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With upgraded systems now the first stop for mass-market interactivity, the cable television business in 2004 will be about much more than stemming basic subscriber losses, ramping up free cash flow and rolling out new services.Amid today’s atmosphere of good-and-plenty,…
For many years C.J. Hirschfield was the Western Show, at least behind the scenes. She worked with the California Cable Television Association in 1980 as an independent contractor producing a documentary on the legislative process. She later joined the association’s…
Jack Bauer may get some company next year. Marking a departure from typical prime-time formats in recent seasons, several broadcast networks have bought scripts for drama projects that will follow a single serialized story as it plays out over the…
ESPN to Premiere Rodman Series Dec. 2 ESPN will premiere Dec. 2 at midnight its two-part documentary on Dennis Rodman’s basketball comeback. “The Season: Dennis Rodman on the Rebound,” will “capture the public and private sides of Dennis Rodman,” said…
Police Investigate “Real World” Assault Claim San Diego police are investigating a report that a sexual assault occurred inside the “Real World” house Nov. 14. Details about the incident and whether the claim involves a cast member were not immediately…
The ABC Network and key affiliates are in advanced discussions about jointly launching a 24-hour news venture as a key element in the local stations’ proposed digital channel lineup, sources said. A decision on whether to proceed could be made…
NBC, CBS Claim Sweeps Wins NBC and CBS declared sweeps victories Monday in separate end-of-sweeps conference calls with reporters. NBC Entertainment President Jeff Zucker said the network projects that it will win the November sweeps in adults 18 to 49…
RebaProduced by: 20th Century Fox TelevisionDistributed by: Twentieth TelevisionRan first on: UPNExpected syndie debut: Possibly fall 2005; distributor hasn’t decidedYes, DearProduced by: 20th Century Fox TelevisionDistributed by: Twentieth TelevisionRan first on: CBSExpected debut: Possibly fall 2004; distributor hasn’t decidedGirlfriendsProduced by:…
Walt Disney Co. President Robert Iger called the public criticism by Cox Communications of ESPN’s programming fee increases “a negotiating ploy on their part” that could be damaging to the negotiations the programmer has with other large programmers. Speaking last…
The distribution logo for King World, now part of Viacom, regularly flashes by on some of TV’s top game shows, including “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Hollywood Squares.” Now fans can get a rare look at the King himself-Roger King,…