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Major Staff Cuts as Q Faces Hard Times

Improprieties Blamed for Lack of Funds

Daytime Emmys: ‘Sesame Street’s’ Streak Unbroken

By Lee Alan HillSpecial to TelevisionWeek Name any prime-time show, news show, sports show, performer or technician. None has won more Emmy Awards than one of television’s most famous children’s shows, “Sesame Street.” With the eight statuettes it received at…

Viral Video Players

The number of videos submitted to the most popular viral video Web sites has grown dramatically in recent months. The sites make the video available by various means. A look at some of the bigger viral video players:AddictingClips.comVideos posted daily:…

‘Springer’ Hits 3,000: He’s Got Nothing to Worry About

While others may scream and wail about the antics on “The Jerry Springer Show,” executive producer Richard Dominick laughs. Nothing seems to bother him, except maybe losing a bet or two. In short, Mr. Dominick is a very successful producer…

‘Springer’ Hits 3,000: Shocking Ringmaster Revelations!

Most people probably think of Jerry Springer as primarily the ringmaster of TV’s most outrageous talk show. But there’s a lot more to Mr. Springer than just “The Jerry Springer Show.” He’s one of the voices of liberal politics on…

‘Springer’ Hits 3,000: History & Highlights

1939A young Jewish couple, Richard and Margot Springer, flee Germany and the persecution of the Nazis.1944Margot gives birth to a son, Gerald Norman Springer, in London. 1949After saving their money and getting documentation, the Springers take the Queen Mary to…

Pod Position Battle Heats Up

A battle between buyers and some cable networks over whether it is commercials or promos that get the prized first position in commercial breaks might intensify during this year’s upfront.“We’re going to make pod positioning a very big nut for…

Sites Vie for Position, Try to Generate Money

The turf war among video-sharing sites is on, with companies including YouTube.com competing with heavyweights such as Microsoft’s MSN service for visitors and advertising revenue.Becoming the first stop for the fickle hordes of Web video grazers could lead to a…

‘Springer’ Hits 3,000: American Pie

The In-Your-Face Success of ‘The Jerry Springer Show’

iN Demand Gets Its Mojo Working

Prime-Time HD Series Block to Target Upscale Males