CBS renewing 18 series for fallNEW YORK — CBS says it’s bringing back 18 of its current series for the 2017-2018 season.Announced Thursday, those pickups include six comedies, nine dramas, the reality series “Survivor,” and newsmagazines “60 Minutes” and “48 Hours.”Returning scripted shows include “The Big Bang Theory,” “Blue Bloods,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “Life in Pieces,” “Madam Secretary,” “Mom,” “Scorpion” and all three editions of “NCIS.”In addition, five freshman series made the cut. They include “Bull,” “Kevin Can Wait,” “MacGyver,” “Man with a Plan” and “Superior Donuts.”

Fox revives ‘Love Connection’NEW YORK — “Love Connection” is reconnecting with viewers. A new version of the match-making game show will air on Fox starting May 25, the network announced.The one-hour series will amp up the original dating show for today’s audiences, featuring single men and women looking for romance. Its host is Andy Cohen, of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” who will bring his personal brand of fun to the series, Fox said.