News Research Assistant Editor

Melissa Hayer is a Moore native and has been an assistant editor/news researcher at The Oklahoman for more than 25 years. Her lifetime love of TV has led to her contributions to television coverage in the newspaper and to being the primary television blogger for the past few years.She is also a fan of movies, rock and pop music and the University of Oklahoma Sooners.

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"Dexter": Official Eighth & Final Season trailer released May 17, 2013   Showtime has released the official trailer of the eighth and final season of “Dexter” today. Read More
Oklahoma City to be featured on "Katie" May 20 May 17, 2013 Katie Couric will be discussing Oklahoma City’s efforts in citywide weight loss on the Monday, May 20, episode of “Katie,” airing at 2 p.m. Read More
USA Network unveils drama development lineup and greenlit comedies May 16, 2013 USA Network revealed today a roster of dramas in development and greenlit comedies for their upcoming programming schedule. The network also announced the start of production on the period genre project “Horizon” from executive producer Gale Anne Hurd (“The Walking Dead.”) Details on the shows, provided... Read More
"Masterchef": Season Four premieres May 22 May 16, 2013 “Masterchef,” featuring chefs Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot and restaurateur Joe Bastianich, makes its two-hour Season Four debut at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on Fox. Details on “Masterchef,” provided by Fox, are as follows: More hopefuls than ever before auditioned at MASTERCHEF’s open casting calls... Read More
"Rectify": First season finale airs May 20 May 16, 2013 The first season finale of the Sundance Channel drama “Rectify” airs at 9 p.m. Monday, May 20. The series, created and written by filmmaker Ray McKinnon and executive produced by the team behind “Breaking Bad,” will begin production on its second second season later this year, according to a news release.... Read More
The CW announces 2013-14 primetime schedule May 16, 2013 The CW has announced its 2013-14 primetime schedule, which is set to begin in October with premiere dates to be announced later. Details on The CW 2013-14 primetime lineup, provided by the network, are as follows: Monday nights are the new home for Rachel Bilson as Dr. Zoe Hart of BlueBell, Alabama on HART OF... Read More
"The Voice": The Swon Brothers among Top 10 finalists May 15, 2013   Muskogee natives Zach and Colton Swon, aka The Swon Brothers, are in “The Voice” Top 10 after this week’s competition has concluded. The complete list of Top 10 finalists, chosen by viewers, is as follows: TEAM BLAKE: The Swon Brothers Danielle Bradbery Holly Tucker TEAM ADAM: Amber... Read More
"Cooking Without Looking" to film in Oklahoma City May 15, 2013 Florida’s “Cooking Without Looking” show, billed as the first television show created with people who are blind/visually impaired, will be filming in Oklahoma City this week. The show’s first out-of-Florida episode will be filmed Friday, May 17, in the Dining on... Read More
CBS unveils 2013-14 primetime lineup May 15, 2013 CBS has released its 2013-14 primetime schedule, which includes five new comedies and three new dramas that feature stars including Robin Williams, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Will Arnett, Beau Bridges, Anna Faris, Allison Janey, Tony Shalhoub, Dylan McDermott, Toni Collette, Josh Holloway and Marg Helgenberger.... Read More
ABC reveals 2013-14 primetime schedule May 14, 2013 ABC’s programming roster for the 2013-14 primetime season offers new shows with executive producers that include Steven Spielberg (“Lucky 7″) and Joss Whedon (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,”) and features a variety of stars such as James Caan (“Back in the Game”), Rebel Wilson (“Super Fun... Read More
NBC releases 2013-14 primetime lineup May 13, 2013 The return of Michael J. Fox, a new drama from J.J. Abrams, and programs featuring stars such as James Spader, Blair Underwood, Sean Hayes and Gillian Anderson are among the 2013-14 NBC primetime roster. Details on the 2013-14 NBC schedule, provided by the network, are as follows: Highlights of the year-round... Read More
Fox announces 2013-14 primetime schedule May 13, 2013 Fox revealed its 2013-14 primetime schedule today, and it includes futuristic action drama “Almost Human” from J.J. Abrams, event series “24: Live Another Day” as well as “Wayward Pines” from M. Night Shyamalan, and live-action comedy “Dads” from Seth MacFarlane. Details on the Fox 2013-14 lineup,... Read More
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