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Broadcasters, making their final pleadings before a court hears their challenge of two indecency cases next week, are urging an appellate court to scrutinize the Federal Communications Commission’s motives and impact as well as its actual action. In papers filed…
Fueled by political advertising, local television advertising revenue rose 10.4 percent in the third quarter of 2006 compared with a year ago, according to an analysis of estimates from TNS Media Intelligence released by the Television Bureau of Advertising.The government…
“Grey’s Anatomy” and “Ugly Betty” helped ABC secure the most Golden Globe nominations among broadcast television networks, while HBO’s movies and miniseries again propelled it to the top of the pile in total nods.HBO reeled in 14 nominations and ABC…
“Everybody Loves Raymond” actor Peter Boyle has died at the age of 71. Mr. Boyle is best known for playing Ray Romano’s father on “Raymond” and as The Monster in Mel Brooks’ 1974 spoof “Young Frankenstein.” He died Tuesday evening…
The Federal Communications Commission today rejected Third Coast Press’ attempt to halt the license renewal of all 18 Chicago market TV stations, saying the progressive newspaper didn’t prove its charge that the stations have been “systematically negligent” in serving the…
Fox once again dominated Tuesday night thanks to a single program: “House,” which towered above the competition despite its lead-in earning a series low. “House” earned a 6.5 rating among adults 18 to 49, according to Nielsen Media Research. That’s…
Fox Interactive Media grabbed the page-views baton from Yahoo in November to take over as the most popular network of Web sites on the Internet, according to data from Comscore. Fox Interactive Media, on the strength of the MySpace, garnered…
A strong final week of the November book created multiple season highs for syndicated programs, especially newsmagazines and game shows, as the sweeps came to a close. Unfortunately for off-network strips, the overall November tally meant double-digit drops for some…
With “Heroes” on hiatus, CBS claimed a Monday night victory thanks to three of its four comedies. “The Class,” “Two and a Half Men” and “Old Christine” had their best performances in weeks and won the night for CBS by…
Independent distributor Program Partners is leaving their mark on a slow-moving syndication marketplace, clearing upcoming strip runs of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” in 60 percent of the country including a Tribune Broadcasting group commitment to the show.“‘Degrassi’ clearly has what…