PTC zips into 90210 fray
Decency watchdog Parents Television Council isn’t waiting around for the debut of CW’s new version of “Beverly Hills 90210.” It is slamming CW for its decision to prescreen the new program
A tie at the top
"Judge Judy" isn't giving up her #1 ranking in syndicated television, but this week she has to share it. According to the Syndicated Network...
Idol adds a judge
It seems “American Idol” has been successful enough for Fox that it can now afford to add a 4th judge. Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi...
Olympics merchandise rakes in the bucks
You already know that NBC Universal sold more than $1 billion of advertising for its broadcasts of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. But advertising...
CBS grabs some Olympic gold
NBC and its sister cable nets may have had the exclusive rights in Beijing, but CBS is getting some glitter from Olympic gold medals...
Olympics set all-time viewing record
NBC Universal proudly reports that the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics were the most watched event in US television history – and that’s with the...
Changing of the guard at Gray
J. Mack Robinson does not expect his decision to step down as CEO of Gray Television Inc. to set off any shock waves. "My...
Second Orlando DTV test announced
On Monday, September 15, 10 local Orlando TV stations will unite to conduct the second of three innovative DTV transition tests designed to prepare...
Fall 2008 sked to get NY sneak preview
ABC, FOX, CBS, Media Rights Capital (MRC), CW, NBC and HBO will all be on hand for the third installment of the New York...
VCI Solutions is putting an end to manual automation
VCI Solutions, a provider of software solutions for broadcast and cable operations, including traffic, sales, accounting, and automation, has officially kicked off a ‘No...
Optimum Lightpath launches Lightpath Managed Video Service
Optimum Lightpath, an industry leader in providing advanced Ethernet-based communications services over its Intelligent Enterprise Network, announced the launch and availability of Lightpath Managed...
OMVC expands support for mobile DTV tests
The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) announced expanded support of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for its mobile/handheld (M/H) standard-setting process. The ATSC...
"NCIS" drops anchor on ION
ION Television will add Emmy-nominated “NCIS” to its primetime lineup on Monday, September 8th at 9 p.m. ET and will air regularly on Mondays...
How would you fix The CW?
An investor put that question to ACME Communications CEO Jamie Kellner on his quarterly conference call. “Bring back Michigan J. Frog,” was the immediate...
Quarter down slightly for Allbritton
Allbritton Communications operates on a different calendar from most companies, so its report on the quarter May-June 2008 is its fiscal Q3. And while...