Week 16: Broadcast 94, cable 6
Despite the dwindling amount of new scripted programming due to the WGA strike, broadcast television networks continue to dominate viewing. According to the latest...
“Idol” starts strong, but not that strong
With the writers strike reducing the amount of first-run fare on network television, you might have expected the debut of “American Idol” season seven...
NBC orders reality racing pilot from BBC
As predicted, ‘et the reality shows rip into midseason, due to the WGA strike: NBC has ordered a pilot for the international hit series...
Football big for Fox and CBS
Fox won the 18-49 demo and CBS Households for the most recent week – and in both cases, NFL football playoffs played a big...
Oprah gets her OWN network
Discovery Communications announced a deal with Oprah Winfrey to launch OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network in mid-2009, replacing the Discovery Health Channel, currently available...
CBS distributing CSI worldwide
CBS Corporation announced that it will assume control of all international television distribution for the CSI franchise. That follows closing of an agreement with...
Univision gets animated
The Univision Television Network announced it will debut the first ever Spanish-language animated series in primetime. The new animated series is based on one...
NBC goes for more Gladiators
With strong ratings thus far, NBC has picked up a second season of the competition series "American Gladiators," which airs on Mondays. "American Gladiators...
More reality for CBS
With the future of scripted series up in the air, CBS has ordered up three new reality series. The three concepts include celebrities, pets...
Karl Davis dead at 59
Karl Davis, General Manager of Raycom’s WECT-TV (Ch.6, NBC) Wilmington, NC, died Saturday while riding his motorcycle with a group of cyclists. According to...
Ion cuts carriage deal with Comcast
Ion Media Networks announced a multi-network package deal for carriage on Comcast systems. Under the agreement, Comcast will continue carrying Ion’s flagship television network,...
Bravo’s “The Real Housewives” heads to NYC
Building off the success of the original series "The Real Housewives of Orange County," Bravo is heading to the big apple for its newest...
Atonement, Mad Men win Golden Globes
The Golden Globes' usual glitz and glamour were instead stuck with a low-key, one-hour news conference announcing the winners, thanks to the WGA strike....
CBS Paramount kills deals, too
CBS Paramount Network TV yesterday became the second TV studio after ABC Studios to terminate production deals under the force majeure provision. Universal Media...
WGA nixes awards show
The WGA West has called off the 2/9 awards show in LA, unless the strike is resolved by then. WGA says it will announce...