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Alex Weinberger has been promoted to VP, comedy series, Touchstone Television. Ms. Weinberger is responsible for the development of new comedy series and overseeing current series, including “My Wife and Kids” and “It’s All Relative.” Since July 2002 Ms. Weinberger…
A common excuse for the lack of diversity in acting roles on TV used to be that there weren’t enough talented minority actors to choose from. But the truth was that the broadcast networks and studios just weren’t looking very…
“Hot Hawaiian Nights,” a 12-week series of one-hour concerts on KFVE-TV in Honolulu every summer, not only brings in sponsors for the Raycom Media-owned WB affiliate but also generates revenue through CD and DVD contracts of local artists.“We sell [the…
Monday, Oct. 20, 2003-Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003TV Season Week No. 5The World Series helped propel Fox to a second consecutive week of wins in adults 18 to 49, with a 5/14, and total viewers, with 14.3 million.Top Show of the…
Here’s what “viewers like you” already know: Americans value PBS.As the only nonprofit public television service in this country, PBS has a vital role to play in today’s media landscape. Of course, I believe that. It’s my job and frankly,…
When the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in the seventh game of the American League Championship Series last month, more than 27 million people watched, helping the Fox Network score the highest rating for any game in…
Scripps Networks will provide a record 51 video-on-demand holiday-themed titles to cable operators from the beginning of November through the first weeks of January as part of its regular VOD release of 150 titles. The breakdown of holiday-related material by…
Spike TV yanked its much-touted animation slate from its schedule last month, putting “Gary the Rat,” “Stripperella” and “Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon” on hold until next year. The move prompted intense industry speculation that the first network for…
NBC and CBS each claimed victory on the first night of sweeps last Thursday, with NBC winning adults 18 to 49 and CBS taking total viewers. CBS had the highest-rated show of the night with “CSI.” It scored a 9.5…
Count Paramount among the syndicators attending the National Association of Television Program Executives conference from a higher point of view. Sources said the distributor will take suites at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas this January in lieu of appearing…