Comcast's $16.7 billion deal to buy the remaining half of NBCUniversal ahead of schedule represents a resounding vote of confidence in the future of TV, even as the growth of Internet video reshapes the entertainment landscape.

Newt Gingrich is pulling a Joe Biden by making a cameo on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" — but unlike with the vice president, there was no planning involved.
TV Land says it has cast "Seinfeld" star Michael Richards in a pilot for a prospective new sitcom.
Jerry Seinfeld has added a show in Long Island to his new comedy tour and will donate all proceeds from it and two other performances to Superstorm Sandy relief.

The "Today" show's top producer on Wednesday defended Matt Lauer against stories that have portrayed the anchor as difficult to deal with during the show's slide in the ratings.

"The Dark Knight Rises" composer Hans Zimmer has composed a song dedicated to the Aurora, Colo., shooting victims.
Jerry Seinfeld is bringing back his live stand-up comedy to New York City _ the place he says he learned to be funny.
As a new wave of big names enter the growing field of Web series, leave it to Larry David to keep enthusiasm in check.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld announced Thursday that he'll debut the Web series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" on July 19. The interview show will feature Mr. Seinfeld's comedian friends as guests.