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Climate right for forecaster at KVBCNBC affiliate KVBC-TV, Las Vegas, has a new weathercaster, Dr. Jim Siebert. He comes from NBC affiliate KOB-TV, Albuquerque, N.M. Mr. Siebert has a Ph.D. in instructional technologies, with an emphasis on science education, and…
HBO’s `The Sopranos’ hits the mark for accuracy With the third season of HBO’s “The Sopranos” under way, the show is receiving praises of all sorts-such as that the series depicts the world of real-time mobsters accurately. That’s no surprise…
Looking to capitalize on the spoils of their innovative satellite radio platform, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio are riding the crest of a wave of shakeouts in the media industry by signing their content providers to exclusive deals.The…
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is putting a new twist on the free-time concept, with a proposal that would require broadcasters to pay spectrum fees to underwrite candidates’ TV ads.Under legislation the lawmaker is currently drafting, qualified candidates and political parties…
In a clear sign of the deteriorating relationship between affiliates and their networks, representatives of the major affiliate organizations last week asked Uncle Sam to investigate allegations of network abuse.In a petition to the Federal Communications Commission, affiliates alleged that…
Hey, you lowly, scrawny plebe, you know nothing about surviving until you’ve tried getting through boot camp!That is the overriding message Eric Schotz and Bill Paolantonio, the executive producers of “Boot Camp,” want to send to loyal viewers of “Survivor:…
Friedman new head of AOL TVAOL Time Warner’s America Online subsidiary has named Robert Friedman president of the AOL TV interactive television service. The appointment marks Mr. Friedman’s new media debut. He last served as co-chairman of worldwide theatrical marketing…
In a few years, Ted Turner may not even be able to recognize his own networks.With WB head Jamie Kellner now calling the shots, look for Mr. Turner’s cable operations to gradually shed their Southern-bred, folksy patina and adopt the…
Granite Broadcasting got itself two years of financial breathing room to convert and launch its KNTV independent as a San Francisco area NBC affiliate. But some analysts say it may not be enough.A revised payment schedule for a total of…
If you think the battle over Napster is big, watch out for what’s brewing in the programming world.A Napster-like war involving television broadcasters, Hollywood studios, equipment manufacturers and cable and satellite TV companies is under way, and the stakes are…