‘History of the Sitcom’ Producers on Carl Reiner’s Last Interview, Tackling ‘The Cosby Show’ and What Makes a Comedy

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Producers Guild of America has announced the key dates and timeline for the org’s 2022 Producers Guild of America Awards. Celebrating its 33rd awards ceremony, the PGA Awards will return to an in-person event at the Century Plaza Hotel — newly renovated and reopened as the Fairmont Century Plaza — on Saturday, Feb.

Congratulations are in order for Scheana Shay and Brock Davies! The 36-year-old Vanderpump Rules star and her hunky beau, who share a baby girl together, are engaged to be married, E! News confirmed on July 21. The exciting news comes less than 24 hours after Scheana caused engagement speculation by showing off a huge diamond ring on her left hand ring finger during an outing with Brock and friends on the night of July 20.

Producers Ed Saxon and Nina Yang Bongiovi are taking on new roles in support of the Peter Stark Producing Program at the University of Southern California.

MJ Rodriguez is making Emmys history!

Phylicia Rashad has landed her third consecutive Emmy nom for This Is Us. The TV Academy’s recognition of the actress comes on the heels of controversy over her comments, surrounding Bill Cosby’s release from prison.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorJoanne LaMarca, the spirited executive producer behind the fourth hour of NBC’s “Today” morning franchise, plans to step down from the role later in August.In a memo issued to staffers on Thursday, Libby Leist, a senior vice president at NBC News who oversees “Today,” said LaMarca was eager to spend more time with family, and had initially taken the job in 2019 with the intention to stay for a year.

Carol Vorderman frequently shares upbeat posts and happy messages with her fans on social media. But her positivity masks a painful past.

Bill Cosby's sudden and speedy release from prison has elicited reactions from many, including those who accused him of sexual misconduct. The 83-year-old has been accused by about 60 women of sex crimes ranging from misconduct to battery to assault and beyond.

Phylicia Rashad took to social media to react to the news of Bill Cosby’s surprising prison release.

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We may be used to working via Zoom now, but those work from home complications still exist.

An offer they can’t refuse. That’s what’s in store for the Big Brother houseguests this summer for the upcoming 23rd season of the CBS reality competition series.

Antonio Ferme editorAlison Greenspan, a film and TV producer known for her work on the ABC drama “For Life” and 2011 feature “Monte Carlo,” died June 27 after a long battle with cancer. She was 48.Greenspan’s death was confirmed by her husband, Jason Michaels, who said she was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.Greenspan was a partner at Doug Robinson Productions over the past several years.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 28, 2021, which means nomination-round voting ends TODAY. Get your votes in! Meanwhile, it’s 15 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 52  days until final-round voting starts on Aug.

Megan Fox had some unexpected guests during her “Today” interview.

EXCLUSIVE: Sacred Hunger, the Booker Prize-winning novel by Barry Unsworth, is set for a small-screen remake.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is handing out the awards for this year’s broadcast portion of the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, airing on CBS.Among the big winners: “Jeopardy!” once again picked up award for best game show. Executive producer Mike Richards dedicated the award to late host Alex Trebek.“We’ve heard from so many of you since he passed and we know how much he meant to you,” Richards said.