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NBC Promotes Exec Doug Vaughan, Adds ‘Tonight Show’ to Portfolio

Vaughan, who has been overseeing specials at the network since 2005, will now have the title of executive vice president, special programs and late night programming.

Trigger-Happy Nets Skipping Pilots for Straight-to-Series Orders

Straight-to-series pickups have been popular with cable nets and the new online content producers such as Netflix, but now the broadcast networks increasingly are using the strategy—which could be a boon for working actors.

Upcoming TV Projects Make the Old Look New Again

“Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes signs deal to develop new period drama for NBC; Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel return for “Boy Meets World” sequel; and more TV news.

'New Normal' Star Jayson Blair on the Audition that Got Him the Role

Blair opens up about his four-and-a-half-hour prep work for his "New Normal" audition, the ways in which acting gave his life direction, and how everything can change overnight.

NBC and ABC Off-Season Pilots Announce Casting Directors

NBC's "After Hours" is set to be cast by Junie Lowry-Johnson and Libby Goldstein; Anya Colloff and Michael Nicolo, of CFB Casting will work on ABC's "Trophy Wife."

NBC Continues to Shake Up Its Staff

NBC’s Jeff Bader brings over ex-ABC colleague Steve Kern as senior vice president, program planning and scheduling.

Teri Reeves Makes Her Dick Wolfe Debut on 'Chicago Fire'

Playing the doctor wife of a Chicago fireman, Teri Reeves talks about the thrill of working in Chicago, her hot cast members, and providing the rollercoaster drama.

NBC Orders Full Seasons of Three New Series, HBO and Adult Swim Renew Hit Shows

NBC’s new “Go On,” “The New Normal,” and “Revolution” all got picked up for full seasons, HBO renewed “Boardwalk Empire,” and Adult Swim ordered more “Children’s Hospital” and “NTSF:SD:SUV.”

Networks Developing Comedy and Drama Projects for 2013 Pilot Season

Check out which new TV projects ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and the CW picked up for development this week.

'Smash' Reloads for its Second Season

Jesse L. Martin and Nikki Blonsky join "Smash," Jeff Brolin gets cast in "Community," Freddie Highmore is young Norman Bates, and Joan Collins and Robert Wagner visit "Happily Divorced."