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Summer 2005 Critics Poll: Best … and Worst

With critics widely split on some shows, two programs landed on both the best list and the worst list in their categories. Fox’s “American Idol” and CBS’s “Elvis” biopic were shows critics loved to love-and loved to hate. Both managed…

Summer 2005 Critics Poll: Critics Weigh In on Best and Worst Sweeps Stunts

CBS’s “Everybody Loves Raymond” finale? Good. CBS airing Rob and Amber’s wedding? Bad.Respondents to TelevisionWeek‘s semiannual critics poll were asked to name the best and worst sweeps stunts, and the results were clear: Most season finales delivered, but the specials…

WB Sets Interim Afternoon Lineup

‘8 Simple Rules’ in First Outing

A Double Shot of ‘Golden’

Lifetime Acquires Spinoff to Complement Popular ‘Golden Girls’

Cellphone Video Transforms TV

Instant Images Provided Context to Terrorism Coverage

Comedy, WGN Share Syndie ‘Scrubs’ Run

Cabler’s Sitcom Buy Rare

Pontiac Sole Presenter of A&E’s ‘Criss Angel’

Deal Includes Episode Featuring Automaker’s New Torrent SUV in Stunt

Lifetime Goes Interactive

‘Captive Audience’ of Salons Sought in New Media Campaign

Ad Effort Yields Deals for NBCU

NBC Universal has closed branded entertainment deals with six advertisers for its shows “Starting Over” and “Your Total Health,” according to the company.Chris Kager, executive VP of ad sales for NBC Universal Television Distribution, said the deals are the result…

Cable Upfront Slow But Healthy

Patience Pays Off in Volume and Price Increases for Some