separation

As Mr. Dyer becomes captivated by literature, “Homework” builds toward his painful but inevitable separation from his parents, both of whom died in 2011.

“The team is hard at work both on the separation transaction and on following the board’s direction to evaluate strategic alternatives,” Chief Executive David Zaslav said in a call with analysts.

Opponents argue they violate two principles key to the separation of powers.

He said he supports a separation between education and government, and wants to eliminate stress for parents who spend years saving up for their children’s college.

McDermott had also spoken candidly about his marriage to Spelling months after news of their separation broke.