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The Ford van loaded with broadcast equipment and a microwave transmission system that burst into flames during the recent wildfires near Lake Arrowhead, Calif., only minutes after KNBC-TV reporter Chuck Henry and cameraman Christopher Li escaped is going to cost…
Buena Vista has pinned down its fall 2004 entry in the syndication game, signing Tony Danza to host a daytime talk show.The hour-long strip is described as a celebrity-driven talk show that will showcase Mr. Danza’s connection with everyday people…
After years of being called a bastion of liberalism, PBS has announced development of a new public affairs program to be hosted by Tucker Carlson, a well-known conservative author and commentator who is also a featured panelist on CNN’s “Crossfire.”The…
“If what women want to see are young, white middle-class men being their quasi-perfect selves, yes, there is an impressive set of variations on that theme. If what women want to see are shows where they have leading roles, do…
Fox Broadcasting Co. is in the early phase of discussions with its program suppliers to obtain rights to experiment with distributing Fox Network shows in a promising new after-market being created by video-on-demand technology. In exchange for those rights, Fox…
The Federal Communications Commission last week approved regulations clearing the way for Hollywood studios to prevent Internet redistribution of digital TV programming that is delivered by broadcast stations. With so-called “broadcast flag” technology, the FCC said, consumers will continue to…
When I read that more television viewers watched the coverage of 9/11 on the 24-hour cable news channels than on the Big 3 networks, it became apparent that it was the dawn of a new day. When Tom, Peter and…
Tween star Hilary Duff has signed a talent holding deal with CBS. The network plans to develop a sitcom around her for the 2004-05 season. Ms. Duff’s mother, Susan Duff, will serve as an executive producer on the project. Ms….
Conservative Commentator Tucker Carlson Joins PBS Taking an apparent turn to the right, PBS has announced development of a new public affairs program to be hosted by Tucker Carlson, a well-known conservative author and commentator who is also a featured…
ABC Cancels ‘L.A. Dragnet’ ABC has canceled “L.A. Dragnet,” which has been languishing on Saturday nights at 10 p.m. following its incompatible “Wonderful World of Disney” movie lead-in. In its last airing, “Dragnet” scored a 1.5/5 in adults 18 to…