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A funny thing happened to Larry Divney on the way to his retirement as CEO of Comedy Central. He found out he was being replaced by predecessor Doug Herzog, now president of USA Network.The punch line to the whole affair…
Beaten down by the big numbers that short-run reality series pull, several of the broadcast networks have expressed interest in developing short-run scripted series, which could be promoted to viewers as special events rather than long-term commitments. But whether studios…
HBO may have tallied the most TV trophies at the Golden Globes, but surprise double-winner “The Office”-and BBC America, where it airs-stand to gain the most from their victories.BBC America was the only network aside from HBO to win multiple…
Labor issues are looming large in Hollywood as contract negotiations approach for the Writers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists. All sides are seeking to avoid a repeat of a…
Technology executives fantasize about it behind closed doors; some Republican officials think it might be best for the party; and some agency observers wonder whether it will happen soon. But no one dares talk about it in public. Until now….
They may not have the allure of cable news or niche video magazines, but Tom Rogers is betting American Media’s Star, National Enquirer and other lively grocery checkout publications have just the right cachet for targeted cable and local broadcast…
Five owners of television stations announced mixed results in their latest round of quarterly earnings reports, with each company claiming varying degrees of success in overcoming the absence of political advertising spending.Last week’s slew of financial results gave a first…
Monday, Jan. 19, 2004-Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004TV Season Week No. 18The three-night premiere of “American Idol’s” third season helped Fox win adults 18 to 49 for the week with a 5.6 average rating/14 share. The network also won total viewers…
Comcast Corp., the nation’s biggest cable operator, is looking to shine a spotlight on its advertising sales division.In fact it’s renaming the unit Comcast Spotlight. And it’s making a bold promise. While admitting spot cable let down customers in the…
Creative Artists Agency partner Kevin Huvane was one of the most-thanked people onstage at the Golden Globes. Sarah Jessica Parker, winner of the award for actress in a comedy or musical TV series, walked to the podium and said, before…