PTC flags Conan O’Brien’s cable move to make a la carte case
We were surprised to see the name Conan O’Brien listed in a headline at the Parents Television Council website. His humor may be edgy, but he is not known to work blue. RBR-TVBR observation: We have often been at odds with PTC over television content
Bravo greenlights “The Approval Matrix”
Bravo announced development on the "Approval Matrix,” (working title) a host-driven show inspired by the New York Magazine feature, Bravo's EVP/GM Frances Berwick announced. The effort is...
Quarter up double digits for Allbritton
Rather than wait until it has all of the information for its quarterly 10-Q filing with the SEC (and so it can go ahead...
VCI adds predictive analysis to increase profitability
At last week’s NAB Show in Las Vegas, VCI Solutions was demonstrating the new Orion Discovery. While it is an extension of its legacy...
ABC O&Os and others sign for educational kiddie shows
Litton Entertainment announced that Litton Studios will produce six, all-new, original half-hour series which meet the FCC standards for educational/informational programming (E/I) under the...
Country carries CBS to victory
Lead by the Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS won the ratings race Sunday night, even though the awards show was down 16% in...
Inside-the-Beltway report says television spectrum is safe
According to National Journal’s Tech Daily Dose, the top dog at the FCC has assured the top dog at the NAB that the surrender...
Country carries CBS to victory
Lead by the Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS won the ratings race Sunday night, even though the awards show was down 16% in...
DVR playback: ABC claims three of the biggest in 18-49
During the week of March 29, 2010, ABC claimed each of the Top 3 biggest actual Adult 18-49 gainers via same-week DVR playback, placing...
Premiere: ‘Romantically Challenged’ headfirst into the dating pool
“Don’t Be Yourself” – After Rebecca learns about her ex-husband’s impending wedding, she decides to jump headfirst into the dating pool. But the crew...
Country ruled on Sunday for CBS
THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS won its time period in viewers and demos, leading CBS to its sixth consecutive Sunday win in all...
ABC takes 2nd place Sunday; 3rd straight week of gains
Marking its 3rd Straight Week of Gains with its Top-Rated Sunday in 5 Weeks, ABC Earns Second Place to CBS with its “Academy of...
FOX wins Sunday Teens w/ animation ‘The Simpson’
With originals and encores of its animated favorites last night, FOX won the night among Adults 18-34, Teens and Men 18-49/18-34.At 8p THE SIMPSONS...
Kathie Juan dead at 70
CBS Corporation announced that Kathleen (Kathie) A. Juan, a longtime CBS communications writer and editor before retiring in 2002, died on April 8 at...
Verizon and Univision team to make a fan a soccer reporter
Here’s a prize that’s likely to be a dream come true for one lucky US soccer fan. Univision and Verizon are conducting auditions to...