“The Shaggy Dog” and “Old Yeller” find a new home
Not only them, but “That Darn Cat” as well. Hallmark Channel announced that it has acquired the rights to 99 family-friendly movies from Disney-ABC...
Peacock jumps the gun
When you get down to it, the Upfront has really been about buzz. Ad buyers make commitments to a new show because people think it is going to be a hit, based on a pilot or, sometimes, just the star-power of the lead actor or actress
Decency watchdogs go on Fox hunt
The evidence that PTC/MIM is overblowing public outrage over Fox is ample as well. Very few citizens bothered to complain about the material, and usually, most that complain only do so after one of these types of organizations ask them to.
Reality rules!
Live, reality competition shows are dominating the TV ratings. Fox's "American Idol" is still on top, with two nights claiming the top two spots....
“The Price is Right” for sweeps specials
CBS is opting for more primetime specials by “The Price is Right” to draw viewers to the May Sweep. The network notes that “The...
Network shuffling in San Diego
It didn’t take long for Sam Zell to make changes when he found out that Tribune Broadcasting passed up an opportunity a while back...
LIN back on after retrans standoff
Cable subscribers to Suddenlink’s systems in the Austin and Albuquerque markets are again viewing LIN television stations for the first time since New Year’s...
Late Night ratings slip and slide
Ratings for Monday through Friday Network Late night programs have not recovered to the levels they had seen prior to the writers strike this...
McCain returns to CBS's "Late Show"
On 2/28/07, John McCain (R-AZ) appeared on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and said a run for the White House was in the...
"Crystal Darkness" to be roadblocked in Sacramento
The methamphetamine crisis is gripping Sacramento and the whole region, So six TV stations in that market will roadblock the "Crystal Darkness" documentary at...
Such a Deal!
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution says it has sold the upcoming half-hour version of hit primetime game show "Deal or No Deal" in more...
Nexstar inks a WOW! Deal
What may be most important for television group owners is that announcements like this are becoming somewhat routine – unlike 2006 when Nexstar was pulling its stations off local cable systems in knock-down-drag-out battles.
Over-the-air viewers opting for free DTV
The latest survey conducted for the Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) finds that most people who receive their analog television service over the...
“Jericho” cancelled again
The peanut campaign of devoted fans saved “Jericho” once, but low ratings have done the series in. CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler took notice...
February down month for Media General
A million bucks from political advertising didn’t turn February around for the Media General television group. Broadcast revenues declined 4% to 25.1 million, with...