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The photo that appeared with “My Friend, the Larger-Than-Life Roger King” by Post-Newsweek Stations President Alan Frank (TelevisionWeek, Jan. 19) was not of Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank’s photo appears at right.
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Success Story: Comcast SportsNet Provides the Local Angle
Local cable sports advertising became more convenient in the Washington-Baltimore area with the Dec. 18 announcement that Comcast Advertising Sales has incorporated the ad sales group for Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic.
Success Story: Michigan Stations Cash in on Buildings
New construction may beautify a neighborhood, but it also can generate revenue for TV stations.
Tribune Pulls Plug on `Sharon’ Talker
The Tribune station group has made a pass on Sharon Osbourne, and not in a good way.
TV TECHNOLOGY RACE: WHO’S WINNING?
In the next five years, whether it’s a high-definition TV, a digital video recorder or some other device, products with new TV technology will be in millions of U.S. homes. The companies that make or deliver the new services stand…
Celebs Skate, but Fan Drives Off With the Prize
Who was that masked fan? We know which stars participated in a charity hockey game Jan. 17 at the L.A. Kings practice facility in El Segundo, Calif., to benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The celebs included “Alias” hunk Michael Vartan…
Chase Carey
As Chase Carey settles into his new role as CEO of DirecTV parent Hughes Electronics, one can’t help but wonder if he’ll seek inspiration from Dick Biddle, the coach of Mr. Carey’s beloved Colgate University football team.
Digital File System in Works at Ascent
Ascent Media Management Services plans to introduce a new digital delivery system for syndicators by April that’s designed to facilitate the technological transition from videotape to a file-based world.
Ford Pays $3.5 Mil for Super Monday
After the Super Bowl, CBS is planning a Super Monday, and Ford Motor Co. has paid an estimated $3.5 million to promote its new Freestar minivan during the network’s prime-time and late-night programming that day. Ford will be the only…
News Briefs
Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., introduced legislation last week to jack up the maximum fine for an indecent broadcast from $27,500 to $275,000. The maximum fine for a “continuing violation” would be raised from $300,000 to $3 million. Federal Communications Commission…