How Now Rachel Maddow?
Rachel Maddow became a star on MSNBC as Barack Obama swept into office. But Newsweek asks: “How does a liberal, left-leaning ‘Rachel Maddow Show’ behave when a left-leaning president is elected? –Jon Lafayette
Daily Archives : Nov 24, 2008
DVRs Changing Scheduling, Ratings Habits
The use of digital video recorders by consumers is changing the way networks schedule programs and is reducing the importance of overnight ratings in evaluating shows, the Associated Press says. Hardest hit is The CW, which gets 17% of its…
Universal Studios’ Pope Speaks
The Los Angeles Times takes a closer look at Katherine Pope, president of Universal Media Studios, which produces “Heroes,” “House,” “The Office” and “30 Rock.” Ms. Pope’s contract with NBC is up in June. “This isn’t an easy job, but…
NBC, ABC Add Stars to Projects
NBC has added Josh Cooke as a co-star to its upcoming pilot “Lost & Found,” the Hollywood Reporter says. Cooke will play a psychiatrist in the project from Wolf Films and Universal Media Studios. Also, ABC has added Jessica St….
NFL Lets More Cable Systems Show Eagles
The National Football League is allowing cable systems around the immediate Philadelphia market to carry the broadcast feed of the Philadelphia Eagles-Arizona Cardinals game Thanksgiving night, the Associated Press. The game is being televised by the NFL Network, which has…
Endemol Signs Johnston for Reality Development
Endemol USA has signed R. Greg Johnston to a two-year overall deal to develop reality programming, the Hollywood Reporter says. Johnston worked with MTV for 16 years and helped develop “The Osbournes” and “Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica.” He has been…
Cowher Comfortable in CBS Booth
Bill Cowher’s name comes up whenever a coaching job comes up in the National Football League, but he appears content covering games as a CBS Sports studio analyst, USA Today says. “Yeah, I do enjoy [TV] more than I expected,”…
Lionsgate to Take ‘Mad Men’ on Tour
Lionsgate is exploring more performances for a musical revue inspired by its series “Mad Men,” Daily Variety reports. A special benefit show last month in Los Angeles featured several supporting cast members doing 1960s-era numbers. Executives are reportedly eyeing productions…
Falling Stocks Keep Pressure on Redstone
New declines in the stock prices of Viacom and CBS Corp. is increasing the pressure on controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone, whose family companies are having trouble managing their debt, the Wall Street Journal reports. Redstone has said he won’t sell…
‘American Life’ Takes Documentary Prize
“This American Life” was named the best continuing series for the second year in a row by the International Documentary Association, the Hollywood Reporter says. “Life” is hosted and produced by Ira Glass and appears on Showtime. —Sergio Ibarra