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Harry Shearer is back on board for 'The Simpsons'Shearer, who supplies the voice work for such 'Simpsons' characters as Mr. Burns and Smithers, has reportedly come back to the show. Following a contract dispute, the actor stated earlier this year that he'd be leaving.
'Avengers' star Patrick Macnee diesMacnee also appeared in the adaptation of 'Hamlet' starring Laurence Olivier and 'This Is Spinal Tap.' 'We were in our own mad, crazy world,' Macnee said of the popularity of the TV show 'The Avengers.' 'We were the TV Beatles.'
Most popular 'TV network' in 2016? Netflix.As online video giant Netflix continues to gain subscribers and converts, it looks on track to surpass TV's traditional broadcast heavyweights.
Dick Van Patten, best known as amiable patriarch on 'Eight is Enough,' has diedVan Patten, whose career spanned about eight decades, was known for a big smile framed by prominent cheeks and an effusive personality. He died on Tuesday.
'I did not tell the truth': Where does NBC's Brian Williams go from here?Williams is to return to the airwaves in August after being suspended for fabricating a story about his time reporting in Iraq 12 years ago. On Friday, he apologized for telling stories 'that were wrong.'
Canceled comedies find a second life online'Community,' 'The Mindy Project,' and other shows have been brought back by streaming services after being canceled by networks. How does this benefit streaming services?- Dustin Diamond, aka Screech from 'Saved by the Bell,' convictedActor Dustin Diamond was convicted Friday of two misdemeanors stemming from a barroom fight.
'Aquarius': How NBC is experimenting with binge-watching'Aquarius' stars David Duchovny as a police detective working in the 1960s whose investigation leads him to Charles Manson. The show's first season episodes will all be put online following the premiere of the show in addition to airing weekly.- American Idol winner: Nick Fradiani takes Season 15 crownRocker Nick Fradiani  was crowned the Season 15 winner of  "American Idol"  – in the second to last season for the Fox TV show.Â
'Minority Report,' 'Scream Queens,' and more: A look at Fox's fall TV lineupNew shows airing on Fox next season include a small-screen adaptation of 'Minority Report' and the TV show 'The Frankenstein Code,' while Fox's hit 'Empire' will reappear next fall.- Why Fox is canceling 'American Idol' after 15 yearsAfter 15 years, the venerable American reality singing competition will leave the air in 2016.
Netflix proves more viewers want to call the shotsAs Netflix sets subscriber records, it continues to release high-caliber original content and its upcoming shows seem promising as well. More and more streaming options mean viewers are coming closer to cutting the cable cord altogether.- 'Game of Thrones' breaks yet another piracy recordPirating of HBO's most popular show 'Game of Thrones' is still rampant, despite the release of a new streaming service that allows fans to watch HBO shows without a cable subscription.
Jon Stewart: Here's when his last 'Daily Show' episode as host will airStewart has announced the date of his final episode as host. Comedian Trevor Noah will be replacing Stewart.
Have mercy! Netflix is bringing back 'Full House'The rumors are true; Netflix has announced a 13-episode reboot of the classic sitcom 'Full House,' which will be called 'Fuller House' this time around.
Jon Stewart comes to the defense of Trevor NoahThe current host of 'The Daily Show' has spoken out in support of the new host after a media backlash caused by controversial past tweets by the South African comedian.- 'Fuller House': Why do old TV shows get reboots?Netflix is reportedly close to confirming a continuation of the 90s series, tentatively called 'Fuller House.' Are reboots really that profitable?
'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner on why the show is relevant to our timeAs the final episodes of 'Mad Men' arrive, Weiner says, 'Part of the message of the show was that the characters' lives are very similar to what yours are. They have the same problems, no matter what is going on historically.' 'Mad Men' stars Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, and Christina Hendricks, among others.
'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner on the final episodes: 'We deal with the consequences of material success'The acclaimed AMC drama begins airing its final episodes on April 5. 'Mad Men' stars Jon Hamm, January Jones, Vincent Kartheiser, and Elisabeth Moss, among others.
'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams to appear on 'Doctor Who'Maisie Williams takes a much-needed vacation from life in Westeros to visit the TARDIS.