Ray Richmond is contributing to Deadline’s TV coverage. Oscar-winning Thelma And Louise screenwriter Callie Khouri found herself this morning at TCA on a panel promoting the new ABC serialized ensemble drama Nashville starring Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere that might best be described as “Dallas in Tennessee.” Khouri is an executive producer of the new series. And if it seemed weird that such an esteemed feature scribe (who also wrote Something To Talk About and Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood) would be producing her first series for TV, her partner on the project is equally odd: R.J. Cutler, known primarily for his unscripted shows and whose past projects have included the likes of Flip That House and Greatest American Dog. Khouri admitted this kind of project is brand new for her but that she’s having a blast doing it. “I’m actually loving it because with a feature,...
- 7/27/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Expert dog trainer Victoria Stilwell will be joining me soon on Mondays with Marlo. Now is you chance to ask her anything you'd like to know about:
Why positive training is the most effective, safe, and humane methodWhy the 'dominance myth' is misunderstood and dangerousTips to preventing dog bites (especially with small children around)Why breed specific legislation (Bsl) is wrongTips on dogs in small spaces What to do if a family member or another animal doesn't get along with your dogYour pet's healthHow to keep your pet healthy and happyAnd anything else you want to ask
Be sure to post your questions in the comment section below!
Victoria Stilwell is best known for her role as the star of Animal Planet's hit TV series "It's Me or the Dog", through which she is able to share her insight and passion for positive reinforcement dog training and as a...
Why positive training is the most effective, safe, and humane methodWhy the 'dominance myth' is misunderstood and dangerousTips to preventing dog bites (especially with small children around)Why breed specific legislation (Bsl) is wrongTips on dogs in small spaces What to do if a family member or another animal doesn't get along with your dogYour pet's healthHow to keep your pet healthy and happyAnd anything else you want to ask
Be sure to post your questions in the comment section below!
Victoria Stilwell is best known for her role as the star of Animal Planet's hit TV series "It's Me or the Dog", through which she is able to share her insight and passion for positive reinforcement dog training and as a...
- 5/3/2012
- by Jessy Whitehead
- Huffington Post
While you're out shopping in stores today, you could see some of the talent from cancelled TV shows. Others may be hard at work on shows like 90210, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Samantha Who?, and Damages. Those keeping busy include William H. Macy (Sports Night), Rob Thomas, Ken Marino and Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars), Martin Starr (Freaks and Geeks), Adam Scott (Tell Me You Love Me), Jane Lynch (Help Me Help You), Lizzy Caplan (The Class), Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), David E. Kelley (Boston Legal), Matt Lanter (Commander in Chief), Tracy Pollan (Family Ties), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Stacked), Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie), Dean McDermott (Tori & Dean: Inn Love), Rena Sofer (Just Shoot Me!), Connor Trinneer (Star Trek: Enterprise), Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood), Billy Zane (Twin Peaks), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys), and Wendy Diamond (Greatest American Dog).
Remember on Bewitched when Dick York was replaced by Dick Sargent?...
Remember on Bewitched when Dick York was replaced by Dick Sargent?...
- 12/26/2008
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ghen Maynard is leaving CBS again.
Two years into his second tour of duty at the network, Maynard has stepped down as executive vp alternative programming and entertainment content for new media at CBS Paramount Network TV Entertainment Group where he oversaw reality programming for CBS, CW and CBS Par Network.
He is segueing into a producing deal that gives CBS and CW first-look at his development.
CBS is said to have been looking to make changes to its alternative department after a string of marginally performing series. The timing of the shift was picked to coincide with the beginning of the new development cycle as networks are starting to buy unscripted projects for next season.
Maynard will start his producing deal, which he called in a statement "the next adventure in my life," while helping CBS and CW's alternative departments with the transition until his successor is named.
"Ghen has talked with us about a desire to produce, and both of us thought the time was right to make a change in the alternative area, so this is an agreement that works for everyone," said Nancy Tellem, president of CBS Par Network TV Entertainment Group. "We have great admiration and appreciation for what Ghen has accomplished here (and) look forward to being part of the next chapter of his career.""
After making his mark in the reality TV genre in the U.S. as the executive who helped get "Survivor" on the air in 2000, thus opening the primetime gates to unscripted fare, Maynard became a rising star at CBS. During his first stint at the network as senior vp and head of alternative from 2002-2004, he put on the air such hits as the Emmy-winning "Amazing Race," summer fixture "Big Brother" and Upn's staple "America's Next Top Model."
Following a two-year stint on the scripted side as executive vp at NBC under Kevin Reilly, he returned to CBS in 2006 in an expanded role but hasn't been as successful in launching breakout unscripted hits.
His departure comes on the heels of another lackluster summer during which the network's new reality entries, including "Greatest American Dog," have failed to connect with viewers.
Two years into his second tour of duty at the network, Maynard has stepped down as executive vp alternative programming and entertainment content for new media at CBS Paramount Network TV Entertainment Group where he oversaw reality programming for CBS, CW and CBS Par Network.
He is segueing into a producing deal that gives CBS and CW first-look at his development.
CBS is said to have been looking to make changes to its alternative department after a string of marginally performing series. The timing of the shift was picked to coincide with the beginning of the new development cycle as networks are starting to buy unscripted projects for next season.
Maynard will start his producing deal, which he called in a statement "the next adventure in my life," while helping CBS and CW's alternative departments with the transition until his successor is named.
"Ghen has talked with us about a desire to produce, and both of us thought the time was right to make a change in the alternative area, so this is an agreement that works for everyone," said Nancy Tellem, president of CBS Par Network TV Entertainment Group. "We have great admiration and appreciation for what Ghen has accomplished here (and) look forward to being part of the next chapter of his career.""
After making his mark in the reality TV genre in the U.S. as the executive who helped get "Survivor" on the air in 2000, thus opening the primetime gates to unscripted fare, Maynard became a rising star at CBS. During his first stint at the network as senior vp and head of alternative from 2002-2004, he put on the air such hits as the Emmy-winning "Amazing Race," summer fixture "Big Brother" and Upn's staple "America's Next Top Model."
Following a two-year stint on the scripted side as executive vp at NBC under Kevin Reilly, he returned to CBS in 2006 in an expanded role but hasn't been as successful in launching breakout unscripted hits.
His departure comes on the heels of another lackluster summer during which the network's new reality entries, including "Greatest American Dog," have failed to connect with viewers.
- 8/10/2008
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last week, we saw Greatest American Dog and Big Brother’s live eviction show trade time slots. Last Wednesday at 8pm, which is Greatest American Dog’s new timeslot, we saw the contenders brush up their dog-handling skills in the Dog Bone Challenge, which required the owners to instruct their pets on whether or not to pick up items such as steak, tofu and sticks. This challenge caused some contenders to realize that their pets aren’t as disciplined as they thought.
In this challenge, Tillman pushed through, painfully drooling over a piece of steak. However, this was not enough to earn them a spot in the Dog House. J.D. and English Border Collie Galaxy soon took Travis and Presley’s place in the house.
Another challenge required both the dogs and their owners to simply be photogenic. The teams were pictured, with the dogs expressing an adjective that they randomly selected.
In this challenge, Tillman pushed through, painfully drooling over a piece of steak. However, this was not enough to earn them a spot in the Dog House. J.D. and English Border Collie Galaxy soon took Travis and Presley’s place in the house.
Another challenge required both the dogs and their owners to simply be photogenic. The teams were pictured, with the dogs expressing an adjective that they randomly selected.
- 8/6/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
A few years ago, in a quandary about what to give the Love Interest for his birthday, I happened upon the best gift ever: A week at Camp Gone To The Dogs. Now you might say, what the hell is that? And I might say you are definitely not a dog person.
But if you are a dog person, have I got a show for you. It's like dog camp but done as a reality show, "Greatest American Dog."
Twelve people and their dogs live together in a place called the "Canine Academy," which is a giant mansion equipped with top-of-the-line doggy everything.
But if you are a dog person, have I got a show for you. It's like dog camp but done as a reality show, "Greatest American Dog."
Twelve people and their dogs live together in a place called the "Canine Academy," which is a giant mansion equipped with top-of-the-line doggy everything.
- 7/10/2008
- by By LINDA STASI
- NYPost.com
Pet lovers are happy to know that CBS is tossing them a treat this summer with their newest reality series that puts the spotlight on the ever-reliable man's best friend. CBS' Greatest American Dog will pit 12 teams of dogs and owners in a competition that will test owners' skills in handling dogs. The show will premiere on July 10 at 8:00pm, when pet lovers will get to see dogs of all shapes and sizes competing to grab the title of Greatest American Dog.
Read on to meet the cast of the reality competition, which will be hosted by zoologist and television personality, Jarod Miller.
Greatest American Dog will place 12 contenders and their pet dogs in one house, where they are to compete against each other in challenges which will be judged by Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznick and Victoria Stilwell. Every week, a owner-dog team will be eliminated, and all challenges...
Read on to meet the cast of the reality competition, which will be hosted by zoologist and television personality, Jarod Miller.
Greatest American Dog will place 12 contenders and their pet dogs in one house, where they are to compete against each other in challenges which will be judged by Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznick and Victoria Stilwell. Every week, a owner-dog team will be eliminated, and all challenges...
- 6/10/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
CBS revealed a summer lineup that includes about as twice as much original programming as the network typically schedules.
Headlined by the new dramas Swingtown and Flashpoint, CBS' summer lineup contains a mix of previously announced scripted shows, reality series and specials that total nearly 90 hours.
After repeating shows to modest ratings during the writers strike, CBS was keen to stock its summer with originals to help prevent another ratings drop-off.
"This summer presents an opportunity for us to regain the faith of our viewers with original programming," said Kelly Kahl, senior executive vp scheduling at CBS.
CBS is putting Swingtown in the key 10 p.m. Thursday slot, where it will enjoy a lead-out from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation repeats. Flashpoint is in the less prestigious 10 p.m. Friday period, but Kahl noted that it's a good fit for a Numbers lead-in.
Other shows include the retooled game show Million Dollar Password (8 p.m. Sundays) and the reality series Jingles (9 p.m. Sundays) and Greatest American Dog (8 p.m.
Headlined by the new dramas Swingtown and Flashpoint, CBS' summer lineup contains a mix of previously announced scripted shows, reality series and specials that total nearly 90 hours.
After repeating shows to modest ratings during the writers strike, CBS was keen to stock its summer with originals to help prevent another ratings drop-off.
"This summer presents an opportunity for us to regain the faith of our viewers with original programming," said Kelly Kahl, senior executive vp scheduling at CBS.
CBS is putting Swingtown in the key 10 p.m. Thursday slot, where it will enjoy a lead-out from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation repeats. Flashpoint is in the less prestigious 10 p.m. Friday period, but Kahl noted that it's a good fit for a Numbers lead-in.
Other shows include the retooled game show Million Dollar Password (8 p.m. Sundays) and the reality series Jingles (9 p.m. Sundays) and Greatest American Dog (8 p.m.
- 4/14/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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