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The Cable Guys: Cris Abrego

President, Cris Abrego Productions

The Suits: Frances Berwick

General manager, Bravo Media

The Agents: Michael Camacho

Partner and head of alternative TV, United Talent Agency

‘Girls’ Going Strong

Starting 5th Season on E!, Low-Profile Show Is Holding Up

Markets Convulse, Cable News Wins

CNBC Posts Ratings Record in Whiplash Economic Week

‘Mad Men,’ ’30 Rock’ Take Top Prizes as Emmy Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Low-rated but critically hailed ran as a theme throughout the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, as AMC’s “Mad Men” and NBC’s “30 Rock” took top acclaim. In a watershed moment for scripted cable, AMC’s “Mad Men” took home a drama…

Disney to Relaunch ‘Toon’ Channel

Walt Disney will relaunch its Toon Disney as Disney Xtreme Digital in February in an effort to compete against Viacom’s Cartoon Network, Daily Variety reports. Cartoon Network’s ratings are likely to be bolstered by a new Star Wars show and…

Networks Dismiss Kathy Griffin Rumors

Kathy Griffin, who just won a second Emmy for Bravo’s “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,” was reported to be mulling a move to Lifetime in Friday’s New York Post, which cited a “well-placed source.” A spokesman for Lifetime…

Griffin May Soon Take Last Bow on Bravo

Kathy Griffin is in talks with other networks to move her comedy specials and series “Life on the D-List” from Bravo, the New York Post reports, citing people it didn’t identify. Griffin, whose representatives declined to comment, may leave Bravo,…

Farmers Insurance Sponsors FSN’s Diversity Campaign

Farmers Insurance Group will sponsor FSN’s yearlong diversity awareness campaign. Original programming, including 30-minute and 60-minute specials, will air during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Black History Month (February) and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May). A series of…