Hearst Corporation undeterred
Although the independent directors of Hearst-Argyle Television have said "no" to a buyout of public shareholders by Hearst Corporation at 23.50 per share (9/28/07...
WABC chopper pilot killed
While some people think flying a helicopter is dangerous work, just standing on a Manhattan sidewalk proved to be the most dangerous thing that...
Spike signs deal with Jesse James
Spike TV signed what it calls "a major talent and production deal" with multi-media impresario, Jesse James, who has built his custom motorcycle building...
"Deal or No Deal" adds syndication
"Deal or No Deal' is still a big hit in primetime, but NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution is already gearing up to syndicate the...
Ion cuts carriage deal with Mediacom
Ion Media Networks announced a distribution agreement with Mediacom that includes not only the main Ion Television network (which is entitled to must carry...
Tower company leaves VA TV station racing for time
A two-year, DTV upgrade project came crashing to a halt last March for independent WSKY-TV Chesapeake, VA (Norfolk-Hampton-VA Beach DMA), when winds (only 40...
Florida station wins prior restraint case
A federal appeals panel in Florida has struck down a state judge's order that had barred WKMG-TV (Ch. 6, CBS) Orlando from airing stories...
TV station wins prior restraint case
A federal appeals panel in Florida has struck down a state judge's order that had barred WKMG-TV (Ch. 6, CBS) Orlando from airing stories...
Cable puts seven in top 100
Week one of the new TV season saw broadcast networks place 93 shows in the top 100 for the key 18-49 demo, led by...
Hogan to host Gladiators
NBC has hired Hulk Hogan to host "American Gladiators" when the action reality series returns as a mid-season replacement. "Hulk Hogan is an American...
HDTV customers happy with quality, not about programming
HD television owners are much more satisfied with the picture quality of HD television than they are with the amount or selection of HD...
Allbritton embraces local content
Local video makers in the DC area don't have to just post their videos on the Internet and hope that someone will click. Allbritton...
Three for DTV
Both Commerce Committees have now put the DTV transition on their dance card, but the real dancing may be coming from NTIA officials, since...
ABC celebrating "Cavemen" debut
Folks at ABC are happy with the premiere of the new series "Cavemen," which scored strong numbers on Tuesday. "On its debut telecast, ABC's...
Wheel back on top
In the final week leading up to the start of the new TV season, long-time powerhouse "Wheel of Fortune" moved back to the top...