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PBS’s Mitchell Worried About Funding
At her last Television Critics Association press tour as president and CEO of PBS, Pat Mitchell said it’s getting more difficult to secure financial resources to provide the kind of programming the public service’s mandate requires.“It’s getting harder and harder,…
Chase Nixes ‘Sopranos’ Movie
“Sopranos” creator David Chase shot down the idea of spinning off his hit HBO mob drama as a feature film. “We used to talk about it, we don’t anymore,” Mr. Chase said. “I think what we’re gonna be doing in…
O’Donnell Interested in Doing Another TV Show
By Chuck Ross Rosie O’Donnell, answering a question during the Television Critics Association press tour Friday at the Ritz-Carlton in Pasadena, Calif., told reporters of her interest in appearing in another television show. She didn’t specify if her return would…
GSN Signs Sony Deal
GSN has signed a three-series deal with Sony Pictures Television for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” executive producer Michael Davies to develop game show programs for the network. The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association’s Winter Press…
Koppel Criticizes Network News, Defends Meeting With Al Jazeera
Facing reporters at the Television Critics Association’s press tour, former “Nightline” anchor Ted Koppel said his new position at Discovery Channel will allow him to explore smart and serious news topics, and he suggested that commercial networks such as his…
Ford, Coca-Cola, Cingular Return as ‘Idol’ Sponsors
Ford Motor Co., Coca-Cola and Cingular Wireless are returning as the sponsors of “American Idol,” Fox said Friday. Contestants will be shown riding in Ford vehicles, and the winner and runner-up in the competition will be awarded new Ford Fusions….
Sci Fi Reunites With Spielberg for Miniseries
Three years after garnering record-breaking ratings with “Taken,” Sci Fi is teaming again with director Steven Spielberg for another event miniseries. The 12-part “Nine Lives” will explore life after death, with a group of characters trying to reunite with loved…
Four Houston Stations Refuse to Air Anti-DeLay Ad
Houston TV stations KTRK-TV, KPRC-TV, KHOU-TV and KRIV-TV were refusing Thursday to air a controversial ad urging Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, to resign, after the beleaguered congressman threatened to sue. Of particular controversy in the ad, sponsored by the Campaign…