TV producer Aaron Spelling dies at 83 (AP)

AP - One of the most prolific TV producers in history, Spelling chafed at the lowbrow label critics assigned his many hit series. He called his shows "mind candy" while critics referred to them as "mindless candy."

'Colbert Report'showcases Palau envoy (AP)

AP - The ambassador of the tiny western Pacific nation of Palau will appear on an episode of the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report."

Teen channel the N goes for mystery in'Whistler'(Reuters)
Reuters - The N's first original 13-part series (at one hour each) is a drama set in the gorgeous terrain of Vancouver.

Dick Wolf, HBO team up for'Wounded Knee'film (Reuters)

Reuters - In their first collaboration, "Law & Order" mastermind Dick Wolf has teamed up with cable TV network HBO to develop a movie about the plight of American Indians during the 19th century.

"America's Got Talent"in strong start for NBC (Reuters)

Reuters - NBC, desperate for a summer hit, launched its much-ballyhooed "America's Got Talent" contest to promising numbers on Wednesday night, with more than 12 million viewers tuning in to the Regis Philbin-hosted show.

'Two and a Half Men'heads for syndication (Reuters)

Reuters - Tribune Broadcasting has licensed syndication rights to the hit CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men" from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, with the sitcom's off-network debut set for fall 2007.

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