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`Cheers’ gets high-def treatmentParamount is converting its library of 275 episodes of “Cheers” to a high-definition format. The studio hired post-production house Sunset Digital in Glendale, Calif., to remaster the series using Snell & Wilcox’s HD1012 high-definition production switcher. Sunset…
Advertising & AgenciesFrank Brewer to VP, director of media, Affiliated Media Group, from media director. Also, Tim Ford to VP, director of finance, from director of finance; Bob Klenk to VP, director of sales, from national sales manager; and Joe…
AOL Time Warner is betting on broadband growth in 2002 the way it bet on a robust advertising market and economy in 2001-and that could lead to the same compromised end.The world’s largest media concern devoted much of its two-hour…
ALTV board votes to disbandAs expected, the Association of Local Television Stations board agreed last week to ax the organization, sources said. But no official announcement was planned before this week. Sources attributed the decision to the loss of key…
Vivendi stock drops amid rumors Investors skeptical of Vivendi Universal Chairman Jean-Marie Messier’s ambitious media expansion plans drove the stock down more than 6 percent. Vivendi Universal denied rumors it will sell its Canal Plus pay TV arm, pointing to…
With Armageddon apparently just around the corner, one is inclined to (A) resume smoking, (B) drink heavily and (C) make amends. This was going to be the first in a series of approximately 1,748 columns under the umbrella title, “Things…
Amy Introcaso-Davis is bringing a wealth of programming experience to her new position as VP of production and development at Bravo Networks. Shows she will be responsible for include “Inside the Actors Studio” and “Bravo Profiles,” and the live presentation…
Bernie Mac is fast becoming a television Everyman whose popularity crosses various ethnic groups and age categories.And his success helps prove the importance of diversity in TV programming. For the most part, the networks’ track record on diversity stinks. Over…
Keaton set to guest-star on ‘Frasier’ Michael Keaton, best known in the film world for his roles in “Batman” and “Beetlejuice,” is returning to TV as a guest star on “Frasier” on Feb. 26. Mr. Keaton plays Frasier’s (Kelsey Grammer)…
State of the Union address draws 51.7 million viewers President Bush’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday night — his third address to a joint session of Congress — reached 51.7 million viewers based on combined ratings from…