CBS to adapt British sitcom about Jewish family
Jewish Journal
August 22, 2014
CBS will adapt a British sitcom called “Friday Night Dinner” about a Jewish family.
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On a bike, on a jet ski, climbing Masada — the sporty Bibi gets his TV special
Simone Wilson
February 26, 2014
“Can you get me a sandwich?” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said aloud to no one in particular in the film crew as he emerged from the back of an SUV, stepping into a bright, egg-yolk-hued sunset over Jaffa, Israel.
Must-see TV: Sitcoms, sex top Fall lineup
Jewish Journal
September 6, 2013
It’s September at last, when summer reruns and C-level realty shows cede their timeslots to returning favorites and new contenders. This fall’s offerings include Jewish connections galore, on and off camera; prolific producers J.J. Abrams, Jerry Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman are just a few of the series’ creators.
CBS vs Time Warner Cable vs You
Marty Kaplan
July 22, 2013
Here’s progress: Big media companies now think Americans are as gullible as politicians do. It’s not just candidates who assume we’re nincompoops. The cable operators and networks take us for pigeons, too.
Mike Wallace: A dissent
Jewish Journal
April 18, 2012
Praise for Mike Wallace as a probing investigative reporter saturated news media immediately after his death April 7 at age 93. Virtually all tributes omitted the fact that when it came to anti-Israeli tyrants, terrorists and oppressors of Jewish minorities, Wallace son of Russian Jewish immigrants usually pitched softballs and parroted propaganda.
How Tel Aviv became big business in Hollywood
Danielle Berrin
February 8, 2012
In December 2009, Avi Nir, the chief executive of one of Israel’s largest broadcasting and production companies, invited the Hollywood agent Rick Rosen to spend a day at Keshet’s Tel Aviv office.
Giffords votes in House; colleague says preparations readying for re-election run
Jewish Journal
August 2, 2011
Following her dramatic return to Congress for the first time since she was shot, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced that she would run for re-election in 2012.
Valedictorian to give taped speech to accommodate Shavuot observance [VIDEO]
Jewish Journal
June 6, 2011
The valedictorian at a northern California high school is planning to deliver her graduation address via a pre-recorded audio message in order to observe Shavuot. Carolyn Fine worked out the arrangement with Vacaville High School officials, according to The Reporter, Vacaville’s local newspaper.
Charlie Sheen, John Galliano and the Jews
Jewish Journal
March 8, 2011
Expressions of anti-Semitism by public figures generally follow a certain script in the media. The politician/actor/public figure says something construed as offensive/hostile/insensitive to Jews. Abraham Foxman, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, issues a condemnatory statement demanding penance. The offender expresses regret. If he deems it sufficient, Foxman issues his kosher certification absolving the sinner.
One and a Half Men? Sitcom sacks Sheen
Jewish Journal
March 8, 2011
Actor Charlie Sheen has been fired from his hit CBS sitcom in the wake of a rant against the show\’s executive producer that was called \”borderline anti-Semitism.\” Sheen was fired Monday, effective immediately, from \”Two and a Half Men,\” for which he was paid $2 million per episode. The series was not canceled, however.
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