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Today’s Truly Fascinating Must-Read: The Part ‘Jeopardy!’ is Playing in the Next Step of IBM’s Development of Artificial Intelligence; Including the Fact that a Computer Will Play Some of Jeopardy’s Best Players On-Air

Believe it or not, the TV show ‘Jeopardy!’ is having a significant impact on IBM’s development of computer-generated artificial intelligence. A fascinating report by Clive Thompson in the New York Times Magazine says, "For the last three years, I.B.M. scientists…

Thanks to TV, a Terrific Father’s Day

TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross tells why Father’s Day was fulfilling yesterday, thanks to what he watched on TV. Did you have the same experience in your family? Click here to read Ross’ insights.

Upfront Analysis: Why Marketers Are Back in Love with TV

Marketers are back in love with TV, reports Brian Steinberg at Advertising Age. According to the article, "Indeed, as marketers examine all sorts of new-media options, they may be finding that TV is a better buy for the money. "In…

Lillard, Vigman Cast as Leads in CMT Pilot ‘The Hard Life,’ from ‘Murphy Brown’ Producer

"The Hard Life," a comedy pilot for the CMT and a project from "Murphy Brown" producer Bill Diamond, has cast Matthew Lillard and Gillian Vigman as its two leads, reports Nellie Andreeva on Deadline.com. The show takes a look at…

Ahead of Halloween, Subscription On-Demand FearNet Looks for Basic Carriage Deals

Looking to get in front of viewers before Halloween, subscription video-on-demand service FearNet is seeking basic carriage deals, reports Multichannel News. The network has a scheduled Oct. 1 debut for its linear channel and is talking with top multichannel distributors,…

NBC Affiliates Will Support Comcast NBC Universal Deal

NBC affiliates will support Comcast taking a controlling 51% stake in NBC Universal, B&C reports. According to the report, "One NBC affiliates board veteran said Comcast and the affiliates mostly see eye to eye. ‘We’ve got a signed agreement for…

Oh Boy: John Lennon’s Handwritten Lyrics for the Beatle’s Classic ‘A Day in the Life’ Fetches More Than $1 Million at Auction

John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to the Beatle’s classic "A Day in the Life" was auctioned off at Sotheby’s in New York on Friday, June 18, 2010, for $1,202, 500, CNN reports. Even at that high price it was only the second…