Travel ‘Eyes’ Biker Gathering
| Cable | Channel Will Set New Docu-Soap at Annual Sturgis, S.D., Event
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Viewers Have an Appointment With Cable
In a recent guest column in TVWeek (April 18), Television Bureau of Advertising President Chris Rohrs made the claim that cable’s hits, specifically FX’s award-winning dramas “The Shield,” “Nip/Tuck” and “Rescue Me,” did not qualify as “appointment television.” We believe…
NBA Shoots for Broader Reach Among Latinos
| Sports | Univision May Be After Hoops Deal
SoapNet at 5: Mini-Dramas Fit the Brand
‘One Minute Soap’ Franchise Turns Into Advertising Powerhouse
Appeals Court Burns FCC Broadcast Flag
In a major blow to the broadcast industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington last Friday threw out Federal Communications Commission regulations that were to pave the way for Hollywood studios to prevent Internet redistribution of digital TV programming…
He Believes He Can Make a Difference
SSteve Villano said he came to Cable Positive in 2000 because he saw a chance to use his skills and the power of cable television to battle the greatest health epidemic of our time. The background of the group’s president…
Fox Leads Demo in Sweeps Week 1
| Ratings | ABC No. 2; CBS and Fox in Duel for Season Top Spot
SoapNet at 5: I Wanna Be a Soap Star!
TVWeek Writer’s Callback Sparks Dreams of Stardom
Building Character
USA Network will spend $8 million-plus to launch a branding campaign around the concept ‘Characters Welcome’
Soldinger Named VP, GM at WGNT
Steven Soldinger has been named VP and general manager of Viacom-owned, UPN-affiliated WGNT-TV in Norfolk, Va. Mr. Soldinger, who most recently was chief operating officer and VP of television for the Little Rock, Ark.-based Equity Broadcasting, will oversee all operations…