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Monthly Archives : January 2008

Rodriguez Off to an ‘Early’ Start

Weekend Co-Anchor Gaining Her Bearings

NBC’s Eggs All in One Basket

Multitude of Branded Platforms on Parade at Electronics Show

Weather Channel on the Sales Block

Landmark Wants $5 Billion for Network, Web Site

TV Guide Finishes Content Makeover

Switches to Entertainment Amid Behind-the-Scenes Drama

The Insider: She Who Laughs Late …

With the late-night shows back in production, The Insider is back in full sleep-deprivation mode. Not that she’s complaining. It’s better than the amusement deprivation of the two months in which the shows were sidelined by the writers strike. We’re…

Ross’ Revamped ‘Early’ Premieres

CBS Morning Show Regains Half-Hour From Affiliates

Most Bankable Stars: Pat Sajak and Vanna White

Last year’s ranking: Unranked The death of series creator Merv Griffin last year, as well as the show’s 25th anniversary on the air, reminded voters of the remarkable longevity of “Wheel of Fortune” stars Pat Sajak and Vanna White. “The…

Most Bankable Stars: Meredith Vieira

Last year’s ranking: Unranked It took five years, but the continued success of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” in syndication has finally landed host Meredith Vieira in the rankings for “Most Bankable Stars.” “It’s a rock-solid game, and Meredith…

Most Bankable Stars: Jerry Bruckheimer

Last year’s ranking: Unranked The ever-popular prime-time series “CSI” made its mark first on the networks, then on cable and now in syndication, with “CSI: Miami” dominating the off-net weeklies with a 4.0 average. This season Mr. Bruckheimer’s “Cold Case”…

Most Bankable Stars: ‘Family Guy’/’Two and a Half Men’ (tie)

Last year’s ranking: Unranked The real winner here could be the Tribune station group, which picked up the shows that landed in the first-ever tie in the “Most Bankable” list. The tie is fitting, however, as both series debuted this…