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As Bravo unveiled its new programming slate last week, one pickup demonstrated that the network will maintain close developmental ties with its NBC parent. “Significant Others,” a new series about couples in marriage therapy and combines scripted and improvisational comedy,…
“I’m thankful for the phenomenal success of such innovative kids franchises as `SpongeBob SquarePants’ and `Lizzie McGuire’ that have made writers and creators look at kids TV in a whole new way and injected new talent and renewed vitality into…
In a major step forward on the digital television front, NBC Television Stations President Jay Ireland has advised the Federal Communications Commission of plans for NBC’s owned stations and affiliates to launch multiple DTV channels in each market next year.According…
Fox Cable Networks Group is planning a name change for Fox Sports Digital Networks, its three-network cable service offering out-of-market ballgames and sports news.Fox also plans to begin selling advertising on the service next year. It has yet to announce…
As the courts decide whether the mention of God in the Pledge of Allegiance violates the separation of church and state, TV stations are weighing in with pledge ad promotions.In the ad, eight business and community leaders each recite a…
CBS is the only network that is up year to year in adults 18 to 49 and total viewers halfway through November sweeps. CBS is up 2 percent in adults 18 to 49 and 11 percent in total viewers. NBC…
Newsmagazine distributors got an early holiday present as ratings for weekend editions and strips received ratings jolts at the end of daylight-saving time, which coincided with the onset of November sweeps.Despite pre-emptions on the West Coast due to the Southern…
Following five months of regional tests, Twentieth Television is giving daytime syndicated makeover strip “Ambush Makeover” a national launch beginning September 2004.The series, in which stylists from around the country give show participants guidance on their looks, premiered July 7,…
Liberty Media CEO Robert Bennett said Friday he would be interested in acquiring the 25 percent stake in Discovery Communications that is now held by cable operator Cox Communications, another sign that Liberty is looking to become a more active…
It looks as if Lowell “Bud” Paxson’s dream of launching a new television network has died.With NBC’s decision last week to unwind its 32 percent stake in Paxson Communications, Mr. Paxson’s plan to tap NBC’s programming has gone up in…