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‘Lost’ Planning End Date
In a highly unusual move for a broadcast series, ABC and the producers of “Lost” are in discussions to determine an end date for the show. The date will set a limit to the number of “Lost” seasons to come…
ABC’s ‘Dancing’ Returns With No ‘Idol’ Competition
ABC’s top-rated reality series “Dancing With the Stars” will return in March – but will stay out of the way of Fox’s top-rated “American Idol.” “Dancing” will return Monday, March 19 at 8 p.m. The results show will air on…
2007 Golden Globe Winners List
Best Television Series – Drama “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC) Touchstone Television Best Television Series – Comedy Or Musical “Ugly Betty” (ABC) Touchstone Television Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series – Drama Hugh Laurie “House” (Fox) Best Performance By…
2008 Debates Announced
The old election campaign is over. The new election campaign begins again with what appears to be the first Presidential debates of the 2008 campaign. CNN tonight said it will join with Manchester New Hampshire station WMUR-TV, an ABC affiliate,…
GOP Congressmen Request Mediacom Hearing
Four GOP Congressmen are asking for a House committee hearing over broadcast retransmission payment issues as the fight between Mediacom Communications and Sinclair Broadcast Group attracts more Congressional attention.The media companies have been fighting over Sinclair’s demands that Mediacom start…
HBO Sets Sopranos Date
The final nine episodes of “The Sopranos” will debut April 8, along with the start of the third season of “Entourage.”The announcement was made by HBO CEO Chris Albrecht at the network’s Television Critics Association press tour session. Mr. Albrecht…
Syndicated Shows Score Holiday Ratings Gains
The Christmas season brought gifts of ratings gold for syndicators, with talk shows and court programs showing dramatic spikes, according to Nielsen Media research for the week ending Dec. 31. Families on a holiday break turned to the television. Among…
Bravo Orders in Style
Bravo has ordered a new style series hosted by design expert and author Tim Gunn. The series, “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” is a makeover program based on Mr. Gunn’s upcoming book, to be published in May. Bravo has not…