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Networks map plans for sweeps

Ongoing series such as “CSI” and “Life With Bonnie” will take precedence over special-event programming in the November sweeps period-which began Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 27-as the networks look to entice viewers to tune in to their regularly…

Out & About

ABC Daytime President Brian Frons and “One Life to Live’s” Jessica Morris at ABC Daytime’s annual Casino Night Oct. 10.Judge Joe Brown and wife Deborah, foreground, and Paramount Domestic Television’s John Kohler and wife Mary take time out to visit…

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October 31, 2002 Save the date – 2003 Upfront Summit EM reports on hot Hispanic TV market Nov. 25 Lyle Foster and Michelle Wagner join EM/NY Strictly Business: In B-to-B, print is still king BUYERS AND SELLERS TO MEET AT…

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Posted Wednesday, Oct. 30 ABC hopes to build on gains In an unusual pre-November sweeps conference call today, ABC’s programming heads Lloyd Braun and Susan Lyne sought to emphasize the network is looking to capitalize on gains made on Tuesday…

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Posted Tuesday, Oct. 29 Fox cancels ‘girls club’ After a poor second weekly outing for David E. Kelley’s “girls club” on Monday night, Fox has decided to immediately cancel the once highly touted freshman legal drama. A spokesman for Fox…

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Posted Monday, Oct. 28 Game 7 boosts dismal World Series Although Fox’s all-California World Series appears to be one of the lowest-rated fall classics ever, it finished on a high note with a stronger-than-expected Game 7 closing Sunday night. After…

Profile: Gary Traver

Title: Senior VP, AT&T Digital Media Centers (DMC) based in Denver. Mr. Traver oversees the creation, operation and management of distributed content to DMC’s customers. DMC operates facilities in Denver, Los Angeles, New York and Hong Kong.Background: Mr. Traver joined…

On the cover

Our cover is based on one of the most essential days in the history of HBO-and TV itself. On Oct. 1, 1975, HBO broadcast live via satellite the Thrilla in Manilla-the heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier….

Product Spotlight: EZNews

What it is: A newsroom computer system from Automated Data Systems in La Crosse, Wis.What it does: EZNews is an up-and-coming newsroom computer system found at universities and radio stations and is making inroads into commercial TV stations. About a…

30 Years of HBO

On Nov. 8, 1972, HBO made its first transmission-a hockey game followed by the 1971 film “Sometimes a Great Notion”-to a whopping subscriber base of 350.While recent motion pictures remain a staple of the pay-cable service, things have come a…