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Monthly Archives : June 2008
Ad Agency Courts New Tech Ideas
‘Hot House’ Brings Entrepreneurs Together With Advertising Veterans
QuickTakes: Is Programming Mixed Martial Arts a Good Thing for CBS?
Is Programming Mixed Martial Arts a Good Thing for CBS? “Bringing bloody, in-your-face, cage fighting to broadcast television is far from a good thing. There is a reason why the extremely violent fights debuted on Showtime in the first place….
‘Meet the Press’ Bids Russert Farewell
A long, nationally televised wake for Tim Russert concluded Sunday morning with a poignantly joyful commemorative edition of “Meet the Press,” the top-rated political forum he moderated for 17 years. Mr. Russert had been preparing for Sunday’s show on Friday…
A Reporter Remembers Tim Russert
Everybody who ever dealt with Tim Russert has stories to tell. Reporters are no exception. During one of my first conversations with him after he had was on his way to becoming NBC News’ powerful hyphenate in Washington, D.C., Tim…
Plans Set for Russert Memorial
There will be a private funeral and memorial on Wednesday, June 18 for NBC News Washington Bureau Chief Tim Russert, who died Friday. A public wake will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Albans School,…
Tribune Plans Safety Net for Stations (Correction)
Company Bidding on Shows to Form New Network or Ignite WGN America
NBC News’ Russert Dies
NBC News’ Tim Russert died today after collapsing from a heart attack at the NBC News Washington bureau, which he had run for 20 years, TVWeek reports. Russert also served as the moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He was…
Dish Sneaks ‘Amanda’ Before Theatrical Release
Dish Network will provide a sneak preview of the theatrical film “Finding Amanda” through a deal with Magnolia Pictures and HD Net. Subscribers will be able to view the film in standard definition via pay-per-view for $9.99 and through Dish…
Washington Figures Pay Tribute to Russert
Official Washington reacted with shock and disbelief at the sudden death of “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert on Friday. As Washington bureau chief of NBC News and host of the premier Sunday morning network talk show, Mr. Russert was…