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The tombstone on the 2007-08 television season, which officially ended last week, perhaps should be carved in the shape of an asterisk. A writers strike planted directly in the center of the season cast a pall on prime-time ratings. Networks…
Bob Schieffer High atop the list of good news last week was word that Bob Schieffer has decided once again to postpone his retirement and will remain for some time to come at the “Face the Nation” post he has…
“60 Minutes” is expanding some pieces to air on cable, including “Garden of Eden,” about the primeval forest of New Guinea’s Foja Mountains. The writers strike-afflicted 2007-08 broadcast season confronted network television newsmagazine shows with the same viewer flu that…
NBC has apparently decided against using the Olympics as a launching pad for its new fall lineup. The Peacock network Friday announced a revised fourth quarter schedule and premiere dates, and contrary to previous published speculation, most of the network’s…
Of the Big Three networks, only CBS has accepted an offer to speak with a task force formed to address the $125 million in integration fees paid by advertisers. ABC declined to address the task force, formed by the American…
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will hit the catwalk on CBS again this year. The annual “holiday infused lingerie” event will take place at Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau resort, which will be unveiled after a $1 billion renovation. The show will…
USA Network said it ordered an eighth season of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Original episodes of the series moved to cable’s USA Network from corporate cousin NBC last season. NBC then re-aired episodes after they appeared on cable, reversing…
Former Fox reality executive-turned-agent Kary McHoul has left United Talent Agency. Ms. McHoul’s departure comes less than one year after she joined UTA. During her tenure at Fox, she was Fox Alternative President Mike Darnell’s chief lieutenant, helping to develop…
Unilever’s Snuggle fabric conditioner and Wrigley’s Extra chewing gum will be the official sponsors of the fourth season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” which premieres tonight. In a press release, Fox said it has formed a marketing…
The Food Network has ordered up another season of “Simply Delicioso.” Thirteen episodes of the Latin-infused cooking show, hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann, have begun filming in Miami. Ms. Hoffman, a Cordon Bleu-educated chef who specializes in South American cooking, also…