Monday, June 15, 2026

Double digit digital boosts Hearst-Argyle

The addition of a duopoly station in Orland and a 48% jump in digital media revenues gave Hearst-Argyle revenues of 193 million, down less...

Watchdogs, some senators have DTV doubts

By and large, representatives from the NTIA and FCC think that the groundwork for the DTV transition is going forward as it should. But...

Budding TV group in Florida

Harvey and Irene Budd already have a CW affiliate in the Tallahassee FL-Thomasville GA DMA. They also control 50% of Gainesville Channel 61 Associates,...

Judy stays on top

"Judge Judy" continues to show summer strength in syndication, once again claiming the top spot over "Wheel of Fortune." The syndication rankings are from...

Gaspin upped at NBC Universal

Jeff Gaspin has been named President and COO, Universal Television Group, giving him responsibilities for overseeing the Telemundo network, the Telemundo O&Os and the...

NBC sued over suicide

The sister of a former Texas state prosecutor who killed himself after being targeted by NBC's "Dateline" as a suspected pedophile is suing NBC...

"Pirate Master" tossed overboard

Fans of the CBS summer reality series "Pirate Master" were no doubt shocked to tune in last night and see "48 Hours Mystery" occupying...

Reporters attack former employer’s license

Fox O&O WTVT Tampa FL has survived a license challenge brought by two of its former employees, reporters Jane Akre and Steve Wilson, who...

NewVision gets stations once removed from Emmis

The Montecito Broadcast Group is the proud owner of Emmis Communications television stations in four markets, but won't be for much longer. It has...

Paula Zahn hits the exit

Just a day after CNN hired Campbell Brown for a primetime gig (7/24/07 TVBR #143), Paula Zahn resigned, telling her staff she had "mixed...

Eck named Peacock prez

John Eck has been promoted to President, NBC TV Network and Media Works, taking over part of the portfolio previously held by Jay Ireland,...

A David vs. Goliath story in Ohio

WOHL (Ch. 25, Fox) Lima, OH is celebrating its induction into the Fox #1 Club for being top rated in primetime in the market...

The best "A List" in Hollywood

That's the list of actors and other celebrities who will be guest voices on "The Simpsons" on Fox during the coming season. The list...

Drew Carey to succeed Bob Barker

The price was right that CBS offered Drew Carey, along with other contract terms. Carey announced last night on the "Late Show with David...

RCN in multi-year deal with Disney/ABC

RCN Corporation, an aggressive over-builder out to challenge both cable and telco companies in their local markets, announced  a comprehensive, multi-year programming agreement with...