Week two: Broadcast 94, Cable 6
Cable/satellite networks had a strong showing for top programs in week two of the 2008-2009 television season. "Monday Night Football" on ESPN was the...
“The Color of Magic” airing in a single night
Ion Television and RHI Entertainment announced the US debut of “The Color of Magic” on Sunday, November 23rd in primetime. Originally a multi-part miniseries,...
CATV using DTV as wallet crowbar?
Consumers Union is suggesting that cable companies may be using the upcoming digital conversion as a lever to pry more cash out of their...
Lloyd Thaxton dead at 81
Was “The Lloyd Thaxton Show” a 1960s-era teen dance show or a spoof of the teen dance show genre? In either case, Thaxton had...
More viewers for debate #2
Still, the Obama-McCain face-off in Nashville didn’t match the Palin-Biden vice presidential debate. Nielsen pegs the overnight HH rating for the 2nd presidential debate...
Jacksonville tees up DTV test
On 12/17/08, the television stations in Jacksonville FL will interrupt their 6PM newscasts, or other programming, to demonstrate what will happen to local viewers. Those who lose reception will get a wakeup call
NATPE conference to focus on the three Cs
Noted studio chief Jon Feltheimer, Co-Chairman and CEO of Lionsgate, will be keynote speaker for the 2009 NATPE Market & Conference, January 26-29 in...
Anarchy continues on FX
News Corporation’s FX announced the pick up of biker drama “Sons of Anarchy” for a 13-episode second season order. The move by John Landgraf,...
CBS claims week two
ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" was again the most watched show, but CBS claimed top ratings honors overall in week two of the new television season. In Households, CBS scored a 7.0 rating
TiVo triumphs as Dish appeal is denied
The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Dish Network/EchoStar’s appeal of a patent infringement judgment in favor of TiVo. Damages of over $100...
Vicky set for another walk on CBS’ runway
CBS announced plans to air another installment of “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” on Wednesday, December 3rd. The lingerie fashion show will air 10-11...
MMTC endorses Martin’s Class A proposal
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Counsel suggested granting cable must carry status to Class A television stations back in July, so it comes as...
Class A must-carry could stimulate TV biz
The LPTV community is really getting behind “must-carry”, and Luis Echarte, in charge of TV Azteca, recently asked all Azteca America Affiliates to get behind his recent FCC petition filing. FCC Chairman
Week One: Broadcast 91, Cable 9
A cable/satellite network (ESPN) scored a rare top 10 program ranking (football, of course) in the key 18-49 demo for the first week of...
Obama and McCain to debate in Chinese
Simultaneous Spanish translation has been available for some time now in the debates by candidates for President of the United States, but another language...