Logo

Author Page

15,322 Entries
wp_user

‘Siegfried & Roy’ Conjure Up a Win for NBC

Thanks to a special hour-long interview with Las Vegas showmen Siegfried Fischbacher and the recovering Roy Horn, NBC won Wednesday night in total viewers and adults 18 to 49.According to Nielsen Media Research preliminary national ratings, NBC’s 9 p.m. (ET)…

Granada Announces Pickups

Granada America revealed pickups for series at MTV and A&E during a meeting Wednesday with reporters. MTV has ordered a fourth season of the matchmaking series “Room Raiders,” with a production order of 30 episodes. A&E has picked up an…

Traylor Howard Joins ‘Monk’ Cast

USA Network said Traylor Howard has been signed to join the case of “Monk,” replacing Bitty Schram as assistant to Tony Shalhoub’s character. Ms. Howard plays Natalie, a former bartender and single mom who becomes Monk’s assistant. Production of new…

Republicans Launch Attack on ’60 Minutes’

Members of Congress began a two-pronged attack Wednesday on CBS News and its Sept. 8 “60 Minutes” story that raised new questions about President Bush’s service in the Texas Air National Guard.House Majority Whip Roy Blunt, R-Mo., collected signatures of…

Murdoch, Ailes Compensation Revealed

Rupert Murdoch took home 22 percent more in the 2004 fiscal year than he did a year ago, according to News Corp.’s annual report issued Wednesday.The media giant’s chairman and CEO earned $4.5 million in salary, a $12.5 million bonus…

UPN Hires Miller and Somerville, Promotes Theodoratos

UPN announced Wednesday it has named Pamela Miller VP, business and legal affairs, and Angela Somerville director, drama development. In addition the network has promoted Dana Theodoratos to director, casting.Ms. Miller will handle the negotiation of development, talent and pilot/series…

Brokaw, Jennings and Rather to Speak at Murrow Dinner

The Radio-Television News Directors Association has secured speaking commitments from each of the Big 3 flagship anchors for its Edward R. Murrow Awards and RTNDA/Unity Awards dinner Oct. 4, including Tom Brokaw, who is ending his reign as “NBC Nightly…

NBC’s ‘Pride,’ Fox’s ‘Spouses’ Perform, but CBS Takes Night

NBC’s animated comedy “Father of the Pride” and Fox’s reality series “Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy” won their respective time periods in the adults 18 to 49 demo, but CBS took Tuesday night in both adults 18 to 49…

FCC Plans to Unveil Campaign Educating Consumers on Technology

In a new effort to spur the broadcast transition to digital television, the Federal Communications Commission plans to unveil an agency campaign next month to educate consumers about the technology, FCC Chairman Michael Powell said Wednesday. At a press briefing…

Kerry To Kick Off ‘Late Show’ Season

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry has been booked by “Late Show With David Letterman” for Monday, Sept. 20, the first night of the show’s 2004-05 season. #