TV News Roundup: May 6, 2014

NBC pulls two dramas. FOX adds an EMPIRE. And, Jimmy gets two. Thus and more in today's TV News Roundup.

SLEEPY HOLLOW has its Ben Franklin:
Veteran actor Timothy Busfield as been tabed to play Benjamin Franklin, in a recurring role, on next season's SLEEPY HOLLOW.

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NBC Pulls Dramas:
The low rated dramas of BELIEVE and CRISIS have been pulled from the May 18th schedule. NBC will air an SNL special on the night instead.

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EMPIRE coming to FOX:
Family drama, set in the world of hip-hop music industry,  has been ordered to series, by FOX.

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Jimmy Gets 2 Year Contract Extension:
Soon to the veteran of late night TV, Jimmy Kimmel was rewarded with a 2 year contract extension from ABC. Kimmel will niw be on the air through January 2017, with the extension.

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Starz Renews Drama:
DA VINCI'S DEMONS is getting a third season with today's announcement from Starz.