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60 Minutes Creator Don Hewitt Dead

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“Don Hewitt, recognized as a father of modern television news and the creator of the medium’s most successful broadcast, 60 Minutes, died today. He was 86. Hewitt was executive producer of CBS News, the title he took when he stepped down from 60 Minutes in 2004.” Link

"Big Bang Theory" Now A CBS Sitcom Hit

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“The audience for summer reruns of the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” is up 52 percent over last summer. Nielsen Media Research says the show had nearly as many viewers as television’s top-rated comedy, “Two and a Half Men.” Summertime second runs are often when a show catches on. That happened last year with “NCIS” on CBS, which last week was the most popular drama on television.” Link

"Let's Make A Deal" With Wayne Brady To Replace "Guiding Light" On CBS

“Net has picked up the classic gameshow Let’s Make a Deal and will likely put it in the daytime slot soon to be vacated by Guiding Light.” Link

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Walter Cronkite Dead At 92

NY Times reports that per his family, CBS legend Walter Cronkite has died at the age of 92.

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Megan Fox Does Letterman For Transformers 2

Transformers star Megan Fox appeared on CBS Late Show with David Letterman to promote Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.

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Walter Cronkite May Be Near Death

“TVNewser has learned legendary CBS newsman Walter Cronkite, 92, who once held the title of ‘Most Trusted Man in America,’ is said to be gravely ill, according to multiple CBS News sources. The network began updating his obituary more than a week ago, a source adds.” Link

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Letterman Again Apologizes To Palin Publicity Campaign

“Mr. Letterman opened the desk portion of his show with the apology in which he said he wanted to say he was sorry to ‘to the two daughters involved, Bristol and Willow, and also to the governor and her family and everybody else who was outraged by the joke.’ Two weeks ago on his ‘Late Show’ program on CBS, he had joked about Governor Palin attending a Yankee game with her daughter.” Link

CBS Cancels "Without A Trace", Keeps "Numb3rs"

CBS Cancels “Without A Trace”, Keeps “Numb3rs”

"Guiding Light" Cancelled By CBS

“Guiding Light” Cancelled By CBS

CBS Sports Announcer Gus Johnson Arrested

CBS Sports Announcer Gus Johnson Arrested