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ABC Slots ‘Scrubs,’ Solidifies Winter Schedule

ABC’s slow-motion semi-unveiling of its winter schedule continued Thursday with word that “Scrubs” will air Tuesdays at 9 starting Jan. 6. As for the information many die-hard fans of the network’s several struggling series want to know—namely, the fates of…

Golf Channel, Woods ‘Tee It Up’

Tiger Woods is hitting the golf course for the Golf Channel’s three-part series “Tee It Up With Tiger.” The special, airing Nov. 26-28, will feature Mr. Woods and Anthony Kim holding a clinic for 24 amateur golfers at Trump National…

Senate Approves Emergency Analog Outlets After DTV Deadline

The U.S. Senate today approved legislation that would cushion the digital TV switchover by allowing stations to air analog emergency messages and billboards informing of the switch for 30 days after the Feb. 17 switchover. The legislation, which still awaits…

FX Ups Reiss to Marketing VP

FX has promoted Lance Reiss to vice president of marketing. Mr. Reiss will oversee media planning, vendor negotiations, online content distribution and day-to-day oversight of the marketing budget, in addition to managing FX’s relationship with media-buying agency Mediastorm. Mr. Reiss…

CW Takes Back Its Sunday Nights, Sets ‘Jericho’ Reruns

The CW has decided to take back control of its Sunday night lineup from independent studio Media Rights Capital. Starting Nov. 30, the network will replace its super low-rated MRC shows with a quirky combination of repeats and a movie…

Fox News Chairman-CEO Ailes Re-Ups

Roger Ailes, chairman and CEO of Fox News and chairman of Fox Television Stations, has signed a new five-year contract with parent company News Corp. Mr. Ailes will continue his duties overseeing Fox News, Fox Television Stations, Fox Business Network,…

Debmar-Mercury Buys E! ‘True Hollywood’ Rights

Debmar-Mercury has acquired the broadcast syndication rights to E! Entertainment Television’s “True Hollywood Story,” E!’s parent company Comcast Entertainment Group and Debmar announced today. Debmar-Mercury plans to offer select library episodes of the series to stations as a one-hour daily…

NBC News Develops Facebook Application

NBC News has launched a social media application for Facebook. “What’s Your iCue?” is a video trivia game built from NBC News’ archives, as developed by its educational arm NBC Learn. Users can play in real-time against friends or in…

Netflix Makes HD Strides

Netflix took two big steps in the area of high definition this week, officially moving to HD streaming and tying up loose ends with HD DVD. Going live on Wednesday via an upgrade to the Xbox 360, Netflix entered the…

Sony Offers to Pick Up Old TV Sets for Recycling

Sony is offering free disposal and recycling of old television sets to consumers who purchase a 32-inch or larger Bravia high-definition LCD set under its Green Glove Service. Sony’s goal is to address a mounting environmental concern as consumers upgrade…