MLB Network adds three
MLB Network announced three new additions to its on-air talent roster, naming former Major League Baseball pitcher Mitch Williams as a Studio Analyst, CBS...
Markey studying DTV endgame
House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) is concerned about key aspects of the DTV transition and is weighing the...
Eisner ending CNBC show
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner told The NY Post that he's giving up hosting "Conversations with Michael Eisner" to concentrate full-time on his investing...
CBS claims the crown
CBS dramas "NCIS" and "The Mentalist" topped even "NBC Sunday Night Football" in the latest week's Household ratings. The Eye net won both the...
Law & Order SVU syndication cleared in 92% of US
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" has been sold in more than 92% of the U.S. for its debut...
Free satellite feeds offered for Times Square celebration
The Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment will once again offer free satellite feeds of the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, New York. The feeds will be made available
Warner Bros. Television sues CBS over "Men"
On 12-23 in LA, Warner Bros. Television filed a $49 million breach of contract lawsuit against CBS, claiming that the network has refused to...
WTVJ sale nixed
The Washington Post Company and NBC Local Media announced that the intended sale of WTVJ to The Washington Post Company’s Post-Newsweek Stations division will...
A family reunion to die for
NBC Universal’s USA Network debuts “To Love & Die,” an original movie, tomorrow at 8:00 pm ET, with a repeat immediately afterward. The made-for-TV...
Equity Media dispute resolved
Equity Media Holdings and lender Silver Point Finance have come to terms and Equity Media’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will not be converted to...
Miley sets surprise for New Year’s Eve
Some girl is going to get the surprise of her young life on New Year’s Eve. Miley Cyrus and a whole crew of people...
Comcast VOD helps bring troops home for the Holidays
Comcast announced the launch of "Troop Greetings On Demand," a service that allows the families and friends of military personnel stationed overseas to view...
SAG goes in Strike slow motion
On Monday, 12/22/08, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) stated it has postponed a strike-authorization vote that was originally set for January 2nd, 2009 and...
Belo in retrans standoff with Charter
Belo stations are warning cable viewers that Charter Cable may drop carriage December 31st, since the companies have been unable to come to agreement...
Q3 TV revenues were up, but not impressive
The Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) reports that broadcast TV in total saw revenues rise 9% in Q3. Network was the big gainer, up 16.1%, with