The Business of Television : Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris to Host Tony Awards

News — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:11:56 GMT

CBS has tapped “How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris to host the 63rd annual Tony Awards. It's the first time Mr. Harris will emcee the theater industry's big night. He joins Hugh Jackman, Whoopi Goldberg and Rosie O'Donnell on...(read more)

2009 Looks Like Make-or-Break for Web Video Companies

News — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:40:00 GMT

If 2008 was a boom year for Web video, then 2009 looks to be a bust. While advertising dollars directed to Internet television are projected to grow 45% this year, experts nonetheless expect the recession to considerably thin the ranks of digital studios...(read more)

‘Buffy’ Creator Admits He’s Not That Fond of Vampires, but He Loves ‘Battlestar’

News — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:39:42 GMT

Joss Whedon is finished sucking blood—at least for a while. While the undead are currently red-hot in Hollywood, the man behind two of TV’s biggest vampire dramas (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel”) tells TelevisionWeek Deputy Editor/Columnist Josef...(read more)

SNL Returns Jan. 10 With Harris, Swift

News — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:16:20 GMT

NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will return with a new episode Jan. 10 with host Neil Patrick Harris and musical guest Taylor Swift. Live broadcasts also will air on Jan. 17 and Jan. 31. “SNL” is coming back with new episodes following record ratings during...(read more)

Crackle Launches New Season Next Week

News — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:09:40 GMT

Sony-owned online video destination Crackle.com said it will launch its new season next week with shows featuring such familiar faces as Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos and Christina Applegate. The lineup for the winter season includes new series “Anytime...(read more)

Harris, Chalke to Host Creative Arts Emmys

News — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:26:39 GMT

“How I Met Your Mother’s” Neil Patrick Harris and “Scrubs’” Sarah Chalke, who had a recurring role on the CBS sitcom last season, will reunite to host the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 13. The ceremony, to be held at the Nokia Theater in...(read more)