2011 in American television

none 2011 In American television in 2011, notable events include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and re-branding, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes. Events January Date Event1PBS member station KCET/Los Angeles becomes an independent public/educational station. KOCE-TV/Huntington Beach, a secondary PBS affiliate serving nearby Orange County, replaces KCET as the LA market's primary PBS member station, rebranding as PBS SoCal.KOCE takes over as top PBS station after KCET cuts ties with network https://www.ocregister.com/2010/10/09/koce-takes-over-as-top-pbs-station-after-kcet-cuts-ties-with-network/ The Orange County Register Peter Larsen October 8, 2010 November 6, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20101010023551/http://pedrowatcher.ocregister.com/2010/10/08/koce-takes-over-as-top-pbs-station-after-kcet-cuts-ties-with-network/28174/ 2010-10-10 dead Dish Network and Frontier Radio Management fail to reach a new carriage agreement, leaving Macon customers without both ABC and Fox, where both networks come from WGXA.Dish, Frontier Fail To Reach Carriage Agreement NextTV January 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106045248/http://www.multichannel.com/article/461659-Frontier_Dish_Fail_To_Reach_Retrans_Renewal_For_Georgia_Stations.php January 6, 2011 DirecTV removes the stations of Northwest Broadcasting due to a carriage dispute.Northwest Broadcasting Pulls Five Stations From DirecTV In Retrans Dispute NextTV January 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110105114002/http://www.multichannel.com/article/461654-Northwest_Broadcasting_Pulls_Five_Stations_From_DirecTV_In_Retrans_Dispute.php January 5, 2011 The sides reach a temporary deal on February 1, in time for Super Bowl XLV.DirecTV, Fox reach temporary agreement NBC Right Now February 2, 2011Comedy Central retires the skyscraper-and-globe-themed logo, which it used in one form or another since its 1991 debut, and adopts a new logo mark featuring two "C"'s (which resemble a copyright symbol), with one of them and the word "Central" turned upside-down.Comedy Central Flips With New Logo NextTV December 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110810012715/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/460888-Comedy_Central_Flips_With_New_Logo.php August 10, 2011 3The Second Circuit Court of Appeals throws out a fine the FCC levied against ABC for a 2003 episode of NYPD Blue in which Charlotte Ross' character was viewed with a bare back."Court Throws Out FCC Fine Against ABC For 'NYPD Blue'", NextTV, 1/4/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110107090900/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/461758-Court_Throws_Out_FCC_Fine_Against_ABC_For_NYPD_Blue_.php January 7, 2011 ESPN fires play-by-play announcer Ron Franklin for making derogatory remarks to colleague Jeannine Edwards during prep work for a December 31 telecast of the 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl. Prior to the firing, Franklin was pulled from ESPN Radio's January 1 coverage of the Fiesta Bowl over the incident."ESPN pulls announcer for calling female colleague 'sweet baby'" https://web.archive.org/web/20160305041133/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/post/ESPN-pulls-announcer-for-calling-female-colleagu?urn=top-303299 2016-03-05 , Yahoo.com (January 4, 2011)5The 37th People's Choice Awards are aired from the Nokia Theatre on CBS.Derschowitz Jessica 2011-01-06 People's Choice Awards 2011: List of Winners - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peoples-choice-awards-2011-list-of-winners/ 2025-04-11 www.cbsnews.com en-US 2021-06-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20210601205401/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peoples-choice-awards-2011-list-of-winners/ live 7History announces that its first scripted miniseries, The Kennedys, will not air on the network, with a spokesperson stating, "This dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/history-channel-pulls-kennedys-last-69529 EXCLUSIVE: History Channel Pulls 'The Kennedys'; Says Controversial Miniseries 'Not a Fit' Belloni Matthew The Hollywood Reporter January 7, 2011 January 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110108115449/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/history-channel-pulls-kennedys-last-69529 8 January 2011 live The content of the 8-part multimillion-dollar project (produced in Canada in partnership with History's Canadian counterpart, History Television) had been the source of controversy; various sources claimed inaccuracies in the script,https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kennedy-tv-series-causing_n_464656 Kennedy Series For 'History Channel' Called Inaccurate, Vindictive Sam Stein HuffPost February 16, 2010 December 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101107145213/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/16/kennedy-tv-series-causing_n_464656.html 7 November 2010 livehttp://whois.domaintools.com/stopkennedysmears.com Whois Record For StopKennedySmears.com December 18, 2010https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/arts/television/17kennedy.html?_r=1 Even Before Filming, Kennedy Series Stirs Anger Itzroff Dave The New York Times February 16, 2010 December 18, 2010 December 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207074718/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/arts/television/17kennedy.html?_r=1 live while the miniseries' director and production company countered that History officials gave approval on the final draft script and final cuts before dropping their broadcast plans.http://www.muse.ca/4105/04_01_news_2.asp?news_id=354 Muse Entertainment's Statement Regarding The Kennedys Miniseries Muse Entertainment Enterprises January 10, 2011 January 13, 2011 July 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706191143/http://www.muse.ca/4105/04_01_news_2.asp?news_id=354 live https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/article/920427--kennedys-director-says-they-always-made-requested-changes Kennedys director stunned by decision not to air series Brioux Brian Toronto Star January 13, 2011 January 15, 2011 January 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110115004020/http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/article/920427--kennedys-director-says-they-always-made-requested-changes live The producers would then begin shopping the production around to other networks, and on February 1 reached a deal with ReelzChannel, which would air the miniseries in April (this after Showtime, Starz, FX, and Audience Network took a pass).DirecTV Passes on 'The Kennedys' https://web.archive.org/web/20110125005720/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/directv-passes-kennedys-74545 2011-01-25 The Hollywood Reporter January 24, 2011"'Kennedys' Miniseries Lands Home, Will Air on ReelzChannel" https://web.archive.org/web/20110202233523/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kennedys-miniseries-lands-home-air-95123 2011-02-02 from The Hollywood Reporter, 2/1/2011Both Joan and Melissa Rivers announce that they will no longer do red carpet specials."Joan Rivers Says Her Red Carpet Reporting Days Are Over" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828111909/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joan-rivers-red-carpet-reporting-69545 2020-08-28 Hollywood Reporter (January 7, 2011)15After a lengthy dispute and two deadline extensions, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Time Warner Cable reach an agreement in principle to keep 28 Sinclair-owned-or-operated stations in 17 markets on Time Warner cable television systems.TWC, Sinclair Come to Retrans Deal TV News Check January 15, 2011 A more formal agreement would be announced on February 2, which includes plans for TWC to produce newscasts for Sinclair's ABC affiliate in the Greensboro market, WXLV-TV, beginning in 2012."Sinclair, TWC Reach Retrans Deal" https://web.archive.org/web/20230322075254/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/sinclair-twc-reach-retrans-deal/ 2023-03-22 , from TVNewsCheck, 2/2/201117Citing lack of air time, Marissa Jaret Winokur announces she will leave CBS' daytime series The Talk."Marissa Jaret Winokur Leaves CBS' 'The Talk'", from hollywoodreporter.com, 1/17/2011Piers Morgan Tonight, the replacement for the long-running Larry King Live, debuts on CNN, with Oprah Winfrey as Morgan's first guest."Piers Morgan CNN Show Beats Larry King's Ratings by 200%" https://web.archive.org/web/20140418215225/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/cnn-s-piers-morgan-debuts-72843 2014-04-18 , from hollywoodreporter.com, 1/18/201118Turner Broadcasting System announces it will turn over day-to-day control of its Atlanta station WPCH-TV to Meredith Corporation, who will operate the station through its CBS affiliate WGCL-TV. Additionally, production for Atlanta Braves broadcasts on WPCH (45 per year) will be handled by cable rights-holders Fox Sports South and SportSouth, making 2011 the first Braves season since 1972 in which Turner Sports will not produce local Braves telecasts."Meredith To Run Turner's WPCH Atlanta", from TV Newschck, 1/18/2011Changes at PTV end Turner's Braves broadcast production Atlanta Journal-Constitution January 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20131207015424/http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/01/18/changes-at-ptv-end-turners-braves-broadcast-production/ December 7, 2013 After a lengthy review process, the FCC and Department of Justice approve (with conditions) Comcast's purchase of a controlling share of NBC Universal.https://archive.today/20130204203906/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2011/01/18/48457/fcc-grants-comcastnbcu-with-conditions "FCC Grants Comcast-NBCU With Conditions", from tvnewscheck.com, 1/18/2011 The deal officially closes before midnight on January 28, with Comcast owning 51% of NBCU and General Electric 49%."Comcast to take over NBC Universal at midnight", from Associated Press via Yahoo! News, 1/28/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110201183842/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/Comcast-to-take-over-NBC-apf-2894626151.html?x=0 February 1, 2011 GE completed a purchase of Vivendi's 12.3% share of NBCU on January 26.Vivendi Exits NBCU NextTV January 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110202060540/http://www.multichannel.com/article/463028-Vivendi_Exits_NBCU.php February 2, 2011 20Houston PBS outlet KUHT announces that they will merge their operations with its FM sister station to become Houston Public Media."University of Houston to merge KUHF and Channel 8, creating unified Houston Public Media" https://web.archive.org/web/20110204224723/http://www.culturemap.com/newsdetail/01-20-11-university-of-houston-to-merge-kuhf-and-channel-8-create-unified-houston-public-media/ 2011-02-04 Culture Map Houston (January 20, 2011)The American version of Skins premieres on MTV. The series' controversial content prompts the Parents Television Council to ask the show's producers be charged with child pornography and exploitation, alleging a violation of 18 USC 1466A.PTC Calls on Feds to Investigate "Skins" on MTV for Child Pornography and Exploitation https://web.archive.org/web/20110124052115/http://www.parentstv.org/PTC/news/release/2011/0120.asp 2011-01-24 Parents Television Council Press Release January 20, 2011 The controversy also leads major advertisers to pull their advertising from the program, among them Taco Bell, Wrigley Company, General Motors, Subway, H&R Block and Schick.Taco Bell Pulls Ads From Controversial MTV Show 'Skins' Amid Child Porn Accusations https://web.archive.org/web/20250125145842/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/taco-bell-pulls-ads-from-controversial-mtv-show-skins-amid-child-porn-accusations/ 2025-01-25 Fox News January 20, 2011 Wrigley, H&R Block Pull Ads from Skins https://web.archive.org/web/20121021163546/http://www.tvguide.com/news/skins-wrigley-hrblock-1028194.aspx?rss=breakingnews 2012-10-21 TV Guide January 22, 2011Schick is Sixth Company to Pull Ads from 'Skins' The Hollywood Reporter January 24, 2011 MTV would cancel the show in June after one season.MTV cancels controversial 'Skins' James Hibberd http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/09/mtv-cancels-skins/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110611004924/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/09/mtv-cancels-skins/ dead June 11, 2011 ew.com June 9, 2011 June 9, 201121Countdown with Keith Olbermann airs for the final time on MSNBC after its titular host abruptly departs the network.Keith Olbermann out at MSNBC https://web.archive.org/web/20251212062336/https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/keith-olbermann-out-at-msnbc/ 2025-12-12 . TV Newser. Retrieved 2011-01-21.25U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his second State of the Union Address, which is followed by not one but two opposition responses: the official Republican Party rebuttal from Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin 1st) and a Tea Party response by Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota 6th). CNN is the only major network to carry Bachmann's response live, during which she does not speak directly to the TV camera."About (Late) Last Night: 'Conan' and 'The Daily Show' poke fun at Michele Bachmann", from the Show Tracker blog at latimes.com, 1/27/201128CBS announced that Two and a Half Men would go on a production hiatus after series star Charlie Sheen is admitted into a rehabilitation center, one day after his hospitalization for a hernia condition."Charlie Sheen Has Entered Rehab; 'Two and a Half Men' on Hiatus", from hollywoodreporter.com, 1/28/2011 February Date Event1FitTV rebrands as Discovery Fit & Health, reflecting the migration of programming from the former Discovery Health Channel since that network's conversion to Oprah Winfrey Network exactly one month earlier.Discovery Health Lives On, Combining With FitTV NextTV January 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121063536/http://www.multichannel.com/article/462528-Discovery_Health_Lives_On_Combining_With_FitTV.php January 21, 2011 2Several American reporters are attacked during the protests in Egypt: Anderson Cooper is kicked and punched, Katie Couric gets rocks thrown at her, and several others are harassed, held or beaten by the angry mobs.U.S. Reporters Attacked In Egypt: How You Can Help https://web.archive.org/web/20211106062240/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/egypt-us-reporters-journalists_n_818300 2021-11-06 HuffPost February 3, 20113After ten weeks, Comcast SportsNet California and Dish Network end their carriage dispute, and the regional sports network is returned to the satellite provider.CSN California Returns To Dish After 10-Week Absence NextTV February 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110206170849/http://www.multichannel.com/article/463451-CSN_California_Returns_To_Dish_After_10_Week_Absence.php February 6, 2011 Una Vez Mas purchases two Texas stations from the bankrupt Johnson Broadcasting, KNWS/Houston and KLDT/Dallas. The stations' call signs are respectively changed to KYAZ and KAZD, and their affiliations also change to Azteca America.Una Vez Mas Completes Purchase of Two Stations Broadcasting & Cable February 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110207084739/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/463444-Una_Vez_Mas_Completes_Purchase_of_Two_Stations.php February 7, 2011 4Viacom (the American company that owns Nickelodeon) becomes a co-owner of the Italian television studio Rainbow S.p.A. after purchasing a 30% stake.https://variety.com/2011/tv/news/viacom-takes-stake-in-rainbow-1118031575/ Viacom takes stake in Rainbow Variety 4 February 2011 Vivarelli Nick 2 February 2023 1 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180801094407/https://variety.com/2011/tv/news/viacom-takes-stake-in-rainbow-1118031575/ live Following the purchase, Nickelodeon collaborated with Rainbow on multiple shows, including Winx Club and Club 57.https://www.produ.com/noticias/iginio-straffi-de-rainbow-tuvimos-una-influencia-muy-importante-en-la-historia-de-club-57 Iginio Straffi de Rainbow: Tuvimos una influencia muy importante en la historia de Club 57 para garantizar su atractivo en Europa Produ.com 20 November 2018 Ramos-Weiner Maribel es 2 February 2023 21 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210621173436/https://www.produ.com/noticias/iginio-straffi-de-rainbow-tuvimos-una-influencia-muy-importante-en-la-historia-de-club-57 dead6The Green Bay Packers's 31–25 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV attracts 111 million viewers, making the Fox broadcast the most-watched program in American TV history, surpassing the previous record of 106.5 million viewers for Super Bowl XLIV one year earlier.Fox Counts Record 111 Million Viewers For Super Bowl XLV NextTV February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212170847/http://www.multichannel.com/article/463606-Fox_Counts_Record_111_Million_Viewers_For_Super_Bowl_XLV.php February 12, 2011 8Current TV announces that Keith Olbermann will join the network as its Chief News Officer and will have an equity stake in the network's parent company, Current Media. Olbermann will also anchor and executive produce a nighttime broadcast for the network. That show, which would start on June 20, bears the same name as his former MSNBC show, Countdown.10Simon Cowell, a former American Idol judge and show founder of The X Factor, based on the British series of the same name, announced that the show's grand prize would include a US$5 million prize package with a recording contract, billed as its biggest prize in reality-competition.11Fox Entertainment Group announces that its MyNetwork TV service has been renewed for three more years, through 2014.EXCLUSIVE: MyNetwork TV Gets Renewal, NextTV, February 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110213093423/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/463804-EXCLUSIVE_MyNetwork_TV_Gets_Renewal.php February 13, 2011 13Sony, IMAX and Discovery Communications launch 3net, a new 3DTV channel.Sony, Discovery and IMAX to Launch 3net, the 24/7 3D Television Network, in the U.S. February 13, 2011 on DIRECTV https://web.archive.org/web/20160923100832/https://press.discovery.com/us/3n/press-releases/2011/sony-discovery-and-imax-launch-3net-247-3d-te-1140/ September 23, 2016 DirecTV Press Release February 10, 201114Disney Channel's daily morning program block for preschoolers, Playhouse Disney, rebrands as Disney Jr., as part of the network's plan to establish Disney Junior as a stand-alone network in 2012 (replacing SOAPNet). That same day, Jake and the Never Land Pirates premiered.https://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/11/05/disney-junior-to-debut-in-february-2011-on-disney-channel/70987 https://web.archive.org/web/20101107005503/https://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/11/05/disney-junior-to-debut-in-february-2011-on-disney-channel/70987 Gorman Bill Disney Junior to Debut In February 2011 on Disney Channel TV by the Numbers November 5, 2010 November 7, 2010ESPN 3D is upgraded to a 24-hour channel.CES: ESPN 3D To Go 24-Hour On Valentine's Day NextTV January 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110615231329/http://www.multichannel.com/article/461806-CES_ESPN_3D_To_Go_24_Hour_On_Valentine_s_Day.php June 15, 2011 Time Warner Cable announces the formation of two new Southern California-based regional sports networks named TWC SportsNet and TWC Deportes (one in English, one in Spanish) that would launch in 2012. The networks would serve as exclusive local TV homes of basketball's Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years beginning with the 2012–2013 NBA season.Time Warner Scores L.A. Lakers Regional Sports Network Rights NextTV February 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110218064927/https://www.multichannel.com/article/463936-Time_Warner_Scores_L_A_Lakers_Regional_Sports_Network_Rights_.php February 18, 2011 14–16The Watson computer built by IBM competes on the game show Jeopardy! and defeats two well-known Jeopardy! champions, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter.IBM's Watson May Have Accomplished The Impossible (IBM) San Francisco Chronicle February 17, 201120Xfinity 3D, a Comcast-owned 24-hour 3DTV channel, commences programming with coverage of the 2011 Heritage Classic.To Launch 24-Hour 'Xfinity 3D' Channel NextTV February 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110221012516/http://www.multichannel.com/article/464122-Comcast_To_Launch_24_Hour_Xfinity_3D_Channel.php February 21, 2011 22NBC announces deals to broadcast all three races in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing—the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes—through 2015. The deals reunite all three Triple Crown races on NBC for the first time since 2005, and will also include coverage on Versus of the races' Friday and Saturday undercards, including the Kentucky Oaks and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. (ABC had aired the Belmont since 2006, while the undercards had aired on ESPN for several years.)"Triple Crown reunited on NBC through 2015" https://web.archive.org/web/20110224063428/http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/02/22/triple-crown-nbc-derby-preakness-belmont.aspx 2011-02-24 , from Thoroughbred Times, 2/22/201123–24A unique daytime-primetime crossover airs involving ABC's All My Children and TV Land's Hot in Cleveland: the premise involves Wendie Malick's Cleveland character, Victoria Chase, landing a bit role on AMC as a housekeeper. Malick (as Victoria) appears on the AMC broadcast of the 24th; AMC castmembers Susan Lucci, Darnell Williams and Michael E. Knight appear on Cleveland's episode of the 23rd."Innovative Crossover Event in the Works for Hit Sitcom and Daytime Soap" https://web.archive.org/web/20110108184503/http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2011/01/innovative-crossover-event-in.php 2011-01-08 , TV Week, January 5, 201124Following a series of angry public rants by star Charlie Sheen, including comments directed at his employers, CBS and Warner Bros. announce that production on Two and a Half Men will be canceled for the remainder of the season."Warner Bros. Fires Charlie Sheen," NextTV 3/7/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110311092829/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/464922-Warner_Bros_Fires_Charlie_Sheen.php March 11, 2011 25CNN announces that Parker Spitzer co-host Kathleen Parker will leave the show to concentrate on writing her syndicated news column (though she will continue to be a CNN contributor). On February 28, the show is revamped and retitled In the Arena, with sole host Eliot Spitzer presiding over roundtable discussions with journalists and contributors."Kathleen Parker DROPPED From 'Parker Spitzer'; 'In The Arena,' New Spitzer 'Ensemble' Show, Announced" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106062243/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kathleen-parker-dropped-f_n_828338 2021-11-06 HuffPost February 25, 201126The seventh season of Game Show Network's High Stakes Poker premieres, with a 3D television simulcast on N3D, the first for a serial program.GSN's 'High Stakes Poker' Joins DirecTV 3D Channel NextTV February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110211175027/http://www.multichannel.com/article/463610-GSN_s_High_Stakes_Poker_Joins_DirecTV_3D_Channel.php February 11, 2011 March Date Event3Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based Carlisle One Media, Inc. announces an agreement to purchase WZMY-TV/Derry, New Hampshire from ShootingStar Broadcasting of New England.https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/ex-senate-candidate-buying-wzmy-boston/ https://archive.today/20120915083433/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/49565/exsenate-candidate-buying-wzmy-boston Ex-Senate Candidate Buying WZMY Boston March 4, 2011 TV News Check 2012-09-15 The deal for the MyNetworkTV and Universal Sports station, which is operated by New Age Media, would close in May, when the station changes call sign to WBIN-TV."WZMY Sells for $9.25M," NextTV, 5/18/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110524001902/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468458-WZMY_Sells_for_9_25M.php May 24, 2011 4Twenty-seven stations owned and operated by LIN TV Corporation that serve 17 markets vanish from Dish Network at midnight after the two companies fail to reach a retransmission consent deal. The stations are restored by March 13, when the companies reach a new deal.Dish, LIN Reach Retrans Deal NextTV March 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110317102227/http://www.multichannel.com/article/465166-Dish_LIN_Reach_Retrans_Deal.php March 17, 2011 The 42nd NAACP Image Awards are aired from the Shrine Auditorium on Fox.Abrams Rachel 2011-03-05 Tyler Perry tops Image Awards https://variety.com/2011/biz/news/tyler-perry-tops-image-awards-1118033387/ 2025-04-11 Variety en-US 2015-10-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20151019075350/https://variety.com/2011/biz/news/tyler-perry-tops-image-awards-1118033387/ live 7After a week of interviews in which he continues criticizing his employers, but also appears at times rambling and incoherent, Charlie Sheen is fired from Two and a Half Men.14Aflac fires Gilbert Gottfried as the voice of its Aflac Duck after his comments on Twitter about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan three days prior are deemed insensitive by the press."Gilbert Gottfried is fired by Aflac" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155747/https://ew.com/article/2011/03/14/gilbert-gottfriend-aflc-cut-ties/ 2021-11-06 Entertainment Weekly March 14, 201115The 2011 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament begins play, as does a multi-year broadcast partnership with CBS Sports and Turner Sports that will allow, for the first time, nationwide broadcasts of all tournament games in their entirety on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV (it's the first sports programming for the latter network, which is known for true crime and reality programming).Gorman Bill April 22, 2010 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/22/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-expands-to-68-teams-cbs-adds-turner-to-television-team/49412 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Expands To 68 Teams; CBS Adds Turner To Television Team TV by the Numbers https://web.archive.org/web/20100501012528/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/22/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-expands-to-68-teams-cbs-adds-turner-to-television-team/49412 2010-05-0118Netflix announces a deal with Media Rights Capital for North American distribution of the original drama series House of Cards, which will premiere on the online and video distribution service in late 2012."Netflix Gets Into the TV Business With Fincher Deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20110318203847/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/18/netflix-gets-into-the-tv-business-with-fincher-deal/ 2011-03-18 from The New York Times, 3/18/2011 It is Netflix's first announced foray into distributing original episodic content. (Lilyhammer would be Netflix's first original show, debuting in February 2012.)As part of an effort to end state funding of South Carolina ETV and turn over operations to private interests, South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley replaces the entire board of directors that oversee the radio/TV network.http://www.radio-info.com/news/south-carolina-governor-replaces-the-entire-public-broadcasting-board South Carolina Governor replaces the entire public broadcasting board March 18, 2011 Radio-Info.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110325064023/http://www.radio-info.com/news/south-carolina-governor-replaces-the-entire-public-broadcasting-board March 25, 2011 19Tribune-owned CW affiliate KIAH/Houston converts its hour-long 5 and 9 p.m. evening newscasts to NewsFix, a new format that de-emphasizes the traditional use of anchors and reporters, uses voiceover narration (by local radio personality Greg Onofrio) for continuity, and emphasizes visual storytelling, including graphics and camerawork."KIAH Set To Launch Anchorless Newscast," TVNewsCheck, March 14, 2011.22A court-appointed receiver approves the sale of insolvent WLNE-TV/New Bedford, Massachusetts to Citadel Communications. Citadel, whose purchase attempt gained the approval of ABC (of which WLNE is an affiliate), close on the sale on June 1.NY's Citadel buys ABC 6 as judge accepts $4M cash https://web.archive.org/web/20110728102446/http://blogs.wpri.com/2011/03/22/nys-citadel-buys-abc-6-as-judge-accepts-4m-bid/ 2011-07-28 WPRI March 22, 2011"Citadel Closes On WLNE Providence," from TVNewsCheck, 6/1/201125Amanda Knox, an American woman who was appealing her conviction of the 2007 murder of her roommate in Italy, filed an injunction to block a television film based on her case from airing on Italian television, claiming the movie (which premiered in the U.S. on Lifetime on February 22) left her "exploited" and "very disturbed." Knox also sought to block the film from running on the internet. YouTube has obliged by removing clips of and references to the movie from its website."Amanda Knox Pleads With Judge to Block Lifetime Movie From TV and Internet," from ABCNews.com, 3/24/2011 On October 4, an Italian jury overturned her conviction and Knox was freed. As a result, Lifetime announced that it will alter the TV movie to reflect the outcome."Amanda Knox TV Movie Gets a Happier Ending!" https://web.archive.org/web/20120208061830/http://www.eonline.com/news/amanda_knox_tv_movie_gets_happier_ending/267464 2012-02-08 from E! online (October 5, 2011)28BBC World News America moves from BBC America to sister network BBC World News and is shortened from 60 to 30 minutes. The move is part of an effort to expand BBC News' U.S. operations (including efforts to increase cable/satellite carriage of BBC World News in the U.S.), as well as to more clearly define BBC America as an entertainment channel ( WNA still airs on several public television stations)."'BBC World News America' Shifts to BBC World News," NextTV, 2/18/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110219151243/http://www.multichannel.com/article/464159-_BBC_World_News_America_Shifts_To_BBC_World_News.php February 19, 2011 29AMC announces that the new season of Mad Men, its fifth, will be delayed into early 2012, the side effect of ongoing contract negotiations between AMC, Lions Gate Entertainment, and series creator/producer Matthew Weiner. Weiner would ink a deal to continue as Mad Men showrunner on March 31."Weiner Signs Onto 'Mad Men' For Seasons Five and Six," from Broadcasting & Cable, 3/31/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404193750/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/466087-Weiner_Signs_Onto_Mad_Men_For_Seasons_Five_and_Six.php April 4, 2011 30Avoiding a blackout, LIN TV Corporation reaches a retransmission deal with cable provider Cox Communications, covering 9 LIN stations in 5 markets."Cox, LIN TV in Retrans Deal," NextTV, 3/30/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110402062540/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466010-Cox_LIN_TV_in_Retrans_Deal.php April 2, 2011 31New York City-based regional sports network SNY announces they are in a carriage dispute with Dish Network.SNY, YES Face Contract Expiration With Satellite Providers NextTV March 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404131110/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466089-SNY_YES_Face_Contract_Expiration_With_Satellite_Providers.php April 4, 2011 The dispute comes to light the same day as the 2011 Major League Baseball season commences play (SNY is the cable home of the New York Mets). SNY was later removed from Dish Network,SNY Goes Dark On Dish NextTV April 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404131137/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466103-SNY_Goes_Dark_On_Dish.php April 4, 2011 prompting SNY to take out ads attacking the satellite TV company, and encouraging their customers to switch providers.SNY Takes Hacks At Dish With Multimedia Ad Campaign NextTV April 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110410060258/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466432-SNY_Takes_Hacks_At_Dish_With_Multimedia_Ad_Campaign.php April 10, 2011 Another New York City based regional sports network YES Network (cable home of the New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets) informed DirecTV customers of a carriage dispute, which would have resulted in a loss of the channel beginning April 2. After a week of good faith negotiations and a temporary agreement that allowed the channel to remain on DirecTV for another six days,YES, DirecTV Extend Carriage Negotiations NextTV April 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110408161149/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466165-YES_DirecTV_Extend_Carriage_Negotiations.php April 8, 2011 a new long-term carriage agreement was reached on April 7 with no interruption of service.YES, DirecTV Connect On Renewal Pact NextTV April 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110410060321/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466502-YES_DirecTV_Connect_On_Renewal_Pact.php April 10, 2011 Time Warner Cable removes 12 cable networks owned by Discovery Communications, Fox Cable Networks and Viacom from its iPad streaming video app after the companies complain their addition on the app was a violation of their distribution agreements with TWC. Animal Planet, FX, and MTV are among the networks removed from the app."Time Warner Cable Yanks 12 Networks From iPad App," NextTV March 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110402202318/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466080-Time_Warner_Cable_Yanks_12_Networks_From_iPad_App.php April 2, 2011 The next day it replaces them with 17 new channels, among them those owned by The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, and AMC Networks.TWC Adds 17 New Channels To iPad App Overnight NextTV April 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404055333/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466104-TWC_Adds_17_New_Channels_To_iPad_App_Overnight.php April 4, 2011 April Date Event1Four Fox Sports Net-affiliated regional sports networks serving Pittsburgh, the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and Utah, adopt a new branding, Root Sports. The networks, all owned by DirecTV Sports Networks, continue programming relationships with FSN as well as their own local team contracts."Root Sports to Launch April 1," NextTV, 3/31/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110406003359/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/466082-Root_Sports_to_Launch_April_1.php April 6, 2011 Citing the station's lack of financial viability, the owners of Orlando PBS affiliate WMFE-TV announce that the station will be sold. The buyer is religious broadcaster Daystar, who plans to eventually change WMFE to a Daystar station upon FCC approval."WMFE sale: Dallas religious broadcaster is the buyer," https://web.archive.org/web/20110405234346/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/04/wmfe-sale-dallas-religious-broadcaster-is-the-buyer.html 2011-04-05 Orlando Sentinel, 4/3/2011https://archive.today/20130130210007/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-pbs-ucf-20110526,0,1954336.story "PBS to play on WUCF in Orlando," from Orlando Sentinel, 5/26/2011SJL Broadcasting completes its reacquisition of WJRT-TV/Flint and WTVG/Toledo from ABC.Exclusive: New GMs For Former ABC O&Os in Flint, Toledo NextTV March 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404053016/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/466051-Exclusive_New_GMs_For_Former_ABC_O_Os_in_Flint_Toledo.php April 4, 2011 2Elton John hosts Saturday Night Live and is the musical guest as well. It was John's first appearance on the NBC show in almost 30 years.Halperin Shirley Elton John To Host 'Saturday Night Live' (Updated) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/elton-john-host-saturday-night-162346/ The Hollywood Reporter November 6, 2021 February 28, 2011 November 6, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155747/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/elton-john-host-saturday-night-162346/ live The 2011 Kids' Choice Awards are aired on Nickelodeon at the Galen Center.Yuan Annie 2011-04-02 Justin Bieber, 'The Karate Kid' Win Big at Kids' Choice Awards 2011 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/justin-bieber-karate-kid-win-174129/ 2025-04-11 The Hollywood Reporter en-US 2025-04-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20250411035812/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/justin-bieber-karate-kid-win-174129/ live 4In an effort to expand its programming beyond college athletics, CBS College Sports Network rebrands as CBS Sports Network.CBS Sports Network Tips Off Rebrand April 4 NextTV February 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110219124530/http://www.multichannel.com/article/463977-Updated_CBS_Tips_Off_College_Sports_Rebrand_April_4.php February 19, 2011 Cablevision unveils its own iPad app, featuring 300 live channels streaming over its own proprietary Advanced Digital Cable network.https://archive.today/20120714035311/http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20050051-93.html?tag=topTechContentWrap;editorPicks "Cablevision unveils iPad app," from CNET News, 4/4/2011 In response, YES Network claims its inclusion on the app is a violation of their distribution agreement.YES Says Cablevision's iPad App Is Unauthorized Multichannel News April 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110408161713/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466285-YES_Says_Cablevision_s_iPad_App_Is_Unauthorized.php April 8, 2011 Viacom files a similar complaint on April 7.Viacom: Cablevision Has 'Seized' Rights It Does Not Have With iPad App Multichannel News April 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110411173337/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466526-Viacom_Cablevision_Has_Seized_Rights_It_Does_Not_Have_With_iPad_App.php April 11, 2011 5Dish Network buys bankrupt video rental chain Blockbuster Inc. for $320 million at auction."Ergen's Blockbuster Victory" from NextTV April 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110410054545/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466367-Dish_Wins_Blockbuster_Auction.php April 10, 2011 6Fox News Channel and Glenn Beck announce that Beck's self-titled show will end later in the year (June 30 would be its final airing), although Beck plans to develop new content for the network."Glenn Beck Leaving Fox News Show," NextTV, 4/6/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110408225218/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/466392-Glenn_Beck_Leaving_Fox_News_Show.php April 8, 2011 Beck's Last Day at FNC is June 30 Broadcasting & Cable June 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007083358/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/469096-Beck_s_Last_Day_at_FNC_is_June_30.php October 7, 2012 7Nexstar Broadcasting Group announces its purchase of CBS affiliates WFRV-TV/Green Bay and WJMN-TV/Marquette, a deal that would close on July 2. It also reveals its intentions for a separate local newscast on the latter station, which currently simulcasts news from the former.Exclusive: Nexstar Plans Local News for Marquette CBS NextTV April 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110411013936/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/466481-Exclusive_Nexstar_Plans_Local_News_for_Marquette_CBS.php April 11, 2011 WWE announces its plans to launch its own 24-hour cable channel in 2012.WWE Pins Down Rebranding Efforts NextTV April 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110410075216/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466457-WWE_Pins_Down_Rebranding_Efforts.php April 10, 2011 11Hearst Corporation announces it will purchase a stake in reality producer Mark Burnett's eponymous production company."Hearst Buys Stake In Mark Burnett Prods," https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155747/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/hearst-buys-stake-in-mark-burnett-prods/ 2021-11-06 from TVNewsCheck, 4/11/2011 11–15Wheel of Fortune introduced a gameplay element in which picking up two such car plates would win a car. The debut featured was in a form similar to the Million Dollar Wedge (with the car plate sandwiched between two $500 spaces), and it would become a permanent format starting September 26 (which now became regular car plates covering a full wedge), until its retirement at the end of the 36th season.14ABC announces the cancellation of two of its long-running daytime dramas—All My Children, which will end its 41-year run in September, and One Life to Live, whose 43-year run will end in January 2012. Both shows will be replaced by lifestyle and talk programming."Iconic Shows "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" Will Broadcast Their Final Episodes in September 2011 and January 2012, Respectively" from The Futon Critic, 4/14/2011 The moves will leave General Hospital as ABC's last remaining daytime drama.Cellular phone company Verizon Wireless announces it will phase out its "Can You Hear Me Now?" campaign. The catchphrase had been uttered on Verizon commercials since 2002 by the "Verizon Test Guy" (actor Paul Marcarelli), who last appeared in February promos for Verizon's iPhone 4.Verizon Phases Out 'Can You Hear Me Now?' Guy https://web.archive.org/web/20110716023439/http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/verizon-phases-out-can-you-hear-me-now-guy--2754? 2011-07-16 Yahoo!/THR April 14, 2011The studios of NBC affiliate WDIV-TV/Detroit are evacuated after a suspicious package is left in the station foyer. Though no explosives are discovered, the scare forces the station's 11 p.m. newscast to be delayed by 15 minutes."Suspect arrested after bomb scare at WDIV-TV," from Detroit News, 4/15/2011May 201518In protest over ABC's cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live, floor care company Hoover announces it will pull all advertising from the network as of April 22 and start a campaign to save both shows."Hoover Pulls ABC Advertising...," https://web.archive.org/web/20131107123536/http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/hoover-pulls-abc-advertising-in-protest-over-cancelations-of-soaps-amc-oltl/ 2013-11-07 from deadline.com, 4/18/2011GSN, ESPN, and Fox Sports Net begin to pare down or cancel airings of poker broadcasts and poker website advertising in the wake of United States v. Scheinberg, in which websites Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars are seized by federal authorities. ESPN and FSN would pull broadcasts of PokerStars-sponsored events, while GSN would reduce the number of weekly airings of High Stakes Poker, airing them without any mentions of poker website sponsorship.Davis, Alex (2011-04-22). GSN cuts back on poker in wake of government crackdown. buzzerblog.com. Retrieved 2011-04-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20110423115139/http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/gsn-cuts-back-on-poker-in-wake-of-government-crackdown/ April 23, 2011 "Poker 'World Series' to Air in July as Scheduled After Sponsors Indicted," from Bloomberg News, 4/19/2011George Gray, former host of the syndicated version of The Weakest Link, officially becomes the fourth announcer of CBS's The Price Is Right.http://gameshows.about.com/b/2011/04/18/the-price-is-right-has-a-new-announcer.htm Carrie Grosvenor The Price is Right Has a New Announcer Grosvenor Carrie April 18, 2011 About.com April 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516011919/http://gameshows.about.com/b/2011/04/18/the-price-is-right-has-a-new-announcer.htm 2011-05-16 dead September 201319NBC Sports and the National Hockey League reach a new 10-year broadcast deal, running through the 2020–2021 season. The new deal will include national broadcasts of all Stanley Cup playoff games on NBC or sister channel Versus."NHL, NBC sign record-setting 10-year TV deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20160201055400/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=560238 2016-02-01 from NHL.com, 4/19/20112020th Television announces that it will develop a new talk show for Ricki Lake, which will debut in September 2012."EXCLUSIVE: Ricki Lake Returning to Daytime," https://web.archive.org/web/20121006181050/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467085-EXCLUSIVE_Ricki_Lake_Returning_to_Daytime.php 2012-10-06 from Broadcasting & Cable (April 20, 2011)Dave Willis announces that after 10 years on air, the title Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the longest running series on Cartoon Network's program block Adult Swim, would officially be changed to Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1. The first official episode of the series to premiere as an Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 eventually aired on May 8, 2011.http://video.adultswim.com/press-releases/athf-aups1-press-release.html ATHF: AUPS1 Press Release 2011-09-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20110807112846/http://video.adultswim.com/press-releases/athf-aups1-press-release.html 2011-08-07 dead 21DirecTV launches its Home Premiere pay-per-view service, which allows subscribers to watch movies only 60 days after their theatrical release at a price of $29.99 each.DirecTV to Start "Home Premiere" April 21 Broadcasting & Cable April 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007083420/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467039-DirecTV_to_Start_Home_Premiere_April_21.php October 7, 2012 25Public broadcasting station KCET/Los Angeles, beset by drops in ratings and revenues after disaffiliating with PBS, announces it will sell its longtime Sunset Boulevard studios to the Church of Scientology."KCET sells Sunset studio to Church of Scientology," https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055618/https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2011-apr-26-la-fi-kcet-scientology-20110426-story.html 2021-11-06 from Los Angeles Times, 4/26/2011 In June, KCET would announce plans to move to a smaller studio in suburban Burbank by April 2012."KCET to move to Burbank studio," from Los Angeles Times, 6/21/201127NBC affiliate WALB in Albany, Georgia begins airing ABC programming on WALB-DT2, marking ABC's first full-time affiliate in Albany since the demise of WVGA (now CBS affiliate WSWG) in 1992. This also gives Albany in-market affiliates of all four major commercial networks.https://www.nexttv.com/news/raycom-launch-abc-walb-2-42627 Raycom To Launch ABC on WALB .2 Michael Malone NextTV 19 November 2010 6 November 2021 6 November 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055630/https://www.nexttv.com/news/raycom-launch-abc-walb-2-42627 live28The CW names Mark Pedowitz as its new president, replacing Dawn Ostroff, who left the network at the end of May."Mark Pedowitz Named New CW President," from TVNewsCheck, 4/28/2011In a "supersized" episode (from 30 to 50 minutes), Steve Carell makes his last appearance as a regular on The Office."NBC supersizes Steve Carell's final 'Office' episode," https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055617/https://ew.com/article/2011/04/11/steve-carell-final-office/ 2021-11-06 from Entertainment Weekly April 11, 201129An estimated 22.8 million viewers in 18.6 million American households watch live coverage from Great Britain of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, which airs in the U.S. at 6 a.m. (EDT)."Ratings: Millions watched Royal Wedding; ceremony draws more households than Charles and Diana" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055618/https://ew.com/article/2011/04/30/royal-wedding-ratings/ 2021-11-06 from Entertainment Weekly (April 30, 2011) May Date Event1In an interview with 60 Minutes colleague Scott Pelley, CBS' Lara Logan recounts her sexual assault by male protestors in Cairo's Tahrir Square while covering the Egyptian protests the previous February."Lara Logan's '60 Minutes' interview..." https://web.archive.org/web/20110503044520/http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/05/01/lara-logan-60-minutes-rape-assault/ 2011-05-03 from ew.com, 5/1/2011A special crossover storyline involving Family Guy, The Cleveland Show and American Dad! is pulled by Fox in the wake of a recent series of devastating storms and tornadoes that destroyed portions of the Southeastern United States. The planned episodes had the characters in all three shows bracing for a hurricane that was headed their way. The episodes later aired October 2, 2011."Fox Pulls Hurricane Crossover 'Family Guy,' 'Cleveland Show,' & 'American Dad' Episodes Sunday For Repeats" https://web.archive.org/web/20110501064856/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/29/fox-pulls-hurricane-crossover-family-guy-cleveland-show-american-dad-episodes-sunday-for-repeats/90996 2011-05-01 from zap2it (April 29, 2011)The major networks break into prime time programming (Brothers and Sisters on ABC, CSI: Miami on CBS, and The Celebrity Apprentice on NBC) to report the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces in Pakistan, which is confirmed by a late night (11:30PM ET) address from the White House by President Obama.Obama, President Barack Obama's Remarks on bin Laden's Killing May 2, 2011 https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/middleeast/02obama-text.html The New York Times May 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110505223604/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/middleeast/02obama-text.html May 5, 2011 live 2Dish Network and EchoStar announce that it will pay TiVo $500 million to settle their seven-year-long patent infringement battle over DVR technology used by Dish."Dish, EchoStar Will Pay TiVo $500 Million To Settle Patent Litigation," NextTV May 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110504191321/http://www.multichannel.com/article/467558-Dish_EchoStar_Will_Pay_TiVo_500_Million_To_Settle_Patent_Litigation.php May 4, 2011 3An estimate released by Nielsen indicates that the number of households with television sets will decrease in 2012 for the first time in 20 years."TV ownership falls for the first time in 20 years, Nielsen says," from MSNBC, 5/3/20114The soon-to-be Pac-12 Conference announces a broadcast deal with ESPN and Fox Sports that goes into effect in 2012. The agreement will feature game broadcasts on ESPN's and Fox's sister networks (including ABC and FX), as well as their sharing broadcast duties for the conference's football and men's basketball championships on an alternating basis."Pac-12 Announces Landmark Media Rights Deal..." https://web.archive.org/web/20110621104828/http://pac-10.org/News/tabid/863/Article/225167/pac-12-announces-landmark-media-rights-deal-with-espn-fox-sports-media-group.aspx 2011-06-21 from the Pac-12 website, 5/4/20115Judy McGrath announces her resignation as chairman/CEO of MTV Networks."MTV's McGrath Stepping Down," from Broadcasting & Cable, 5/5/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110509083606/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467823-MTV_s_McGrath_Stepping_Down.php May 9, 2011 Fox News Channel ends the contracts of two of its political contributors, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. Both men, who were suspended by Fox on March 2, failed to meet a network-imposed May 1 deadline for their decisions on not running for president. (Gingrich would formally declare his candidacy on May 11, Santorum on June 6.)"Fox ends contracts of Gingrich, Santorum," from Politico, 5/5/20116Oprah Winfrey Network CEO Christina Norman is dismissed and replaced on an interim basis by Peter Liguori, the chief operating officer of OWN's co-owner Discovery Communications."Christina Norman Dismissed as Chief of OWN," https://web.archive.org/web/20110510082411/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/christina-norman-dismissed-as-chief-of-own/?hpw 2011-05-10 from The New York Times Media Decoder blog, 5/6/2011 Winfrey would move into the CEO position in the fall.Winfrey: A CEO Of Her OWN NextTV July 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110723153208/http://www.multichannel.com/article/470906-Winfrey_A_CEO_Of_Her_OWN.php July 23, 2011 Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) acquires KTBU/Conroe, Texas from USFR Media Group for $16 million. Upon the completion of the sale, KTBU will join SBS-TV.Spanish Broadcasting System pays $16 million for a TV station in Houston http://www.radio-info.com/news/spanish-broadcasting-system-pays-16-million-for-a-tv-station-in-houston May 7, 2011 Radio-Info.com May 6, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110511223045/http://www.radio-info.com/news/spanish-broadcasting-system-pays-16-million-for-a-tv-station-in-houston May 11, 2011 http://news.morningstar.com/all/ViewNews.aspx?article=/GNW/221237_univ.xml Globe Newswire Press Release: "Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. to Acquire Houston Television Station", May 6, 2011. May 9, 2011 January 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140104205558/http://news.morningstar.com/all/ViewNews.aspx?article=/GNW/221237_univ.xml dead 8With contract negotiations finishing at the last minute, Paula Abdul formally joins the judging panel on Fox's The X Factor for this date's taping of the first judging session."Paula and Simon reunite on 'The X Factor,'" from Associated Press via Yahoo! News, 5/8/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110513152647/https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110509/ap_en_tv/us_tv_x_factor_abdul May 13, 2011 13CBS announces that Ashton Kutcher will replace the fired Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men when new episodes resume in the fall.Official: Ashton Kutcher Joins 'Two and a Half Men' NextTV May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110518043513/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468226-Official_Ashton_Kutcher_Joins_Two_and_a_Half_Men_.php May 18, 2011 14At the closing of his weekly Fox News program, Mike Huckabee announces that he will not run for President of the United States in 2012.Huckabee Opts Against 2012 White House Bid https://web.archive.org/web/20250128045920/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/huckabee-opts-against-2012-white-house-bid/ 2025-01-28 Fox News Channel May 15, 201115After four attempts in Survivor, Rob Mariano emerged as the sole survivor on the twenty-second season of Survivor; at 117 days of participation, he surpassed Parvati Shallow's record of 114 days as the longest played player in the show's history at the time of the finale. As of his fifth played season in Winners at War, Mariano played a cumulative 152 days (excluding his involvement in Island of the Idols), surpassing Ozzy Lusth's 127 which was surpassed during Game Changers six years later.16After seriously flirting with the idea for months, businessman and The Apprentice host Donald Trump announces that he will not run for President of the United States in 2012."Donald Trump Won't Run For President," from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, 5/16/2011 Eight months later on December 23, Trump switches his party affiliation from Republican to Independent due to a possible opening to enter the race as a third-party candidate."Trump drops Republican Party registration in NY" https://web.archive.org/web/20160305043049/http://news.yahoo.com/trump-drops-republican-party-registration-ny-031537528.html 2016-03-05 from Yahoo (December 23, 2011)NBC and its affiliates announce plans for a "proxy" agreement that would see the network handle cable/satellite retransmission negotiations for any consenting affiliates. NBC, in exchange, would receive a percentage of the retrans fees the stations receive."NBC, Affiliates Iron Out Blanket Retrans Deal," from Broadcasting & Cable, 5/16/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519102819/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468357-NBC_Affiliates_Iron_Out_Blanket_Retrans_Deal.php May 19, 2011 Charlie Ergen steps down from his position as CEO of Dish Network. He would be succeeded in June by Joe Clayton.Hello Again, Neuman? NextTV May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110518110134/http://www.multichannel.com/article/468330-Hello_Again_Neuman_.php May 18, 2011 Clayton Dishes NextTV May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929100035/http://www.multichannel.com/article/468366-Clayton_Dishes.php September 29, 2012 Fox announces that Seth MacFarlane will create a new version of the classic animated series The Flintstones. Production will begin in Fall 2011 for a projected 2013 premiere."Fox Brings 'The Flintstones' Back from the Stone Age," NextTV May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110520215625/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468367-Fox_Brings_The_Flintstones_Back_from_the_Stone_Age.php May 20, 2011 17Telemundo announces that Cristina Saralegui will host a weekend talk show on the Spanish-language network beginning later in 2011. Saralegui had hosted a long-running talk show on competitor Univision until its cancellation in November 2010."Telemundo Signs 'Spanish-Language TV's Oprah,' Cristina Saralegui," https://web.archive.org/web/20191010085121/https://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/telemundo-signs-spanish-language-tvs-oprah-cristina-saralegui-27499/ 2019-10-10 from The Wrap, 5/17/2011 18On NBC, Christopher Meloni makes his final full-time appearance as Detective Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in its twelfth season finale.news https://www.tvline.com/2011/05/chris-meloni-exits-law-order-svu/ Exclusive: Chris Meloni Exits Law & Order: SVU Webb Mitovich Matt Ausiello Michael Michael Ausiello TVLine May 24, 2011 May 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525171436/https://www.tvline.com/2011/05/chris-meloni-exits-law-order-svu/ May 25, 2011 live 19After failing to reach a new contract with owner Comcast, Dick Ebersol announces his resignation as chairman of NBC Sports after 22 years, with Mark Lazarus, who heads NBC Sports Cable Group, being tapped to replace Ebersol."Dick Ebersol to Leave NBC Sports" https://web.archive.org/web/20150519033737/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/sports/dick-ebersol-resigns-from-nbc-sports.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss 2015-05-19 from The New York Times, 5/19/2011 (Ebersol's second-in-command, NBC Sports president Ken Schanzer, would announce his retirement one week later on May 26, effective at the end of summer.)"Schanzer to Retire From NBC Sports," from Broadcasting & Cable, 5/26/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110613154113/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468864-Schanzer_to_Retire_From_NBC_Sports_Group.php June 13, 2011 Katie Couric ended her less-than-five-year tenure as anchor of the CBS Evening News."Katie Couric ends her run at CBS News," from Yahoo! News, 5/19/2011 https://archive.today/20110523230511/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110519/ap_en_ce/us_tv_couric_exits;_ylt=A0wNdPwEqNVNG14BV0as0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTFraTZuZDc2BHBvcwMxNjIEc2VjA2FjY29yZGlvbl9lbnRlcnRhaW5tZW50BHNsawNrYXRpZWNvdXJpY2U- May 23, 2011 20After 29 years, Mary Hart anchors Entertainment Tonight for the final time."After Hart, a Deluge Of Meaner Celebrity TV?" https://web.archive.org/web/20230404051542/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/arts/television/mary-hart-retires-from-entertainment-tonight.html?_r=1 2023-04-04 from The New York Times, 5/20/201122During a coverage of a tornado, Rockford, Illinois station WREX is hit by one.24ACME Communications announces it has completed the sale of 3 of its stations: WBXX-TV/Knoxville (to Lockwood Broadcast Group), WCWF/Green Bay (to LIN TV Corporation), and WBDT/Dayton (to WBDT Television, LLC, which will have LIN TV operate the station)."Acme Completes Three Station Sales," from TVNewsCheck, 5/24/2011ABC announces that it will turn over its Saturday morning kids' programming block to Litton Entertainment, who will launch a new lineup billed as Litton's Weekend Adventure on September 3."ABC Orders Saturday Kids Block From Litton" https://web.archive.org/web/20131204120253/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/51447/abc-orders-saturday-kids-block-from-litton 2013-12-04 from TV NewsCheck, April 24, 2011Nancy Grace steps down as host of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace to remain in Atlanta and continue with her eponymous HLN show. Former Las Vegas judge Jackie Glass will take over as host for the show's second season, which will relocate from Atlanta to Los Angeles."EXCLUSIVE: Judge Jackie Glass to Replace Nancy Grace on CTD's 'Swift Justice'" NextTV, May 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110527094146/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468743-EXCLUSIVE_Judge_Jackie_Glass_to_Replace_Nancy_Grace_on_CTD_s_Swift_Justice_.php May 27, 2011 25After 25 years in syndication, Oprah Winfrey hosts the final original episode of her eponymous program, a guest-free retrospective and "thank you" to her viewers.MSNBC talk host Ed Schultz takes a one-week unpaid leave from his MSNBC primetime show for comments directed at conservative commentator Laura Ingraham on his syndicated radio program the previous day, in which Schultz twice referred to Ingraham as a "slut".In other news: Ed Schultz suspended at MSNBC for calling Laura Ingraham the s-word; Kerrigan's brother; Salahis' PR rep https://web.archive.org/web/20160924173545/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/post/in-other-news-ed-schultz-calls-laura-ingraham-the-s-word-kerrigans-brother-acquitted-salahis-surprising-pr-rep/2011/05/25/AGxK3SBH_blog.html 2016-09-24 , The Washington Post, May 25, 2011. Schultz addresses the remarks and makes an on-air apology to Ingraham during the opening four minutes of the evening's broadcast, after which he turns it over to MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts and begins his leave.Ed Schultz, suspended from MSNBC, apologizes to Laura Ingraham (video), The Washington Post, May 25, 2011. Schultz returned as host of his primetime program on June 6.26The University of Central Florida's Board of Trustees approves a TV partnership with Brevard Community College, operator of WBCC/Cocoa, Florida. The partnership, which will be branded as WUCF-TV, will become Orlando's full-time PBS affiliate on July 1, when WMFE-TV disaffiliates from PBS and moves up V-me from a subchannel to its main channel while Daystar awaits FCC approval of its purchase of WMFE. June Date Event1DirecTV rebrands The 101 Network as Audience Network.DIRECTV's The 101 Network Becomes The Audience Network on June 1 DirecTV Press Release https://web.archive.org/web/20120312062736/http://investor.directv.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=577708 March 12, 2012 6ABC announces it has signed Katie Couric to host an eponymous daytime talk show that will be distributed by the network's syndication arm and premiere on September 6, 2012. At that time, ABC is expected to turn over the 3-4PM (ET/PT) hour of its daytime network schedule back to its affiliates (General Hospital currently airs in that time slot, and its future after September 2012 has yet to be determined). Also as part of the deal, Couric will contribute to ABC News programming.Official: Couric Headed to ABC Broadcasting & Cable June 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007014802/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/469297-Official_Couric_Headed_to_ABC.php October 7, 2012 ABC Signs Katie Couric to a Multiyear Deal http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/06/abc-signs-katie-couric-to-a-multi-year-deal/ The New York Times Bill Carter June 6, 2011 June 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110608214216/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/06/abc-signs-katie-couric-to-a-multi-year-deal/ 8 June 2011 liveFox confirms that Cheryl Cole has been dropped as a judge on The X Factor. Nicole Scherzinger, who was originally tapped to co-host the show with Steve Jones, while remaining sole host, would fill Cole's void on the judging panel alongside Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid."Cole Out As 'X Factor' Judge, Scherzinger In," from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, 6/6/2011Scott Pelley takes over as anchor of the CBS Evening News."Pelley Named Anchor of 'CBS Evening News,'" NextTV, 5/3/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110506153040/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467676-Pelley_Named_Anchor_of_CBS_Evening_News_.php May 6, 2011 Jim Lehrer steps down as a regular anchor of PBS NewsHour after 36 years, although he continues to make contributions to the program."The Courage to be Serious" https://web.archive.org/web/20110514060944/http://www.ajr.org/Article.asp?id=5088 2011-05-14 from American Journalism Review (May 12, 2011)7NBCUniversal outbids ESPN/ABC and Fox to retain rights to air the Olympic Games through 2020. The deal between NBC and the International Olympic Committee is valued at $4.38 billion.NBC snags Olympics through 2020 https://money.cnn.com/2011/06/07/news/companies/nbc_olympics/?section=money_latest https://web.archive.org/web/20110610050555/http://money.cnn.com/2011/06/07/news/companies/nbc_olympics/?section=money_latest dead June 10, 2011 CNNMoney.com Charles Riley June 7, 2011 June 7, 20118Meredith Vieira anchors her final broadcast of Today after five years. Ann Curry, the NBC show's newsreader since 1997, moves into the co-host role with Matt Lauer the following day.Couric joins ABC; Vieira says goodbye http://www2.tbo.com/news/opinion/2011/jun/07/MENEWSO2-couric-joins-abc-vieira-says-goodbye-ar-235593/ The Tampa Tribune Walt Belcher June 7, 2011 June 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110610181623/http://www2.tbo.com/news/opinion/2011/jun/07/MENEWSO2-couric-joins-abc-vieira-says-goodbye-ar-235593/ June 10, 2011 dead Science Channel rebrands with a new logo, graphics, and name, going as simply "Science.""Science Channel Rebranding As Science," from Broadcasting & Cable, 4/5/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110408031945/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/466319-Science_Channel_Rebranding_As_Science.php April 8, 2011 13NBC affiliate KSL-TV/Salt Lake City announced that it would not air the drama The Playboy Club when it premieres in September, citing the station's policy to screen content its audience may find objectionable (KSL's parent company, Bonneville International, is owned by The LDS Church)."KSL Salt Lake Rebuffs 'Playboy Club'" from B&C (June 13, 2011) https://web.archive.org/web/20110616141700/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/469614-KSL_Salt_Lake_Rebuffs_Playboy_Club_.php June 16, 2011 The show will air instead on the market's MyNetworkTV station, KMYU/St. George, and its Salt Lake City simulcast, KUTV-DT2."The Playboy Club Lands New Home in Salt Lake City," https://web.archive.org/web/20110901235505/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusive-Playboy-Club-1034690.aspx 2011-09-01 from TV Guide, 6/28/2011 NBC later canceled the series after airing only three episodes.Comcast SportsNet Bay Area began providing daily sports reports for KNTV/San Jose, California. It is the first instance since Comcast's takeover of NBCUniversal that a Comcast regional sports network provides sportscasts for an NBC O&O in the same market (CSN-produced broadcasts of San Francisco Giants games have aired on KNTV since 2008)."Comcast Bay Area Sports Network to Produce Sports Content for NBC Station," from The Hollywood Reporter, 4/20/2011KNX radio announcer Jim Thornton officially becomes the announcer of Wheel of Fortune. Earlier, Thornton made his debut as announcer on a majority of the season starting on December 20, 2010. 15NBC's broadcast of Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, in which the Boston Bruins defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win their first Stanley Cup in 39 years, was watched by 8.5 million viewers, the largest audience for an NHL game in the U.S. since 1973."Stanley Cup final is most-seen NHL game since 1973," from Associated Press, 6/21/2011 June 2016 medicmedic20NBC issued an apology for running an opening montage during its U.S. Open broadcast the previous day that featured a partially redacted recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance."NBC Says Cutting Pledge On U.S. Open Coverage Was Off Course," NextTV, 6/20/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623041627/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470026-NBC_Says_Cutting_Pledge_During_U_S_Open_Was_Bad_Decision.php June 23, 2011 Citing a Major League Baseball rule that forbids franchises to borrow on future assets in order to pay current bills, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig rejects a proposed local TV contract between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports Net's Prime Ticket.Commish: TV deal not in Dodgers' best interests https://web.archive.org/web/20110622163649/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110620&content_id=20770860&vkey=news_la&c_id=la 2011-06-22 MLB News June 20, 2011 As a result, the Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week later.Los Angeles Dodgers File for Bankruptcy https://web.archive.org/web/20131018172838/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-27/los-angeles-dodgers-file-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-seek-television-deal.html 2013-10-18 Bloomberg June 27, 2011 (Dodgers owner Frank McCourt had been in a protracted divorce case, the settlement of which was contingent on MLB's approval of the team's deal with Fox.)23Viacom sues Cablevision over the latter company's iPad app, claiming it is in violation of their distribution agreement.Viacom Sues Cablevision Over iPad App NextTV June 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623172046/http://www.multichannel.com/article/470176-Viacom_Sues_Cablevision_Over_iPad_App.php June 23, 2011 24The State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issues a 15-year cable franchise license to Hawaiian Telcom, thus ending Oceanic Time Warner's 35-year monopoly as the state's sole cable TV provider."Hawaiian Telcom gets a license for cable TV" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155751/https://www.staradvertiser.com/2011/06/25/hawaii-news/hawaiian-telcom-gets-a-license-for-cable-tv/ 2021-11-06 from Honolulu Star-Advertiser (June 25, 2011) Hawaiian Telcom launched the service on July 1, after a year of testing in the Honolulu area, with statewide expansion to start in 2012."Hawaiian Telcom TV kicks off around Oahu" from Honolulu Star-Advertiser (July 2, 2011)26The 11th BET Awards are aired on BET.2011-06-27 BET Awards 2011: Chris Brown leads with 4 wins - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bet-awards-2011-chris-brown-leads-with-4-wins/ 2025-04-11 www.cbsnews.com en-US 2025-04-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20250411035812/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bet-awards-2011-chris-brown-leads-with-4-wins/ live 27New Moon Communications, a minority-owned broadcasting company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announces it will acquire four LPTV stations, all of them former TBN affiliates, from The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council. The stations—WDON/Dothan, Alabama, WZMC/Jackson, Tennessee, KJNE/Jonesboro, Arkansas and KUMK/Ottumwa, Iowa—were slated for NBC affiliation starting in September, but eventually were either sold off or never had digital facilities built out and their licenses canceled."New Moon Communications Acquires 4 Television Stations" https://web.archive.org/web/20251212063711/https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/93211/new-moon-communications-acquires-4-television-stat 2025-12-12 from All Access (June 27, 2011) Of the four, only WDON ever came to air as an NBC affiliate, after being sold to Gray Television and becoming WRGX-LD.29In NBC, Javier Colon, who was coached by Maroon 5's lead singer Adam Levine, was crowned as the first-ever winner of The Voice; Dia Frampton, coached by country singer Blake Shelton, became the runner-up.30Five months after joining Univision as its executive vice president and COO,"Univision Names Randy Falco COO", from tvnewscheck.com, 1/18/2011 Randy Falco is promoted to the president and CEO positions at the network."Univision Names Randy Falco President," from TVNewsCheck, 6/30/2011MSNBC analyst Mark Halperin calls President Obama a "dick" during a live broadcast of Morning Joe. Halperin warned he was about to use the vulgarity and asked for a 7-second delay so it could be censored, but the show's new executive producer didn't know how to do so and the profanity was aired uncensored. Though Halperin would issue an on-air apology, he would be suspended by the network.Mark Halperin Suspended After Calling President Obama a 'Dick' on Live TV https://web.archive.org/web/20121022184902/http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/06/mark_halperin_called_president.html?imw=Y&f=most-viewed-24h5 2012-10-22 New York Intelligencer June 30, 2011 July Date Event1Control of public television's New Jersey Network shifts from the State of New Jersey to a subsidiary of WNET/New York City, which rebrands the stations as NJTV while the state retains the stations' licenses."N.J. public television to undergo name change, cuts in staff," from Newark Star-Ledger, 6/7/2011 The changeover comes 4 days after the New Jersey Senate, by one vote, fails to block the plan."In tight last-minute vote, legislators fail to block shutdown of NJN," https://web.archive.org/web/20110710025814/http://www.current.org/pb/pb1114njn.html 2011-07-10 from current.org, 6/27/2011Cablevision completes its spinoff of Rainbow Media, changing its name to the publicly held company AMC Networks.AMC Networks Goes Public With Hot Shows, And Analysts Looking For A Sale https://web.archive.org/web/20240421074009/https://deadline.com/2011/06/amc-networks-goes-public-with-hot-shows-and-analysts-looking-for-a-sale-144751/ 2024-04-21 Deadline New York July 1, 2011 On the same day, the new company shuts down Wedding Central.AMC Networks Divorces Wedding Central NextTV July 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110821042031/http://www.multichannel.com/article/470699-AMC_Networks_Divorces_Wedding_Central.php August 21, 2011 PBS member station KTEH/San Jose, rebrands to KQED Plus (KQEH) for another channel of quality Public Television, where KQED was not related to KTEH.https://ww2.kqed.org/pressroom/2011/06/22/kqed-introduces-kqed-plus/ KQED Introduces KQED Plus G Meredith y 2011-06-22 KQED's Pressroom en-US 2019-06-20 2019-06-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20190620202038/https://ww2.kqed.org/pressroom/2011/06/22/kqed-introduces-kqed-plus/ live3NBC airs Wimbledon for the 43rd and final time, with the network stating later in the day that they have been outbid for future US broadcast rights to the annual British tennis tournament."NBC out, ESPN in, no more Wimbledon tape delay," from Los Angeles Times, 7/3/2011 The winning bidder would be ESPN, who has carried early round coverage since 2003 and will carry all rounds exclusively (and live to all time zones) until 2023."ESPN acquires all rights to Wimbledon," https://web.archive.org/web/20171227121855/http://www.espn.com/los-angeles/news/story?id=6739076 2017-12-27 from ESPN Los Angeles, 7/5/20114OTA Broadcasting wins the bankrupt independent station KFFV/Seattle from North Pacific International Television, Inc., with a bid of $5.2 million in auction.https://archive.today/20130205002330/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2011/07/01/52287/otas-52-million-bid-wins-kffv-seattle OTA's $5.2 Million Bid Wins KFFV Seattle TVNewsCheck 7/4/20116NBC transferred the ownership of one of its three stations in Los Angeles, Spanish-language independent station KWHY-TV, to local businessman Alex Meruelo, who had acquired the station for $43 million in January. The station became a MundoFox affiliate in 2012.The Meruelo Group Takes Leadership of KWHY Channel 22 https://web.archive.org/web/20251212063305/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-meruelo-group-takes-leadership-of-kwhy-channel-22-125114464.html 2025-12-12 From PR Newswire (July 6, 2011)7Media/production company Prospect Park announces it has picked up the license to produce and air new episodes of All My Children and One Life to Live on an in-development website similar to Hulu after the shows conclude their runs on ABC.https://www.tvguide.com/News/ABC-Soaps-Online-1035002.aspx ABC's Canceled Soaps Will Live Again Online Eng Joyce TV Guide July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110708195431/http://www.tvguide.com/News/ABC-Soaps-Online-1035002.aspx 8 July 2011 live Prospect Park would be unable to reach deals with all parties involved (from actors to financial backing), and by November 23 would announce it would shut down production development on both soaps,"It's Official: 'One Life To Live' And 'All My Children' Won't Continue Online" https://web.archive.org/web/20140528180520/http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/its-official-one-life-to-live-and-all-my-children-wont-continue-online/ 2014-05-28 from Deadline Hollywood (November 23, 2011) thus preventing both from being the first of the genre to transfer their first-run broadcasts from conventional television to online broadcasting.The Philadelphia-based 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of the Federal Communications Commission over their 2008 decision to keep the cross-ownership rules for TV/radio stations as it is. The ruling also includes keeping current limits on local ownership rules, including the "sub-caps" for AM and FM stations, and that the commission was correct in not counting HD Radio simulcasts against the ownership limits."Appeals Court sends FCC's newspaper/broadcast ownership rules back to the agency" https://web.archive.org/web/20110711173243/http://www.radio-info.com/news/appeals-court-sends-fccs-newspaperbroadcast-ownership-rules-back-to-the-age 2011-07-11 from Radio-Info.com (July 7, 2011)8Al Michaels teams with Bob Costas to broadcast a Major League Baseball game between the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants from San Francisco on the MLB Network. This marked the first time that Michaels called a baseball game since Game 5 of the 1995 World Series on ABC. Michaels and Costas also made appearances on SportsNet New York and Comcast SportsNet Bay Area during the game's middle innings, since the MLB Network broadcast was blacked out in the Mets' and Giants' respective home markets.9Nickelodeon's The Fairly OddParents marks its ten-year anniversary with a live-action adaptation of the popular cartoon called A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!. The direct-to-TV movie stars Drake & Josh star Drake Bell as Timmy Turner.Lloyd Robert TV review: 'A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner' on Nickelodeon https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-xpm-2011-jul-09-la-et-fairly-oddparents-20110709-story.html 16 August 2012 Los Angeles Times 9 July 2012 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305214647/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/09/entertainment/la-et-fairly-oddparents-20110709 live 11Bahakel Communications announces its purchase (subject to FCC approval) of Montgomery's CW affiliate, WBMM, from SagamoreHill Broadcasting, as well as a shared services agreement to operate SagamoreHill's ABC affiliate, WNCF. Both stations will be operated through Bahakel's CBS affiliate, WAKA."CBS8 IS a Part of a Montgomery Media Merger," from WAKA, 7/11/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110714071521/http://www.waka.com/news/8226-cbs-8-is-a-part-of-a-huge-montgomery-media-merger.html July 14, 2011 Law & Order: LA airs its series finale on NBC, leaving the network's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as the last remaining show in the Law & Order franchise.13The 19th ESPY Awards are aired from the Nokia Theatre.Watch: The Best of the 2011 ESPYS in Two Minutes https://www.etonline.com/news/112414_Watch_The_Best_of_the_2011_ESPYS_in_Two_Minutes 2025-04-11 Entertainment Tonight en-US 2025-04-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20250411035812/https://www.etonline.com/news/112414_Watch_The_Best_of_the_2011_ESPYS_in_Two_Minutes live 17The United States women's national soccer team's shootout loss to Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final gives ESPN its highest ratings ever for a soccer telecast, with an average of nearly 13.5 million viewers.http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/18/2011-women%27s-world-cup-finals-espn%27s-most-viewed-and-highest-rated-soccer-match-ever-averaging-13-5-million-viewers/98284/ https://web.archive.org/web/20220627195202/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/18/2011-women%27s-world-cup-finals-espn%27s-most-viewed-and-highest-rated-soccer-match-ever-averaging-13-5-million-viewers/98284/ dead June 27, 2022 2011 Women's World Cup Finals: ESPN's Most-Viewed and Highest-Rated Soccer Match Ever Averaging 13.5 Million Viewers TVbythenumbers Seidman Robert July 18, 2011 July 28, 2011 18Citing fatigue in the position and difficulty with boxing broadcast negotiations, Ross Greenburg announces he will leave as president of HBO Sports after 11 years in the position and 33 years with the network."President of HBO Sports Leaving After 33 Years," https://web.archive.org/web/20200131055456/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/sports/ross-greenburg-is-leaving-hbo-sports.html?_r=1 2020-01-31 from The New York Times, 6/17/201120After a six-month stint as a fill-in for MSNBC's 6 pm timeslot, The Young Turks''' Cenk Uygur turns down a deal to sign with the network and parts ways."Cenk Uygur Exits MSNBC" https://web.archive.org/web/20200308174105/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cenk-uygur-exits-msnbc-213624 2020-03-08 from The Hollywood Reporter (July 20, 2011) Al Sharpton, who took his spot and saw the ratings for his appearance increased, took over the hour on a permanent basis and was later given his own show called PoliticsNation, which premiered August 29. |- !21 |Nexstar Broadcasting Group announces that it will put all of its 65 television stations, including 15 stations operated by Mission Broadcasting, up for sale."TV Station Owner Nexstar Hangs "For Sale" Sign" https://web.archive.org/web/20121012233449/http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/tv-station-owner-nexstar-hangs-for-sale-sign/ 2012-10-12 from Deadline Hollywood (July 21, 2011) |- !25 |Nickelodeon launches a block of reruns of its 1990s programming to cater to its twentysomething viewers. Dubbed The '90s Are All That, the block airs on its older-skewing sister channel, TeenNick. |- !26 |The Parents Television Council sends letters to all NBC affiliates urging them to not air the new series The Playboy Club''.PTC Asks NBC Affils Not To Air 'Playboy Club' NextTV July 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110808211335/http://www.multichannel.com/article/471542-PTC_Asks_NBC_Affils_Not_To_Air_Playboy_Club_.php August 8, 2011 NBC later canceled the series after airing only three episodes.27Both MSNBC and host Rachel Maddow are sued by conservative preacher-musician Bradlee Dean (the founder of the religious group You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International) for $50 million in damages, claiming that Maddow took his comments that homosexuals should be executed in accordance with Islamic Sharia law out of context during a segment on her show in 2010, despite a disclaimer about his personal views (including a posted retraction by Dean about the statement) made by Maddow. MSNBC has stated that Dean's lawsuit has no merit."Rachel Maddow, MSNBC Sued For $50 Million Over On-Air Comments (VIDEO)" from Hollywood Reporter (July 27, 2011)The Pac-12 Conference announces it will launch a group of one national and six regional networks dedicated to airing sporting events featuring the conference's schools. The networks are set to debut in August 2012."Pac-12 Network is coming" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055617/https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2011-jul-28-la-sp-pac-12-tv-20110728-16-story.html 2021-11-06 Los Angeles Times (July 27, 2011)28Una Vez Mas acquires KFTY/Santa Rosa, California from High Plains Broadcasting (operated through a joint sales agreement with Newport Television) for $5.2 million."Una Vez Mas Buys KFTY San Francisco" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055617/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/una-vez-mas-paying-5-2-million-for-kfty/ 2021-11-06 , TVNewsCheck, July 28, 2011. By September 29, the station will end 39-years as an English-language independent station (and 3 months with MeTV) and become the San Francisco Bay Area's Azteca America affiliate (under the new call sign KEMO-TV).31Johnathan A. Rodgers steps down as president and CEO of TV One.TV One CEO Rodgers To Retire Broadcasting & Cable May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007013840/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468333-TV_One_CEO_Rodgers_To_Retire.php October 7, 2012 Wonya Lucas replaces him.Lucas To Head TV One NextTV May 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110526205717/http://www.multichannel.com/article/468635-Lucas_To_Head_TV_One.php May 26, 2011 August Date Event1Starz Entertainment makes several changes and additions to its Encore premium multiplex service: an eighth channel, Encore Español, launches as a Spanish-language simulcast of the primary Encore channel; Encore Mystery and Encore WAM are rebranded as Encore Suspense and Encore Family respectively; and high definition feeds of Encore Action and Encore Drama launch. Additionally, MoviePlex discontinues its rotating daily simulcasts of programming from Encore's multiplex channels and becomes a standalone channel.Starz Entertainment Enhances ENCORE with ENCORE ESPANOL, More HD, and New Channels https://web.archive.org/web/20121014075216/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/starz-entertainment-enhances-encore-with-encore-espanol-more-hd-and-new-channels-122859079.html 2012-10-14 Starz Press Release May 31, 2011 On this date and August 2, Encore aired its first original programming: the mini-series Moby Dick.Encore Dives Into Original Programming With Miniseries 'Moby Dick' And 'The Take' Deadline Hollywood July 13, 2011 Additional original programs scheduled for Encore this year are the mini-series The Take and the documentary Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis.https://archive.today/20120731162813/http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/encore-to-do-documentary-on-jerry-lewis/ Encore To Do Documentary On Jerry Lewis Deadline Hollywood March 16, 2011The Fox affiliation in Fort Wayne, Indiana moves from WFFT-TV to WISE-TV, a subchannel of Fort Wayne's NBC affiliate that retains secondary affiliation with MyNetworkTV."Fox, Nexstar Cut Ties in Springfield, Mo. and Ft. Wayne," NextTV, 6/20/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623031106/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470015-Fox_Nexstar_Cut_Ties_in_Springfield_Mo_and_Ft_Wayne.php June 23, 2011 WFFT-TV becomes an independent station, which was its status from its 1977 launch until joining Fox in 1986.Nexstar's Fort Wayne Fox Going Independent https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155809/https://www.nexttv.com/news/nexstars-fort-wayne-fox-going-independent-42983 2021-11-06 , NextTV, July 19, 2011. The swap occurs 6 days after WFFT owner Nexstar Broadcasting Group, which had been going through a falling out with Fox in several of its markets, files a federal antitrust lawsuit against WISE owner Granite Broadcasting over Granite's monopolization of operating 2 TV stations with 4 network affiliations in the Fort Wayne market (Granite operates, through an LMA, ABC/CW affiliate WPTA, which is owned by Malara Broadcasting)."Nexstar Files Suit Against Granite" NextTV (July 26, 2011) https://web.archive.org/web/20121007155626/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/471496-Nexstar_Files_Suit_Against_Granite.php October 7, 2012 MTV celebrates the 30th anniversary of its launch. Sister network VH1 Classic joins in by airing the channel's original first hour (including the original commercials and technical difficulties) in addition to some of the network's most memorable shows and moments throughout the weekend.VH1 Classic Celebrates MTV's 30th Anniversary https://web.archive.org/web/20120314075032/http://www.allmediany.com/details_article.php?art_id=904 2012-03-14 All Media NY July 30, 2011PBS announces that it is launching a PBS-branded channel in the United Kingdom in November.PBS Plans a British Outlet https://web.archive.org/web/20120113120127/http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/pbs-plans-a-british-outlet/?partner=rss&emc=rss 2012-01-13 The New York Times August 1, 2011PBS UK launching in November https://web.archive.org/web/20250815123924/https://realscreen.com/2011/08/11/pbs-uk-launching-in-november/ 2025-08-15 RealScreen August 11, 2011Comcast and NBCUniversal announce that Versus will be rebranded as NBC Sports Network on January 2, 2012.Versus Will Fly NBC Sports Colors NextTV August 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120106112813/http://www.multichannel.com/article/471750-Versus_Will_Fly_NBC_Sports_Colors.php January 6, 2012 4Comcast sues DirecTV for false advertising for ads that claim its exclusive out of market sports package NFL Sunday Ticket is now free for new customers.Comcast Looks To Sack DirecTV's Sunday Ticket Campaign Multichannel News August 4, 2011 June 2016 medicmedic Comcast dropped the case on August 19 after DirecTV altered the ads to remove the word "free".Comcast Drops Suit Against DirecTV Over NFL Sunday Ticket Ads Multichannel News August 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120428051845/http://www.multichannel.com/article/472609-Comcast_Drops_Suit_Against_DirecTV_Over_NFL_Sunday_Ticket_Ads.php April 28, 2012 7The 2011 Teen Choice Awards are aired at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Fox.CBSNews.com CBSNews com 2011-08-08 Teen Choice Awards 2011: List of winners - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-choice-awards-2011-list-of-winners/ 2025-04-11 www.cbsnews.com en-US 2015-04-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403103544/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-choice-awards-2011-list-of-winners/ live 8Verizon Communications accuses striking workers of vandalizing its systems.Verizon Claims At Least 12 Acts Of Network Sabotage Committed As Unions StrikeNextTV August 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155751/https://www.nexttv.com/news/verizon-claims-least-12-acts-network-sabotage-committed-unions-strike-297104 November 6, 2021 10Major League Soccer announced a three-year deal, effective in 2012, with NBC Sports that will see MLS regular season and playoff games, as well as United States men's national soccer team games, carried by NBC and NBC Sports Network."MLS, NBC announce three-year broadcast deal," https://web.archive.org/web/20111025033032/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/08/10/mls-nbc-sports-agree-three-year-broadcast-deal 2011-10-25 from MLSsoccer.com, 8/10/2011 The deal will replace MLS' relationship with Fox Soccer and Fox Deportes that dates back to 2003 (deals with ESPN and Univision will remain in place).12Cinemax, the Time Warner-owned premium cable channel known for running mainstream feature films and late night adult programming under the "Max After Dark" banner, expands its original programming into mainstream contentHBO's stealth plan to kill off 'Skinemax', The New York Post, February 14, 2011. with the U.S. launch of the primetime British action series Strike Back (the series, which will be aired in the United States for the first time, originally debuted on Sky1 in the U.K. in 2010, with first-run episodes set to air on Cinemax being from the second season).'Strike Back' teaser: Cinemax guns for '24' magic https://web.archive.org/web/20110710095908/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/08/strike-back-teaser/ 2011-07-10 , Entertainment Weekly, August 2, 2011. Additional action series Transporter: The Series,Cinemax 'Transporter' Series Rounds Out Cast, Hires 'Lost' Director for Pilot https://web.archive.org/web/20160820042535/http://screenrant.com/transporter-series-cinemax-cast-lost-director-yman-121020/ 2016-08-20 Screen Rant June 24, 2011 The Sector,Ridley & Tony Scott Bring 'The Sector' to Cinemax https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213222/http://screenrant.com/sector-cinemax-ridley-tony-scott-yman-108902/ 2016-03-03 Screen Rant April 2, 2011 Banshee,Cinemax Prepping Amish Country Series Executive Produced by Alan Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20111226101120/http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/cinemax-prepping-amish-country-series-executive-produced-by-alan-ball/ 2011-12-26 Deadline Hollywood August 11, 2011 and SandboxCinemax Developing Action Vigilante Drama https://web.archive.org/web/20250819165034/https://deadline.com/2011/08/cinemax-developing-action-vigilate-drama-165697/ 2025-08-19 Deadline Hollywood August 31, 2011 are in production and are scheduled to premiere in 2012. Earlier in the month on August 1, the channel retired its logos that have been used since 1997 (the logo in use at the time, a modification of the 1997 version, dates back to 2008), changing to a new ones with a different font and color scheme.15Fox begins next-day streaming of its shows to paying customers of approved cable and satellite distributors. People who want to see the episodes the following day for free on Hulu will have to wait eight days after the first-run telecasts."Fox to Limit Next-Day Streaming on Hulu to Paying Cable Customers" https://web.archive.org/web/20230404051543/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/business/media/fox-to-limit-next-day-streaming-on-hulu.html?_r=1&src=tp 2023-04-04 from The New York Times (July 26, 2011)Time Warner Cable announces it will buy out Insight Communications for $3 billion.Time Warner Cable To Purchase Insight For $3 Billion In Cash NextTV August 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120306234824/http://www.multichannel.com/article/472378-Time_Warner_Cable_To_Purchase_Insight_For_3_Billion_In_Cash.php March 6, 2012 17Christine O'Donnell becomes the first guest to walk out on Piers Morgan Tonight after the host asked her questions on her views on same-sex marriage, which she thought were rude."Christine O'Donnell walks out of 'Piers Morgan'" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155747/https://www.today.com/news/christine-odonnell-walks-out-piers-morgan-wbna44182931 2021-11-06 , Today, August 17, 2011.18CBS announces that both Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini will no longer be co-hosts of The Talk when the second season starts."'The Talk' Co-Hosts Exit: What's Next for Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete?"September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes from Yahoo.com (August 18, 2011) Kris Jenner has been tapped as a temporary co-host while comedian Sheryl Underwood is expected to be a permanent regular."Kris Jenner Joins The Talk as Guest Host; Sheryl Underwood as Possible Regular!" https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055617/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2011/08/26/kris-jenner-joins-the-talk-as-guest-host-sheryl-underwood-as-possible-regular 2021-11-06 from Zap2it (August 25, 2011)19Bravo announces it will reedit the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after Russell Armstrong, husband of Taylor Armstrong, is found dead from an apparent suicide. The couple was reportedly having marital problems.Bravo Reediting 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' NextTV August 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929224423/http://www.multichannel.com/article/472596-Bravo_Reediting_Real_Housewives_of_Beverly_Hills_.php September 29, 2012 26Longhorn Network, a 24-hour cable channel dedicated to the University of Texas at Austin launches,Longhorn Network to launch Aug. 26; first slate of shows announced https://web.archive.org/web/20110920223904/http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/longhorn-network-to-launch-aug-26-first-slate-1542246.html 2011-09-20 , Austin American-Statesman, retrieved July 25, 2011 with Verizon FiOS as the only major provider to reach a carriage deal.ESPN's Longhorn Network Corrals Verizon FiOS As First Announced AffiliateNextTV August 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055623/https://www.nexttv.com/news/espns-longhorn-network-corrals-verizon-fios-first-announced-affiliate-327394 November 6, 2021 29Univision-owned WUVC-DT/Raleigh premieres a weeknight half-hour 6 p.m. newscast, titled Noticias 40. It is the first Spanish-language local newscast in the state of North Carolina.WUVC Expands With 6 P.M. Newscast https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055619/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/wuvc-expands-with-6-p-m-newscast/ 2021-11-06 , TVNewsCheck, August 16, 2011. September Date Event1Mediacom fails to reach a new carriage agreement with LIN Media, resulting in LIN stations in Mobile, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute and Lafayette, Indiana being removed from Mediacom systems.LIN Stations Go Dark For Mediacom SubsNextTV September 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155836/https://www.nexttv.com/news/lin-stations-go-dark-mediacom-subscribers-43060 November 6, 2021 The signals would be restored by October 15, when the two sides reach a retransmission agreement."Mediacom, LIN Media Finally End Restrans Disconnect," https://web.archive.org/web/20211106161324/https://www.nexttv.com/news/mediacom-lin-media-finally-end-restrans-disconnect-264528 2021-11-06 NextTV, 10/15/20114Tennis Channel removes its signal from Cablevision and Verizon FiOS due to carriage disputes with both providers.Verizon, Cablevision Customers Lose Access to U.S. Open Tennis Tournament https://web.archive.org/web/20121106133916/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-04/tennis-channel-pulls-its-signal-from-verizon-cablevision-amid-u-s-open.html 2012-11-06 Bloomberg September 4, 2011Major changes take place on the MDA Labor Day Telethon: The show is shortened to six hours (less than one third its previous length), airs live only on the East Coast, and abandons its nominal and traditional carryover to Labor Day (instead airing only on this date). It also does not include any live appearance by Jerry Lewis, the telethon's founder and host since its inception, although a tribute to him is featured in the telecast's opening and closing segments (Lewis was "released" from his post at the Muscular Dystrophy Association on August 3)."Jerry Lewis no longer MDA's national chairman" https://web.archive.org/web/20160305035726/http://news.yahoo.com/jerry-lewis-no-longer-mdas-national-chairman-040646580.html 2016-03-05 from Yahoo! (August 4, 2011)8Sinclair Broadcast Group announces its acquisition of 7 TV stations from Four Points Media Group for $200 million, a deal that closes the first week of January 2012. The stations involved in the transaction are KUTV and KMYU/Salt Lake City, KEYE/Austin, WTVX, WWHB and WTCN/West Palm Beach, and WLWC/Providence. The deal brings Sinclair into these four TV markets for the first time."Sinclair acquiring seven TV stations in four market" https://web.archive.org/web/20111125175138/http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv_deals/sinclair-acquiring-seven-tv-stations-in-four-market-breaking.html 2011-11-25 from www.rbr.com (September 8, 2011)"Sinclair Closes Four Points Media Acquisition," https://web.archive.org/web/20220714035153/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/sinclair-closes-four-points-media-acquisition/ 2022-07-14 from TVNewsCheck, 1/3/2012The same day the 2011 NFL regular season kicks off, ESPN extends its contract for Monday Night Football for another eight seasons, giving it rights to the broadcasts until 2021. The new deal, valued between $14.2 billion and $15.2 billion, also gives them rights to expanded highlights, international and digital rights, and possibly a Wildcard game.Updated: ESPN Kicks Off New Eight-Year, $14 Billion NFL Deal NextTV September 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802084109/http://www.multichannel.com/article/473506-Updated_ESPN_Kicks_Off_New_Eight_Year_14_Billion_NFL_Deal.php August 2, 2012 The deal also draws rebukes from cable operators over its cost and the likelihood of an increase in ESPN's already record-high retransmission consent fees.Atkinson, Claire (September 10, 2011). Cable operators rip ESPN's $15B rights deal with NFL https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155747/https://nypost.com/2011/09/10/cable-operators-rip-espns-15b-rights-deal-with-nfl/ 2021-11-06 . The New York Post. Retrieved November 6, 2011.After his original date (September 7) is turned down by House leadership, President Barack Obama delivers a speech on jobs to the United States Congress on this date. The speech is delivered at an unusual time for a Presidential speech to Congress: the prime time "access" slot of 7PM (ET), so as to avoid potential conflict with the NFL's season opener between New Orleans and Green Bay. The president's speech finishes well before the game's start time of 8:30PM (ET).NFL, NBC tackling challenge of scheduling conflict with Obama speech https://web.archive.org/web/20120927075650/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/31/nfl-nbc-tackling-challenge-of-scheduling-conflict-with-obama-speech/related/ 2012-09-27 , Pro Football Talk, August 31, 2011.White House: Obama speech won't clash with NFL opener https://web.archive.org/web/20240419235900/https://www.nfl.com/news/white-house-obama-speech-won-t-clash-with-nfl-opener-09000d5d821deea9 2024-04-19 , NFL.com, September 1, 2011.11Broadcast and cable networks air programming to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Notable programs include live coverage of the dedication of the 9/11 Memorial on the site of the World Trade Center in New York City plus memorial services at The Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania,9/11 anniversary coverage: 'We are a changed country' https://web.archive.org/web/20111014162711/http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/entertainment/love_that_tv/?p=746 2011-10-14 Boston Herald September 11, 2011 and the real-time airing of the documentary 102 Minutes That Changed America across A&E Television Networks at 8:46 a.m. EDT.http://www.aetv.com/listings/episode_details.do?episodeid=1262946&airingid=57442 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011155034/http://www.aetv.com/listings/episode_details.do?episodeid=1262946&airingid=57442 dead Welcome to A+E Networks UK October 11, 201212Seeking to expand the network's coverage and possibly add HD content, NBC Sports announces it will move its Universal Sports from an over-the-air digital multicast network to a cable/satellite network, beginning in early 2012."Universal Sports Dropping Multicast Outlets," from TVNewsCheck, 9/12/2011 DirecTV already offers the channel on its national lineup.Wichita CBS affiliate KWCH begins producing half-hour 4 and 9 p.m. newscasts for CW affiliate KSCW-DT (both stations are owned by Schurz Communications). The latter KSCW-DT newscasts will compete with an existing 9 p.m. newscast KWCH produces for Fox affiliate KSAS-TV, owned by Newport Television, since 2004 (KSAS' news share arrangement with KWCH will expire at the end of the year). As a result, KWCH will become the first U.S. television station to simultaneously produce newscasts for four stations in the same market (in addition to its own newscasts and the outsourced news programs for KSCW-DT and KSAS, it also produces a newscast for Univision affiliate KDCU-DT) and the first U.S. station to produce competing outsourced primetime newscasts for two stations in the same market.https://archive.today/20130105161100/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2011/07/18/52598/kwch-to-debut-4--9-pm-news-on-kscw KWCH to Debut 4 & 9PM News on KSCW, TVNewsCheck, July 18, 2011.13Journal Communications announces that they will drop The Cool TV from their stations and plan to sue parent company Cool Music Network for $257,500, claiming that they were not paid for broadcasting services prior to June 1. The channels will be replaced with programming from other providers, such as Live Well Network and Me-TV."Channel 4 dropping 'The Cool TV' for lifestyle network" from Milwaukee Business Journal (September 12, 2011)The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards airs on Fox. This telecast, which was produced for the first time by Mark Burnett, is part of an eight-year renewal deal with the four major over-the-air networks (Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC), ending speculations that it would move to cable."Television Academy Renews Eight-Year Primetime Emmy Deal with Broadcast Nets" https://web.archive.org/web/20110608170513/http://www.emmys.tv/news/2011/academy-television-arts-sciences-renews-eight-year-emmy-deal-broadcast-networks 2011-06-08 from www.emmys.tv (May 4, 2011)21Kelli Giddish makes her first appearance as Detective Amanda Rollins in the season 13 premiere of NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.23After more than 10,000 episodes in 41 years, the soap opera All My Children airs its final episode on ABC."All My Children Bids Farewell After 41 Years" from "People.com", 9/23/201125Fast food chain Wendy's unveils a new ad campaign based on its "Where's the beef?" ad campaign of the 1980s, using a new slogan that answers that question: "Here's the beef."After 27 Years, an Answer to the Question, 'Where's the Beef?' https://web.archive.org/web/20181001070519/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/business/media/after-27-years-an-answer-to-the-question-wheres-the-beef.html?_r=2 2018-10-01 The New York Times, 9/25/201126Bounce TV, an over-the-air digital broadcast television network aimed at an African-American audience, commences programming."Bounce TV Sets Launch for Sept. 26," NextTV, 7/12/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110713135031/https://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470853-Bounce_TV_Sets_Launch_for_Sept_26.php July 13, 2011 A&E Networks rebrands History International as H2, which includes broadcasts of more recent documentary programming to it from parent channel History.EXCLUSIVE: New Network Name Becomes History NextTV September 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111026120646/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/473189-EXCLUSIVE_New_Network_Name_Becomes_History.php October 26, 2011 27ALN (American Life Net) is rebranded as Youtoo TV, with a new format featuring Internet based programs as well as viewer contributed videos via social networking sites.Social-Media Focused Youtoo TV Replaces AmericanLife Net NextTV September 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110930173001/http://www.multichannel.com/article/474458-Social_Media_Focused_Youtoo_TV_Replaces_AmericanLife_Net.php September 30, 2011 28The Price Is Right airs its 7,500th CBS daytime episode."The Price is Right" Holds First Celebrity Week on January 2; 7500th Episode September 28 Buzzer Blog September 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110930015038/http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/the-price-is-right-holds-first-celebrity-week-on-january-2nd-7500th-episode-september-28th September 30, 2011 October Date Event1AT&T Uverse removes NHL Network due to a carriage dispute.The Puck Stops Here: NHL Net Goes Dark On U-Verse NextTV October 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120117061852/http://www.multichannel.com/article/474595-The_Puck_Stops_Here_NHL_Net_Goes_Dark_On_U_Verse.php January 17, 2012 2Ending a 33-year run, and just one month before his November 4 death, Andy Rooney makes his last appearance as a commentator on 60 Minutes.Andy Rooney to End Regular Role On '60 Minutes' https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055622/https://www.nexttv.com/news/andy-rooney-end-regular-role-60-minutes-38541 2021-11-06 NextTV September 27, 20113ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s longtime opening intro to its Monday Night Football telecast after the singer makes remarks on Fox and Friends earlier in the day comparing President Obama to Adolf Hitler.ESPN pulls Williams from MNF opening https://web.archive.org/web/20230404085031/https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/7056003/espn-pulls-hank-williams-jr-your-ready-opening-mnf 2023-04-04 ESPN.com October 3, 2011 Although Williams later apologized for the comments, Williams and ESPN mutually agreed to no longer use the song as the theme for Monday Night Football."Hank Williams, Jr. 'Are You Ready for Some Football?' 'Monday Night Football' Open Now Permanently Canceled" https://web.archive.org/web/20111007040119/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/06/hank-williams-jr-are-you-ready-for-some-football-monday-night-football-open-now-permanently-canceled/106307/ 2011-10-07 from Zap2it (October 6, 2011)4HD Theater is rebranded as Velocity to more naturally fit its increased focus on male-oriented programming.TCA: Discovery Sets Launch Date For Velocity, Adds Big Names to 'Curiosity', Preps Science Channel's 'Trek Nation', Introduces 'Weed' Team https://web.archive.org/web/20140427075433/http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/tca-discovery-sets-launch-date-for-velocity-adds-big-names-to-curiosity-preps-science-channels-trek-nation/ 2014-04-27 Deadline July 29, 201111Roberts Broadcasting, whose portfolio includes four CW affiliates and one My Network TV affiliate, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the company defaulting on payments to Warner Bros. Television Distribution that resulted in the latter pulling their properties from Roberts' stations, and an earlier lawsuit of the same from CBS Television Distribution."Roberts Broadcasting TV Stations File For Bankruptcy" https://web.archive.org/web/20251212064127/https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/97521/roberts-broadcasting-tv-stations-file-for-bankrupt 2025-12-12 from All Access (October 11, 2011)14After considering a sale of the online video service in June, News Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, Comcast and Providence Equity Partners decide to continue their joint ownership of Hulu and pull it from the sale block."Hulu no longer for sale, owners say" https://web.archive.org/web/20111217044252/http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2011-10-14/hulu-not-for-sale/50770090/1 2011-12-17 from USA Today (October 14, 2011)The FCC orders that Madison Square Garden, Inc. has to make a carriage agreement with Verizon FiOS and AT&T Uverse for the high definition feeds of regional sports networks MSG and MSG Plus by October 22, and launch them on the providers by November 14.FCC Stays Portion of MSG Program Carriage Mandate NextTV October 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111019160733/http://www.multichannel.com/article/475211-FCC_Stays_Portion_of_MSG_Program_Carriage_Mandate.php October 19, 201118Inspired by actor Zachary Quinto's decision to come out as a gay man, ABC World News Now anchor Dan Kloeffler announces on air that he is also coming out as a gay man as well."Gay ABC News anchor comes out while talking about 'Star Trek' actor Zach Quinto on the air" https://web.archive.org/web/20160305092354/http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/cutline/gay-abc-news-anchor-comes-while-talking-star-161335588.html 2016-03-05 from Yahoo (October 18, 2011)20CBS commemorates the 60th anniversary of its eye logo.CBS celebrates its 60th Eye-versary https://web.archive.org/web/20150512002021/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/cbs-celebrates-its-60th-eye-versary/2011/10/20/gIQAKTmd0L_blog.html 2015-05-12 The Washington Post October 20, 201121FIFA, soccer's governing body, reaches U.S. broadcast deals with Fox Sports (English language) and Telemundo (Spanish language) for FIFA championship events from 2015 to 2022, including the 2018 and 2022 Men's World Cup championships. Fox's bid surpasses those from incumbent ESPN and NBC Sports, while Telemundo's bests Spanish incumbent Univision."FIFA confirms Fox, Telemundo get U.S. World Cup rights," https://web.archive.org/web/20111224072338/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/worldcup/story/2011-10-21/fox-telemundo-us-tv-rights-2018-2022-world-cup/50856226/1 2011-12-24 from USA Today, 10/21/20112714 years after ending its original run, Beavis and Butt-Head returned to MTV with its all new season 8 and 9 premiere, the combined episode Werewolves of Highland/Crying.https://www.mtv.com/series/all-content?xrs=PPM-18-10caf1c MTV Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows MTV 2024-06-27 2024-06-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20240625013515/https://www.mtv.com/series/all-content?xrs=PPM-18-10caf1c live28Game 7 of the World Series is broadcast on Fox. The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers (in their second consecutive appearance). It was the team's eleventh world championship. David Freese was awarded the series Most Valuable Player due to his iconic walk-off home run in the 11th inning during Game 6.31Averting a midnight deadline, DirecTV reaches a carriage agreement with News Corporation to preserve the signals of News Corp-owned channels FX, National Geographic Channel, Speed, Fuel TV, Fox Soccer, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Movie Channel, Fox Deportes and the 19 Fox Sports Net channels, which would have gone dark on DirecTV had the deal not been reached. The agreement also covers Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, National Geographic Wild, and the Fox owned and operated local broadcast stations, which were part of a separate deal that expired at years-end."Fox and DirecTV Reach Agreement," NextTV October 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111103222621/http://www.multichannel.com/article/476015-Fox_and_DirecTV_Reach_Agreement.php November 3, 2011 (DirecTV filed a complaint with the FCC Media Bureau on October 27 about News Corp's false claims that the Fox broadcast stations were part of the networks' dispute.)"DirecTV Sends Letter to FCC About Fox Ads" NextTV October 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111030215412/http://www.multichannel.com/article/475875-DirecTV_Wants_Fox_To_Stop_Running_Ads_About_Potential_Station_Drops.php October 30, 2011 In a separate deal, DirecTV reaches a carriage deal with Belo for that company's broadcast stations, which also would have been removed on November 1 had that deal not been reached.DirecTV, Belo Stations Reach Last-Minute Deal NextTV November 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111105023013/http://www.multichannel.com/article/476070-DirecTV_Belo_Stations_Reach_Last_Minute_Deal.php November 5, 2011 November Date Event2Sinclair Broadcast Group makes its second station purchase of 2011, acquiring the eight stations (mainly ABC and CBS affiliates) put up for sale by Freedom Communications earlier in the year. The deal (pending FCC approval) is worth $385 million.Sinclair To Buy Freedom Stations For $385M https://web.archive.org/web/20250411220144/https://deadline.com/2011/11/sinclair-to-buy-freedom-stations-for-385m-189956/ 2025-04-11 Deadline Hollywood November 2, 2011NBCUniversal announces that is reorganizing its local NBC Nonstop digital broadcast channels carried on ten of the 11 NBC stations owned by the company's NBC-Owned Television Stations division into one national network. The national NBC Nonstop, which will feature news and lifestyle programming (along with locally produced content by its affiliates) is set to launch in early 2012, and will also be made available for distribution to NBC affiliates not owned by NBCUniversal (it will be the second news and information digital multicast network venture by NBC, the weather-focused NBC Weather Plus operated from 2004 to 2008).NBC Reinvents Nonstop As National Diginet, TVNewsCheck, November 3, 2011.3Bounce TV announces an affiliation deal with Fox Television Stations Group. The digital multicast network will initially be available to Fox's MyNetworkTV stations in Los Angeles (KCOP) and New York City (WWOR-TV), with eventual subchannel carriage on additional Fox-owned MNT stations. The deal is FTSG's first subchannel venture, and makes Bounce TV the second outside-owned multicaster to reach an affiliation agreement with a major O&O group (The Local AccuWeather Channel was carried on ABC's O&O stations from 2006 to 2010).Bounce TV Lands On Fox MNT In NYC, LA, TVNewsCheck, November 3, 2011.Conan O'Brien ends his week-long return to New York City by officiating what is believed to be the first televised same-sex marriage between a staff member and his partner on Conan.Conan O'Brien Officiates Gay Wedding Of Scott Cronick And David Gorshein On Air (VIDEO), HuffPost, November 4, 2011.7ABC affiliate WBBJ-TV in Jackson, Tennessee announces that they have signed an affiliation deal with CBS and will carry their programs on their DT3 subchannel, beginning January 1, 2012. This will be the first time since 1968 that WBBJ carried CBS programming when it was WDXI-TV (as it was a CBS affiliate from its 1955 sign on until its network switch to ABC that year)."WBBJ to Add CBS to 7.3 in January 2012" https://web.archive.org/web/20120403215936/http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/WBBJ-to-Add-CBS-Affiliat-133370063.html 2012-04-03 from WBBJ (November 7, 2011)9At approximately 2:00 PM EST, all television and radio stations in the Emergency Alert System are tested simultaneously, the first nationwide test of the system since its 1997 inception.Prepare for the Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test National League of Cities October 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111026153226/http://www.nlc.org/news-center/nations-cities-weekly/articles/2011/october/prepare-for-the-nationwide-emergency-alert-system-test October 26, 2011 The Ellen DeGeneres Show welcomes its first ever Muppet-related guest Kermit the Frog.14NBC announces that it has signed Chelsea Clinton to their news division as their special correspondent.Chelsea Clinton named NBC special correspondent from Zap2it (November 14, 2011) June 2016 medicmedic15Belo Corporation and Raycom Media announces a shared services agreement for their Tucson outlets. As a result of this deal, Raycom's CBS affiliate KOLD will take over the programming and newscasts operations of Belo's Fox outlet KMSB and sister My Network TV affiliate KTTU, starting in February 2012. Belo will continue to own KMSB and KTTU and retain their sales department.Belo Turning Over KMSB, KTTU to KOLD https://web.archive.org/web/20220625220121/https://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/news/belo-to-shut-down-kmsb-fox-and-kttu-kold-to/article_ca805f3c-0fbd-11e1-b47c-001cc4c002e0.html 2022-06-25 from TV News Check (November 15, 2011)18After 28 years, Regis Philbin appears on Live! for the last time.Regis Philbin announces date for his last 'Live' episode https://web.archive.org/web/20111007010742/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/09/06/regis-philbin-last-show/ 2011-10-07 Entertainment Weekly September 6, 201120The American Music Awards airs, with the program being led into by its first official red carpet pre-show with a performance by Hot Chelle Rae."ABC RED CARPET PRE-SHOWS FOR "THE 2011 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS" FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY HOT CHELLE RAE AND TAIO CRUZ" from ABC Media Net (November 16, 2011) https://web.archive.org/web/20111124012836/http://www.abcmedianet.com/assets/pr/html/111611_01a.html November 24, 2011 24Actor-director Hugh Laurie announces that he will retire from performing on television after 30 years in the business. Laurie states that he will transition more into directing and big-screen roles once his Fox series House M.D. concludes its run after its eighth season."Hugh Laurie to end 30-year TV career when hit US show House finishes" from Daily Record (November 24, 2011)House Canceled After End of 8th Season https://web.archive.org/web/20120210093759/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/08/current-season-to-be-the-last-for-house/119252/ February 10, 2012 TV by the Numbers, February 8, 201229The 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is broadcast on CBS. 10.3 million people tune in.http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/30/tv-ratings-tuesday-cbs-gets-a-rise-out-of-victorias-secret-fashion-show-parenthood-glee-new-girl-inch-up/112188/ TV Ratings Tuesday: CBS Gets A Rise Out of 'Victoria's Secret Fashion Show'; Parenthood & Biggest Loser Match Season Highs; 'Glee,' 'New Girl' Inch Up TV by the Numbers November 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 September 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120905155603/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/30/tv-ratings-tuesday-cbs-gets-a-rise-out-of-victorias-secret-fashion-show-parenthood-glee-new-girl-inch-up/112188/ deadhttps://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-ctivewear/victorias-secret-show-date-set-5186449 Victoria's Secret Show Date Set - Intimates/Activewear - Media WWD.com September 19, 2011 November 15, 2011http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/10/11/maroon-5-kanye-west-to-perform-at-the-victorias-secret-fashion-show-audio/ Maroon 5 & Kanye West To Perform At The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show [AUDIO] Ryan Seacrest - The official entertainment news site of American Idol host and American Top 40 on air radio personality! Ryan Seacrest October 11, 2011 November 15, 2011 September 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120903081241/http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/10/11/maroon-5-kanye-west-to-perform-at-the-victorias-secret-fashion-show-audio/ live On NBC Nightly News episode a fire alarm went off in the studio. December Date Event1A station sale and shared services agreement announced on August 8Rubino Lindsay Nexstar Enters Agreement to Acquire WEHT-TV https://www.nexttv.com/news/nexstar-enters-agreement-acquire-weht-tv-43025 August 8, 2011 NextTV August 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110826201729/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/472192-Nexstar_Enters_Agreement_to_Acquire_WEHT_TV.php August 26, 2011 takes effect in the Evansville, Indiana market: Nexstar Broadcasting Group acquires ABC affiliate WEHT from Gilmore Communications, while selling independent WTVW to Mission Broadcasting. Both stations combine operations on this date out of WEHT's studios, and WEHT's sports subchannel affiliated with Wazoo Sports is discontinued completely. Additionally, their news operations are combined under one banner, Eyewitness News."WEHT and WTVW to expand local news through Eyewitness News partnership," from Jake's DTV Blog, posted 11/29/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120424101140/https://jakesdtvblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/official-weht-and-wtvw-to-expand-local.html April 24, 2012 2ABC announces that Brian Frons, who has served as the president of the network's ABC Daytime division since August 2002 and faced criticism over the April cancellation of longtime soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live, will step down from the position upon the expiration of his contract with ABC in January 2012. Vicki Dummer, currently serving as ABC's Senior Vice President of Current Series and Specials, will take over as president of the division, which will be internally renamed within the company as Times Square Studios.Frons steps down, ABC Daytime rebranded, Soap Central, December 2, 2011. June 2016 medicmedic5Citing its "different business model" as an independent station (it lost its Fox affiliation on September 1), KTRV-TV/Boise suspends its news operations."12 KTRV suspends news operations, lays off employees," https://web.archive.org/web/20120107185719/http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/12-KTRV-lays-off-news-operations-135053138.html 2012-01-07 from KTVB, 12/6/20118On Fox, criticisms surfaced about The X Factor where judge Nicole Scherzinger received death threats after she voted for a deadlock which caused one of the front-runners, Rachel Crow, to be eliminated.https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a355137/x-factor-usa-result-eighth-act-eliminated-semi-finalists-confirmed/ 'X Factor' USA result: Eighth act eliminated, semi-finalists confirmed Digital Spy 2011-12-09 2012-11-01 It was later revealed that Scherzinger will leave at the end of the season to become a judge in the flagship British edition of The X Factor the following year.10The 2011 Spike Video Game Awards are aired on Spike TV.Good Owen 2011-12-11 The Winners and Nominees of the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards https://kotaku.com/the-winners-and-nominees-of-the-2011-spike-video-game-a-5867018 2025-04-11 Kotaku en 2025-04-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20250411035812/https://kotaku.com/the-winners-and-nominees-of-the-2011-spike-video-game-a-5867018 live 12CBS Corporation announces it will purchase Long Island-based independent station WLNY-TV/Riverhead, New York from WLNY Limited Partnership. The sale gives CBS a duopoly with its O&O flagship WCBS-TV and allow it to expand WLNY's on-air staff and local news programming.CBS Buys WLNY, Doubles Up In New York https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055618/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/cbs-buys-wlny-doubles-up-in-new-york/ 2021-11-06 , TVNewsCheck, December 12, 2011.Disney XD announces that actor/singer Mitchel Musso will not return for the third and final season of Pair of Kings, with Adam Hicks (star of fellow Disney XD series Zeke and Luther) replacing Musso in a new role.Disney XD's Sitcom 'Pair of Kings' To Resume Production for Third Season, Adam Hicks Joins Cast https://web.archive.org/web/20121002030816/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/12/disney-xds-sitcom-pair-of-king-to-resume-production-for-third-season-adam-hicks-joins-cast/113508/ 2012-10-02 , TVByTheNumbers, December 12, 2011. The move comes after Musso's October 16 arrest and December 9 arraignment on 2 misdemeanor counts of DUI (for which a not guilty plea was entered in a Burbank district court).https://archive.today/20120910011910/http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-disney-star-dui,0,3932346.story Disney Star Mitchel Musso Arrested, KTLA, October 17, 2011.Underage Disney Star Mitchel Musso Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charges, WNYW, December 9, 2011. Additionally, his monthly Disney Channel series PrankStars was canceled immediately, with the remainder of the already filmed episodes never airing in the United States and burned off in the United Kingdom. Despite the arrest, Musso would remain as the voice of Jeremy Johnson on Phineas and Ferb, until the show's series finale in June 2015 and appearances beyond.13Citing a desire to return to international reporting, ABC announced that Christiane Amanpour will step down as host of This Week, but will continue to work for both ABC and prior employer CNN, where she will host a daily show for CNN International, where she hosted a show until 2010. George Stephanopoulos, whom Amanpour succeeded as host, will return to hosting This Week in January 2012 while continuing as co-host on Good Morning America."Christiane Amanpour Out at 'This Week,' Will Split Between ABC & CNN; Stephanopoulos Returns as 'This Week' Host" https://web.archive.org/web/20120108230410/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/13/christiane-amanpour-out-at-this-week-will-split-between-abc-stephanopoulos-returns-as-this-week-host/113685/ 2012-01-08 from TV by the Numbers (December 13, 2011)14The National Football League announces an extension of its contracts with broadcast partners CBS (AFC package), Fox (NFC package), and NBC (Sunday Night Football) through the 2022 season at an average total fee of $3 billion/year (the networks' current deals do not expire until 2013)."N.F.L. Cashes In on Its Popularity," from The New York Times, 12/15/201115Howard Stern confirms he will join the judges panel of America's Got Talent in 2012,"Howard Stern To Judge America's Got Talent," https://web.archive.org/web/20120527202910/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=2355395 2012-05-27 from FMQB, 12/15/2011 replacing Piers Morgan, who announced his departure from the show on November 9 in order to focus on his CNN program.https://ew.com/article/2011/11/09/piers-morgan-leaving-americas-got-talent/ Piers Morgan leaving America's Got Talent EW.comThe First episode of Impractical Jokers airs on truTV.20ESPN on ABC announces changes to its NBA Countdown pregame show, including the elimination of the host position (leaving out Hannah Storm and Stuart Scott), a reliance on color commentators (including Magic Johnson), and a shift in production from ESPN's Bristol, Connecticut headquarters to its facility at LA Live."Stuart Scott, Hannah Storm out of ESPN's NBA studio" https://web.archive.org/web/20120108094650/http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/12/stuart-scott-hannah-storm-out-of-espns-nba-studio/1? 2012-01-08 from USA Today (December 20, 2011)22The FCC puts forth a proposal that would loosen cross-ownership restrictions, including a move to allow common ownership of radio, TV, and print outlets in the top 20 U.S. markets (where restrictions are already tighter), and modifications to existing rules, including radio-TV ownership in smaller markets."F.C.C. Seeks to Ease Media Ownership Rule," https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134336/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/business/media/fcc-seeks-to-ease-media-ownership-rule.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=FCC%20ownership&st=cse 2015-04-02 from The New York Times, 12/23/2011On Fox, Melanie Amaro (mentored by former American Idol judge Simon Cowell) was crowned the first U.S. winner of The X Factor, beating Chris Rene and Josh Krajcik."The X Factor season finale recap," from Entertainment Weekly, posted 12/23/201130The E. W. Scripps Company completes its $212 million purchase of McGraw-Hill's portfolio of TV stations."Scripps completes McGraw-Hill Stations Buy," https://web.archive.org/web/20211106055620/https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/scripps-completes-mcgraw-hill-stations-buy/ 2021-11-06 from TVNewsCheck, 12/30/2011 Programs Debuts Date Show Network SourceJanuary 1Dan Vs.The HubThe Hub To Premier Two Original Series This Holiday Season BSCKids November 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120320184739/https://www.bsckids.com/2010/11/the-hub-to-premier-two-original-series-this-holiday-season/ March 20, 2012 House of AnubisNickelodeonhttps://archive.today/20120720183334/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/04/nickelodeon%E2%80%99s-house-of-anubis-series-premiere-scores-top-spot-with-teens-and-tweens/77199%23comment-725875 Nickelodeon's 'House Of Anubis' Series Premiere Scores Top Spot With Kids And Tweens, TVbytheNumbers.com, January 4, 2011,Off the AirAdult Swimhttps://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/off-the-air/episodes-season-1/437500 Off the Air season 1 episodes CBS Interactive 20112012 2012-12-19 TV Guide 2013-09-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20130922163248/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/off-the-air/episodes-season-1/437500 dead Justice with Judge JeanineFox News ChannelJanuary 3Wild KrattsPBS Kids Go!January 4Live to DanceCBSJanuary 9Bob's BurgersFoxIMDb – Bob's BurgersDownton AbbeyPBSThe CapeNBCNBC Announces New Mid-Season Schedule Futon Critic November 15, 2010Infested!Animal Planethttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/12/15/animal-planet-debuts-miniseries-infested-with-stories-of-extreme-infestations-where-dream-homes-become-living-nightmares-211024/20101215animalplanet01/ Animal Planet Debuts Miniseries "Infested!" With Stories of Extreme Infestations Where Dream Homes Become Living Nightmares The Futon Critic December 15, 2010 December 10, 2012EpisodesShowtime"Biggest Sunday Ever on Showtime! Shameless, Episodes & Californication to Premiere 9th January" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614012741/http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/09/22/biggest-sunday-ever-on-showtime-shameless-episodes-and-californication-to-premiere-january-9th-37549/20100922showtime02/ 2020-06-14 , Showtime press release, September 22, 2010, via FutonCritic.com. Retrieved November 6, 2021.ShamelessShowtime Deploys 'Dexter' Fifth-Season Finale For 'Shameless' Promotion NextTV December 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101212230131/http://www.multichannel.com/article/460847-Showtime_Deploys_Dexter_Fifth_Season_Finale_For_Shameless_Promotion.php December 12, 2010 January 11Lights OutFXhttp://vod.fxnetworks.com/watch/lightsout https://web.archive.org/web/20100916061508/http://vod.fxnetworks.com/watch/lightsout dead Fearless FX Networks September 16, 2010 www.fxnetworks.comOnion SportsDomeComedy CentralComedy Central Insider Comedy Central First Images and Premiere Date for Comedy Central's Onion SportsDome! http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/2010/12/01/first-images-and-premiere-date-for-comedy-centrals-onion-sportsdome/ December 1, 2010 January 6, 2011 August 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826043000/http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/2010/12/01/first-images-and-premiere-date-for-comedy-centrals-onion-sportsdome dead January 12Off the MapABC'Off the Map' on the schedule in January; 'Terra Nova' adds 'Whole Truth' star Zap2It November 2, 2010January 13Beyond Scared StraightA&EA&E Scares Up Record Audience For Series Premiere NextTV January 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110117030156/http://www.multichannel.com/article/462429-A_E_Scares_Up_Record_Audience_For_Series_Premiere.php January 17, 2011 January 17Being HumanSyfySyfy Gives Target Dates for 2010 The Futon Critic January 10, 2010Harry's LawNBCPiers Morgan TonightCNNPiers Morgan is Larry King's CNN replacement MSNBC September 8, 2010SkinsMTVhttp://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/21/ew-exclusive-skins-trailer/ 'Skins': See the NSFW trailer for MTV's adaptation (Exclusive) Tim Stack October 21, 2010 PopWatch Entertainment Weekly December 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113062458/http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/21/ew-exclusive-skins-trailer/ 13 November 2010 liveSupah NinjasNickelodeon2011 Upfronts: Nickelodeon's Perry Sees Robust Market NextTV March 12, 2011January 19Retired at 35TV LandApril 20, 2010 Second TV Land Sitcom 'Retired at 35' Greenlit TV Land http://blogs.tvland.com/prime/category/retired-at-35/ dead April 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120304094050/http://blogs.tvland.com/prime/category/retired-at-35/ March 4, 2012January 20Fairly LegalUSA Network'Fairly Legal' (fka 'Facing Kate') Premieres January 20; 'Royal Pains,' 'White Collar' Return https://web.archive.org/web/20101229090544/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/10/08/fairly-legal-fka-facing-kate-premieres-january-20-royal-pains-white-collar-return/67211 2010-12-29 TV by the Numbers October 8, 2010January 21Ebert Presents: At the MoviesPBShttp://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/01/roger-ebert-before-and-after-the-new-jaw.html Roger Ebert: Before and after the new jaw Zapit 2 It January 21, 2011 2011-01-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121220109/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/01/roger-ebert-before-and-after-the-new-jaw.html 2011-01-21 dead Onion News NetworkIFCIFC Sets 'Onion News Network,' 'Portlandia' For Friday-Night Lineup Multichannel News November 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123190421/http://www.multichannel.com/article/460106-IFC_Sets_Onion_News_Network_Portlandia_For_Friday_Night_Lineup.php November 23, 2010 PortlandiaIFC's 'Portlandia' crew says joke won't be on our fair city Oregon Live September 9, 2010Spartacus: Gods of the ArenaStarzhttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/08/tca-press-tour-spartacus-gods-of-the-arena-.html TCA Press Tour: 'Spartacus': 'Gods of the Arena' or gods of TV? August 7, 2010 September 21, 2010 Los Angeles Times Gerrick D. Kennedy https://web.archive.org/web/20100820133120/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/08/tca-press-tour-spartacus-gods-of-the-arena-.html 20 August 2010 liveJanuary 23Kourtney and Kim Take New YorkE!Look Out, New York: Here Comes E!'s New Kardashian Show EOnline October 4, 2010January 24Bubble GuppiesNickelodeonNeil Genzlinger Splish Splash: Fantastical Fish Tales https://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/arts/television/24guppies.html January 23, 2011 The New York TimesJanuary 25Kitchen BossTLCTLC Orders New Buddy Valastro Series Kitchen Boss TV Guide January 5, 2011January 26Face OffSyfyJanuary 28Working ClassCMThttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/01/05/cmt-premieres-its-first-scripted-series-working-class-friday-january-28-at-800-pm-et-pt-300410/20110105cmt01/ CMT Premieres Its First Scripted Series "Working Class" Friday, January 28 at 8:00 P.M., ET/PT January 5, 2011 The Futon Critic January 30, 2011February 1One Born Every MinuteLifetimeTCA: Lifetime To Debut Three Reality Series In February NextTV January 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110111050321/http://www.multichannel.com/article/462113-TCA_Lifetime_To_Debut_Three_Reality_Series_In_February.php January 11, 2011 Seriously Funny KidsFebruary 7The Chicago CodeFoxAndreeva Nellie Fox Sets Premiere Date For Shawn Ryan's The Chicago Code https://tvline.com/2010/11/03/fox-sets-premiere-date-for-shawn-ryans-the-chicago-code/ TVLine November 6, 2021 November 3, 2010 November 6, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211106155748/https://tvline.com/2010/11/03/fox-sets-premiere-date-for-shawn-ryans-the-chicago-code/ dead February 8Traffic LightFox Mid-Season Schedule – 'American Idol' to Wednesdays/Thursdays; 'Fringe' to Fridays https://web.archive.org/web/20101121033312/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/19/fox-mid-season-schedule-idol-to-wednesdaysthursdays-fringe-to-fridays/72889 2010-11-21 TV by the Numbers November 19, 2010February 9Quad SquadLifetimeMr. SunshineABChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/12/06/abc-announces-premiere-dates-for-new-comedies-mr-sunshine-and-happy-endings-162315/20101206abc06/ December 6, 2010 ABC Announces Premiere Dates for New Comedies "Mr. Sunshine" and "Happy Endings" The Futon Critic December 6, 2010February 11Bar KarmaCurrent TVUpfronts 2011: Current Positions Itself as 'Real' Reality Network NextTV February 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928220244/https://www.multichannel.com/article/463711-Upfronts_2011_Current_Positions_Itself_as_Real_Reality.php September 28, 2012February 12Must Love CatsAnimal Planethttp://www.animalplanet.com/alaska-gold-diggers-schedule-fallback/must-love-cats-schedule-fallback/ Must Love Cats Schedule Fallback September 25, 2014 Animal PlanetFebruary 14Babar and the Adventures of BadouDisney Jr.https://www.corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=1993 Press Release – NELVANA's NEW BABAR SERIES TO DEBUT IN U.S. ON DISNEY CHANNEL Corus Entertainment September 16, 2010 September 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100919030914/https://corusent.com/home/Corporate/PressReleases/tabid/1697/Default.aspx?Id=1993 September 19, 2010 liveTinga Tinga TalesJake and the Never Land PiratesMad LoveCBShttps://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/01/natpe-2011-day-2-has-original-sitcoms.html NATPE 2011: Day 2 Has Original Sitcoms; CBS Moves Up Mad Love Premiere Sitcoms Online January 25, 2011February 16Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviorhttps://www.deadline.com/2010/05/cbs-picks-up-criminal-minds-spinoff-to-series/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100520024847/http://www.deadline.com/2010/05/cbs-picks-up-criminal-minds-spinoff-to-series dead May 20, 2010 CBS Picks Up 'Criminal Minds' Spinoff To Series Nellie Andreeva May 17, 2010 Deadline Hollywood May 17, 2010February 25CamelotStarzStarz Opens Court To 'Camelot' On April 1 NextTV December 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101223115600/http://www.multichannel.com/article/461353-Starz_Opens_Court_To_Camelot_On_April_1.php December 23, 2010 February 28Martin BashirMSNBChttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/martin-bashir-msnbc-show-_n_825412 Martin Bashir MSNBC Show Starts Feb. 28 Staff February 18, 2011 HuffPost November 6, 2021March 6America's Next Great RestaurantNBCMacIntyre, April. (2011-12-26). NBC Previews for Perfect Couples and America's Next Great Restaurant https://web.archive.org/web/20101228181320/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1607861.php/NBC-Previews-for-Perfect-Couples-and-America-s-Next-Great-Restaurant 2010-12-28 Monster and Critics. Retrieved 2010-12-28.Breakout KingsA&Ehttps://www.aetv.com/shows A&E TV Shows A&EComing HomeLifetimeLifetime to Debut Military-Themed Reality Series In March NextTV February 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928220315/http://www.multichannel.com/article/464071-Lifetime_to_Debut_Military_Themed_Reality_Series_In_March.php September 28, 2012 Taking On TysonAnimal PlanetAnimal Planet Taking on Tyson: Premieres Sunday March 6th at 10PM E/P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKrKgWGLI8 YouTube November 6, 2021 February 17, 2011Love & Hip Hop: New YorkVH1http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/01/04/its-spring-fever-on-vh1-with-six-new-series-set-to-premiere-in-march-and-april-2011-519415/20110104vh102/ Breaking News – It's Spring Fever on VH1 With Six New Series Set to Premiere in March and April 2011 TheFutonCritic.com 2022-05-06March 7All About AubreyOxygenTCA: Oxygen Announces Premiere Dates for New Series NextTV January 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110210052739/http://www.multichannel.com/article/462404-TCA_Oxygen_Announces_Premiere_Dates_for_New_Series.php February 10, 2011 March 22Brian the Fortune SellertruTVTruTV "Big Brian The Fortune Seller" premieres tonight at 10 (after "Hardcore Pawn")! Just for you guys... here's a scene that didn't make it into the show https://www.facebook.com/truTV/posts/big-brian-the-fortune-seller-premieres-tonight-at-10-after-hardcore-pawn-just-fo/119578374785087/ Facebook November 6, 2021 March 22, 2011March 29All on the LineSundance TVSundance Doubles Down on Nonfiction Programming NextTV March 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110304171842/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/464589-Sundance_Doubles_Down_on_Nonfiction_Programming.php March 4, 2011 Body of ProofABCABC's 'Body Of Proof' Gets Tuesday 10pm Timeslot, Premieres March 29 https://web.archive.org/web/20101203143124/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/30/abcs-body-of-proof-to-get-tuesday-10pm-timeslot-premieres-march-29/73738 2010-12-03 TV by the Numbers November 30, 2010April 1CHAOSCBShttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/cbs-mid-season-schedule-criminal-minds-si-wed-10p-mad-love-mon-830p-chaos-fri-8p-rules-moves-to-thu-830p/76359 CBS Mid-Season Schedule: 'Criminal Minds: SB' Wed. 10p; 'Mad Love' Mon. 8:30p; 'Chaos' Fri. 8p; 'Rules' Moves To Thu. 8:30p December 21, 2010 Gorman Bill TV by the Numbers December 22, 2010 December 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101224080629/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/cbs-mid-season-schedule-criminal-minds-si-wed-10p-mad-love-mon-830p-chaos-fri-8p-rules-moves-to-thu-830p/76359 dead April 3The BorgiasShowtimeTCA: Showtime Steps To The Plate With SF Giants Series NextTV January 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110119004828/http://www.multichannel.com/article/462439-TCA_Showtime_Steps_To_The_Plate_With_SF_Giants_Series.php January 19, 2011 The KennedysReelzChannelThe KillingAMChttp://blogs.amctv.com/the-killing/2011/02/the-killing-two-hour-premiere.php The Killing Will Debut With a 2 Hour Premiere on Sun., Apr. 3 AMC Dayton Lee February 10, 2011 March 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110216074619/http://blogs.amctv.com/the-killing/2011/02/the-killing-two-hour-premiere.php February 16, 2011April 4Dr. Drew On CallHLNAddiction Tango: Charlie Sheen Battles Drugs, Dr. Drew Hooked on Fame The Wrap March 8, 2011Intentional TalkMLB NetworkThe Problem SolverzCartoon NetworkApril 5Pregnant in HeelsBravoApril 6Breaking InFoxTori & Dean: sTORIbook WeddingsOxygenWorkaholicsComedy Centralhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/12/06/comedy-central-warms-up-the-winter-with-all-new-series-and-specials-as-well-as-returning-favorites-623413/20101206comedycentral02/ Comedy Central(R) Warms Up the Winter With All-New Series and Specials as Well as Returning Favorites The Futon Critic December 6, 2010 January 1, 2013Glamour BellesLifetimeApril 7Gigolos Showtimehttps://www.avclub.com/gigolos-1798167852 Gigolos TV Club 7 April 2011 April 8CMT's Next SuperstarCMTNigel Lythgoe Launching Singing Competition Series On CMT NextTV February 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110213004855/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/463725-Nigel_Lythgoe_Launching_Singing_Competition_Series_On_CMT.php February 13, 2011 April 10The Dance SceneE!E! Launches 'The Dance Scene' NextTV January 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110108034108/http://www.multichannel.com/article/461788-E_Launches_The_Dance_Scene_.php January 8, 2011 Khloé & Lamar"Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom reportedly getting reality show" Reality TV World December 30, 2010April 11Drew Carey's Improv-A-GanzaGSN"Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza" Debuts April 11 on GSN Buzzer Blog January 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110319071718/http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/drew-careys-improv-a-ganza-debuts-april-11th-on-gsn/ March 19, 2011 April 12Police POVtruTVPolice POV to debut April 17 on truTV https://www.rbr.com/police-pov-to-debut-april-17-on-trutv/ Radio & Television Business Report November 7, 2021 March 17, 2011Sinbad's Family AffairWE tvWE TV Greenlights Sinbad Series Multichannel News February 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110216042221/http://www.multichannel.com/article/463793-WE_TV_Greenlights_Sinbad_Series.php February 16, 2011 April 13Happy EndingsABCApril 14The Paul Reiser ShowNBCNBC's 'Paul Reiser Show' Replacing 'Perfect Couples' NextTV March 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110326194509/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/465656-NBC_s_Paul_Reiser_Show_Replacing_Perfect_Couples_.php March 26, 2011 April 17Game of ThronesHBOFischer Russ 'Game of Thrones' Premieres April 17 https://www.slashfilm.com/513140/game-thrones-premieres-april-17/ /Film November 6, 2021 January 7, 2011April 26Repo GamesSpikeSpike Orders Two New Reality Series NextTV January 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110204112639/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/463225-Spike_Orders_Two_New_Reality_Series.php February 4, 2011 The Voice NBCCee Lo Green, Adam Levine Named Coaches of 'The Voice' NextTV February 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110507075222/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/464541-Cee_Lo_Green_Adam_Levine_Named_Coaches_of_The_Voice_.php May 7, 2011 May 3The Looney Tunes ShowCartoon Networkhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/18/bugs-and-daffy-return-in-the-looney-tunes-show-premieres-tuesday-may-3-at-8-p-m-on-cartoon-network/89761 Seidman, Robert Bugs and Daffy Return in 'The Looney Tunes Show' – Premieres Tuesday, May 3, at 8 p.m. on Cartoon Network TVbytheNumbers 2010-05-06 2010-04-18 2011-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20110420131410/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/18/bugs-and-daffy-return-in-the-looney-tunes-show-premieres-tuesday-may-3-at-8-p-m-on-cartoon-network/89761 dead The Amazing World of GumballCARTOON NETWORK Launching 25 New Series/Movies/Specials Forces of Geek April 21, 2010May 6A.N.T. FarmDisney ChannelMay 7Pretty HurtsLogohttp://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reviews_21/-Pretty-Hurts-but-real-easy-on-the-eyes.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20110509010744/http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reviews_21/-Pretty-Hurts-but-real-easy-on-the-eyes.asp dead 'Pretty Hurts,' but real easy on the eyes May 9, 2011May 8Why Not? with Shania TwainOprah Winfrey Networkhttps://www.oprah.com/pressroom/own-announces-premiere-of-why-not-with-shania-twain OWN Announces Premiere of Why Not? with Shania Twain 2021-11-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927165141/http://www.oprah.com/own-shaniatwain/Why-Not-With-Shania-Twain 2012-09-27 May 9Eye OpenerSyndicationMay 10Swamp BrothersDiscovery ChannelMay 264th and ForeverCurrent TVMay 30Extreme Weight LossABCABC announces 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition' for the 'super-obese' Zap2It March 14, 2011Platinum HitBravoTCA: Bravo Announces 2011 Premiere Dates, Renewals NextTV January 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110116184318/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/462381-TCA_Bravo_Announces_2011_Premiere_Dates_Renewals.php January 16, 2011 May 31Million Dollar DecoratorsLove HandlesLifetime2011 Upfronts: Lifetime Orders 'Modern Love' Pilot, Renews 'Army Wives' NextTV May 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110508111025/http://www.multichannel.com/article/467713-2011_Upfronts_Lifetime_Orders_Modern_Love_Pilot_Renews_Army_Wives_.php May 8, 2011 June 1Franklin & BashTNThttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/10/tnt-announces-summer-schedule-franklin-bash-falling-skies-rizzoli-isles-and-more/85317 https://web.archive.org/web/20110313051953/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/10/tnt-announces-summer-schedule-franklin-bash-falling-skies-rizzoli-isles-and-more/85317 dead March 13, 2011 TNT Announces Summer Schedule March 10, 2011 Seidman Robert TV by the Numbers July 29, 2011Haunted CollectorSyfySyfy Adds Three Reality Series NextTV March 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514115206/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/465676-Syfy_Adds_Three_Reality_Series.php May 14, 2011 Twist of FateThe Weather Channelhttp://tvtango.com/series/twist_of_fate Twist of Fate TV Tango May 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130722070347/http://tvtango.com/series/twist_of_fate July 22, 2013 live The World According to ParisOxygenJune 2Love BitesNBCNBC Gives 'Love Bites' Premiere Date NextTV April 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110503070018/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467512-NBC_Gives_Love_Bites_Premiere_Date.php May 3, 2011 June 5So Random!Disney Channelhttp://thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/05/16/the-tween-comedy-series-so-random-first-made-popular-in-sonny-with-a-chance-begins-to-air-sunday-june-5-830-pm-et-pt-on-disney-channel-246512/20110516disney02/ The Tween Comedy Series "So Random!," First Made Popular in "Sonny With A Chance," Begins to Air Sunday, June 5 (8:30 P.M., ET/PT) on Disney Channel Disney Channel May 16, 2011 May 11, 2016 The Futon Critic Teen WolfMTV'Teen Wolf': MTV announces premiere date – From Inside the Box ... https://web.archive.org/web/20110612101402/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/02/teen-wolf-mtv-sets-premiere-date.html 2011-06-12 Zap2ItJune 6Switched at BirthABC FamilyABC Family Summer Slate Grows To Three Nights NextTV March 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007014329/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/464897-ABC_Family_Summer_Slate_Grows_To_Three_Nights.php October 7, 2012 June 12Ice Loves CocoE!Andreeva, Nellie. "E! Orders Reality Series Starring Ice-T & His Wife", Deadline Hollywood, April 26, 2011The ProtectorLifetimehttp://www.mylifetime.com/shows/the-protector https://web.archive.org/web/20110527124755/http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/the-protector dead Welcome to A+E Networks UK May 27, 2011The Glee ProjectOxygenJune 13Almost Naked AnimalsCartoon NetworkCartoon Network to Air 9 Story's 'Almost Naked Animals' Animation Magazine, April 18, 2011SidekickSidekick Stars on Cartoon Network in June Cold Hard Flash, May 31, 2011Kickin' ItDisney XDJune 14The Nine Lives of Chloe KingABC FamilyProving GroundG4"G4's Proving Ground" Takes Viewers on a Roller Coaster Ride of Trial and Error When New Series Premieres June 14th at 8 PM ET/PT Futon Critic, May 5, 2011June 15Happily DivorcedTV LandTV Land Greenlights Two New Sitcoms NextTV March 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928221042/http://www.multichannel.com/article/465604-TV_Land_Greenlights_Two_New_Sitcoms.php September 28, 2012 Rocco's Dinner PartyBravoJune 16Voltron ForceNicktoonsJune 19Falling SkiesTNTTNT Announces Summer Schedule https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102202/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/10/tnt-announces-summer-schedule-franklin-bash-falling-skies-rizzoli-isles-and-more/85317/ 2016-03-04 TV by the Numbers March 10, 2011June 22Life on a WireDiscovery ChannelJune 23Expedition ImpossibleABChttps://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/abc-summer-schedule-2011-2012-19957/ ABC summer schedule [Rookie Blue, 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show, Take the Money and Run, Wipeout] May 16, 2011SuitsUSA NetworkUSA expands slate with two new series https://web.archive.org/web/20110629175407/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030519?refcatid=4027 2011-06-29 Variety January 19, 2011WilfredFXFX Sets Summer Schedule NextTV April 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121008201511/http://www.multichannel.com/content/fx-sets-summer-schedule October 8, 2012 June 27My Babysitter's a VampireDisney ChannelDisney Channel Staking Claim to My Babysitter's a Vampire Dread Central June 7, 2011Winx ClubNickelodeonGlobal Hit Animated Series 'Winx Club' Comes To Nickelodeon, Starting June 27 https://web.archive.org/web/20110611073320/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/09/global-hit-animated-series-winx-club-comes-to-nickelodeon-starting-june-27/95196/ 2011-06-11 TV by the Numbers June 9, 2011June 29Love in the WildNBCNBC Delays 'Love in the Wild' Until June 29 NextTV May 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110529171812/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468869-NBC_Delays_Love_in_the_Wild_Until_June_29.php May 29, 2011 Necessary RoughnessUSA NetworkState of GeorgiaABC FamilyJuly 1Bucket & Skinner's Epic AdventuresNickelodeonJuly 4Operation OsminNuvoTV2012-01-11 'Operation Osmin': Osmin Hernandez Q&A https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a359375/operation-osmin-osmin-hernandez-returns-for-more-superhero-training/ 2024-10-16 Digital Spy en-GBJuly 8Say Yes to the Dress: BridesmaidsTLCDiscovery Communications Announces 2011–12 Programming NextTV April 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110423190636/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466803-Discovery_Communications_Announces_2011_12_Programming.php April 23, 2011 July 11The FiveFox News ChannelFox News Launching Ensemble Show to Replace 'Glenn Beck' NextTV June 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110704205151/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470483-Fox_News_Launching_Ensemble_Show_to_Replace_Glenn_Beck_.php July 4, 2011 AlphasSyfyJuly 13Legend QuestDance MomsLifetimehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1991410/episodes?season=1 Dance Moms (TV Series 2011– ) - IMDb www.imdb.comRoseanne's Nutshttps://www.mylifetime.com/shows https://web.archive.org/web/20110707111125/http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/roseannes-nuts dead Lifetime TV Shows July 7, 2011 LifetimeThe FranchiseShowtimeShowtime to Preview SF Giants Doc on April 13 NextTV March 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928221231/http://www.multichannel.com/article/465756-Showtime_to_Preview_SF_Giants_Doc_on_April_13.php September 28, 2012 July 14Sweet Home AlabamaCMTCMT Orders Pair Of Southern Reality Shows NextTV June 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110621041152/http://www.multichannel.com/article/469892-CMT_Orders_Pair_Of_Southern_Reality_Shows.php June 21, 2011 Texas WomenJuly 15PrankStarsDisney ChannelJuly 17Bar RescueSpikeBig Rich TexasStyle NetworkHeat SeekersFood Networkhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/06/30/food-network-scorches-summer-line-up-in-new-series-heat-seekers-593102/20110630food01/ Food Network Scorches Summer Line-Up in New Series "Heat Seekers" The Futon Critic June 30, 2011 November 19, 2012July 19AwkwardMTVhttps://www.tvguide.com/News/MTV-Renews-Awkward-1036407.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20111010191800/http://www.tvguide.com/News/MTV-Renews-Awkward-1036407.aspx dead October 10, 2011 MTV Renews Freshman Comedy Awkward for Season 2 TV Guide Abrams Natalie August 15, 2011 August 25, 2011It's Worth What?NBC'America's Got Talent,' 'Marriage Ref' Return to NBC Summer Schedule NextTV March 21, 2011Ludo Bites AmericaSundance TVWeb TherapyShowtimehttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/web-therapy/listings/ Shows A-Z - web therapy on showtime TheFutonCritic.com 2011-08-05July 22NTSF:SD:SUV::Adult SwimJuly 24Same NameCBSJuly 31Against the WallLifetimeWatch a Sneak Peek of Lifetime's New Series Against the Wall! Broadcasting & Cable March 21, 2011August 1Secret Mountain Fort AwesomeCartoon NetworkAugust 2Take the Money & RunABCABC's Summer Premiere Dates Change, Including 'Rookie Blue' https://web.archive.org/web/20110517064117/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/13/abcs-summer-premiere-dates-change-including-rookie-blue/92583/ 2011-05-17 TV by the Numbers May 13, 2011August 5Friends with BenefitsNBChttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/06/09/exclusive-nbc-bumps-friends-with-benefits-to-fridays-starting-august-5-457312/9307 Exclusive: NBC Bumps "Friends With Benefits" to Fridays Starting August 5 the Futon Critic June 9, 2011 June 9, 2011August 7CuriosityDiscovery ChannelAugust 9Scaredy SquirrelCartoon NetworkAugust 12Strike BackCinemax'Strike Back' teaser: Cinemax guns for '24' magic – EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Entertainment Weekly July 8, 2011August 15The Lying GameABC FamilyAugust 19ChemistryCinemaxAugust 28I Just Want My Pants BackMTVAugust 29PoliticsNation with Al SharptonMSNBC"Official: Rev. Al Sharpton Named To Host Nightly MSNBC Show" from All Access (August 24, 2011)CarfellasDiscovery ChannelTCA: Discovery Sets New Reality Series NextTV July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007155808/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/471720-TCA_Discovery_Sets_New_Reality_Series.php October 7, 2012 September 7Paranormal WitnessSyfySeptember 12Anderson LiveSyndicationProgram description, SNTA.com, January 2011Dish NationExcusedProgram description, SNTA.com, January 2011Right This MinuteWe the People with Gloria Allred'We the People With Gloria Allred' Cleared in 85% of U.S. NextTV July 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007155643/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/471579-_We_the_People_With_Gloria_Allred_Cleared_in_85_of_U_S_.php October 7, 2012 September 13RingerThe CWSeptember 14H8R"CW To Pick Up New Reality Series 'H8R' That Pairs Celebrities With Their Haters" Deadline Hollywood (May 16, 2011)Free AgentsNBCUp All NightSeptember 15The Secret CircleThe CWCW Orders 'Secret Circle,' 'Hart of Dixie,' 'Ringer' NextTV May 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522052154/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468408-CW_Orders_Secret_Circle_Hart_of_Dixie_Ringer_.php May 22, 2011 September 17Killer InstinctClooExclusive: Newly Rebranded Cloo TV Picks Up First Original Series TV Guide July 15, 2011Weekends with Alex WittMSNBCSeptember 18On the SpotSyndication from SNTASeptember 19The Bill Cunningham Showpress release from Tribune Entertainment https://web.archive.org/web/20110519164109/http://corporate.tribune.com/pressroom/?p=2004 May 19, 2011 The Jeremy Kyle ShowProgram description, SNTA.com, January 2011Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessNickelodeonLifechangersThe CWAndreeva Nellie CW To Carry Dr. Drew Daytime Show https://www.deadline.com/2011/01/cw-to-carry-dr-drew-daytime-show https://web.archive.org/web/20110112015838/http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/cw-to-carry-dr-drew-daytime-show/ dead January 12, 2011 Deadline November 6, 2021 January 11, 2011The Playboy Club NBCRice Lynette Hibberd James NBC fall lineup https://ew.com/article/2011/05/12/nbc-picks-up-playboy-and-jason-isaacs-drama/ Entertainment Weekly November 6, 2021 May 12, 2011 January 23, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220123070925/https://ew.com/article/2011/05/12/nbc-picks-up-playboy-and-jason-isaacs-drama/ dead 2 Broke GirlsCBSCBS Picks Up 'Two Broke Girls,' 'Person of Interest' NextTV May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110517232743/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468253-CBS_Picks_Up_Two_Broke_Girls_Person_of_Interest_.php May 17, 2011 September 20UnforgettableNew GirlFoxUpfronts 2011: Fox Builds Fall Schedule Around 'X Factor,' Slates 'Terra Nova' NextTV May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519090107/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468305-Upfronts_2011_Fox_Builds_Fall_Schedule_Around_X_Factor_Slates_Terra_Nova_.php May 19, 2011 September 21The X Factorhttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor' Digital Spy Neil Wilkes French, Dan January 20, 2010 January 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100223085550/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html February 23, 2010 liveRevengeABCSeptember 22Charlie's AngelsABC Orders 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Pan Am,' More NextTV May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110517210120/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468248-ABC_Orders_Charlie_s_Angels_Pan_Am_More.php May 17, 2011 WhitneyNBCNBC Orders Pilots 'Smash,' 'Whitney,' More NextTV May 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110518214852/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468158-NBC_Orders_Pilots_Smash_Whitney_More.php May 18, 2011 Prime SuspectPerson of InterestCBSSeptember 23A Gifted ManCBS Picks Up Four More Pilots NextTV May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110520215620/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468364-CBS_Picks_Up_Four_More_Pilots.php May 20, 2011 September 25Dirty SoapE!"E! Lathers Up With New Fall Docu-series "Dirty Soap" Taking Viewers Inside the Real Lives of Today's Hottest Soap Stars" https://web.archive.org/web/20110910181032/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/28/e-lathers-up-with-new-fall-docu-series-dirty-soap-taking-viewers-inside-the-lives-of-soap-stars/99098/ 2011-09-10 from zap2it (July 28, 2011)Pan AmABCSeptember 26The Chew"ABC Cancels All My Children and One Life to Live" from Yahoo!/TV Guide (April 14, 2011)Emeril's TableHallmark ChannelTCA: Hallmark Hopes To Sizzle With New Emeril Cooking Series NextTV July 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929223501/http://www.multichannel.com/article/471639-TCA_Hallmark_Hopes_To_Sizzle_With_New_Emeril_Cooking_Series.php September 29, 2012 Hart of DixieThe CWLast Shot with Judge GunnSyndication""Last Shot with Judge Gunn" to Premier on Fox in September" https://web.archive.org/web/20111007013557/http://nwahomepage.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=248647 October 7, 2011 from KNWA-TV (June 21, 2011)Terra NovaFoxFox Pushes 'Terra Nova' Premiere To Fall NextTV March 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110314062831/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/465144-Fox_Pushes_Terra_Nova_Premiere_To_Fall.php March 14, 2011 September 28SuburgatoryABCSeptember 29How to Be a GentlemanCBSSeptember 30JessieDisney Channelhttps://www.tvguide.com/News/Debby-Ryan-Jessie-1036266.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20111112004019/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Debby-Ryan-Jessie-1036266.aspx dead November 12, 2011 Exclusive: Debby Ryan's Disney Series Jessie Gets a Premiere Date TV Guide August 10, 2011 August 10, 2011Search for the Worst DressedStyle NetworkOctober 2Around the World in 80 WaysHistoryChina, ILAdult SwimHomelandShowtime'Real Time with Bill Maher' Renewed; 'Boardwalk Empire' Back Sept 25; 'Hung,' 'How to Make it in America' on October 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120504125243/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/28/real-time-with-bill-maher-renewed-boardwalk-empire-back-sept-25-hung-how-to-make-it-in-america-on-october-2/99137/ 2012-05-04 TV by the Numbers, July 28, 2011October 3Erin Burnett OutFrontCNNHall Colby CNN Reveals New 7PM Show Title: Erin Burnett: OutFront http://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnn-reveals-erin-burnetts-new-show-title-outfront/ Mediaite Mediaite, LLC September 23, 2011October 5American Horror StoryFXMust Watch: The Creepy, Bloody First 5 Minutes of American Horror Story OutFront http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/ahs/ October 2, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110930002300/http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/ahs/ September 30, 2011Penn & Teller Tell a LieDiscovery ChannelOctober 6Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up RevolutionComedy Centralhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/09/14/the-revolution-will-be-televised-comedy-centrals-newest-stand-up-series-gabriel-iglesias-presents-stand-up-revolution-premieres-thursday-october-6-at-1000-pm-et-pt-210415/20110914comedycentral01/ The Revolution Will be Televised! Comedy Central's(R) Newest Stand-Up Series "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution" Premieres Thursday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT The Futon Critic September 14, 2011 October 5, 2012October 10The A-List: DallasLogoLogo Greenlights Two New Series, Returns Quartet NextTV April 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928221312/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466968-Logo_Greenlights_Two_New_Series_Returns_Quartet.php September 28, 2012 American GunsDiscovery Channelhttp://www.gunsmokeguns.com/contact-us.html Contact Us Gunsmoke Guns 26 April 2012EnlightenedHBOOprah's LifeclassOprah Winfrey NetworkThe Rosie ShowTCA: OWN to Premiere 'The Rosie Show,' 'OWN Your Life' Oct. 10 NextTV July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007155748/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/471722-TCA_OWN_to_Premiere_The_Rosie_Show_OWN_Your_Life_Oct_10.php October 7, 2012 October 11Last Man StandingABCReed Between the LinesBET2011 Upfronts: BET Scripts 2011 Programming Schedule NextTV April 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110509085339/http://www.multichannel.com/article/467104-2011_Upfronts_BET_Scripts_2011_Programming_Schedule.php May 9, 2011 October 15Welcome to Sweetie Pie'sOprah Winfrey NetworkOctober 16Super Soul SundayTalking DeadAMChttps://deadline.com/2011/04/amc-enters-unscripted-arena-orders-two-docu-series-from-top-producers-123183/ AMC Enters Unscripted Arena, Orders Two Docu Series From Top Producers April 15, 2011 Andreeva Nellie Deadline August 18, 2011October 18Man Up!ABCOctober 19American HoggersA&EA&E Premieres New Original Series "American Hoggers" on Wednesday, October 19 at 10PM ET/PT http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/09/21/aande-premieres-new-original-series-american-hoggers-on-wednesday-october-19-at-10pm-et-pt-638212/20110921aande01/ The Futon Critic September 21, 2011http://www.aetv.com/news/a-e-network-presents-monster-in-laws-17200916 A&E Network Presents "Monster In-Laws" A&ETV.com 2011-09-09 2011-11-04 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111020130919/http://www.aetv.com/news/a-e-network-presents-monster-in-laws-17200916 October 20, 2011October 21BossStarzhttps://deadline.com/2011/07/tca-kelsey-grammer-on-his-dramatic-trasformation-in-starzs-boss-151848/ TCA: Kelsey Grammer On His Dramatic Transformation In Starz's 'Boss' July 29, 2011 Andreeva Nellie Deadline August 17, 2011My Extreme Animal PhobiaAnimal PlanetGenzlinger Neil Snakes, Spiders and Pit Bulls, Oh My! https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/arts/television/my-extreme-animal-phobia-on-animal-planet-review.html The New York Times November 6, 2021 October 20, 2011October 23Glam FairyStyle NetworkUpfronts 2011: Style Fortifies Lineup With Original Trio Multichannel News April 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110416041430/http://www.multichannel.com/article/466720-Upfronts_2011_Style_Fortifies_Lineup_With_Original_Trio.php April 16, 2011 Once Upon a TimeABCOctober 24Monster In-LawsA&EOctober 25Flip MenSpikeHomicide HunterInvestigation DiscoveryOctober 27Good Vibes MTVMTV Presents Full Slate At Their Summer TCA Presentation; New 'Beavis and Butt-Head' & 'Good Vibes' to Premiere October 27 https://web.archive.org/web/20111022211519/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/29/mtv-presents-full-slate-at-their-summer-tca-presentation-new-beavis-and-butt-head-good-vibes-to-premiere-october-27/99241/ 2011-10-22 TV by the Numbers July 29, 2011October 28GrimmNBCOctober 29The Incredible Dr. PolNat Geo WildOctober 30Allen GregoryFoxOctober 31Rock Center with Brian WilliamsNBCNovember 4Bad SexLogohttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/09/29/logos-bad-sex-takes-viewers-behind-closed-doors-of-sex-therapy-group-185201/20110929logo01/ Logo's "Bad Sex" Takes Viewers Behind Closed Doors of Sex Therapy Group The Futon Critic September 29, 2011 September 27, 2012November 6Hell on WheelsAMCAMC Announces Premiere Date for 'Hell on Wheels' https://web.archive.org/web/20120121202308/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/28/amc-announces-premiere-date-for-hell-on-wheels/99071/ 2012-01-21 TV by the Numbers July 28, 2011November 9Coast Guard AlaskaThe Weather Channelhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/07/27/the-weather-channel-greenlights-new-series-coast-guard-alaska-produced-by-al-roker-entertainment-748211/20110727weather01/ The Weather Channel Greenlights New Series "Coast Guard Alaska" The Futon Critic March 18, 2015November 11Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesCartoon NetworkNovember 14Now with Alex WagnerMSNBCNovember 17Big Shrimpin' HistoryShrimpin' (TV Series 2011) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2114586/ IMDb.com 8 August 2013 November 21You Deserve ItABChttps://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/abc-preparing-new-game-deserve-hosted-chris-harrison-brooke-burns-article-1.970762 ABC preparing new game 'You Deserve It,' hosted by Chris Harrison and Brooke Burns Huff Richard 21 November 2011 New York Daily News 22 November 2011November 25Tyler Perry's For Better or WorseTBShttps://tylerperry.com/ Tyler Perry Tyler PerryNovember 30The ExesTV LandTV Land's Newest Sitcom, 'The Exes' (Working Title) Begins Production on First Season https://web.archive.org/web/20110724063149/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/21/tv-lands-newest-sitcom-the-exes-working-title-begins-production-on-first-season/98551/ 2011-07-24 TV by the Numbers, July 21, 2011I Hate My Teenage DaughterFoxDecember 1Weed WarsDiscovery ChannelDecember 2Austin & AllyDisney Channelhttps://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2011/aa_110111.doc "Austin & Ally", A Comedy About An Unlikely Friendship, Premieres Sunday, December 4 on Disney Channel Disney Channel November 1, 2011 August 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130728163508/https://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2011/aa_110111.doc July 28, 2013 dead December 6Storage Wars: TexasA&EUpfronts 2011: A&E Orders 'Storage Wars: Dallas' Spin-Off NextTV May 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110508110839/http://www.multichannel.com/article/467762-Upfronts_2011_A_E_Orders_Storage_Wars_Dallas_Spin_Off.php May 8, 2011 December 9Invention USAHistoryUpfronts 2011: History Greenlights Three New Series NextTV May 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110508111029/https://www.multichannel.com/article/467739-Upfronts_2011_History_Greenlights_Three_New_Series.php May 8, 2011 December 11LuckHBOhttp://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/luck/ Shows A-Z - luck on hbo TheFutonCritic.com thefutoncritic.comDecember 15Impractical JokerstruTVSeidman Robert Thursday Cable Ratings: Jaguars/Falcons Top Nigh http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/16/thursday-cable-ratings-jaguarsfalcons-top-night-burn-notice-season-finale-its-always-sunny-the-league-beyond-scared-straight-more/114036/ Renew/Cancel Index TVbytheNumbers 6 January 2012 2011-12-16 2012-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20120107172404/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/16/thursday-cable-ratings-jaguarsfalcons-top-night-burn-notice-season-finale-its-always-sunny-the-league-beyond-scared-straight-more/114036/ dead December 19Who's Still Standing?NBCDecember 20Best in the BusinessDiscovery Channel Entering syndication this year Show SeasonsIn ProductionSourceA.N.T. FarmJuly 4, 2011 - June 30, 2018YesFuturamaSeptember 12, 2011 - September 6, 2014YesIt's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeptember 12, 2011 - January 29, 2016YesKickin' ItSeptember 5, 2011 - August 28, 2020YesJake and the Never Land PiratesApril 4, 2011 - August 30, 2019YesJessieOctober 10, 2011 - December 31, 2025Yes30 RockSeptember 12, 2011 - June 19, 2016Yes'Til DeathSeptember 12, 2011 - June 7, 2015NoSo Random!August 29, 2011 - February 25, 2018NoThe Big Bang TheorySeptember 19, 2011-presentYes Changes of network affiliation Show Moved from Moved to SourceBBC World News AmericaBBC AmericaBBC World NewsTorchwoodStarzInternational partnership secures new series of Torchwood http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood/torchwood_new_series/ BBC Online January 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212210657/http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood/torchwood_new_series/ 12 February 2011 liveCountdown with Keith OlbermannMSNBCCurrent TVOlbermann's Current TV Show To Premiere June 20 NextTV April 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007014205/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467279-Keith_Olbermann_s_Current_TV_Show_To_Premiere_June_20.php October 7, 2012 DamagesFXAudience NetworkDirecTV, Sony To Air Fourth, Fifth Seasons Of 'Damages' NextTV July 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100723105406/http://www.multichannel.com/article/454976-DirecTV_Sony_To_Air_Fourth_Fifth_Seasons_Of_Damages_.php July 23, 2010 Dangerous Encounters with Brady BarrNat GeoNat Geo Wildhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/dangerous-encounters/listings/ Shows A-Z - dangerous encounters on nat geo wild The Futon CriticCan You Teach My Alligator Manners? Playhouse Disney Disney Jr.Tasty Time with ZeFronkMickey Mouse ClubhouseDeliver Me Discovery Health Oprah Winfrey NetworkTuned In: Oprah launches a network of her OWN Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 26, 2010Mystery Diagnosis911: The Bronx Discovery Fit & HealthDr. G: Medical ExaminerIntroducing Discovery Fit and Health Discovery Fit & Health Official SiteI'm Pregnant and...Untold Stories of the ERBay City BluesNBCESPN ClassicSouthlandTNTThe GameThe CWBETtvseriesfinale.com October 12, 2010 https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-game-season-four-bet-18759/ 'The Game': Season Four Starts on BET in January 2011 at 10 pm estLou Dobbs TonightCNNFox Business NetworkPower RangersABC KidsNickelodeonNickelodeon Presents Next Generation of Iconic Power Rangers Franchise, Power Rangers Samurai, Premiering Monday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nickelodeon-presents-next-generation-of-iconic-power-rangers-franchise-power-rangers-samurai-premiering-monday-feb-7-at-8-pm-113350404.html January 21, 2011 PR Newswire January 12, 2011Miss AmericaTLCABCMiss America Pageant Back on Network Television! http://www.missamerica.org/news/press-releases.aspx?id=470 Miss America Organization 2010-05-24 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110615075907/http://www.missamerica.org/news/press-releases.aspx?id=470 2011-06-15 Billboard Music AwardsFoxSecret MillionaireABC Picks Up Secret Millionaire! Star Talk December 11, 2010 June 2016 medicmedicAmerica's Most WantedLifetime'America's Most Wanted' To Live Again... On Lifetime, TVNewser.com, September 7, 2011WWE Tough EnoughUPNUSA Network'Tough Enough' Wrestling Is Set to Return on USA https://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/03/tough-enough-wrestling-is-set-to-return-on-usa/ The New York Times Brian Stetler January 3, 2011 January 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110103090927/https://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/03/tough-enough-wrestling-is-set-to-return-on-usa/ January 3, 2011 liveThe BackyardigansNickelodeonNick Jr. ChannelLittle RobotsCartoon NetworkQuboPeppa PigNick Jr. Channel120 MinutesMTVMTV2LazyTownNick Jr. ChannelPBS Kids Sprout Returning this year The following shows returned with new episodes after being canceled previously: Show Last aired Previous network New title New network Returning SourceGod, the Devil and Bob 2000NBCSameAdult SwimJanuary 8The Game2009The CWBETJanuary 11Lou Dobbs TonightCNNFox Business NetworkMarch 14https://archive.today/20130128100210/http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Hereandthere/A-sneak-peek-at-the-new-Newsweek.asp Source: "Here & There" column Media Life Magazine 3/4/2011WWE Tough Enough2004UPNUSA NetworkApril 4Loonatics Unleashed2007Kids WBThe Looney Tunes ShowCartoon NetworkMay 3 Billboard Music Award2006FoxSameABCMay 22Billboard Music Awards To Air Live From Las Vegas On ABC May 22 Billboard (February 17, 2011)Lingo2007GSNSameJune 6GSN Revives 'Lingo' With Bill Engvall As Host Multichannel News January 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110118232759/http://www.multichannel.com/article/462410-GSN_Revives_Lingo_With_Bill_Engvall_As_Host.php January 18, 2011 Chaotic2010Cartoon NetworkJune 14ThunderCats1989SyndicationCartoon NetworkJuly 29120 Minutes2003MTVMTV2July 30'120 Minutes' Resurfaces At MTV2 NextTV March 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110321095410/http://www.multichannel.com/article/465405-_120_Minutes_Resurfaces_At_MTV2.php March 21, 2011 Pop-Up Video2002VH1SameOctober 3VH1 to Bring Back Pop Up Video, TV Guide Online, May 25, 2011Beavis and Butt-head1997MTVOctober 27Fear Factor2006NBCDecember 12'Fear Factor' explosive first photos and premiere date revealed – EXCLUSIVE, Entertainment Weekly (October 19, 2011)Bay City Blues1983ESPN ClassicESPN Classic acquired rights to the entire series, which had four unaired episodes remaining after its cancellation in 1983. Milestone episodes Show Network Episode # Episode title Episode air date SourceSupernannyABC100th"The George Family"January 7List of Supernanny episodes#Series 7: 2010–11Brothers & Sisters"Safe At Home"January 16List of Brothers & Sisters episodes#Season 5 (2010–11)The Tonight Show with Jay LenoNBC4,000thSimon Cowell, Jeff Gordon & Travis BarkerMarch 2List of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno episodes#2000–2009The Penguins of MadagascarNickelodeon100th"Pets Peeved" September 24Wizards of Waverly PlaceDisney Channel"Wizards of Apartment 13B"October 7N/ABeavis and Butt-HeadMTV200th"Crying"October 27 Ending this year Date Show Network Debut Status SourceJanuary 2Sonny with a Chance Disney Channel2009Endedhttps://people.com/tv/demi-lovato-leaving-sonny-with-a-chance-on-disney-channel/ Demi Lovato Is Leaving Sonny with a Chance PeopleJanuary 4Caprica Syfy2010Cancelled33 Ending or Canceled TV Shows for the 2010 – 2011 TV Season TV Series Finale November 26, 2010January 9Sarah Palin's Alaska TLC'Sarah Palin's Alaska': No second season. (Dang?) Entertainment Weekly January 7, 2011January 111 vs. 100GSN2006January 13Pictureka!The Hub2010January 16Hannah Montana Disney Channel2006January 17WordWorldPBS Kids2007January 18Glory DazeTBS2010No More Classes For TBS's 'Glory Daze' NextTV February 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110304204556/http://www.multichannel.com/article/464432-No_More_Classes_For_TBS_s_Glory_Daze_.php March 4, 2011 Life UnexpectedThe CWCW: Say Goodbye To Life Unexpected https://web.archive.org/web/20110122070200/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/19/cw-say-goodbye-to-life-unexpected/78951 2011-01-22 TV by the Numbers January 19, 2011January 21MediumCBS2005Seidman Robert Medium Canceled by CBS http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/18/medium-canceled-by-cbs/72653 November 18, 2010 November 23, 2010 November 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101121153524/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/18/medium-canceled-by-cbs/72653 dead January 22Ghost LabDiscovery Channel2009January 24RobotomyCartoon Network2010January 31Lie to MeFox2009Ausiello Michael http://www.tvline.com/2011/05/breaking-fox-cancels-human-target-breaking-in Fox Cancels Human Target, Lie To Me, Chicago Code, Two Others TVLine May 10, 2011 May 10, 2011 March 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120320171306/http://tvline.com/2011/05/10/breaking-fox-cancels-human-target-breaking-in/ dead February 9Human Target2010Fox Cancels 'Breaking In' and 'Human Target' https://web.archive.org/web/20110513042443/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/10/fox-cancels-breaking-in-and-human-target/92184/ 2011-05-13 TV by the Numbers May 10, 2011Friday Night LightsThe 101 Network2006EndedBryant Adam https://www.tvguide.com/News/Friday-Night-Lights-Ending-1014921.aspx Friday Night Lights Set to End After Fifth Season February 11, 2010 TV Guide February 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100213180939/https://www.tvguide.com/News/Friday-Night-Lights-Ending-1014921.aspx February 13, 2010 liveLive to DanceCBS2011Cancelled"EXCLUSIVE: Paula Abdul 'Devastated' After Being Told Show Is Cancelled". Radar Online. February 15, 2011.February 13Ooh, Aah & YouPlayhouse Disney2005No more Ooh and Aah?? https://web.archive.org/web/20120322135622/http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2657686 2012-03-22 DISboards.com February 15, 2011February 17$#*! My Dad SaysCBS2010https://archive.today/20130209230637/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/15/the-defenders-s-my-dad-says-and--love-canceled-by-cbs/92704/ 'The Defenders,' 'S#*! My Dad Says,' and ' Love' Canceled By CBS TV by the Numbers May 15, 2011March 7GreekABC Family2007EndedAsk Ausiello: Spoilers on 'True Blood,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Bones,' 'Smallville,' 'Chuck,' and more Entertainment Weekly August 18, 2010March 8PitchMenDiscovery Channel2009March 11The CapeNBC2011Cancelled'The Cape' Is Done On NBC, Final Episode To Appear Online Only https://web.archive.org/web/20110306133026/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/03/the-cape-is-done-on-nbc-final-episode-to-appear-online-only/84550 2011-03-06 TV by the Numbers March 3, 2011The DefendersCBS2010March 15VABC2009Updated: 'V' Cancelled, 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'Mr. Sunshine,' 'Detroit 187,' 'Off The Map,' 'No Ordinary Family,' 'Better With You' Cancelled Too https://web.archive.org/web/20110516102211/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/13/v-cancelled-brothers-sisters-cancelled-by-abc-too/92307/ 2011-05-16 TV by the Numbers May 13, 2011March 18Supernanny (returned in 2020)2005EndedSeries Finale of ABC's 'Supernanny' Airs Friday, March 18 Talk TV World February 28, 2011March 20Big LoveHBO2006Detroit 1-8-7ABC2010CancelledMarch 21SkinsMTV2011March 24Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (returned in 2015, 2019 and 2024)Syndication2007Don't Forget The Lyrics!" and "Fifth Grader" Cancelled http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/dont-forget-the-lyrics-and-fifth-grader-cancelled/ Buzzerblog March 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110501131501/http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/dont-forget-the-lyrics-and-fifth-grader-cancelled/ 2011-05-01 dead March 25Comedy Central PresentsComedy Central1998EndedMarch 26OliviaNick Jr.2009CancelledGod, the Devil and BobAdult Swim2000April 1Working ClassCMT2011https://deadline.com/2011/04/cmt-cancels-sitcom-working-class-121800/ CMT Cancels Sitcom 'Working Class' Nellie Andreeva April 12, 2011April 4The Electric CompanyPBS Kids2009April 5Lights OutFX2011FX Turns Out Lights On 'Lights Out' NextTV March 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927181319/http://www.multichannel.com/article/465760-FX_Cancels_Light_s_Out_.php September 27, 2012 No Ordinary FamilyABC2010April 6Off the Map2011Mr. SunshineApril 7Perfect CouplesNBC2010April 9Sym-Bionic TitanCartoon NetworkApril 21The Paul Reiser ShowNBC2011NBC Cancels 'The Paul Reiser' Show https://web.archive.org/web/20110426044621/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/22/nbc-cancels-the-paul-reiser-show/90330 2011-04-26 TV by the Numbers April 22, 2011April 22GiganticTeenNick2010Final week of #gigantic people. – Tony Oller Twitter accountApril 29Bar KarmaCurrent TV2011May 1America's Next Great RestaurantNBCAmerica's Next Great Restaurant: NBC Series Cancelled, No Season Two TV Series Finale May 216, 2011May 3My Life as LizMTV2010May 6The Suite Life on DeckDisney Channel2008Endedhttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/the-suite-life-on-deck-series-finale-premieres-may-6-on-disney-channel/90638 'The Suite Life On Deck' Series Finale Premieres May 6 On Disney Channel Gorman Bill TV by the Numbers April 26, 2011 April 26, 2011 April 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110429171722/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/the-suite-life-on-deck-series-finale-premieres-may-6-on-disney-channel/90638 deadMay 8Brothers & SistersABC2006CancelledMay 9Stargate UniverseSyfy2009'Stargate Universe' Canceled https://web.archive.org/web/20101218010841/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/16/stargate-universe-canceled/75799 2010-12-18 TV by the Numbers December 16, 2010May 11Better with YouABC2010May 12OutsourcedNBCNBC Picks Up Four Comedies, Renews Chuck for Fifth and Final Season TV Guide May 13, 2011May 13SmallvilleThe CW2001EndedSmallville: Canceled or Just Ending? Either Way, No Season 11 TV Series Finale May 13, 2010Silent LibraryMTV2009Cancelledhttps://www.facebook.com/silentlibrary/posts/10150364772799862 Silent Library www.facebook.comMay 15The Family CrewsBET2010May 16Mad LoveCBS2011May 17HellcatsThe CW2010'Nikita,' 'One Tree Hill' Renewed; Hellcats Cancelled by CW https://web.archive.org/web/20110520232928/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/17/nikita-one-tree-hill-renewed-hellcats-cancelled-by-cw/93042/ 2011-05-20 TV by the Numbers May 17, 2011May 19I'm AliveAnimal Planet2009May 21ChaseNBC2010https://www.ismyshowcancelled.com/article/2011-04-06/final-chase-episodes-to-air-saturdays/ Final Chase Episodes To Air Saturdays - IsMyShowCancelled.com www.ismyshowcancelled.comRunning WildeFoxFinal Four Episodes of Fox's "Running Wilde" Will Be Burned Off on FX https://web.archive.org/web/20110506062955/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/04/fx-scuttles-primetime-airings-of-running-wilde-for-final-three-episodes-but-will-still-burn-them-off/91589 2011-05-06 TV by the Numbers April 18, 2011May 23The EventNBC'The Event' Has Been Cancelled by NBC, But Is There Still Hope? https://web.archive.org/web/20110722065459/http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979323340 2011-07-22 Gather.com May 13, 2011The Chicago CodeFox2011Exclusive: Fox cancels 'The Chicago Code' HitFix May 10, 2011May 25Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorCBSCSI: NY Renewed; Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Canceled By CBS https://web.archive.org/web/20110520231655/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/17/csi-ny-renewed-criminal-minds-suspect-behavior-canceled-by-cbs/92969/ 2011-05-20 TV by the Numbers May 17, 2011The Oprah Winfrey ShowSyndication1986Ended"Winfrey finale devoted to fans, her 'safe harbor,'" from Associated Press via Yahoo! News, 5/25/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110528220809/https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110525/ap_en_ot/us_winfrey_final_show May 28, 2011 Judge Jeanine Pirro2008Cancelledhttps://www.nexttv.com/news/dr-phil-becomes-syndies-top-talker-oprah-waves-goodbye-112125 https://web.archive.org/web/20110621002721/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/469711-_Dr_Phil_Becomes_Syndie_s_Top_Talker_as_Oprah_Waves_Goodbye.php NextTV "'Dr. Phil' Becomes Syndie's Top-Talker as 'Oprah' Waves Goodbye" June 14, 2011 June 21, 2011May 27Don't Forget the Lyrics! (returned in 2022)2007May 28UnwrappedFood Network2001May 30The Hard Times of RJ BergerMTV2010'The Hard Times of RJ Berger' Canceled by MTV https://web.archive.org/web/20110817132438/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/12/the-hard-times-of-rj-berger-canceled-by-mtv/100346/ 2011-08-17 TV by the Numbers August 12, 2011May 31The NutshackMyx2007June 3Drew Carey's Improv-A-GanzaGSN2011Drew Carey's Twitter https://twitter.com/DrewFromTV/status/106901847700291584 2011-08-25June 10CamelotStarzCamelot: Starz TV Series Cancelled, No Season Two TVSeriesFinale.com July 1, 2011June 18The Mighty B!Nickelodeon2008June 20United States of TaraShowtime2009United States of Tara: Showtime Comedy Cancelled; No Season Four TV Series Finale May 23, 2011June 24Jamie Oliver's Food RevolutionABC2010April 2020June 25Dessert First with Anne ThorntonFood NetworkApril 2020June 26Law & Order: Criminal IntentUSA Network2001Endedhttps://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/09/law-order-criminal-intent-renewed-vincent-donofrio-returning.html 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' renewed, Vincent D'Onofrio returning Los Angeles Times September 21, 2010June 30Glenn BeckFox News Channel2006July 6Men of a Certain AgeTNT2009CancelledTNT Cancels 'Men Of A Certain Age' NextTV July 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719132909/https://www.multichannel.com/article/471053-TNT_Drops_Men_Of_A_Certain_Age_.php July 19, 2011 July 11Law & Order: LANBC2010https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/10/what-were-hearing-harrys-law-renewed-law-orderla-cancelled-wonder-woman-picked-up-by-nbc/92198/ Bill Gorman What We're Hearing: 'Harry's Law' Renewed, 'Law & Order:LA' Canceled, 'Wonder Woman' Picked Up By NBC https://web.archive.org/web/20110513224918/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/10/what-were-hearing-harrys-law-renewed-law-orderla-cancelled-wonder-woman-picked-up-by-nbc/92198/ May 13, 2011 TV by the Numbers May 10, 2011July 15Jimmy Two-ShoesDisney XD2009July 16Hot Wheels Battle Force 5Cartoon NetworkJuly 20Web SoupG4July 21Love BitesNBC2011Exclusive: NBC to Wrap "Love Bites" on July 21, Leaving One Episode Shelved The Futon Critic July 11, 2011July 23G.I. Joe: RenegadesThe Hub2010August 1Lingo (returned in 2023)GSN1987August 4In the ArenaCNN2010CNN Shakeup: 'AC360' Moved to 8 p.m.; 'In the Arena' Off Schedule NextTV July 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110713023602/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470598-CNN_Shakeup_AC360_Moved_to_8_p_m_In_the_Arena_Off_Schedule.php July 13, 2011August 9Aftermath with William ShatnerThe Biography ChannelAugust 12Lopez TonightTBS2009TBS Cancels Lopez Tonight https://web.archive.org/web/20110910043227/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/10/tbs-cancels-lopez-tonight/100098/ 2011-09-10 TV by the Numbers August 10, 2011August 14Same NameCBS2011https://www.ismyshowcancelled.com/article/2011-08-29/same-name-cancelled-after-four-episodes/ Same Name Cancelled After Four EpisodesAugust 16HawthorneTNT2009'Hawthorne' Canceled By TNT https://web.archive.org/web/20111207130149/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/02/hawthorne-canceled-by-tnt/102308/ 2011-12-07 TV by the Numbers September 2, 2011The Mo'Nique ShowBETMemphis BeatTNT2010"TNT Cancels Jason Lee's Memphis Beat" https://web.archive.org/web/20111015125234/http://www.tvline.com/2011/10/tnt-memphis-beat-canceled/ 2011-10-15 from TVLine (October 14, 2011)The Nine Lives of Chloe KingABC Family2011'The Nine Lives Of Chloe King' Canceled By ABC Family https://web.archive.org/web/20111010173424/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/15/the-nine-lives-of-chloe-king-canceled-by-abc-family/103927/ 2011-10-10 TV by the Numbers September 15, 2011August 17State of Georgiahttps://deadline.com/2011/09/abc-family-renews-make-it-or-break-it-gives-back-order-to-lying-game-and-picks-up-4-pilots-2-dramas-2-comedies-172185/ UPDATE: ABC Family Renews 'Make It Or Break It', Gives Back Order To 'Lying Game', Picks Up 4 Pilots, Cancels 'State Of Georgia' Andreeva Nellie Deadline Hollywood September 16, 2011August 20True Jackson, VPNickelodeon2008EndedIt's Not Over.....It's Just The Beginning https://web.archive.org/web/20121120104347/http://kekepalmer.com/main.php/index.php/?p=1881 2012-11-20 , August 6, 2011, Keke Palmer's (the star of True Jackson, VP) blog post from official websiteAugust 21 Ni Hao, Kai-LanCancelledAugust 25Expedition ImpossibleABC2011August 28The Marriage RefNBC2010September 6Proving GroundG42011Ryan Dunn Tribute Special Coming; Proving Ground To Resume https://web.archive.org/web/20121017205648/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/713996/ryan-dunn-tribute-special-coming-proving-ground-to-resume/ 2012-10-17 The Feed on G4TV.com June 27, 2011Take the Money & RunABCSeptember 7Minute to Win It (returned in 2013)NBC2010Rescue MeFX2004Ended"Rescue Me" will conclude its run on Sept. 6 https://web.archive.org/web/20110624052903/http://www.hollywoodnews.com/2011/01/15/rescue-me-will-conclude-its-run-on-sept-6 2011-06-24 Hollywood News January 15, 2011September 9Friends with BenefitsNBC2011CancelledDailyPreliminary BroadcastCable FinalsBroadcast Finals http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/12/friday-final-broadcast-ratings-friends-with-benefits-finale-dateline-adjusted-down/103271/ TV Ratings Friday: 'Dateline' Leads NBC Win; 'Friends With Benefits' Finale, 'Karaoke Battle' Rise – Ratings TVbytheNumbers TV by the Numbers September 12, 2011 2011-09-12 2011-10-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20111003042007/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/12/friday-final-broadcast-ratings-friends-with-benefits-finale-dateline-adjusted-down/103271/ dead September 11EntourageHBO2004EndedEntourage: Kevin Connolly to Direct Series' Penultimate Episode TV Guide May 31, 2011September 12Kate Plus 8TLC2010CancelledKate Gosselin's reality show cancelled by TLC: End of an era! Entertainment Weekly August 15, 2011September 13It's Worth What?NBC2011September 14Deadliest WarriorSpike2009September 15LA InkTLC2007Gonzalez Sandra TLC cancels 'LA Ink' Entertainment Weekly August 18, 2009 http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/18/tlc-cancels-la-ink/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111006073248/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/18/tlc-cancels-la-ink/ dead October 6, 2011 August 19, 2011September 21Destroy Build Destroy Cartoon Network2009CancelledDude, What Would HappenSeptember 23All My Children (returned in 2013)ABC1970ABC Kills Two Soaps https://www.huffpost.com/entry/all-my-children-one-life-_n_849304 HuffPost November 6, 2021 en April 14, 2011September 29The Problem Solverz Cartoon Network2011October 3The Playboy ClubNBCNBC Cancels 'Playboy Club' NextTV October 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006190906/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/474772-NBC_Cancels_Playboy_Club_.php October 6, 2011 October 5Free AgentsUpdated: NBC Cancels 'Free Agents' https://web.archive.org/web/20111007234201/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/06/nbc-cancels-free-agents/106350/ 2011-10-07 TV by the Numbers October 6, 2011H8RThe CWH8R Canceled by CW https://web.archive.org/web/20111008110653/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/06/h8r-canceled-by-cw/106454/ 2011-10-08 TV by the Numbers October 6, 2011October 14The Super Hero Squad ShowCartoon Network2009Peep and the Big Wide WorldPublic television syndication2004November 7Glenn Martin, DDSNickelodeon2009November 10Charlie's AngelsABC2011ABC Cancels Charlie's Angels IsMyShowCanceled.com October 14, 2011November 12Back at the BarnyardNickelodeon2007November 18Batman: The Brave and the BoldCartoon Network2008ChemistryCinemax2011Tyler Perry's Meet the BrownsTBS2009November 28The Sing-Off (returned in 2013)NBChttps://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/broadcast/the-marriage-ref-fear-factor-minute-to-win-it-who-do-you-think-you-are-and-the-sing-off-all-canceled-by-nbc/ 'Fear Factor,' 'Minute to Win It,' Who Do You Think You Are?' and 'The Sing Off' All Canceled by NBC May 13, 2012 November 21, 2019 October 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030204134/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/broadcast/the-marriage-ref-fear-factor-minute-to-win-it-who-do-you-think-you-are-and-the-sing-off-all-canceled-by-nbc/ deadDecember 3Poker After Dark (returned in 2013)NBC2007December 6Man UpABC2011"'Man Up!' Pulled From ABC's Schedule, Replaced By 'Last Man Standing' Repeats" https://web.archive.org/web/20111225213830/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/08/man-up-pulled-from-abcs-schedule-replaced-by-last-man-standing-repeats/113182/ 2011-12-25 from TV by the Numbers (December 8, 2011)December 9I'm in the BandDisney XD2009December 15The Joy Behar ShowHLNEndedJoy Behar To Leave HLN At Year End https://web.archive.org/web/20111119004619/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/16/joy-behar-to-leave-hln-at-year-end/111017/ 2011-11-19 TV by the Numbers November 16, 2011December 18Allen GregoryFox2011Cancelled'Allen Gregory' Canceled: Fox On Fate Of 'House,' 'Fringe' And 'Terra Nova' HuffPost January 8, 2012December 19Terra NovaDecember 20Noodle and DoodleSprout2010December 22Weed WarsDiscovery Channel2011December 26You Deserve ItABCDecember 29Good VibesMTV'Good Vibes: MTV Series Cancelled, No Season Two' TV Series Finale February 24, 2012Beavis and Butt-Head (returned in 2022)1993December 30American MorningCNN2001CNN 'American Morning' Signs Off https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cnn-american-morning-signs-off_n_1177085 HuffPost November 6, 2021 December 31, 2011 Made-for-TV movies, television specials, and miniseries Premiere date Title Channel Ref.March 12 Best Player NickelodeonMarch 25 The Suite Life Movie Disney Channel April 15 Lemonade Mouth April 19 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure June 11 iParty with Victorious Nickelodeon July 9 A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! August 5 Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd DimensionDisney Channel September 12 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure November 11 Geek CharmingNovember 23 Level Up Cartoon Network December 2 Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! Disney Channel Awards Category Critics' Choice AwardsJune 20, 2011 TCA AwardsAugust 6, 2011 Emmy AwardsSeptember 18, 2011 Golden Globe AwardsJanuary 15, 2012 SAG AwardsJanuary 29, 2012 Best Drama Series Mad Men Homeland Boardwalk Empire Best Comedy Series Modern Family Best Actor – Drama Jon Hamm – Mad Men Jon Hamm – Mad Men Kyle Chandler – Friday Night Lights Kelsey Grammer – Boss Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire Best Actress – Drama Julianna Margulies – The Good Wife Juliana Margulies – The Good Wife Claire Danes – Homeland Jessica Lange – American Horror Story Best Supporting Actor – Drama John Noble – Fringe Peter Dinklage – Game of Thrones Best Supporting Actress – Drama Christina Hendricks – Mad Men – Margo Martindale – Justified Margo Martindale – Justified Jessica Lange – American Horror Story Best Actor – Comedy Jim Parsons – The Big Bang Theory Ty Burrell – Modern Family – Nick Offerman – Parks and Recreation Jim Parsons – The Big Bang Theory Matt LeBlanc – Episodes Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock Best Actress – Comedy Tina Fey – 30 Rock Melissa McCarthy – Mike & Molly Laura Dern – Enlightened Betty White – Hot in Cleveland Best Supporting Actor – Comedy Neil Patrick Harris – How I Met Your Mother Ty Burrell – Modern Family Supporting The Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actor is a combined award. Nominees include actors from drama and comedy series, TV films, and miniseries. The winner is only listed once, based on the genre of the series they are a part of. Best Supporting Actress – Comedy Busy Philipps – Cougar Town Julie Bowen – Modern Family Supporting Best TV Film or Miniseries Sherlock Downton Abbey Best Actor – TV Film or Miniseries Barry Pepper – The Kennedys Idris Elba – Luther Paul Giamatti – Too Big to Fail Best Actress – TV Film or Miniseries Kate Winslet – Mildred Pierce Best Supporting Actor – TV Film or Miniseries Guy Pearce – Mildred Pierce Supporting Best Supporting Actress – TV Film or Miniseries Maggie Smith – Downton Abbey Supporting Networks and services Launches Network name Type Launch Date Notes Source VIETV Cable television Unknown Antenna TV Cable television January 1 Oprah Winfrey Network Cable television January 1 3net Cable television February 13Deleon Nicholas February 13: 3net, World's First 24/7 3D Television Network, Debuts On DirecTV https://techcrunch.com/2011/02/10/february-13-3net-worlds-first-247-3d-television-network-debuts-on-directv/ 27 August 2025 TechCrunch 10 February 2011Deleon Nicholas 3net, The 24/7 3D Network, Launches With Documentaries Galore https://techcrunch.com/2011/02/14/3net-the-247-3d-network-launches-with-documentaries-galore/ 27 August 2025 TechCrunch 14 February 2011 Amazon Prime Instant Video Subscription video-on-demand/OTT streaming February 22 Burns Matt Amazon Prime Instant Video Now Streaming Free To Prime Subscribers https://techcrunch.com/2011/02/22/amazon-prime-instant-video-now-streaming-free-to-prime-subscribers/ 8 August 2025 TechCrunch 22 February 2011 Encore Espanol Cable television August 1 One World Sports Cable television August 25 Longhorn Network Cable television August 26 FNX Cable television September 25 Bounce TV Cable television September 26 Semillitas Cable television October 24 WeatherNationTV Cable television October 27 Conversions and rebrandings Old network name New network name Type Conversion Date Notes SourceDiscovery Health ChannelOprah Winfrey NetworkCable television January 1November 1, 2010 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces Premiere Weekend Launch Schedule and Regular Daytime and Primetime Lineup for January https://press.discovery.com/us/own/press-releases/2010/own-oprah-winfrey-network-announces-premiere-w-955 Discovery CommunicationsFox Soccer ChannelFox SoccerCable televisionUnknown HD TheaterVelocityCable televisionUnknownEncore WamEncore FamilyCable televisionUnknownEncore MysteryEncore SuspenseCable televisionUnknownFitTVDiscovery Fit & HealthCable televisionFebruary 1CBS College Sports NetworkCBS Sports NetworkCable televisionApril 4Si TVNuvoTV Cable televisionJuly 4SleuthClooCable televisionAugust 15VeneMoviesViendoMoviesCable televisionSeptember 6The 101 NetworkAudience NetworkCable televisionUnknownHistory Channel InternationalH2Cable televisionSeptember 26AmericanLife TV NetworkYouToo TVCable televisionSeptember 27 Closures Network Type Launch Date Notes SourceWedding Central Cable televisionJuly 1The 3 from EpixCable televisionDecember 31 Television stations Stations changing network affiliation The following is a list of television stations making noteworthy network affiliation changes during 2011. DateMarketStationChannelPrior affiliationNew affiliationSourceJanuary 1Los AngelesKCET-TV28.1PBSPublic independentApril 18Salinas/MontereyKSBW8.2independentABC"Local ABC affiliate coming soon," https://web.archive.org/web/20120402144526/http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/entertainment/ci_17800271 2012-04-02 from Santa Cruz Sentinel, 4/8/2011April 27Albany, GeorgiaWALB-DT210.2This TVWALB to carry ABC programs on 2nd Channel https://web.archive.org/web/20120307194107/http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13537212 2012-03-07 WALB April 27, 2011May 1Toccoa, GeorgiaWUGA-TV32.1independent (as WNEG-TV)PBS/GPBStation officially changes hands https://web.archive.org/web/20110528045720/http://www.redandblack.com/2011/05/02/station-officially-changes-hands/ 2011-05-28 Red and Black May 2, 2011July 1Evansville, IndianaWEVV-DT244.2MyNetworkTVFox (primary); MyNetworkTV (secondary)"Fox Inks New Affiliation Agreements, Scraps Others," NextTV, 5/11/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110515082820/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/468137-Fox_Inks_New_Affiliation_Agreements_Scraps_Others.php May 15, 2011 WTVW7.1Foxindependent"WTVW To Debut Expanded Local Lineup," from TVNewsCheck, 6/28/2011OrlandoWMFE-TV24.1PBSV-meAugust 1Buffalo, New YorkWBBZ-TV67.1This TV (as WNGS)Me-TVPergament, Alan (July 26, 2011). WNGS owner hopes to create buzz with WBBZ https://web.archive.org/web/20110925193346/http://stilltalkintv.com/2011/07/wngs-owner-hopes-to-create-buzz-with-wbbz/ 2011-09-25 . Stilltalkintv.com. Retrieved July 29, 2011.Fort Wayne, IndianaWFFT-TV55.1FoxindependentWISE-TV33.2MyNetworkTVFox (primary); MyNetworkTV (secondary)September 1Springfield, MissouriKRBK49.1KOZL-TV27.1Fox (as KSFX-TV)independenthttp://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=506987 https://web.archive.org/web/20111003040951/http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=506987 dead KSFX Becomes KOZL "Ozarks Local" on September 1 October 3, 2011Terre Haute, IndianaWAWV38.1Fox (as WFXW)ABC"Nexstar's WFXW Switching From Fox to ABC," NextTV, 6/28/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110701182045/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470385-Nexstar_s_WFXW_Switching_From_Fox_to_ABC.php July 1, 2011 WTHI-DT210.2TheCoolTVFox (primary); MyNetworkTV (secondary)Fox Lines Up New Terre Haute Affiliate, TVNewsCheck, August 25, 2011.Boise, IdahoKNIN-TV9.1The CWFoxKTRV-TV12.1Foxindependent"EXCLUSIVE:Fox Affiliate KTRV Boise Going Independent," NextTV, 6/14/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617135329/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/469710-EXCLUSIVE_Fox_Affiliate_KTRV_Boise_Going_Independent.php June 17, 2011 September 12KYUU-LPKBOI-DT2352.2RTVThe CW"CW lands with Fisher in Boise," https://web.archive.org/web/20110615110555/http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/cw-lands-with-fisher-in-boise.html 2011-06-15 from RBR.com, 6/13/2011Victoria, TexasKUNU-LPKAVU-DT34125.3MyNetworkTVCBSCBS signs affiliation with KXTS in Victoria, The Victoria Advocate, August 17, 2011.September 19Derry, New HampshireWBIN-TV50.1independent"WSBK Boston Partners With MyNet," NextTV, 6/20/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007082226/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/470021-WSBK_Boston_Partners_With_MyNet.php October 7, 2012 Boston, MassachusettsWSBK-TV38.1independent stationMyNetworkTVSeptember 29Santa Rosa, CAKEMO-TV50.1MeTV (as KFTY)Azteca America Station launches Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Ref. February 18 Erie, Pennsylvania WLEP-LD 9.1 RetroTV February 22 Farmington, Missouri KDKZ-LD 18.1 RetroTV February 27 Traverse City/Cadillac, Michigan WMNN-LD 26.1 MI News 26 June 24 Evansville, Indiana W47EE-D 47.1 Fox (primary) MyNetworkTV (secondary) September 1 Juneau, Alaska KJUD-DT3 8.3 Fox "Fox Inks Affiliate in Tiny Juneau". NextTV. https://archive.today/20120724000934/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/469035-Fox_Inks_Affiliate_in_Tiny_Juneau.php Archived October 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. September 22 Evansville, Indiana WTSN-CD 20.1 Me-TV September 29 Topeka, Kansas KSQA 12.1 Independent Station closures DateMarketStationChannelAffiliationSign-on debutSourceMarch 31Hagåtña, GuamKTKB-LD26The CW/Universal SportsApril 20, 2009Iriarte Hannah Cho No more gossip, models and vampires: CW4 television channel ceases operations http://www.guampdn.com/article/20110401/LIFESTYLE/104010339/No-more-gossip-models-vampires-CW4-television-channel-ceases-operations April 30, 2011 Pacific Daily News April 1, 2011June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes December 9Davenport, IowaWBQD-LPMyNetworkTVJune 1, 2002WBQD-LP, Davenport, IA BLSTA-20111209DNQ Facility ID No. 70777 (Cancellation of License) Federal Communications Commission 6 June 2013 https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=41475 16 June 2013 December 31 Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands WEON-LP 60 Fox 2005 Births Date Name NotabilityApril 22Violet McGrawActressAugust 10Jeremy MaguireActorOctober 6Ryan KajiActor Deaths January Date Name Age Notability SourceJanuary 2Anne Francis80Actress (Honey West, Dallas, Riptide)"'Forbidden Planet' star Anne Francis dies at 80" from MSNBC.com (January 3, 2011)January 10John Dye47Actor (Touched by an Angel)"'Touched by an Angel' star John Dye has died; was former Memphian" from The Commercial Appeal (January 13, 2011)Margaret Whiting86Singer and actress (Those Whiting Girls)"'Singer Margaret Whiting Passes" from All Access (January 13, 2011)January 11David Nelson74Actor and producer (The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet)"'David Nelson dies at 74; last surviving member of the TV sitcom family" from Los Angeles Times (January 12, 2011)January 12Paul Picerni88Actor (The Untouchables)"Paul Picerni, Actor in 'Untouchables,' Dies at 88" from The New York Times (January 20, 2011)January 13Dan Filie56Screenwriter (Spartacus: Blood and Sand), producer (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess)"Writer-Producer Dan Filie Dies", from hollywoodreporter.com, 1/17/2011January 15Susannah York72Actress (Jane Eyre)"Susannah York, British Actress, Dies at 72" from The New York Times (January 17, 2011)January 17Don Kirshner76Music executive, producer, and host (Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, ABC In Concert, The Monkees)"Pop/Rock Impresario Don Kirshner Passes" from All Access (January 18, 2011)January 19Bob Young87News reporter/anchor (ABC Evening News, WCBS-TV)http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=bob-young&pid=148083106 Bob Young Obituary - NJ The Record/Herald News Legacy.comJanuary 20Bruce Gordon94Actor (The Untouchables)"Bruce Gordon, TV Mobster, Dies at 94" from The New York Times, 1/26/2011Liz Dribben73Journalist (Dialing for Dollars on WKBW-TV, CBS News)http://www.radio-info.com/news/radio-remembers-cbs-news-liz-dribben-station-owner-john-anderson Radio Remembers: CBS News' Liz Dribben; station owner John Anderson January 22, 2011 Radio-Info.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110123234215/http://www.radio-info.com/news/radio-remembers-cbs-news-liz-dribben-station-owner-john-anderson January 23, 2011 January 23Jack LaLanne96Fitness, exercise, and nutrition instructor (The Jack LaLanne Show)Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne Dies at Age 96 http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-jack-lalanne-obit,0,6090474.story January 24, 2011 KTLA January 23, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120401164903/http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-jack-lalanne-obit%2C0%2C6090474.story April 1, 2012 January 24David Frye77Political impressionist-comedian (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour)David Frye, Perfectly Clear Nixon Parodist, Dies at 77 https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/29/arts/29frye.html?_r=1 January 29, 2011 The New York Times January 29, 2011 William GrimesJanuary 26Stefanie Kowal69Former production executive with Universal Television (Centennial, The Four Seasons)Obituary for Stefanie Kowal from The Hollywood Reporter, 2/2/2011January 27Charlie Callas83Actor and stand-up comedian (Love, American Style; Switch; Hart To Hart)"Comedian Charlie Callas dies in Las Vegas" from Los Angeles Times (January 28, 2011)January 30John Barry77British music composer (Eleanor and Franklin, USA Today: The Television Show)"John Barry, 1933–2011" from Boston Globe (January 30, 2011) February Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceFebruary 5Marcia Adams75Cooking expert & author, host of Marcia Adams' Kitchen (PBS)https://current.org/ Current - For people in public media CurrentPeggy Rea89Character actress (The Waltons and The Dukes of Hazzard)"Dukes of Hazzard" actress Peggy Rea dies, age 89 from Yahoo via Reuters (February 11, 2011) June 2016 medicmedicFebruary 9Robert F. Schenkkan Sr.93Public broadcasting executive (co-founder of KLRN/San Antonio) and advocate (advised President Johnson on Public Broadcasting Act of 1967)Obituary for Robert Schenkkan from current.org, posted 2/10/2011February 10Jon Petrovich63Former local news reporter (WHAS-TV), news director (WDIV-TV, WBAL-TV), and executive with CNNObituary for Jon Petrovich from tvnewscheck.com, 2/11/2011February 11Tom Carnegie91Indianapolis radio/TV sportscaster (WFBM/WRTV, 1953–85), public address voice of Indianapolis Motor Speedway"'Voice of the Speedway' Tom Carnegie dies at 91", from Indianapolis Star, 2/11/2011February 12Betty Garrett91Actress, singer, dancer and comedian (Laverne & Shirley and All in the Family)"'Betty Garrett, versatile comedic actress, dies at 91", from Los Angeles Times, 2/13/2011Kenneth Mars75Comedic actor (Malcolm in the Middle, Fernwood Tonight, He & She) and voice actor (The Jetsons, Uncle Croc's Block, The Little Mermaid)"'PASSINGS: Kenneth Mars", from Los Angeles Times, 2/13/2011February 14John Strauss90Musician-composer (themes to Car 54, Where Are You? and The Phil Silvers Show; sound editing on The Amazing Howard Hughes)Obituary for John Strauss from The New York Times, 2/17/2011February 16Len Lesser88Actor (Uncle Leo on Seinfeld)"'Seinfeld's' Uncle Leo, Len Lesser, Dies", from The Hollywood Reporter, 2/16/2011February 17Bill Monroe90Washington, D.C. bureau chief for NBC News, moderator of Meet the Press<ref>"Ex-'Meet the Press' moderator Bill Monroe dies" from The Washington Post'''s "Post Mortem" blog, 2/17/2011</ref> |- |February 18 |Nancy Carr | style="text-align:center;"|50 |American television and PR executive for CBS, Fox and Hallmark Channel |"PR Veteran Nancy Carr Dies at 50" from The Hollywood Reporter, 2/18/2011 |- |February 21 |Dwayne McDuffie | style="text-align:center;"|49 |Writer (Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Static Shock, Justice League/Justice League Unlimited'')Milestone Creator Dwayne McDuffie has Died from the Comic Book Resource, 2/22/2011February 28Jane Russell89Actress and TV spokesperson for Playtex"Jane Russell, film siren who sizzled on-screen in 'The Outlaw,' dies at 89" from The Washington Post (February 28, 2011) March Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceMarch 3Al Morgan91Novelist/playwright, producer of Today from 1961 to 1968Obituary for Al Morgan from The New York Times, 3/14/2011March 4Annie Fargé76French actress (Angel)"Annie Fargue Obituary" from purepeople.com (March 4, 2011)Frank Chirkinian84Director/producer for CBS Sports (including 38 years on Masters golf telecasts)Obituary for Frank Chirkinian from The New York Times, 3/5/2011March 9David S. Broder81Political columnist (panelist on Meet The Press from 1960 to 2008)"David Broder, 81, dies; set 'gold standard' for political journalism" from The Washington Post, 3/10/2011March 15James Pritchett88Soap opera actor (As the World Turns, The Doctors, Guiding Light)Obituary for James Pritchett from The Hollywood Reporter, 3/30/2011Nate Dogg41Hip-hop singer and actor (guest appearances on The Sopranos and The Boondocks)"Rapper Nate Dogg Dies at 41: Report" from Billboard (March 15, 2011)March 21Barry Ackerley76Former chairman/CEO of Ackerley Group (TV/radio station ownership)Obituary for Barry Ackerley https://web.archive.org/web/20110326060045/http://www.radio-info.com/news/barry-ackerley-former-radiotv-and-seattle-sonics-owner-dies-at-76 2011-03-26 from Radio-Info, 3/21/2011March 23Elizabeth Taylor79Actress (Malice in Wonderland, These Old Broads, Divorce His, Divorce Hers; supporting roles on General Hospital, All My Children, North and South)"Film legend Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79" from Associated Press via Yahoo! News (March 15, 2011) https://web.archive.org/web/20110326153737/https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110323/ap_en_ot/us_obit_taylor March 26, 2011 March 24Lanford Wilson73Playwright (his play The Hot l Baltimore was adopted for a 1975 TV series)Playwright Lanford Wilson Dies at 73 Broadway World March 24, 2011March 26 Geraldine Ferraro75 Politician and television political analyst/commentator (Crossfire)First female VP candidate Ferraro dies at 75 Yahoo! March 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110401093326/https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_ferraro April 1, 2011 Jobie Martin93 Television/radio personality, businessman, and educator (host of The Jobie Martin Show at WLBT/Jackson, Mississippi)Jobie Martin, 93, killed in wreck The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) March 26, 2011Larry Fraiberg89 TV executive (VP/GM of WTTG and WNEW-TV, president of Metromedia and Group W)March 27 DJ Megatron32 Television/radio personality, presenter, musician and remixer (106 & Park)"DJ Megatron shot and killed in Staten Island; BET host pronounced dead early Sunday" from New York Daily News (March 27, 2011)March 28David Smith55President and CEO of Mission BroadcastingSource: 2011 Honor Roll from TVNewsCheck, 12/21/2011 April Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceApril 9Sidney Lumet86producer, director, playwright, and screenwriter (Danger, Mama, You Are There, Playhouse 90, Kraft Television Theatre)"Lumet, '12 Angry Men' and 'Network' director, dies (AP)" from Yahoo/AP (April 9, 2011)April 14Jon Cedar80Actor (Corporal Langenscheidt on Hogan's Heroes)Obituary for Jon Cedar from The Hollywood Reporter, 4/19/2011April 16Sol Saks100Comedy writer (My Favorite Husband, Mr. Adams and Eve, I Married Joan; creator of Bewitched)Obituary for Sol Saks from The Hollywood Reporter, 4/19/2011April 17Michael Sarrazin70Canadian actor (The Christmas Choir, "The Quickening" episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, 1978 host on Saturday Night Live)Actor Michael Sarrazin dies at 70 from CBC News, (April 18, 2011)April 20Hubert Schlafly91Satellite television pioneer, inventor of the teleprompterHubert 'Hub' Schlafly, Teleprompter Inventor, Dies at 91 NextTV April 27, 2011Madelyn Pugh90Comedy series writer/producer (I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, The Mothers-in-Law, Here's Lucy, Alice, Life With Lucy)Obituary for Madelyn Pugh Davis from Los Angeles Times, 4/22/2011April 21William J. McCarter Jr.81Public television executive (WETA-TV/Washington, WTTW/Chicago), creator of Washington Week in Review and The McLaughlin Group"A giant passes..." https://web.archive.org/web/20110426105731/http://feder.blogs.chicago.timeout.com/2011/04/22/a-giant-passes-wttws-mccarter-the-visionary-architect-of-public-tv/ 2011-04-26 from Time Out Chicago, 4/22/2011April 26John Cossette54Executive producer for the Grammy Award telecasts"Grammy Producer John Cossette Dead At 54" from All Access (April 27, 2011)Phoebe Snow60Singer and songwriter (appearances on Reading Rainbow, Roseanne, Saturday Night Live; wrote and performed WDIV/Detroit's "Go 4 It" promos)"Phoebe Snow Passes At 58" from All Access (April 26, 2011)Roger Gimbel86Producer (A War of Children, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman)https://archive.today/20130205003043/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2011/04/28/50891/emmywinning-producer-roger-gimbel-dies-at-86 "Emmy-Winning Producer Roger Gimbel Dies At 86," from TVNewsCheck, 4/28/2011April 27Marian Mercer75Actress (Nancy Bebe on It's a Living)https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/theater/marian-mercer-actress-with-zany-streak-dies-at-75.html Marian Mercer, Actress With Zany Streak, Is Dead at 75 Hevesi Dennis May 4, 2011 The New York TimesApril 29Howard J. Brown87Owner, president and founder of United Communications Corporation, an owner of TV stations and newspapersWWNY mourns loss of station owner Howard Brown https://web.archive.org/web/20110501065220/http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/WWNY-Mourns-Loss-Of-Station-Owner-Howard-Brown-120969214.html 2011-05-01 . WWNY-TV. Retrieved 2011-04-29. May Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceMay 3Jackie Cooper88Actor (The People's Choice, Hennesey), executive with Screen Gems, director (Hennesey, M*A*S*H, The White Shadow)Obituary for Jackie Cooper from Los Angeles Times, 5/5/2011May 4Sada Thompson83Actress (Kate Lawrence on Family, Mrs. Gibbs in 1977 TV production of Our Town)Obituary for Sada Thompson from The New York Times, 5/5/2011May 9Jeff Gralnick84News reporter/producer for CBS; news executive for ABC, NBC, and CNN; executive producer for ABC World News Tonight and NBC Nightly NewsObituary for Jeff Gralnick from The Hollywood Reporter, 5/10/2011May 10Burt Reinhardt91First president of CNNFormer CNN president Burt Reinhardt dies at 91 from CNN, 5/11/2011Mia Amber Davis36Plus-size model and actress (appearances in The Tyra Banks Show and Rip the Runway; stand-in for Queen Latifah in the 2007 HBO film Life Support)Actress-model Mia Amber Davis dead at 36. UPI.com (May 12, 2011)Norma Zimmer87Singer (The Lawrence Welk Show)Norma Zimmer, TV's 'Champagne Lady,' dies at 87 from Yahoo/AP, 5/11/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516044745/https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110511/ap_on_en_tv/us_obit_zimmer_2 May 16, 2011 May 11Tina Gulland62Reporter for Washington, D.C. area radio and TV stations and former head of television and radio projects for The Washington Post and co-owned Post-Newsweek StationsTina Gulland, Former Head Of Washington Post's Radio And TV Projects, Dead At 62. from All Access (May 13, 2011).May 12Daryl Hawks38Sportscaster, WMAQ-TV/Chicago, among other stationsSportscaster, originally from Buffalo, found dead in AtlantaNovember 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes . WBEN. Retrieved 2011-05-13.May 14Joseph Wershba90Reporter/producer with CBS News (See It Now, 60 Minutes)"CBS News Pioneer Joseph Wershba Dies," from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, 5/16/2011May 15Barbara Stuart81Actress (I Led Three Lives, Pete and Gladys, Gomer Pyle, USMC, Our Family Honor, Huff)Obituary for Barbara Stuart from The New York Times, 5/19/2011May 19Phyllis Avery88Actress (Meet Mr. McNutley, The Secret Storm)Obituary for Phyllis Avery from The Hollywood Reporter, 5/23/2011May 20Randy Savage58Wrestler, actor (WWE/F and WCW, as "Macho Man Randy Savage"), commercial spokesperson (Slim Jim)Report: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage dies in a car crash https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170546/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/post/Report-Randy-8216-Macho-Man-8217-Savage-die?urn=top-wp98 2016-03-03 Yahoo! Sports, (May 20, 2011)May 24Mark Haines65Journalist (co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street and Squawk Box)CNBC anchor Mark Haines dies at 65 https://web.archive.org/web/20110528111938/http://www.salon.com/entertainment/tv/nbc/?story=%2Fnews%2Ffeature%2F2011%2F05%2F25%2Fus_obit_haines 2011-05-28 Salon.com May 25, 2011May 25Paul Splittorff64Baseball pitcher and TV color commentator, both for the Kansas City RoyalsKerkhoff, Blair. "Royals great Paul Splittorff dies," The Kansas City (MO) Star, Thursday, May 26, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110904080944/http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/25/2902340/royals-great-paul-splittorff-dies.html September 4, 2011 May 27Jeff Conaway60Actor (Taxi) and reality show participant (Celebrity Fit Club, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew)http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/05/breaking-news-jeff-conaway-dead-60 EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Conaway Dead At 60 27 May 2011 Radar Online May 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110527212458/http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/05/breaking-news-jeff-conaway-dead-60 27 May 2011 liveMay 30Clarice Taylor93Actress (Anna Huxtable on The Cosby Show, Harriet on Sesame Street)https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/03/arts/television/clarice-taylor-dies-at-93-tvs-cosby-called-her-mom.html Clarice Taylor Dies at 93; TV's Cosby Called her Mom The New York Times June 2, 2011 Dennis Hevesi June 2, 2011Robert Foster72Writer/producer (Run for Your Life, Knight Rider)Obituary for Robert Foster from The Hollywood Reporter, 6/16/2011 June Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceJune 3Andrew Gold59Singer and songwriter, wrote theme songs to The Golden Girls and Mad About You"Andrew Gold" passes at 59" from All Access (June 6, 2011)James Arness88Actor (Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke, How the West Was Won, McClain's Law)http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2011/06/03/51656/james-arness-of-gunsmoke-dies-at-88 https://archive.today/20120918021300/http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/2011/06/03/51656/james-arness-of-gunsmoke-dies-at-88 dead September 18, 2012 'Gunsmoke' Star James Arness Dies At 88 TVNewsCheck June 3, 2011 June 7Leonard B. Stern87Producer, director and writer (Get Smart, McMillan and Wife)"Writer-producer-director Leonard Stern dies at 87", Mercurynews (June 8, 2011) June 2016 medicmedicJune 10Art Balinger96Character actor (Dragnet 1967, Adam-12)Art Balinger, Actor on Dragnet, Emergency! and More Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, August 25, 2011Jim Rodnunsky54Camera pioneer (inventor of the cablecam)Obituary for Jim Rodunsky from The Hollywood Reporter, 6/16/2011June 15Bob Banner89Director/producer (The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, The Carol Burnett Show, Candid Camera, Solid Gold, Star Search)Obituary for Bob Banner from The Wrap, 6/15/2011June 18Clarence Clemons69Saxophonist (member of E Street Band) and actor (appearances on Diff'rent Strokes, The Wire, My Wife and Kids)https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/e-street-bands-clarence-clemons-dies-at-69-20110618 E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Dies at 69 June 18, 2011 June 18, 2011 Greene, Andy Rolling Stone https://web.archive.org/web/20110620104144/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/e-street-bands-clarence-clemons-dies-at-69-20110618 20 June 2011 liveJune 20Ryan Dunn34Reality TV participant, stuntman, actor (Jackass, Viva La Bam)HuffPost Ryan Dunn Dead: 'Jackass' Star Dies In Car Crash https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ryan-dunn-dead-jackass-star-car-crash_n_880322 November 6, 2021 June 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623074201/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/20/ryan-dunn-dead-jackass-star-car-crash_n_880322.html 23 June 2011 liveJune 23Fred Steiner88Television composer (Perry Mason, Star Trek, The Twilight Zone)Film Music Reporter Ryan Dunn Dead: 'Jackass' Star Dies In Car Crash https://filmmusicreporter.com/2011/06/24/fred-steiner-passes-away-at-88/ June 24, 2011Peter Falk83Actor (Columbo)ABC News Peter Falk, 'Columbo' Actor, Dies at 83 https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/columbo-star-peter-falk-dies-83/story?id=13922090 June 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110712175753/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/columbo-star-peter-falk-dies-83/story?id=13922090 12 July 2011 liveJune 25Alice Playten63Actress/singer (The Lost Saucer)Holden, Stephen. "Alice Playten, an Actress of Small Frame, Big Voice, Dies at 63" The New York Times (June 26, 2011)Nick Charles64Sportscaster (co-anchor of Sports Tonight; boxing analyst for Showtime)Renowned CNN sports broadcaster Nick Charles dies at 64 CNN June 25, 2011June 27Elaine Stewart81Actress (appearances on Bat Masterson, Burke's Law and Perry Mason) and game show hostess (Gambit, High Rollers)Obituary for Elaine Stewart from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, 6/28/2011 July Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceJuly 1Bud Grant79Programming executive with NBC and CBS, independent producer"Memorial for longtime CBS exec Bud Grant set," from the Los Angeles Times Company Town blog, posted 8/17/2011July 8Sam Denoff83Comedy screenwriter, creator and producer (co-writer for The Dick Van Dyke Show, co-creator of That Girl)"TV Comedy Writer Sam Denoff Dies; Got Start At WNEW/New York" from All Access (July 11, 2011)July 12Sherwood Schwartz94Producer and writer (creator of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch)Sherwood Schwartz, Creator of 'Gilligan's Island' and 'The Brady Bunch,' Dies (Video) The Hollywood Reporter July 12, 2011July 21Bruce Sundlun91Politician (Governor of Rhode Island) and former CEO of The Outlet Company, which later became Outlet Communications"Former Rhode Island Governor, Outlet Communications Chief Bruce Sundlun Dies" From All Access (July 26, 2011)July 22Tom Aldredge83Actor (Ryan's Hope, The Sopranos)"Tom Aldredge, Character Actor, Dies at 83" New York Times (July 26, 2011)July 23Amy Winehouse27English singer and songwriterJuly 24G. D. Spradlin90Actor (Gomer Pyle, USMC, I Spy, Dragnet, War and Remembrance)"Veteran TV and Movie Star G.D. Spradlin Dies, Aged 90" https://web.archive.org/web/20120122214526/http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/26/veteran-tv-and-movie-star-g-d-spradlin-dies-aged-90/ 2012-01-22 AOL TV (July 28, 2011)July 26Elmer Lower98Journalist and news executive (president of ABC News, 1963–74) August Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceAugust 3Annette Charles63Actress and dancer (appearances in Man from Atlantis, Centennial, Magnum, P.I., The Flying Nun, Gunsmoke, Barnaby Jones)'Grease' Actress Annette Charles Dies at 63 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/grease-actress-annette-charles-dies-219431 The Hollywood Reporter August 4, 2011 Mike Barnes https://web.archive.org/web/20120203204202/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/grease-actress-annette-charles-dies-219431 February 3, 2012 live Bubba Smith66Football player, actor (appearances in Married... with Children) and spokesperson (Miller Lite's "Great Taste, Less Filling" ad campaign)"Legendary NFL defender Bubba Smith passes away at age 66" Yahoo! Sports (August 3, 2011)August 8Carolyn Chambers79Founder/CEO of Chambers Communications Corporation, founder of Liberty CommunicationsAugust 13Vic Dunlop62Comedian, actor (Harper Valley PTA, Make Me Laugh)"Standup Comic Vic Dunlop Dies at 62" from The Hollywood Reporter (August 17, 2011)August 19Lane Venardos67News producer for CBS News and consultant on CBS' reality-based programs"Emmy-Winning CBS News Producer Lane Venardos Dies" from All Access (July 22, 2011)August 20Patricia Hardy79Actress (The Loretta Young Show, Perry Mason, Lassie, Schlitz Playhouse of Stars)"Actress Patricia Hardy Dies at 80" from The Hollywood Reporter (August 30, 2011)August 24Mike Flanagan59Pitcher and announcer for the Baltimore OriolesOrioles Great, MASN Broadcaster Mike Flanagan Dies NextTV August 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929224759/http://www.multichannel.com/article/472891-Orioles_Great_MASN_Broadcaster_Mike_Flanagan_Dies.php September 29, 2012 September Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceSeptember 5Charles S. Dubin92Director (Omnibus, Twenty-One, Lou Grant, M*A*S*H, Square One TV)Obituary for Charles Dubin from New York Daily News, 9/8/2011September 6Donald F. Taffner Sr.80Producer and distributor (Three's Company, Too Close for Comfort, The Benny Hill Show)Obituary for Donald F Taffner, Sr. from The Hollywood Reporter, 9/6/2011September 7Gardner Baldwin60Actor, known for his role as Carl Ziktor / Grimlord in VR Troopershttps://www.mvtimes.com/2011/09/22/gardner-baldwin-7716/ Gardner Baldwin obituary at mvtimes.com 2012-09-04 2011-09-22 September 8Mary Fickett83Actress (All My Children)Mary Fickett, a Pillar of All My Children, Dies at 83 from The New York Times, 09/12/2011September 11Andy Whitfield39Welsh actor (Spartacus: Blood and Sand)'Spartacus' Star Whitfield Dies NextTV September 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422032424/http://www.multichannel.com/article/473667-_Spartacus_Star_Whitfield_Dies.php April 22, 2012 September 15Frances Bay92Actress (Seinfeld, Happy Days, The Middle)"Frances Bay dies: Remembering comedian, classic 'Seinfeld' scene" From Los Angeles Times (September 19, 2011) October Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceOctober 2Don Lapre47Infomercial pitchman"Phoenix-based TV pitchman dies in federal custody" from Yahoo!/ABC News (October 3, 2011)October 3Arthur C. Nielsen Jr.92President (1957–75) and chairman (1975–83) of the ACNielsen ratings and marketing research serviceObituary for Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. from The New York Times, 10/4/2011October 4Doris Belack85Actress (One Life to Live, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)"Doris Belack, Veteran TV Actress, Dead at 85" https://web.archive.org/web/20111011055159/http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/06/doris-belack-dead-law-and-order/ 2011-10-11 from AOLtv (October 6, 2011)Joe Aceti76Director for ABC Sports, CBS Sports, and Fox SportsObituary for Joe Aceti from The New York Times, 10/10/2011October 5Charles Napier75Character actor (The Oregon Trail, Murder, She Wrote) and voice actor (The Simpsons, The Critic)"Character actor Charles Napier dies at 75" from Yahoo (October 6, 2011)Steve Jobs56Founder, and later CEO, of Apple Inc. (Oversaw the creation of, and helped adapted, television programs and other media platforms, for use on Apple's iPod, iPad, Apple TV, and iPhone devices)"Steve Jobs dies: Apple chief created personal computer, iPad, iPod, iPhone" from Yahoo! (October 5, 2011)October 15Sue Mengers79Entertainment talent/booking agent and manager for television, film and music performers"Influential Hollywood Agent Sue Mengers Dies" from TV Guide (October 16, 2011)October 16Dan Wheldon33British IndyCar Series auto racer (two-time Indianapolis 500 winner), part-time IRL analyst for Versus, guest voice appearance in Hot Wheels Battle Force 5"IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon dies in wreck," from Palm Beach Post (October 16, 2011)October 22Robert Pierpoint86Correspondent for CBS News (1951–90), voiceover appearance on M*A*S*H's series finaleObituary for Robert Pierpoint from Associated Press via Yahoo! News, 10/23/2011October 26Dan Burke82President and CEO of Capital Cities Communications and ABCABC Icon Dan Burke Dies, 82 NextTV October 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111030023617/http://www.multichannel.com/article/475795-ABC_Icon_Dan_Burke_Dies_82.php October 30, 2011 October 31Gilbert Cates77Executive Producer for the Academy Awards telecasts and a member of the academy's Board of Governors, president of the Directors Guild of America, composer, and dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television"Oscar Producer Gilbert Cates Dead at 77" from The Wrap (November 1, 2011) November Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceNovember 2Sid Melton94Actor (Green Acres, Make Room for Daddy, Captain Midnight)"Sid Melton, Comic Actor of Film and TV, Dies at 94" from The New York Times (November 6, 2011)November 4Andy Rooney92Journalist and writer (60 Minutes)Andy Rooney dead at 92 CBS News November 5, 2011November 8Hal Bruno83Reporter and political correspondent for ABC News from 1978 to 1999"Hal Bruno of ABC News Dies at 83" from ABC News (November 9, 2011)Heavy D44Rapper/singer-songwriter, music producer, record label executive, and actor (composed and performed the theme songs to In Living Color and Mad TV)"Heavy D dies at 44" from Yahoo (November 8, 2011)November 21Jean Yoo36Newsanchor for KSCI/Los Angeles"Local LA News Anchor Dead in Apparent Suicide" https://web.archive.org/web/20111128151822/http://iamkoream.com/local-la-news-anchor-dead-in-apparent-suicide/ 2011-11-28 form KoreAm (November 23, 2011)November 23Tim Cuprisin53Television/radio critic and reviewer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and OnMilwaukee.com"Longtime Milwaukee Radio/TV Columnist Tim Cuprisin Dies At 53" from All Access (November 28, 2011)November 24James Jespersen77Physicist and co-inventor of closed captioningObituary for James Jespersen from Denver Post, 1/24/2012 December Date Name Age Notability Ref. ReferenceDecember 1Alan Sues85Comedian and actor (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In)"Alan Sues, a 'Laugh-In' Cast Mainstay, Dies at 85" from The New York Times (December 2, 2011)December 7Harry Morgan96Actor (M*A*S*H, Dragnet, Pete and Gladys)'MASH' star Harry Morgan dies at age 96August 2026 InternetArchiveBot WJRT-TV via Associated Press December 7, 2011 June 2016 medicmedicDecember 11Bonnie Prudden97Physical fitness instructor, author, and health advocate (Host of her own series and contributor to The Today Show)"Bonnie Prudden, 97, Dies; Promoted Fitness for TV Generation" from The New York Times (December 19, 2011)Susan Gordon62Actress (Notable role as the handicapped girl in the 1962 Twilight Zone episode "The Fugitive")"Susan Gordon, Child Actress of the '50s and '60s, Dies at 62" from The Hollywood Reporter (December 14, 2011)December 28Kaye Stevens79Singer/actress (regular role on Days of Our Lives)Obituary for Kaye Stevens from Associated Press via TVNewsCheck, 12/30/2011December 30Doug Sellars50Producer and executive with Fox Sports"Fox Sports EVP of Production Doug Sellars Dies at Age 50," from Sports Video Group, 1/1/2012 See also 2011 in the United States List of American films of 2011 References 30em External links List of 2011 American television series at IMDb 2011