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Mullen Resigns From Tribune
Tribune Co. announced Friday that Pat Mullen, president of its broadcast group, has resigned.A successor will be named later, the company said. Mr. Mullen, 50, was appointed president of Tribune Broadcasting in 2003.In the interim, Tribune Broadcasting Group VPs John…
HRTS ‘Network Presidents’ Lunch Set for Oct. 26
The Hollywood Radio & Television Society is again teaming with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to present its annual “The Network Presidents” newsmaker luncheon. The announcement was made Friday by Andy Friendly, president, HRTS, and Dick Askin, chairman…
Bochco Running ‘Commander in Chief’
Emmy winner Steven Bochco is taking over the writers room on ABC ‘s new political drama “Commander in Chief.”Mr. Bochco, who created series as varied as “L.A. Law,” “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” “NYPD Blue” and “Murder One,” is being added as…
‘Sunny’ Future For FX
FX has renewed its freshman comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” the network confirmed Thursday.The ensemble series was one of two original comedies launched by the Fox Cable Networks-owned channel this summer. The other, the eating disorder comedy “Starved,” has…
Gemstar Names New COO
Gemstar-TV Guide International said Thursday that it has named Mike McKee as chief operating officer of the company and president of the company’s interactive program guides operation.Reporting to Gemstar CEO Rich Battista, Mr. McKee in his role as COO will…
‘Supernatural’ Gets Full Season Pickup
The WB has given a full season order to its new Tuesday night horror drama “Supernatural.”The show, which premiered before the official start of the 2005-06 season Sept. 13, scored a 2.4 among adults 18 to 49 in its most…
Disney Details Iger’s Comp Plan; Eisner Steps Down from Board
Walt Disney Co.’s newly installed CEO Robert Iger will receive a base annual salary of $2 million and receive a bonus of at least $7.25 million, according to the terms of his new employment contract, details of which were submitted…
NBC Planning Live ‘West Wing’ for Sweeps
NBC will broadcast a live episode of the political drama “The West Wing” during the November sweeps, featuring a debate between the show’s fictional presidential candidates. The Nov. 6 episode will have Congressman Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) and Senator Arnold…