The XFL, whose television ratings have plummeted to record lows, also announced new rules changes.
But this ignores the case of Joan Davis, whose television series, "I Married Joan," displayed her very athletic slapstick skills.
Mr. Seinfeld, whose television show was often said to be about "nothing," has been relatively reserved about discussing his roots.
Barbara Walters, whose television career spans more than a half century, will retire in May 2014, an executive familiar with the newswoman's plans said Thursday.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Chris Isaak, the pompadoured singer whose television series for Showtime was set in Bimbo's, appeared in the fishbowl — wearing boxers — on his 40th birthday.
The "Breaking Bad" auction, they said, was organized in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, whose television unit helped produce the show.
The director is James Bobin, a movie first-timer whose television writing and directing credits include the HBO series "Flight of the Conchords" and "Da Ali G Show".
"The Preacher" centers on Yusef, an ambitious sheikh whose television preaching has brought him wealth, fame, and a tastefully decorated villa that he shares with his extended family.
Lavin, the new boss at St .John's, is married to an actress, Mary Ann Jarou, whose television roles include an appearance on "The King of Queens".
In 1952 he helmed Paula, a soap opera starring Loretta Young, on whose television series Maté would work in 1959 60.
Howard, 30, whose television potential was spotted by Danny Cohen, the former BBC3 boss and the new controller of BBC1, has been commissioned for two further series.
