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CBS Wraps Upfront Talks — Says Its Undisclosed Ad Rates Are Higher Than Rivals’ Prices

By Jeanine Poggi Advertising Age CBS has largely completed its upfront sales, according to the network. "As we near the finish line, we are very confident that CBS has once again achieved the highest pricing and most total dollars in…

As CBS Wraps Its Upfront Sales, the Network Says It’s Getting Higher Ad Rates Than Rival Nets — but It Won’t Disclose Them

CBS says it is close to finished with its upfront ad sales, and says it has achieved the highest pricing and total sales in the market, Ad Age reports. But the company is not revealing numbers. In a statement, CBS…

It Is Beauty, It Is Art and It Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat. It’s Flat-Out the Most Exciting Show You Can Watch on TV This Afternoon and Tonight. Guaranteed

Mikhail Baryshnikov, in his prime, could fly. He could defy gravity and soar, twisting and turning in mid-air in spectacular ways. He was Mary Martin as Peter Pan, exhibiting all her exuberance and exhilaration about being able to fly, but…

Despite Ratings Woes, Controversy, Matt Lauer Gets Multiyear Contract Extension

Even as his show struggles in the ratings, one of the fixtures of morning television has been given a multiyear contract extension. Writing in The New York Times, Bill Carter reports that “Today” co-host Matt Lauer signed a new pact…

It Is Beauty, It Is Art and It Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat. It’s Flat-Out the Most Exciting Show You Can Watch on TV This Afternoon and Tonight. Guaranteed

We doubt that you can guess what program TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross is referring to in our headline — to find out, please click here to read his fun and insightful essay.

President and CEO of Kids Network Stepping Down

The Hub, a children’s network co-owned by Discovery Communications and toymaker Hasbro, is losing its president and chief executive, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Margaret Loesch will leave the network at the end of the year. The channel…

Quick Turnaround for Ex-‘CSI’ Showrunner, Who Jumps to Sony

Just two days after news broke of her departure as longtime co-showrunner on the CBS crime drama "CSI," veteran producer Carol Mendelsohn has signed a new long-term overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. The…

CNN Crew Injured in Brazil World Cup Protests

A CNN producer and a correspondent were injured when Brazilian police fired tear gas Thursday during a protest at the World Cup in Sao Paulo, CNN reports. CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis was hit on the wrist and reporter Shasta Darlington…

Katie Couric Tapes Final Installment of ‘Katie’ — Will She Wind Up Back at ‘Today’?

Katie Couric has taped the last episode of her syndicated talk show “Katie.” TVNewser reports that the final show was taped Thursday. The final run of shows will air in the next few weeks, with repeats set to air throughout…

Tracy Morgan’s Condition Improving

Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan is said to be showing signs of improvement, although he remains in critical but stable condition, reports People magazine, citing a statement from his representative. "While Tracy remains in critical, but stable, condition, he continues…