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New NBC head asks for extension on 'The Apprentice' pickup decision
June 1, 2007
Donald Trump is apparently learning that time can heal all wounds.
'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump: NBC wants to do another season
May 30, 2007
Donald Trump had some hurt feelings when NBC shunned his The Apprentice reality series by leaving it off its 2007-2008 primetime programming schedule, causing the real-estate mogul to claim he was "moving on" from NBC before he could officially be fired. However now that reports that, should NBC actually decide to order it, The Donald is contractually obligated to appear in a seventh The Apprentice season and can't quit have emerged, Trump has apparently decided to go back to re-embracing the idea of another season.
Reality TV producer Ben Silverman named NBC Entertainment head
May 30, 2007
Reality television producer Ben Silverman has been appointed to the newly created role of co-chairman for NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio, the broadcast network announced Tuesday.
Report: 'Loser' producer planning new 'Welcome to the Family' series
April 10, 2007
The Biggest Loser producer Ben Silverman has reportedly teamed with comedian Bernie Mac to develop an NBC pilot called Welcome to the Family, a new reality series that revolves around couples with different religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds looking to get engaged.
Bravo announces cast of 'Shear Genius,' series to premiere April 11
March 15, 2007
Bravo has announced the cast and premiere of Shear Genius, a new Project Runway and Top Chef-like reality competition series that will pit hairstylists against one another to see who can create the most fashionable coiffure.