Universal Television News

The latest headline from Scarlet Magazine—“The Bold Type” returns for season three on TUESDAY, APRIL 9, at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST.

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” will air a live telecast today, Feb. 5 to offer real-time analysis on the State of the Union address delivered earlier that evening by President Trump.

Breakout performer  and writer Amber Ruffin will star in and co-write a comedy pilot - titled 'Village Gazette' - from Universal Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels will executive produce.

NBC has renewed its Tuesday night drama series “New Amsterdam” for a second season.

NBC's proud comedy legacy, which has opened doors for countless comedians, is ready to “Bring the Funny” with a new competition series for the next generation of comedy lovers. The series will feature the world's best comedic acts and, for the first time on television, embrace every style of comedy performance in one competition.

Netflix has released the second trailer for RUSSIAN DOLL, which launches globally on Netflix February 1, 2019.

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” will air a live telecast on Tuesday, Feb. 5 to offer real-time analysis on the State of the Union address delivered earlier that evening by President Trump.

CBS has ordered a spinoff for its freshman drama series FBI, from Dick Wolf. CBS has commissioned a backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring, according to Deadline. The project currently has a series commitment.

NBC has named comedian Mike E. Winfield as the winner of its 15th annual StandUp NBC competition, the network's annual nationwide search for comedians of diverse backgrounds. Winfield has been awarded a talent holding deal with NBCUniversal and a headlining spot at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) annual convention where he will perform for talent bookers from across the country. He will also headline the regional semi-finalist showcases for the 2019 StandUp NBC competition.

NBC has released the official trailer for new midseason drama, “The Enemy Within,” premiering February 25th at 10pm and airing Mondays after “The Voice.” The series stars Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter”) and Morris Chestnut (“Rosewood,” “Goliath.”) 

NBC has released the official trailer for new midseason drama, “The Enemy Within,” premiering February 25th at 10pm and airing Mondays after “The Voice.” The series stars Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter”) and Morris Chestnut (“Rosewood,” “Goliath.”)

NBC will launch its new 10-episode midseason comedy “Abby's” on Thursday, March 28 at 9:30 p.m.  

Today, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced the initial line-up for the 2019 SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only festival dedicated to television. Now in its seventh year, the university's annual signature event celebrating the television industry will be held at SCADshow on February 7 - 9, 2019. Entertainment Weekly (EW) will serve as the first ever Official Media Partner for SCAD aTVfest.

CBS Studios International and M6 today announced a licensing agreement in France for the new fall drama FBI.

NBC ordered a pilot of Lincoln, a drama based on the bestselling The Bone Collector series by Jeffery Deaver, according to Deadline. The book series had already been adapted into a film in 1999 that starred Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie.

Last night, Jimmy Fallon visited Puerto Rico in a special 'Tonight Show' episode, which featured Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Hamilton Puerto Rico cast, Chef Jose Andres, music from Bad Bunny and Jose Feliciano and Ozuna, plus a crazy zip line ride with Jimmy, Black Thought and Questlove.

On last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show,' Jimmy Fallon was in Puerto Rico where he joined Lin-Manuel Miranda and the new HAMILTON touring cast for an exclusive performance of 'The Story of Tonight' from the blockbuster musical.

'The Tonight Show' has shared an exclusive first-look of Jimmy Fallon's visit to Puerto Rico in a special Tonight Show episode, airing Tuesday, January 15 at 11:35 p.m. ET, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda with the Hamilton Puerto Rico cast, Chef Jose Andres, music from Bad Bunny and Jose Feliciano and Ozuna, plus a crazy zip line ride with Jimmy, Black Thought and Questlove.

NBC has ordered a pilot for the Tony Phelan and Joan Rater drama “Council of Dads,”according to Variety.

Special guests and new details are coming together for the Tuesday, Jan. 15 telecast of NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” from Puerto Rico, which will focus on celebrating the spirit and culture of the island in its efforts to rebuild and raise awareness following the devastating hurricane that struck the U.S. territory on Sept. 20, 2017.