TV News Roundup: January 15, 2015
- USA cancels comedy
- Crackle renews Seinfeld series
- ABC greenlights hidden camera series
- Boxing coming back to primetime TV
USA cancels freshman comedy:
The first year comedy, BENCHED, has been canceled by USA cable network.
Primetime Boxing to broadcast TV:
NBC Sports Group has completed a deal to present five of 11 boxing cards, on NBC, during primtime. The other six cards will air on Saturday afternoons. The fires Boxing event is set for March 7th.
More MASTERCHEF JUNIOR ordered:
FOX has ordered a fourth season of the cooking series, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. The new season will also feature the new judge, Christina Tosi, pastry chef and owner of NYC's Milk Bar.
ABC sets reality series premiere:
Coming to Tuesdays, at 8:30, is the new reality series REPEAT AFTER ME, hosted by Wendi McLendon-Covey. The premiere episode is scheduled for February 17, 2015.
Seinfeld series renewed:
Jerry Seinfel's series on Crackle, COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE, has been renewed for a sixth season.
SNL has overall deal with HBO:
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE alumni, Mike Myers, has signed a two year deal with HBO, which includes an exclusive TV deal. No specific details were released about the partnership.
More BROAD STREET:
Comedy Central has renewed the series BROAD STREET for a third season. The order for 10 more episodes cam on the night of the series second season premiere, Jan 14, 2015.
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