistoryhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/05/new-history-series-the-men-who-built-america-to-premiere-tuesday-october-16/147362/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120908071340/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/05/new-history-series-the-men-who-built-america-to-premiere-tuesday-october-16/147362/ dead September 8, 2012 New HISTORY Series 'The Men Who Built America' to Premiere Tuesday, October 16 TV By the Numbers September 5, 2012Extreme CheapskatesTLChttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/28/frugal-families-stretch-a-dollar-on-tlcs-extreme-cheapskates-31314/20120928tlc01/ Frugal Families Stretch a Dollar on TLC's "Extreme Cheapskates" The Futon Critic September 28, 2012 September 29, 2012UnderemployedMTVOctober 17My Life is a Lifetime MovieLifetimehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/13/my-life-is-a-lifetime-movie-to-premiere-october-17/148589/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131019060344/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/13/my-life-is-a-lifetime-movie-to-premiere-october-17/148589/ dead October 19, 2013 'My Life is a Lifetime Movie' to Premiere October 17 TV By the Numbers September 13, 2012October 22Dr. Drew On CallHLNhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/11/hln-aquires-what-would-you-do-announces-dr-drew-on-call/152543/ HLN Acquires 'What Would You Do?', Announces 'Dr. Drew On Call' TV By the Numbers October 11, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121015065205/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/11/hln-aquires-what-would-you-do-announces-dr-drew-on-call/152543/ October 15, 2012 mdy-all Totally CluelessMTVhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/15/mtv-premieres-new-weekday-hidden-camera-show-totally-clueless-on-monday-october-22/153071/ MTV Premieres New Weekday Hidden Camera Show 'Totally Clueless' on Monday, October 22 TV By the Numbers October 15, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019060547/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/15/mtv-premieres-new-weekday-hidden-camera-show-totally-clueless-on-monday-october-22/153071/ October 19, 2013 mdy-all October 24The Houstons: On Our OwnLifetimehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/25/lifetimes-highly-anticipated-new-series-the-houstons-on-our-own-to-premiere-wednesday-october-24/150162/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121021212822/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/25/lifetimes-highly-anticipated-new-series-the-houstons-on-our-own-to-premiere-wednesday-october-24/150162/ dead October 21, 2012 Lifetime's Highly Anticipated New Series 'The Houstons: On Our Own' To Premiere Wednesday October 24 TV By the Numbers September 25, 2012http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/25/lifetimes-highly-anticipated-new-series-the-houstons-on-our-own-to-premiere-wednesday-october-24-504311/20120925lifetime01/ Lifetime's Highly Anticipated New Series, "The Houstons: On Our Own," to Premiere Wednesday, October 24 The Futon Critic September 25, 2012A-List ListingsE!http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/05/e-october-highlights-include-premieres-of-ice-loves-coco-a-list-listings/151788/ E! October Highlights Include Premieres of 'Ice Loves Coco' & 'A-List Listings' TV By the Numbers October 5, 2012 October 6, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121009021307/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/05/e-october-highlights-include-premieres-of-ice-loves-coco-a-list-listings/151788/ October 9, 2012 mdy-all October 26Health InspectorsFood Networkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/26/food-network-uncovers-americas-dirtiest-restaurants-in-new-series-health-inspectors-482101/20120926food01/ Food Network Uncovers America's Dirtiest Restaurants in New Series "Health Inspectors" The Futon Critic September 26, 2012 October 3, 2012Jungle GoldDiscovery Channelhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/15/new-series-jungle-gold-to-premiere-friday-october-26-on-discovery/153041/ New Series 'Jungle Gold' to Premiere Friday, October 26 on Discovery TV By the Numbers October 15, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130306222822/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/15/new-series-jungle-gold-to-premiere-friday-october-26-on-discovery/153041/ March 6, 2013 Strip the CityScience ChannelIMDb Strip the City Season 1 Accessed 3 November 2021 November 2Malibu Country ABCUpfronts 2012: ABC to Bow Two Comedies, Three Dramas in Fall Multichannel News, May 15, 2012 November 5Start-Ups: Silicon ValleyBravohttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/20/bravo-media-powers-up-for-huge-november-with-two-new-and-four-returning-original-series-755011/20120920bravo01/ Bravo Media Powers Up for Huge November with Two New and Four Returning Original Series The Futon Critic September 5, 2012 September 23, 2012https://thenextweb.com/media/2012/09/25/bravos-silicon-valley-start-ups-reality-show-will-premiere-november-5th/ Bravo's 'Silicon Valley Start-Ups' reality show will premiere on November 5th during prime time The Next Web September 25, 2012November 6Caught Red HandedtruTVhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/02/trutv-ready-to-turn-up-the-heat-this-winter-after-scoring-best-third-quarter-ever-in-key-demos-933412/20121002trutv02/ truTV Ready to Turn Up the Heat this Winter After Scoring Best Third Quarter Ever in Key Demos The Futon Critic October 2, 2012November 10Wedding BandTBShttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/27/wedding-band-set-to-premiere-saturday-nov-10-on-tbs/146311/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120831091947/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/27/wedding-band-set-to-premiere-saturday-nov-10-on-tbs/146311/ dead August 31, 2012 'Wedding Band' Set To Premiere Saturday Nov. 10 on TBS TV By the Numbers August 27, 2012 August 28, 2012Chainsaw Gang CMThttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/15/cmt-lines-up-big-premieres-for-november-with-returning-favorite-redneck-island-along-with-new-series-chainsaw-gang-and-big-texas-heat-580205/20121015cmt01/ CMT Lines Up Big Premieres for November with Returning Favorite "Redneck Island" Along with New Series "Chainsaw Gang" and "Big Texas Heat" October 15, 2012Littlest Pet ShopThe Hubhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/18/season-3-of-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-new-series-littlest-pet-shop-to-premiere-saturday-november-10-on-the-hub/153682/ Season 3 of 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' & New Series 'Littlest Pet Shop' to Premiere Saturday, November 10 on the Hub TV By the Numbers October 18, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019060320/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/18/season-3-of-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-new-series-littlest-pet-shop-to-premiere-saturday-november-10-on-the-hub/153682/ October 19, 2013 mdy-all November 12Catfish: The TV ShowMTVhttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/03/mtv-announces-key-premiere-dates-and-series-renewals-at-their-summer-tca-presentation-306215/20120803mtv04/ MTV Announces Key Premiere Dates and Series Renewals at Their Summer TCA Presentation The Futon Critic August 3, 2012 October 3, 2012November 13Little People Big World: Wedding FarmTLChttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/05/new-tlc-series-little-people-big-world-wedding-farm-to-premiere-november-13/151724/ New TLC Series 'Little People Big World: Wedding Farm' to Premiere November 13 TV By the Numbers October 5, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121009061132/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/05/new-tlc-series-little-people-big-world-wedding-farm-to-premiere-november-13/151724/ October 9, 2012 mdy-all Mankind: The Story of All of UsHistoryhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/02/history-names-josh-brolin-narrator-of-mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-premiering-november-13/151066/ HISTORY Names Josh Brolin Narrator of 'Mankind the Story of All of Us' Premiering November 13 TV By the Numbers October 2, 2012 October 14, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121005191407/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/02/history-names-josh-brolin-narrator-of-mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-premiering-november-13/151066/ October 5, 2012 November 23Killer KaraoketruTVhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/02/trutv-to-premiere-killer-karaoke-hardcore-pawn-chicago-impractical-jokers-black-gold-full-throttle-saloon/151244/ TruTV to Premiere 'Killer Karaoke', 'Hardcore Pawn: Chicago', 'Impractical Jokers', 'Black Gold', '& 'Full Throttle Saloon' TV By the Numbers October 2, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121007072648/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/02/trutv-to-premiere-killer-karaoke-hardcore-pawn-chicago-impractical-jokers-black-gold-full-throttle-saloon/151244/ October 7, 2012 November 24Marvin MarvinNickelodeonNovember 25Sugar DomeFood Networkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/18/experts-of-all-kinds-team-up-to-create-incredible-works-of-food-art-in-new-series-sugar-dome-on-food-network-81003/20121018food01/ Experts of All Kinds Team Up to Create Incredible Works of Food Art in New Series "Sugar Dome" on Food Network The Futon Critic October 18, 2012 November 19, 2012November 28Love You, Mean It with Whitney CummingsE!http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/09/love-you-mean-it-with-whitney-cummings-premieres-november-28th-on-e/156891/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121113014911/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/09/love-you-mean-it-with-whitney-cummings-premieres-november-28th-on-e/156891/ dead November 13, 2012 'Love You, Mean It With Whitney Cummings' Premieres November 28th on E! TV By the Numbers November 9, 2012 November 10, 2012December 9Sin City RulesTLChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/11/20/tlc-premieres-the-new-docu-series-sin-city-rules-on-sunday-december-9-at-10-9c-972510/20121120tlc01/ TLC Premieres the New Docu-Series "Sin City Rules" on Sunday, December 9 at 10/9c The Futon Critic November 20, 2012 November 27, 2012December 10Take It AllNBChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/26/nbc-announces-premiere-of-take-it-all-exciting-new-game-show-from-howie-mandel-to-run-during-holiday-week-of-december-10-14-617011/20121026nbc03/ NBC Announces Premiere of "Take It All", Exciting New Game Show from Howie Mandel, to Run During Holiday Week of December 10–14 The Futon Critic October 26, 2012 November 19, 2012December 12Amish MafiaDiscovery Channelhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/new-series-amish-mafia-will-premiere-wednesday-december-12-on-discovery/157396/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121124114612/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/new-series-amish-mafia-will-premiere-wednesday-december-12-on-discovery/157396/ dead November 24, 2012 New Series 'Amish Mafia' Will Premiere Wednesday, December 12 on Discovery TV By the Numbers November 13, 2012December 156 Little McGheesOprah Winfrey Networkhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/31/new-own-series-six-little-mcghees-to-premiere-december-15-2012/155674/ New OWN Series 'Six Little McGhees' to Premiere December 15, 2012 TV By the Numbers October 31, 2012 November 1, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121102133157/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/31/new-own-series-six-little-mcghees-to-premiere-december-15-2012/155674/ November 2, 2012 December 19Cheer PerfectionTLChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/11/27/tlc-gets-competitive-on-wednesday-nights-with-toddlers-and-tiaras-and-cheer-perfection-230214/20121127tlc02/ TLC Gets Competitive on Wednesday Nights with "Toddlers & Tiaras" and "Cheer Perfection" The Futon Critic November 27, 2012December 28Teen TroubleLifetimehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/14/lifetime-picks-up-unscripted-series-teen-trouble/157724/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121122114140/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/14/lifetime-picks-up-unscripted-series-teen-trouble/157724/ dead November 22, 2012 Lifetime Picks Up Unscripted Series 'Teen Trouble' TV By the Numbers November 14, 2012 November 15, 2012 Entering syndication this year Show SeasonsIn productionSourceStar Wars: The Clone Wars4YesRules of Engagement6Yes Changes of network affiliation The following shows will air new episodes on a different network than previous first-run episodes: Show Moved from Moved to Ref.Postman PatQuboPBS Kids SproutDecember 2020The Ultimate FighterSpikeFXhttp://mmaweekly.com/spike-tv-announces-partnership-with-the-ufc-has-ended-tuf-14-will-be-the-last-on-the-network Spike TV Announces Partnership with the UFC Has Ended, TUF 14 Will Be the Last on the MMAWeekly.com August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011Dog Whisperer with Cesar MillanNat GeoNat Geo WildNat Geo Wild Announces New Episodes of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan The Futon Critic http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/03/11/nat-geo-wild-announces-new-episodes-of-dog-whisperer-with-cesar-millan-as-hit-series-moves-to-new-network-229515/20110311natgeowild01/#ixzz1Xnxc8YQU March 11, 2011 September 13, 2011The Bill Cunningham ShowSyndicationThe CW"Bill Cunningham's TV show going national" https://web.archive.org/web/20120212012154/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/tv/2012/02/10/bill-cunninghams-tv-show-going-national/ February 12, 2012 from The Cincinnati Enquirer (February 10, 2012)Dancin' On AirWPHL-TVDecember 2020Hollywood SquaresMTV2December 2020PyramidGSNDecember 2020Hollywood HeightsNick at NiteTeenNick"MeTV Network Fall 2012 Schedule Has Donna Reed, Make Room for Daddy; Nick at Nite Drops Hollywood Heights, Sends It Packing To TeenNick" SitcomsOnline.com (August 13, 2012) https://web.archive.org/web/20120815231222/http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/08/metv-network-fall-2012-schedule-has.html/ August 15, 2012 How the Universe WorksDiscovery ChannelScience ChannelDecember 2020SurvivormanDecember 2020World's Wildest Police VideosFoxSpike"Spike TV Greenlights 3 Unscripted Series, Revives 'World's Wildest Police Videos'" Deadline.com (January 30, 2012)BBQ PitmastersTLCDestination Americahttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/04/04/planet-green-becomes-destination-america-the-first-and-only-network-to-celebrate-the-stories-of-americas-past-present-and-future-487100/20120404planetgreen01/ Breaking News - Planet Green Becomes "Destination America," the First and Only Network to Celebrate the Stories of America's Past, Present, and Future | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon CriticAncient AliensHistoryH2http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/ancient-aliens/listings/ Shows A-Z - ancient aliens on history | TheFutonCritic.com The Futon CriticThe Thick Of ItBBCHuluDecember 2020ToonamiCartoon NetworkAdult SwimDecember 2020DallasCBSTNTDecember 2020The Joy Behar ShowHLNCurrent TVDecember 2020TV's Bloopers & Practical JokesABCSyndicationDecember 2020The Wonderful World of DisneyDisney Jr.December 2020Overhaulin'TLCVelocityDecember 2020Planet SheenNickelodeonNicktoonsDecember 2020Harry and His Bucket Full of DinosaursCartoon NetworkQuboDecember 2020Tickety TocNickelodeonNick Jr. ChannelOctober 2022Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe CW4KidsNickelodeonDecember 2020 Returning this year The following shows will return with new episodes after being canceled previously: Show Last aired Previous channel Retitled as/same New/returning/same channel Return date Ref.CBS This Morning1999CBSSameSameJanuary 9The Wonderful World of Disney2008ABCThe Magical World of Disney JuniorDisney Jr.March 23http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/22/disney-junior-takes-next-big-step-launches-as-a-24-hour-channel-on-friday-march-23-905411/20120322disney01/ Breaking News - Disney Junior Takes Next Big Step, Launches as a 24-Hour Channel on Friday, March 23 March 22, 2012 The Futon CriticPunk'd2007MTV Same SameMarch 29https://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/mtv_confirms_punk_revival_with_ashton_gUwlW08IzqbkyAY2F1ry5I MTV confirms 'Punk'd' revival with Ashton Kutcher as producer New York Post December 19, 2011Cartoon Planet2000Cartoon NetworkMarch 30New Cartoon Planet promo (2012) YouTube, March 27, 2012Dancin' On Air1987SyndicationWPHL-TVMarch 31http://www.dancinonair.com/ Dancin' On Air official website March 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20180826130725/http://www.dancinonair.com/ August 26, 2018 dead World's Wildest Police Videos2001FoxSpikeMay 7https://deadline.com/2012/01/spike-tv-greenlights-3-unscripted-series-revives-worlds-wildest-police-videos-222823/ Spike TV Greenlights 3 Unscripted Series, revives "World's Wildest Police Videos Deadline January 30, 2012 January 30, 2012Hollywood Squares2004SyndicationHip Hop SquaresMTV2May 22"'Hip Hop Squares': New Game Show Coming To MTV2!" from MTV.com (March 30, 2012)Toonami2008Cartoon Network SameAdult SwimMay 26Figure It Out1999NickelodeonSameJune 11Nickelodeon Revives 1990s Game Show 'Figure It Out' With 40-Episode Order Deadline Hollywood, March 7, 2012Dallas1991CBSTNTJune 13Pyramid2004SyndicationThe PyramidGSNSeptember 3http://corp.gsn.com/press/releases/gsn-announces-premiere-pyramid-monday-september-3 GSN ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF THE PYRAMID ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 July 12, 2012 July 12, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131014125159/http://corp.gsn.com/press/releases/gsn-announces-premiere-pyramid-monday-september-3 October 14, 2013 The Joy Behar Show2011HLNJoy Behar: Say Anything!Current TVSeptember 4"Current TV Taps Joy Behar To Host New Show" from Mediabistro (June 11, 2012)Ricki Lake2004SyndicationThe Ricki Lake ShowSameSeptember 10Ricki Lake Returns to Talk Show Arena" from Variety (April 2011)TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes2007ABCBloopersSyndicationSeptember 15"'Bloopers' to Premiere in Weekly Syndication This Fall" from Broadcasting & Cable (December 20, 2011)Cristina's Court2009SyndicationJustice for All with Judge Cristina PérezSameSeptember 17Saturday Night Live Weekend Update ThursdayNBCSameSeptember 20TCA 2012: NBC Resurrecting 'Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday' The Hollywood Reporter, July 24, 2012Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles4Kids TVNickelodeonSeptember 29Overhaulin'TLCVelocityOctober 2Nashville2007FoxABCOctober 10December 2020 Milestone episodes and anniversaries Show Network Episode# Episode title Episode air date Ref.Robot ChickenAdult Swim100th"Fight Club Paradise"January 15American IdolFox10th anniversarySavannah AuditionsJanuary 18March 2023NCISCBS200th"Life Before His Eyes"February 7"Quiet Series Celebrates a Milestone Few Others Reach The New York Times, 2/6/2012The SimpsonsFox500th"At Long Last Leave"February 19"WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to guest on 'The Simpsons,'" https://web.archive.org/web/20240524091558/https://www.dotdashmeredith.com/?iid=rcfooter-tv-julian+assange+on+%27simpsons%27%3A+first+look May 24, 2024 from Entertainment Weekly, January 30, 2012The Rachael Ray ShowSyndication1000thnoneFebruary 20Rachael Ray celebrates 1,000 episodes USA Today February 20, 2012Phineas and FerbDisney Channel150th"Bully Bromance Breakup"March 16December 2020iCarlyNickelodeon100th"iBattle Chip"June 9December 2020WWE RawUSA Network1000thJuly 23December 2020Adventure TimeCartoon Network100th"Ignition Point"September 17December 2020Law & Order: Special Victims UnitNBC300th"Manhattan Vigil"October 24Happy 300th episode, 'SVU'! Let's celebrate with the show's five craziest episodes Entertainment Weekly, October 24, 2012Mickey Mouse ClubhouseDisney Jr.100th"Mickey and Donald Have a Farm"November 5December 2020Dora the ExplorerNick Jr.150th"Dora’s Royal Rescue" Ending this year End date Show Channel Debut Status Ref.January 5 Big Shrimpin' History 2011CancelledJanuary 6 Wizards of Waverly Place (returned in 2013 and 2024) Disney Channel 2007 Endedhttps://www.popcrunch.com/wizards-of-waverly-place-ends-after-four-season-leaving-selena-gomez-heartbroken/ "Wizards Of Waverly Place" Ends After Four Season, Leaving Selena Gomez "Heartbroken" https://web.archive.org/web/20120110230056/https://www.popcrunch.com/wizards-of-waverly-place-ends-after-four-season-leaving-selena-gomez-heartbroken/ January 10, 2012 Pop Crunch June 13, 2010January 7 The Early Show CBS 1999 January 8 All-American Muslim TLC 2011 CancelledTLC's "All-American Muslim" canceled CBS News, March 8, 2012January 10 Work ItABC 2012ABC Dumps Work It The Futon Critic, January 13, 2012January 13 One Life to Live (returned in 2013) 1968'One Life to Life' and 'All My Children' dead: Online plans canceled EW.com November 23, 2011January 19 Hole in the Wall Cartoon Network 2008December 2020 Man, Woman, Wild Discovery Channel 2010Man Woman Wild update: Show is Ending! https://web.archive.org/web/20120518213323/http://survivalstarter.com/2012/survival-videos/man-woman-wild-update-show/ May 18, 2012 Survival Starter, January 5, 2012January 22 Prime Suspect NBC 2011'Prime Suspect' Canceled As Production Is Shut Down By NBC TV By The Numbers November 15, 2011January 26 Bakugan Battle Brawlers Cartoon Network 2008EndedBakugan: Mechtanium Surge Season (the end) https://web.archive.org/web/20120408192443/http://www.bakuganbuzz.com/2012/03/bakugan-mechtanium-surge-season-the-end/ April 8, 2012 Bakugan Buzz, March 2, 2012January 27 Jim Rome Is Burning ESPN2 2003Alan Sepinwall Sepinwall Alan Jim Rome's ESPN Contract is Up, and He's Taking His TV Show to the CBS Sports Network [UPDATE] http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/01/06/jim-romes-espn-contract-is-up-and-hes-taking-his-tv-show-to-the-cbs-sports-network/ The Big Lead September 30, 2011 September 30, 2011 Chuck NBC 2007Jason McIntyre McIntyre Jason NBC moves Chuck, Grimm premiere dates back a week http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/nbc-moves-chuck-grimm-premiere-dates-back-a-week/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111002040919/http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/nbc-moves-chuck-grimm-premiere-dates-back-a-week dead October 2, 2011 HitFix January 6, 2012 January 28, 2012 January 30 Who's Still Standing? 2011 CancelledManjoo Farhad http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/television/2011/12/nbc_s_who_s_still_standing_holiday_television_in_which_contestants_fall_through_the_floor_.html NBC's Who's Still Standing: Holiday television in which contestants fall through the floor. – Slate Magazine December 21, 2011 Slate.com January 27, 2012 February 9 Money & Power Fox Business Network 2010Fox Business Makes Over Its Prime-Time Lineup from New York Times (February 9, 2012) Follow The Money Freedom WatchFebruary 10Good Eats (returned in 2019)Cooking Channel EndedDecember 2020 February 12 Franklin Nick Jr. 1997January 2024 February 17 The Life & Times of Tim HBO 2008 CancelledHBO cancels 'The Life and Times of Tim' again The Hit Fix, April 21, 2012 Secret Mountain Fort Awesome Cartoon Network2011December 2020 February 19 Pam AmABCPan Am: (Finally) Cancelled; No Season Two TV Series Finale, May 12, 2012 February 25 Postcards from Buster PBS Kids Go! 2004December 2020 March 1 RobCBS2012¡Rob!: Cancelled by CBS; No Second Season TV Series Finale, May 15, 2012 March 2 A Gifted Man2011CBS Cancels 'A Gifted Man' ScienceFiction.com, May 13, 2012 March 4 Napoleon DynamiteFox 2012Fox Cancels Napoleon Dynamite After Only SIX Episodes https://web.archive.org/web/20120819235336/https://perezhilton.com/2012-05-15-fox-napoleon-dynamite-canceled-bobs-burgers-renewed-fall-lineup-simpsons-jon-heder August 19, 2012 Perez Hilton, May 15, 2012 March 6 Campus PDG4 2009December 2020 March 20 I Hate My Teenage DaughterFox2011Munn Patrick Fox Cancels 'Breaking In' & 'I Hate My Teenage Daughter' http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/05/fox-cancels-breaking-in-i-hate-my-teenage-daughter/ TVWise May 10, 2012 May 10, 2012 May 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120513013445/http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/05/fox-cancels-breaking-in-i-hate-my-teenage-daughter/ dead The River ABC 2012ABC axes The River https://archive.today/20120712234603/http://m.tgdaily.com/games-and-entertainment-features/63347-abc-axes-the-river July 12, 2012 TG Daily, May 13, 2012 March 24 Luck HBO2011'Luck' Canceled: HBO Cancels Drama Amid Horse Deaths And Low Ratings The Huffington Post, March 14, 2012 March 25 So Random! Disney Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYz1KNqQ_tU Tiffany Thornton Talks "So Random!" Memories — Selena Gomez, Helmet Ninjas clevverTV YouTube May 1, 2012 May 12, 2012 March 26 Alcatraz Fox 2012Fox renews 'Touch,' cancels 'The Finder,' 'Alcatraz' Los Angeles Times, May 10, 2012 March 28 Are You There, Chelsea? NBCAre You There, Chelsea?: Cancelled, No Season Two TV Series Finale, May 12, 2012 March 29 Countdown with Keith Olbermann Current TV 2011"Breaking: Current TV Fires Keith Olbermann" from The Moderate Voice (March 30, 2012) March 30 The Rosie Show Oprah Winfrey NetworkOWN cancels Rosie Show Variety March 16, 2012 March 31 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Cartoon Network 2010 Endedhttps://archive.today/20121209090849/http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?292436-Cartoon-Network-March-2012-Premiere-Timeslot-Schedule Cartoon Network March 2012 Premiere Timeslot Schedule Toon Zone, February 29, 2012 April 2 Zeke and Luther Disney XD 2009https://deadline.com/2011/06/emmys-zeke-luthers-matt-dearborn-2-140996/ EMMYS: 'Zeke & Luther's Matt Dearborn The Deadline Team June 18, 2011 Deadline Hollywood April 3 Breaking In Fox 2011 Cancelledhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/12/breaking-in-canceled-again/128767 https://web.archive.org/web/20120415010739/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/12/breaking-in-canceled-again/128767/ dead April 15, 2012 'Breaking In' Canceled (Again!) April 12, 2012 Seidman Robert TV By The Numbers April 12, 2012April 4 One Tree Hill The CW 2003 Endedhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/19/next-season-of-one-tree-hill-announced-as-its-final-season/93319/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110521170219/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/19/next-season-of-one-tree-hill-announced-as-its-final-season/93319/ dead May 21, 2011 Next Season of 'One Tree Hill' Announced as Its Final Season Seidman Robert May 19, 2011 TV by the Numbers May 19, 2011 Bent NBC 2012 CancelledBent Cancelled After Six Episodes IsMYShowCancelled.com, May 11, 2012 April 5 I Just Want My Pants Back MTV 2011I Just Want My Pants Back Will Not Be Back On MTV https://web.archive.org/web/20120522045419/http://perezhilton.com/2012-05-18-i-just-want-my-pants-back-cancelled/ May 22, 2012 Perez Hilton, May 18, 2012 April 8 CSI: Miami CBS 2002http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/report-csi-miami-canceled-csi-ny-renewed/133850 https://web.archive.org/web/20120516042954/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/report-csi-miami-canceled-csi-ny-renewed/133850/ dead May 16, 2012 Official: 'CSI: Miami' Canceled; Report: 'CSI: NY' Renewed by CBS Seidman Robert TV By the Numbers May 13, 2012 May 13, 2012 April 11 Man v. Food (returned in 2017) Travel Channel 2008 EndedAdam Richman http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=229288180490393&id=120575041361708 To my loyal friends... Facebook January 27, 2012 February 24, 2012 April 17 Ringer The CW 2011 CancelledRinger: Cancelled; No Season Two for CW Series TV Series Finale, May 12, 2012 April 19 Cash Cab (returned in 2017) Discovery Channel 2005"It's the End of the Road for Cash Cab" from Vulture (April 18, 2012) April 25 Voltron Force Nicktoons2011December 2020 Swift Justice with Jackie Glass Syndication 2010"Exclusive: CTD's 'Swift Justice' Won't Return for Third Season" from Broadcasting & Cable (April 25, 2012) April 29 Breakout Kings A&E Network 2011Breakout Kings Canceled Entertainment Weekly, May 17, 2012 May 3 Lifechangers The CWhttp://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/480388-Exclusive_Tribune_s_Bill_Cunningham_to_Take_Over_CW_s_Daytime_Slot_This_Fall.php Exclusive: Tribune's 'Bill Cunningham' to Take Over CW's Daytime Slot This Fall; Conflict talker will air at 3 p.m. across the country Albiniak Paige February 10, 2012 Broadcasting & Cable February 10, 2012 May 4 In Plain Sight USA Network 2008 EndedSeidman Robert USA Network's 'In Plain Sight' Returns for Fifth Season with Eight Explosive Episodes in Spring 2012 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/11/usa-networks-in-plain-sight-returns-for-fifth-season-with-eight-explosive-episodes-in-spring-2012/100275/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110910073913/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/11/usa-networks-in-plain-sight-returns-for-fifth-season-with-eight-explosive-episodes-in-spring-2012/100275/ dead September 10, 2011 TV by the Numbers August 11, 2011 August 11, 2011 May 6 GCB ABC 2012 CancelledGood Christian Bitches Cancelled by ABC TV Over Mind, May 11, 2012 May 10 The Secret Circle The CW 2011The CW Cancels The Secret Circle and Ringer https://web.archive.org/web/20140705021038/http://www.tv.com/news/the-cw-cancels-the-secret-circle-and-ringer-28647/ July 5, 2014 TV.com, May 11, 2012 May 11The Finder Fox 2012The Finder: Cancelled; No Season Two TV Series Finale, May 9, 2012 Martha Hallmark Channel 2005"Hallmark Cancels 'The Martha Stewart Show'" from The Hollywood Reporter (January 4, 2012) May 13 Desperate Housewives ABC 2004 EndedExclusive: ABC Will End "Desperate Housewives" In May 2012 After 8th Season, Deadline Hollywood, August 5, 2011 May 14 Make It or Break It ABC Family 2009Andreeva, N. "ABC Family's 'Make It Or Break It' To End". Deadline Hollywood (April 26, 2012). May 17 Missing ABC 2012 CancelledMissing: ABC Series Cancelled; No Season Two TV Series Finale, May 12, 2012 Special Agent Oso Disney Jr. 2009 EndedDecember 2020 May 18 Who Do You Think You Are? (returned in 2013 and 2022) NBC 2010 CancelledNBC Cancellation Of 'Who Do You Think You Are' Uproots Ancestry.com Investors Deadline, May 14, 2012 May 21 House Fox 2004 Endedhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/08/current-season-to-be-the-last-for-house/119252/ House Canceled After 8th Season https://web.archive.org/web/20120210093759/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/08/current-season-to-be-the-last-for-house/119252/ February 10, 2012 TV By The Numbers February 8, 2012 May 24 The Nate Berkus Show Syndication 2010https://deadline.com/2011/12/harpos-nate-berkus-show-to-end-its-run-203462/ Harpo's 'Nate Berkus Show' To End Its Run Deadline Hollywood December 9, 2011 Awake NBC 2012 CancelledAwake: Cancelled; No Season Two TV Series Finale, May 12, 2012 May 27 Harry's Law 2011'Harry's Law' Canceled: NBC Pulls Plug On Kathy Bates Legal Drama The Huffington Post, May 11, 2012 June 1 Best Friends Forever 2012'Awake' Canceled: NBC Pulls Plug On Drama, 'Best Friends Forever,' 'Are You There Chelsea?' And 'Bent' The Huffington Post, May 11, 2012 June 7 Punk'd (returned in 2015 and 2020) MTV 2003December 2020 June 15 Fairly Legal USA Network 2011'Fairly Legal' cancelled from Entertainment Weekly (November 1, 2012) June 22 The Dylan Ratigan Show MSNBC 2009Dylan Ratigan Leaving MSNBC, The New York Times, June 10, 2012. June 23How to Be a Gentleman CBS 2011CBS Plans Burn-Off of How to Be a Gentleman, Again Sitcoms Online, May 2, 2012 June 24 Dog the Bounty Hunter A&E Network 2004'Dog the Bounty Hunter' canceled by A&E Yahoo! News, May 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120525100827/https://news.yahoo.com/dog-bounty-hunter-canceled-e-172734047.html May 25, 2012 June 29 John King, USA CNN 2010"CNN Cancels 'John King, USA'" from TV By The Numbers (June 14, 2012) July 6 The Revolution ABC 2012"ABC Keeps 'General Hospital' On, Cancels 'The Revolution', Adds 'GMA' Afternoon Show For Summer" from Deadline.com (April 11, 2012) July 14 The Firm NBChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/13/nbc-confirms-the-firm-cancellation-wipes-reality-slate-clean-756114/9784/ NBC Confirms "The Firm" Cancellation, Wipes Reality Slate Clean The Futon Critic May 13, 2012 May 15, 2012 July 15 1000 Ways to Die Spike 2008December 2020 July 16 Fear Factor (returned in 2017 and 2026) NBC 2001Cancelled & Renewed NBC TV Shows for 2011–12 TV Series Finale, May 19, 2012 Eureka Syfy 2006 Ended'Eureka' canceled, sixth season plans dropped – Exclusive Entertainment Weekly http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/08/eureka-cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20110816050457/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/08/eureka-cancelled/ dead August 16, 2011 August 8, 2011 July 19 Duets ABC2012 CancelledLee Jason September 4, 2012 http://iamjasonlee.com/2012/09/quddus-announces-that-abcs-duets-will-not-return Quddus Announces that ABC's Duets will not return April 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130529053057/http://iamjasonlee.com/2012/09/quddus-announces-that-abcs-duets-will-not-return/ May 29, 2013 dead mdy-all July 20 Lives on Fire Oprah Winfrey Network July 25 Love in the Wild NBC 2011http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/10/20/nbc-announces-adventure-dating-series-love-in-the-wild-will-return-for-second-season-44015/20111020nbc04/ NBC Announces Adventure-Dating Series "Love in the Wild" Will Return for Second Season 2012-05-05 2011-10-20 TheFutonCritic.com July 29 3 CBS 2012CBS Pulls Dating Show '3' Off Schedule The Hollywood Reporter, July 31, 2012 July 31 Jane by Design ABC FamilyABC Family's 'Jane By Design' Cancelled After One Season Deadline, August 17, 2012August 3 Fred: The Show NickelodeonDecember 2020August 10 Tyler Perry's House of Payne (returned in 2020) TBS 2006TBS To Take A Third Shot On Tyler Perry Broadcasting & Cable April 26, 2011 Common Law USA Network2012"It's Official: Common Law Cancelled By USA" from TV Line (October 31, 2012) August 11 NYC 22 CBShttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/unforgettable-canceled-by-cbs/133864/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120516043427/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/13/unforgettable-canceled-by-cbs/133864/ dead May 16, 2012 Unforgettable Canceled, NYC 22 Canceled, A Gifted Man Canceled and Rob Canceled by CBS — Ratings TV by the Numbers May 13, 2012 May 14, 2012 August 13 The Closer TNT 2005Endedhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/15/tnt-announces-premiere-dates-for-the-closer-falling-skies-leverage-rizzoli-isles-franklin-bash-four-brand-new-series/124573/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120318003653/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/15/tnt-announces-premiere-dates-for-the-closer-falling-skies-leverage-rizzoli-isles-franklin-bash-four-brand-new-series/124573/ dead March 18, 2012 TNT Announces Premiere Dates for 'The Closer', 'Falling Skies', 'Leverage', 'Rizzoli & Isles' 'Franklin & Bash'+ Four Brand New Series Tv by the Numbers Kondolojy Amanda March 15, 2012 April 9, 2012 August 28 Teen Mom MTV 2009Original 'Teen Mom' Cast to Bid Farewell in 90-Minute Series TV By The Numbers, August 28, 2012 August 29 Political Animals USA Network 2012CancelledUSA Network Axes 'Political Animals' Hollywood.com, November 2, 2012 September 1 Must Love Cats Animal Planet 2011December 2020 September 7 Good Afternoon AmericaABC 2012 EndedDecember 2020 September 10 Bachelor Pad 2010 CancelledFleiss says no 'Bachelor Pad' this summer Entertainment Weekly, March 16, 2013 September 12 Damages Audience Network 2007EndedExclusive: Damages To End After Season 5 TV Wise UK, February 10, 2012 September 15 Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan Nat Geo Wild 2004December 2020 September 23 Flip Men Spike 2011 CancelledDecember 2020 September 16 Weeds Showtime 2005 EndedIt's Official: Showtime's 'Weeds' To End Its Run After Season Eight Deadline, June 13, 2012 October 24 Animal Practice NBC 2012CancelledNBC Pulls 'Animal Practice,' Replaces With 'Whitney' Broadcasting & Cable, October 18, 2012 October 26 Jungle Junction Disney Jr. 2009December 2020 November 11 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Disney XD 2010 Ended November 12 Partners CBS 2012Cancelledhttps://deadline.com/2012/11/cbs-freshman-comedy-partners-cancelled-373148/ CBS Freshman Comedy 'Partners' Cancelled Deadline November 16, 2012 Nellie Andreeva November 23 iCarly (returned in 2021) Nickelodeon 2007 Endedhttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/11/02/nickelodeon-moves-up-icarly-finale-to-friday-november-23-marvin-marvin-to-launch-saturday-november-24-597002/10040/ Nickelodeon Moves Up "iCarly" Finale to Friday, November 23; "Marvin Marvin" to Launch Saturday, November 24 The Futon Critic November 2, 2012 November 30 Top 20 CountdownCMT2001December 2020 December 2 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil Disney XD 2010December 2020 December 5 Code: 9 Disney Channel 2012 CancelledDecember 2020 December 8 How to RockNickelodeon "Nickelodeon's 'How To Rock' Cancelled After One Season" Deadline TV, August 27, 2012 December 15 Power Rangers Samurai 2011 December 2020December 17 Gossip Girl The CW 2007Ended https://tvline.com/2012/10/31/gossip-girl-series-finale-date/ 'Gossip Girl' Series Finale Date Revealed – Show Ends in December XOXO TVLine October 31, 2012 December 3, 2012 Ausiello Michael December 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121205062554/http://tvline.com/2012/10/31/gossip-girl-series-finale-date/ dead Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (returned in 2020 and 2025) ABC 2003ABC Cancels Extreme Makeover: Home Edition https://web.archive.org/web/20111215235528/http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/abc_cancels_extreme_makeover_home/281059 December 15, 2011 E! Online December 15, 2011 December 20 Jersey Shore MTV 2009 https://www.deadline.com/2012/12/jersey-shore-series-finale-schedule-mtv/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121212182410/http://www.deadline.com/2012/12/jersey-shore-series-finale-schedule-mtv/ dead December 12, 2012 MTV Sets Schedule For 'Jersey Shore' Farewell; Series Finale December 20 Deadline December 11, 2012 December 13, 2012 December 25 Leverage (returned in 2021) TNT 2008Cancelledhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/21/leverage-canceled-by-tnt-after-5th-season/162759 https://web.archive.org/web/20121222091759/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/21/leverage-canceled-by-tnt-after-5th-season/162759/ dead December 22, 2012 'Leverage' Canceled by TNT After 5th Season TV by the Numbers Robert Seidman December 21, 2012 December 21, 2012 December 29 Made in Jersey CBS 2012Garden Staked: CBS Cancels Made in Jersey https://web.archive.org/web/20181022073440/https://tvline.com/2012/10/10/made-in-jersey-cancelled/ October 22, 2018 Deadline, October 10, 2012 Movies and miniseries Premiere date Title Channel Ref.January 7 Fixing Pete Hallmark ChannelTime Change for Hallmark Channel Original Movies "Fixing Pete," "A Taste of Romance" and "Cupid", The Futon Critic, December 23, 2011. Walking the Halls LifetimeLifetime Adds "24 Hour Catwalk" Sneak Behind "Project Runway All Stars" Premiere on Thursday, January 5, The Futon Critic, December 22, 2011. January 13 Frenemies Disney Channelhttps://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/originalmovies/frenemies/ Disney Channel: FrenemiesJanuary 14 A Taste of Romance Hallmark Channel Sexting in Suburbia Lifetime January 21 Drew Peterson: UntouchableJanuary 28 The Pregnancy Project Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man Hallmark Channel"Goodnight For Justice: The Measure of a Man," Starring Luke Perry, A Hallmark Movie Channel Original World Premiere January 28 The Futon Critic, December 6, 2011 January 29 A Smile as Big as the Moon ABChttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/01/09/john-corbett-stars-in-a-smile-as-big-as-the-moon-new-hallmark-hall-of-fame-movie-airing-sunday-january-29-on-abc-103515/20120109abc02/ Breaking News - John Corbett Stars in "A Smile as Big as the Moon," New Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie Airing Sunday, January 29 on ABC | TheFutonCritic.com www.thefutoncritic.com February 4 Cupid LifetimeLifetime Original Movie "Secrets of Eden" Premieres Saturday, February 4 at 8:00PM (ET), The Futon Critic, January 20, 2012. February 11 Secrets of Eden Hallmark Channel February 17 Radio Rebel Disney ChannelDebby Ryan's Disney Channel Original Movie "Radio Rebel" Premieres February 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121118082112/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/01/20/debby-ryans-disney-channel-original-movie-radio-rebel-premieres-february-17-2012/ November 18, 2012 Disney Dreaming, January 20, 2012February 25 Black ForestSyfyTinsel Korey and Shannen Doherty Star in Syfy's First Ever Original Fairy Tale Double Feature in February, The Futon Critic, January 30, 2012. Gretl: Witch Hunter March 3 Blue-Eyed Butcher LifetimeLisa Edelstein, Sara Paxton and Justin Bruening Star in Lifetime Original Movie "Blue-Eyed Butcher", The Futon Critic, February 9, 2012.March 10 Of Two MindsKristin Davis Stars In and Executive Produces Lifetime Original Movie "Of Two Minds", The Futon Critic, February 14, 2012. Big Time Movie NickelodeonDecember 2020 Game Change HBOHBO's 'Game Change' Debuts March 10; Look at 2008 Presidential Campaign Stars Moore, Harris & Harrelson https://web.archive.org/web/20130604022137/http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/hbos-game-change-debuts-march-10-look-at-2008-presidential-campaign-stars-moore-harris-harrelson June 4, 2013 , Indiewire, February 27, 2012. March 17 Leprechaun's Revenge SyfySyfy's Spring 2012 to Feature More Original Series and Original Hours of Programming Than Any Spring Season in Channel's History, The Futon Critic, February 16, 2012. March 23 Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens Cartoon NetworkDecember 2020 April 14 Titanic ABCMay 2020 April 21 Space Twister SyfyErica Cerra Battles a "Space Twister," While Jeff Fahey and Kari Wuhrer Take on an "Alien Tornado" in April Syfy Saturday Original Movies, The Futon Critic, March 26, 2012. April 22 Firelight ABCAcademy Award Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Stars in Hallmark Hall of Fame's "Firelight" for ABC, The Futon Critic, January 27, 2012 April 28 Alien Tornado Syfy May 5 Treasure IslandSyfy's New Adaptation of "Treasure Island" Premieres Saturday, May 5 from 7-11PM in Special One Night Movie Event, The Futon Critic, March 21, 2012. May 13 Notes from the Heart HealerHallmark ChannelHallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel 2012 Summer Preview, The Futon Critic, April 10, 2012. May 19 Lake Effects"Lake Effects," A Hallmark Movie Channel Original With a Star-Studded Cast, Makes Its World Premiere May 19, The Futon Critic, February 13, 2012.May 20 Kiss at Pine Lake Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt CBS'Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt' may be Tom Selleck's last Stone turn at CBS https://web.archive.org/web/20120522001727/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/05/jesse-stone-benefit-of-the-doubt-may-be-tom-sellecks-last-stone-turn-at-cbs.html May 22, 2012 , Zap2It, May 20, 2012. May 26 Super Shark SyfySyfy Kicks Off Summer 2012 With Memorial Day Weekend Movie Festival, The Futon Critic, May 18, 2012.May 28 Hatfields and McCoys History Hemingway & Gellhorn HBONicole Kidman and Clive Owen Star in HBO Films' "Hemingway & Gellhorn," a Film by Philip Kaufman, Debuting May 28, The Futon Critic, May 9, 2012. Rags NickelodeonDisney gives Nickelodeon a run, sparks run on new series, USA Today, March 19, 2012.June 9 Hannah's Law Hallmark Channel Jersey Shore Shark Attack SyfySyfy Saturday Original Movies Kicks Off Summer 2012 With... Snake Fish! Albino Spiders! Bigfoot! And Guidos Versus Sharks!, The Futon Critic, May 4, 2012. June 15 Let It Shine Disney ChannelLet it Shine press release https://web.archive.org/web/20120108030012/https://www.abcmedianet.com/specials/wpt12/index.shtml#panel_07 January 8, 2012 , ABC Media, June 11, 2012June 16 Blue Lagoon: The Awakening LifetimeLifetime Original Movie "Blue Lagoon: The Awakening," Starring Denise Richards, Brenton Thwaites and Indiana Evans, to Premiere June 16, The Futon Critic, May 15, 2012. Operation Cupcake Hallmark ChannelDate Change for the Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere "Operation Cupcake", The Futon Critic, April 25, 2012. PiranhacondaSyfyJune 23 Arachnoquake Big Baboon House Nat Geo WildMeet the Baboons of the Big Baboon House https://web.archive.org/web/20120627102212/http://tvblogs.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/19/meet-the-baboons-of-the-big-baboon-house/ June 27, 2012 , National Geographic, June 19, 2012. June 30 Bigfoot Syfy July 8 Puppy LoveHallmark ChannelJuly 15 How to Fall in LovePolitical AnimalsUSA Network July 21 Always a Bride Hallmark Channel An Officer and a Murderer LifetimeLifetime Original Movie 'An Officer and a Murderer' Starring Gary Cole Set to Premiere July 21 2012 TV by the Numbers, June 20, 2012. August 4 The Week the Women WentLifetime's Major Program Event, "The Week the Women Went," to Premiere in August, The Futon Critic, May 25, 2012. August 12 The Music TeacherHallmark Channel"The Music Teacher," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Starring Annie Potts, Goes Into Production in Canada for World Premiere, August 12, The Futon Critic, February 21, 2012. August 19 Cedar Cove August 25 Strawberry Summer October 6 Abducted: The Carlina White Story Lifetimehttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/28/lifetimes-abducted-the-carlina-white-story-starring-aunjanue-ellis-keke-palmer-and-sherri-shepherd-to-premiere-saturday-october-6-711213/20120828lifetime01/ Lifetime's "Abducted: The Carlina White Story", Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Keke Palmer and Sherri Shepherd, to Premiere Saturday, October 6 The Futon Critic August 28, 2012 October 1, 2012 October 7 Steel Magnoliashttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/27/world-premiere-of-the-highly-anticipated-lifetime-original-movie-event-steel-magnolias-to-debut-sunday-october-7th/146346/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120831205525/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/27/world-premiere-of-the-highly-anticipated-lifetime-original-movie-event-steel-magnolias-to-debut-sunday-october-7th/146346/ dead August 31, 2012 World Premiere of the highly Anticipated Lifetime Original Movie Event 'Steel Magnolias' To Debut Sunday October 7th TV By the Numbers August 27, 2012 August 28, 2012 October 12 Girl vs. Monster Disney Channel October 13 American Horror House Syfy October 20 The Girl HBOhttp://tv.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/arts/television/the-girl-on-hbo-with-sienna-miller-and-toby-jones.html?_r=0 Alessandra Stanley Off-Camera Terrors on Hichcock's Sets The New York Times October 18, 2012 January 10, 2013October 26Mockingbird LaneNBChttps://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/mockingbird-lane/Oyz6adpoALdlCOLpnNaqp6/ Mockingbird Lane en 2026-09-20 www.moviefone.com October 27 Rise of the Zombies Syfyhttps://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/01/syfy-and-nyc-and-company-will-launch-second-annual-31-days-of-halloweenyc-in-october-83100/20121001syfy01/ Syfy and NYC & Company Will Launch Second Annual 31 Days of HalloweeNYC in October The Futon Critic October 1, 2012 October 6, 2012 November 3 The Eleventh Victim Lifetimehttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/12/lifetime-adds-original-movies-the-eleventh-victim-left-to-die-to-november-lineup-294001/20121012lifetime01/ Lifetime Adds Original Movies "The Eleventh Victim", "Left to Die" to November Lineup The Futon Critic October 12, 2012 October 30, 2012 November 4 Left to Die Love at the Thanksgiving Parade Hallmarkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/24/hallmark-channel-delivers-a-dozen-ways-to-have-a-merry-christmas-733121/20120924hallmark01/ Hallmark Channel Delivers a Dozen Ways to Have a Merry Christmas The Futon Critic September 24, 2012 October 10, 2012 November 10 The Wishing Tree November 17 Matchmaker Santa November 18 Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess Disney Channel November 25 Liz & Dick Lifetimehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/01/liz-dick-starring-lindsay-lohan-and-grant-bowler-to-premiere-sunday-november-25-on-lifetime/150865/ 'Liz & Dick' Starring Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler to Premiere Sunday, November 25 on Lifetime TV By the Numbers October 1, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121004013311/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/01/liz-dick-starring-lindsay-lohan-and-grant-bowler-to-premiere-sunday-november-25-on-lifetime/150865/ October 4, 2012 November 29 A Fairly Odd Christmas NickelodeonDecember 2020 Home Alone: The Holiday Heist ABC FamilyDecember 2020 Networks and services Launches Network Type Launch date Notes Source Epix Drive-InCable televisionJanuary 1NBC Sports NetworkCable televisionJanuary 1Exitos TVCable televisionJanuary 28CGTN America Cable televisionFebruary 6DOGTV Cable televisionFebruary 13Univision TlnovelasCable televisionMarch 1Disney Jr.Cable televisionMarch 23Univision Deportes NetworkCable televisionApril 7AspireCable televisionJune 27MundoFoxCable televisionAugust 13Pac-12 NetworkCable and satelliteAugust 15beIN SportsCable televisionAugust 16HeartlandCable televisionNovember 1 Conversions and rebrandings Old network name New network name Type Conversion date Notes Source ReelzChannelReelzCable televisionUnknownNBC NonstopCozi TVCable televisionJanuary 1Planet GreenDestination AmericaCable televisionMay 25Maverick TelevisionMAVTV Cable televisionJuly 4 Closures Network Type Closure date Notes Source n3D Cable television June 25 VasalloVision Cable television August 13 Television stations Launches Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Ref. June 2 Saint Joseph, Missouri KNPN-LD 26.1 Fox September 1 Parkersburg, West Virginia WOVA-LD 22.1 New CBS Affiliate Coming To Mid-Ohio Valley, WTAP-TV, August 24, 2012. WIYE-LD 47.1 CBS September 24 Panama City, Florida WECP-LD 18.1 October 23 Atlantic City, New Jersey WACP 4.1 Independent New Philly V Set To Launch Next Week, TVNewsCheck, October 19, 2012. Closures Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Sign-on date Ref. August 31 Tupelo, Mississippi WKDH 45.1 ABC June 18, 2001 https://archive.today/20130102110553/http://djournal.com/view/full_story/19743073/article-ABC-affiliate-to-go-off-air?instance=home_news_bullets "ABC affiliate to go off air" from Djournal (August 9, 2012) Stations changing network affiliation The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network affiliation changes in 2012. In addition to the changes listed below, other stations were affected by the move of Universal Sports from an over-the-air to cable/satellite network,Universal Sports Dropping Multicast Outlets, TVNewsCheck, September 12, 2011 with affiliated stations either moving to other services (including some NBC O&O stations, which added the network's Nonstop''-branded information channel) or letting the channel go dark. Date Market Station Channel Prior affiliation New affiliation Ref.January 1 Jackson, Tennessee WBBJ-DT3 7.3 Weather radar CBS (primary), MeTV (secondary) Knox Merrill Jackson, TN Will Get CBS Affiliate In January 2012 https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/jackson-tn-will-get-cbs-affiliate-in-january-2012/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111122122114/http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/jackson-tn-will-get-cbs-affiliate-in-january-2012_b28234 live November 22, 2011 November 8, 2011 TVSpy November 7, 2011 January 23 Boise, Idaho KTRV-TV 12.1 Independent MyNetworkTV "KTRV, KBOI, KINF change programming," https://archive.today/20120720224547/http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/01/23/mdeeds/tv_radio_notes_ktrv_kboi_change_programming July 20, 2012 from Idaho Statesman, January 23, 2012February 17 Dallas, Texas KTXD-TV 47.1 MeTV https://tvnewscheck.com/article/56858/london-broadcasting-completes-dallas-buy/ London Broadcasting Completes Dallas Buy January 19, 2012 TV News CheckApril 2 Paducah, Kentucky WPSD-TV 6.2 Weather forecasts Antenna TV WPSD Paducah Adds Antenna TV To Lineup, TVNewsCheck, March 27, 2012.April 8 Biloxi, Mississippi WLOX 13.2 Weather radar CBS WLOX to Air CBS Programming on Digital Subchannel, TVSpy, March 28, 2012.May 21 Honolulu, Hawaii KHNL 13.2 NBC Plus Antenna TV from Antenna TV Twitter feed (May 21, 2012)KUPU 56.1 Antenna TV IndependentJune 11 Hattiesburg, Mississippi WDAM-TV 7.2 This TV ABC Raycom Adds ABC Affil In Hattiesburg, TVNewsCheck, June 7, 2012.June 24 Portland, Oregon KATU 2.2 MeTV Me-TV Signs KATU Portland As Affiliate, TVNewsCheck, May 15, 2012.June 25 Biloxi, Mississippi WXXV 25.2 MyNetworkTV(moves to cable only status) NBC "Exclusive: NBC Signs Affiliate For Biloxi" from Broadcasting & Cable (March 22, 2012) July 1 Pocatello/Idaho Falls, Idaho KFXP 31.1 Fox This TV KXPI to become Fox affiliate on July 1st https://web.archive.org/web/20120625104601/http://www.localnews8.com/news/KXPI-to-become-Fox-affiliate-on-July-1st/-/308662/15120862/-/8dnj1s/-/index.html June 25, 2012 , KIFI-TV, June 15, 2012. KXPI-LD 24.1 MyNetworkTV(moves to secondary status) Fox (primary) Twin Falls, Idaho KXTF 35.1 Fox This TV KTWT-LP 43(.1) MyNetworkTV(moves to secondary status) Fox (primary) KTWT Takes Over Fox Affiliation in Twin Falls, TVSpy, June 7, 2012.August 1 Milwaukee, Wisconsin WBWT-LP 38 Azteca América MundoFox Salt Lake City, Utah KBTU-LP 23 August 6 Greensboro, North Carolina WXII-TV 12.2 This TV MeTV WXII adds 10 p.m. newscast https://web.archive.org/web/20120810031311/http://www.wxii12.com/tv/about/Editorial-Big-change-at-WXII-Aug-6/-/9679352/15961586/-/a3bega/-/index.html August 10, 2012 , WXII-TV, August 6, 2012.August 13 Dallas, Texas KFWD 52.1 Independent MundoFox https://unclebarky.com/dfw_files/ab790f08e973743a111e39b6fba1707e-2436.html Manana: KFWD-TV set to become D-FW's Spanish language MundoFox affiliate, ending association with Belo-owned WFAA8 | Uncle Barky's Bytes unclebarky.com Fresno, California KGMC 43.1 MundoFox Secures First Affiliation Agreements, Broadcasting & Cable, March 4, 2012. Los Angeles, California KWHY-TV 22.1 Spanish independent MundoFox makes KWHY-TV Channel 22 its Los Angeles home, Los Angeles Times, March 4, 2012. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma KOHC-CD 45.1 Azteca América(moves to 45.2) MundoFox launches across the country, Radio-TV Broadcast Report, August 13, 2012. Miami, Florida WJAN-CD 41.1 Spanish independent September 1 Tupelo, Mississippi WTVA 9.2 MeTV ABC(moves from WKDH-TV) September 3 Sacramento, California KCRA-TV 3.2 Independent MeTV KCRA adds classic TV network, Sacramento Business Journal, July 25, 2012.September 17 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma KAUT-TV 43.1 MyNetworkTV Independent (primary), Antenna TV (secondary) https://archive.today/20121211041641/http://blog.newsok.com/television/2012/09/12/kaut-freedom-43-tv-to-air-classics/ KAUT Freedom 43 TV to air classics, The Oklahoman, September 12, 2012. KSBI 52.1 Independent MyNetworkTV Fall Programming Lineup on KSBI, KSBI YouTube channel, Uploaded June 20, 2012.KSBI-52 joining MyNetworkTV, The Oklahoman, August 21, 2012. October 3 Harrisonburg, Virginia WSVF-CA 43.1 Religious independent(as repeater of WAZT-CA/Woodstock, Virginia) CBS Births Date Name NotabilityApril 4Grumpy CatCat (died 2019) Deaths January Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceJan 2Jim Huber67Anchor/reporter for CNN and CNN/SI (The Sporting Life, Pro Golf Weekly); announcer and essayist for Turner SportsObituary for Jim Huber from The Hollywood Reporter, 1/3/2012Jan 13Richard Threlkeld74Reporter for CBS News and ABC News; anchor of CBS Morning News (1977–79)Obituary for Richard Threlkeld from Associated Press/TVNewsCheck, January 13, 2012Jan 20Etta James73Singer/songwriter ("At Last")"Etta James, Powerful Voice Behind 'At Last,' Dies at 73" from The New York Times (January 20, 2012)Jan 22Dick Tufeld85Announcer (ABC Daytime and several shows), on-air personality (KABC-TV), and voiceover actor (the robot on Lost in Space)Obituary for Dick Tufeld from The Hollywood Reporter, January 24, 2012Jan 24James Farentino73Actor (The Bold Ones: The Lawyers, Blue Thunder)"James Farentino dies at 73; prolific TV actor" from Los Angeles Times (January 25, 2012)Jan 26Robert Hegyes60Actor (Welcome Back, Kotter, Cagney & Lacey)Obituary for Robert Hegyes from Associated Press, January 26, 2012Jan 28Ian Abercrombie77Actor (Seinfeld, Wizards of Waverly Place)'Seinfeld' actor Ian Abercrombie dead at 77 from Entertainment Weekly, January 28, 2012Jan 29John Rich86Emmy-winning director (The Dick Van Dyke Show, All in the Family, Benson)John Rich dies at 86; director of landmark sitcoms Los Angeles Times January 29, 2012Jan 31Leslie Carter25Actress, singer and reality TV personality (House of Carters)"Nick & Aaron Carter's Sister Leslie Dead At 25" https://web.archive.org/web/20120201065652/http://omg.yahoo.com/news/nick-aaron-carters-sister-leslie-dead-25-042323354.html February 1, 2012 from Yahoo (February 1, 2012) February Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceFeb 1Don Cornelius75TV host (the creator and first host of Soul Train)Breaking: Don Cornelius dead. Newsday.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.Feb 3Ben Gazzara81Actor (Run for Your Life, An Early Frost, Hysterical Blindness)Obituary for Ben Gazzara from Reuters via Yahoo!, 2/3/2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120207085936/https://news.yahoo.com/actor-ben-gazzara-dead-81-013807279.html February 7, 2012 Feb 6Peter Breck82Actor (Maverick, Black Saddle, The Big Valley)Obituary for Peter Breck from The Hollywood Reporter, 2/10/2012Feb 8Philip Bruns80Actor (The Jackie Gleason Show, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman)Obituary for Philip Bruns from AP/Yahoo!, 2/10/2012Laurie Main89Actor (Welcome to Pooh Corner)Obituary for Laurie Main from Variety, February 15, 2012Feb 11Whitney Houston48Singer, actress, and producer (Cinderella, 2-time host of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, performance appearances including Dancing with the Stars and Saturday Night Live, and commercial pitch work including Diet Coke)https://www.cnn.com/2012/02/11/showbiz/whitney-houston-dead/index.html Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48 CNN.com March 18, 2023 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230318011330/https://www.cnn.com/2012/02/11/showbiz/whitney-houston-dead/index.html March 18, 2023Feb 24Jan Berenstain88Co-author of the Berenstain Bears book franchise, which was adapted into an American and Canadian animated TV serieshttp://www.news-record.com/content/2012/02/27/article/berenstain_bears_co_creator_jan_berenstain_dies https://archive.today/20120904203841/http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/02/27/article/berenstain_bears_co_creator_jan_berenstain_dies dead September 4, 2012 Berenstain Bears co-creator Jan Berenstain dies News & Record Associated Press February 27, 2012 February 27, 2012 Feb 29Davy Jones66British actor and musician (The Monkees)Davy Jones of The Monkees dies aged 66 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17214430 February 29, 2012 BBC News Online February 29, 2012 March Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceMarch 1Andrew Breitbart43Political commentator and frequent pundit for several TV networks who broke the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal story and the controversial story that resulted in the forced resignation of Shirley Sherrod"Andrew Breitbart Dies at 43," from Broadcasting & Cable, 3/1/2012March 27Garry Walberg90Actor (Peyton Place, Quincy, M.E.)https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/garry-walberg-actor-klugman-312594 Garry Walberg, Actor on Two Jack Klugman TV Series, Dies January 1, 2013 The Hollywood Reporter Mike Barnes April 16, 2012March 28Earl Scruggs88Musician and actor (co-sang the theme song to The Beverly Hillbillies)"Earl Scruggs, banjo legend, dies" from USA Today (March 28) April Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceApril 5Gil Noble80Reporter/anchor for WABC-TV/New York; host of Like It IsObituary for Gil Noble from Broadcasting & Cable, 4/6/2012April 7Mike Wallace93Journalist for CBS News, original correspondent on the network's 60 Minutes programhttps://archive.today/20120914141027/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2012/04/08/58608/cbs-news-mike-wallace-dies-at-93 Obituary for Mike Wallace from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, 4/8/2012April 9Barry Cahill90Actor (The Young and the Restless)http://www.welovesoaps.net/2012/04/barrycahill.html Barry Cahill Dies at 90 January 27, 2012April 14Jonathan Frid87Canadian actor (Dark Shadows)http://theclicker.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/19/11287058-jonathan-frid-who-played-barnabas-collins-in-dark-shadows-show-dead-at-87 Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins in 'Dark Shadows' show, dead at 87 Gael Fashingbauer Cooper Today official site April 19, 2012 April 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120505055722/http://theclicker.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/19/11287058-jonathan-frid-who-played-barnabas-collins-in-dark-shadows-show-dead-at-87 May 5, 2012 dead mdy-all April 15Paul Bogart92TV and film director (All in the Family, Get Smart, The Defenders)Paul Bogart, TV Director, Dies at 92, The New York Times, April 17, 2012April 18Dick Clark82TV host (The Dick Clark Show, Pyramid, American Bandstand, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve) and producer (Dick Clark Productions)TV legend Dick Clark dies at age 82 USA Today, April 18, 2012April 29Joel Goldsmith54Composer (Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Universe)http://www.airlockalpha.com/node/9105/stargate-composer-joel-goldsmith-dies-at-54.html Stargate Composer Joel Goldsmith Dies At 54 Hinman Michael Airlock Alpha April 30, 2012 April 30, 2012April 30George Murdock81Actor (Barney Miller, The X-Files)https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-xpm-2012-may-04-la-me-passings-20120504-story.html George Murdock Obituary at LATIMES.COM December 20, 2012 Los Angeles Times May 4, 2012 May Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceMay 2Junior Seau43Football player for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots (Sports Jobs with Junior Seau)Exclusive: Football great Junior Seau dead in suicide, sources say North County Times, May 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120508024016/http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/oceanside/exclusive-football-great-junior-seau-dead-in-suicide-source-says/article_bccb943a-ba7e-56f3-8756-13d9c81a8258.html May 8, 2012 Digby Wolfe82British-born writer (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In), actor, and singerObituary for Digby Wolfe from AP/TVNewsCheck, 5/9/2012May 4Bob Stewart91Game show producer, creator of To Tell the Truth, Password, and The Price Is Right for Goodson–Todman and Pyramid, among a dozen other shows, for his own companyhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-stewart-legendary-tv-game-320439 Bob Stewart, Legendary TV Game Show Producer, Dies at 91 The Hollywood Reporter April 5, 2012 May 7, 2012 Mike BarnesMay 6George Lindsey83Actor (The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D., Hee Haw)https://www.cnn.com/2012/05/06/showbiz/george-lindsey-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 'Goober Pyle' actor George Lindsey dies Duke Alan CNN May 6, 2012 May 7, 2010May 8Maurice Sendak83Children's book and television writer (Little Bear, Seven Little Monsters, Really Rosie, various segments for Sesame Street)https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/books/maurice-sendak-childrens-author-dies-at-83.html Maurice Sendak, Children's Author Who Upended Tradition, Dies at 83 The New York Times May 8, 2012 May 8, 2012 Fox, MargalitMay 12Ruth Foster92Actress (Little House on the Prairie)December 2020May 17Donna Summer63Singer/songwriter (guest appearances on Family Matters and Hollywood Squares, performance appearances including American Idol and America's Got Talent)https://music-mix.ew.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-dead/ Donna Summer has died at 63 Entertainment Weekly May 17, 2012 May 17, 2012 Greenblatt, Leah May 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120519085620/http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/05/17/donna-summer-dead/ dead May 20Eugene Polley96Engineer for Zenith Electronics (1935–82) and inventor of the wireless remote control for TV"Eugene Polly, inventor of TV remote, dead at 96" from New York Daily News (May 22, 2012)May 22Janet Carroll71Actress (Married... with Children, Melrose Place, Murphy Brown)"'Risky Business' mom Janet Carroll dies at 71" https://web.archive.org/web/20120529004044/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/05/risky-business-mom-janet-carroll-dies-at-71.html May 29, 2012 , Zap2It, May 24, 2012."Sitcom, Film Actress Janel Carroll Dies At 71", TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), May 24, 2012.May 23Al Gordon89TV writer (The Jack Benny Program, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The Flip Wilson Show, The Carol Burnett Show)Gordon, Jack Benny Comedy Writer, Dies At 89, TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), May 25, 2012.May 24Lee Rich93Co-founder and chairman of Lorimar TelevisionR.I.P. Lee Rich, Deadline, May 25, 2012May 25William Hanley80Playwright and TV writer (Flesh and Blood, Something About Amelia, The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank)Obituary for William Hanley from The New York Times, 6/3/2012May 29Jim Paratore59Telepictures production executive and American television producer (TMZ on TV and Lopez Tonight)'TMZ' Executive Producer Jim Paratore Dies at 59 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095011/http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/tmz-executive-producer-jim-paratore-dies-59-41921/ March 4, 2016 , The Wrap, May 29, 2012.Dick Beals85Voice actor (The Gumby Show, Davey and Goliath and the voice of "Speedy Alka-Seltzer" in long-running Alka-Seltzer ad campaign)Dick Beals Dies, Was Voice Of 'Gumby', TVNewsCheck (via Associated Press), June 3, 2012. June Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceJune 2Kathryn Joosten72Character actress (Kathryn McCluskey on Desperate Housewives)"'Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72" from Yahoo/Reuters (June 2, 2012)'Desperate Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dead at 72 https://web.archive.org/web/20120603160054/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/06/desperate-housewives-actress-kathryn-joosten-dead-at-72.html June 3, 2012 , Zap2It, June 2, 2012.Richard Dawson79British-American actor (Hogan's Heroes, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The New Dick Van Dyke Show) and game show personality (Match Game, Family Feud)Obituary for Richard Dawson from The New York Times, 6/3/2012June 4Eduard Khil77Russian singer whose vocalised song, known in the U.S. as "Trololo", received extensive television exposure in 2010http://en.ria.ru/world/20120604/173831212.html 'Mr. Trololo' Dies in St. Petersburg, Aged 77 En.ria.ru September 4, 1934 June 7, 2012June 5Ray Bradbury91Horror, mystery, science fiction and fantasy writer (The Ray Bradbury Theater, The Martian Chronicles)Daughter says author Ray Bradbury has died in California, USA Today, June 6, 2012.June 6Lillian Gallo84Producer (The Stranger Who Looks Like Me, Hustling, I Know What You Did and Duel)Lillian Gallo, Pioneering TV Producer, Dies at 84, The Hollywood Reporter, June 18, 2012.June 10Frank Cady96Actor and commercial pitchman (Sam Drucker on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres)"R.I.P. Frank Cady" https://web.archive.org/web/20121122163452/http://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2012/06/rip-frank-cady.html November 22, 2012 from Western Boot Hill (June 10, 2012)Judy Freudberg62Sesame Street writer who co-created the sketch Elmo's World, popularizing its "host" ElmoJudy Freudberg, a Writer for 'Sesame Street' for 35 Years, Dies at 62 The New York Times, June 19, 2012June 11Ann Rutherford94Canadian-American film and TV actress (Perry Mason, Love, American Style, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Bob Newhart Show, Kraft Television Theatre)'Gone With the Wind' Actress Ann Rutherford Dead at 94, The Hollywood Reporter, June 12, 2012.June 15Yvette Wilson48Actress and comedian (Moesha, The Parkers, Thea)"'Moesha' Actress Yvette Wilson Dead at 48" from The Hollywood Reporter (June 15, 2012)June 16Dan Dorfman82Former CNBC financial journalistFinancial Journalist Dan Dorfman Dies At 82, TVNewsCheck (via the Associated Press), June 18, 2012.June 26Nora Ephron71TV/print media journalist, actress, author, blogger, playwright, screenwriter, and director (Adam's Rib, Hopeless Pictures)Reports: Nora Ephron dead at 71, from USA Today (June 26, 2012)Doris Singleton92Actress (most notable for playing Carolyn Appleby on I Love Lucy)Doris Singleton, Neighbor of Lucy and Ricky on 'I Love Lucy,' Dies at 92, The Hollywood Reporter, June 27, 2012.June 27Don Grady68Actor and musician (My Three Sons, The Mickey Mouse Club)Actor Don Grady dies at 68 Variety, June 27, 2012 July Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceJuly 2Julian Goodman90News journalist, producer, and broadcasting executive (President of NBC from 1966 to 1974)"Julian Goodman Dies at 90; Led NBC" from New York Times (July 3, 2012)July 3Andy Griffith86Actor and musician (The Andy Griffith Show, The New Andy Griffith Show, Headmaster, Salvage 1 and Matlock)Breaking News: Friend Says Andy Griffith Has Died https://web.archive.org/web/20121014094215/http://www.witn.com/ho