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Cable television executives are clearly feeling the heat coming from Washington on the indecency issue. In response, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association last week announced a new industry initiative to educate the public about ways to control the programming…
More than 90 million DVD players are now in U.S. television homes, according to Sean Bersell, VP of public affairs for the Video Software Dealers Association. “TV on DVD has so many advantages,” he said. “You can watch any part…
Network toppers have a habit of revealing programming news during conference calls with reporters to discuss their sweeps performances. Last week’s calls were no exception. Highlights follow. ABC ABC Entertainment Group Chairman Lloyd Braun said ABC is in “active discussions”…
A technology decision the Sinclair Broadcast Group made long ago is paying off, given the group’s increased investment of attention and dollars in its centralcasting project, News Central. News Central produces news in Hunt Valley, Md., for 13 of Sinclair’s…
It is no secret that sales of television shows on DVD-including such titles as “The Sopranos” and “24”-has become a big business and a major contributor to the bottom line for many producers. The Video Software Dealers Association reports that…
Deborah O’Brien has been promoted to VP, contracts administration, Touchstone Television. She reports to Howard Davine, executive VP. Ms. O’Brien, who previously was executive director of the department, will oversee the day-to-day contract administration for Touchstone Television and ABC Entertainment…
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The acquisition of NBC Enterprises’ “Fear Factor” last week for this fall by the Fox owned-and-operated stations cemented a busy and aggressive month for the station group and Lachlan Murdoch, chairman and CEO of Fox Television Stations. “Fear Factor” was…
Martha Stewart’s conviction last week on multiple federal charges will likely spell an end to King World’s long-running daytime hit “Martha Stewart Living.” Ms. Stewart’s contract contains a standard morals clause that voids the contract in cases such as this,…
The Wichita Falls-Lawton designated market area makes up a split-state market known as “Texoma.” Wichita Falls is in north Texas, a mere 15 miles from Lawton, Okla. All of the area TV stations and other local media came together with…