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Forbes, E! Team to Produce Specials, Pilots

Forbes and E! Entertainment have extended their partnership to produce specials and pilots through 2010. The partnership calls for the production of eight hourlong celebrity specials and two half-hour celebrity lifestyle pilots. The specials will be broadcast in HD and…

Fox’s Miami Affiliate Sues Nielsen

The owner of Fox’s Miami affiliate television station sued Nielsen Media Service, alleging that the ratings service violated antitrust laws while providing flawed data that costs the TV station about $12 million a year in advertising revenue and devalues the…

Comcast, NFL Still Talking About Carriage

Comcast and the NFL said they are having “productive discussions” and that the NFL Network will continue to be carried on Comcast systems beyond tonight’s expiration of their current agreement. “We are working to find a solution that works for…

McCain Hosts AMC Movie Marathon

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will host a Memorial Day movie marathon of war-hero themed movies on AMC. The Arizona senator and Vietnam veteran will discuss his own war experiences on May 25 while hosting the six-film “War Heroes” marathon, which…

Conga Room, Univision’s KMEX Stage ‘Latin Dance Championship’

The Conga Room in Los Angeles and KMEX Univision 34 are teaming up for “The Conga Room Latin Dance Championship.” The competition begins May 7 and continues every Thursday until the grand finale on July 23. Highlights from the competition…

Syndie ‘Deal’ Gets 2nd Season, Moves to Connecticut

The syndicated version of NBC Universal’s “Deal or No Deal” has been renewed for a second season. The show is moving production to Waterford, Conn., from Culver City, Calif. Cleared for a second season in more than 85% of the…

ABC’s ‘Flash’ Marketing: What Did You See?

ABC has launched its stealth marketing campaign for “Flash Forward.” The Hollywood Reporter last week broke the news that the network planned to begin hyping the drama project during tonight’s episode of “Lost.” This, even though ABC technically hasn’t ordered…

Fun With Captain Caveman

So we still haven’t decided on a name for this afternoon link machine. One friend suggested Afternoon Joe. I kinda like—it’s got that late-day coffee-fix feel to it. I’m also mulling PM Magazine (after my favorite prime access newsmag of…

‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Gets Weekday Syndie Slot

Daytime broadcast syndication is getting more people falling down and shots to the groin next season as Disney-ABC Domestic Television is selling “America’s Funniest Home Videos” as an hourlong Monday-through-Friday strip. Currently cleared in 85% of the U.S., and sold…

Conan’s Retro Logo: Will There Be Flappers?

Hard to believe, but after five years of buildup, there’s just a little more than a month to go before Conan O’Brien takes over as host of “The Tonight Show.” Expect a drip-drip-drip of announcements from NBC about the new…