AP - Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 25-31. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation. -- read full article
Reuters - Bill Melendez, best
known for bringing the Peanuts characters to life with such
classics as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "It's the Great
Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," died Tuesday at St. John's Hospital in
Santa Monica. He was 91.
AP - The "countdown clock" in the corner of CNN's screen Wednesday, ticking off the seconds until vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin was scheduled to speak to the Republican convention, made clear what was the main event.
Reuters - Britney Spears is to star at this
year's MTV Video Music Awards, a year after a calamitous
comeback performance at the same award ceremony. But this time
the pop singer won't be performing.
Reuters - Mike Kelley, creator of
"Swingtown," a drama series about partner-swapping couples in
1970s suburbia, is developing "BiCoastal," another hourlong
show exploring relationships, marriage and sexuality. -- read full article
AP - Bill Melendez, the animator who gave life to Snoopy, Charlie Brown and other "Peanuts" characters in scores of movies and TV specials, has died. He was 91.