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Jane Pauley’s much-anticipated foray into the daytime talk universe debuted to disappointing numbers last week, especially considering the amount of time and effort NBC Universal spent to promote the show during the Olympics. But insiders said attempts to haul “The…
| News | UPN Stations to Air ‘Make It Count’ for Nine-Week Run
By Lee Alan Hill 1979 ESPN launches Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. (ET) with the premiere of “SportsCenter.” It is available in 1.4 million homes and other venues. 1980 ESPN introduces the electronic cut-in format during its coverage of the…
By Lee Alan Hill ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman has made a name for himself by making up names for others. Mr. Berman said he began concocting his sometimes-clever, always-silly puns, based mainly on the names of baseball and football players,…
Young Viewers Elusive, but English-Language Nets Make Strides
| Advertising | Nielsen Unveils Place*Views Data
There are lots of places to watch sports, but as it celebrates its 25th anniversary Sept. 7, ESPN has connected with sports fans like no one else. The company’s core network is riding a streak of 10 consecutive quarters of…
Shapiro Moving Net Forward Into Original Programs
How ESPN Created a Model for Cable Success
As Self-Improvement and Home Remodeling Shows Proliferate, Network and Cable Ratings Sag By James Hibberd