Dramatic summer plans for Eye Net
CBS says it will introduce two new dramas this summer, premiering “Swingtown” on Thursday, May 29th (10-11 pm ET/PT) and “Flashpoint” in July, with...
A role she was born for
NBC announced that Paris Hilton will appear on “My Name is Earl” in the one-hour original episode marking the series’ post-strike return on Thursday,...
TNT focusing on original content
Signaling a move to compete more directly with broadcast networks, TNT says it is focusing on boosting original programming in primetime. The cable net...
NBCU announces realignment
NBC Universal announced expanded roles for several of its key execs in the areas of Digital, Sales, and Research. Salil Mehta, President, Business Operations,...
Jericho and Big Brother add viewers over more platforms
On-air, online and on-DVR viewing are resulting in many more eyeballs for CBS series Jericho and Big Brother, according to Nielsen Live Plus 7-Day...
Fox ahead for the full season
Not just the 18-49 demo, either. With the continuing power of "American Idol," following the big Super Bowl ratings, Fox now has the season-to-date...
Copps wants to investigate WHNT-TV outtage
We note that the lesson is out there for any station that is even thinking about monkeying around with somebody else's news magazine.
The CW announces new midseason sked
The CW Network has set its new midseason schedule, featuring new episodes of its scripted series and several strategic moves to bolster new nights...
SNL viewers come back in droves
NBC’s 33-year old late night veteran returned on Saturday, February 23. As Carat programming predicted, fans came back in droves. Viewership to this first...
Senators move to fund LPTV DTV conversion
RBR/TVBR observation: This bill figures to be a surefire winner among small state senators regardless of party affiliation, and likely will be broadly popular.
"Idol" ratings killer carries Fox to another win
Three nights of "American Idol" last week translated into the top three spots on the weekly Household ratings chart from Nielsen for Fox.
Copps wants DTV test markets; Education program adopted
FCC Commissioner Michael Copps is pressing Chairman Kevin Martin to have a DTV test-run to get some real-world experience before next February’s nationwide digital...
Scholarship deadline March 15th
LIN Television says March 15th is the deadline for aspiring broadcast professionals to apply for the company’s 2008 Minority Scholarship and Training Program. LIN...
Six get CW return tickets
The CW announced early pickups of six series, including the network’s signature reality hit, “America’s Next Top Model, four dramas and one comedy. All...
Bill Carlson dead at 73
WCCO-TV (Ch. 4, CBS) Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that long-time anchor Bill Carlson died Friday evening at home, surrounded by his friends and family. He...