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ABC Gets Most Globe Nods Among Broadcast Networks

“Grey’s Anatomy” and “Ugly Betty” helped ABC secure the most Golden Globe nominations among broadcast television networks, while HBO’s movies and miniseries again propelled it to the top of the pile in total nods.HBO reeled in 14 nominations and ABC…

Peter Boyle Dead at 71

“Everybody Loves Raymond” actor Peter Boyle has died at the age of 71. Mr. Boyle is best known for playing Ray Romano’s father on “Raymond” and as The Monster in Mel Brooks’ 1974 spoof “Young Frankenstein.” He died Tuesday evening…

FCC Rejects Call for Chicago Stations’ License Denial

The Federal Communications Commission today rejected Third Coast Press’ attempt to halt the license renewal of all 18 Chicago market TV stations, saying the progressive newspaper didn’t prove its charge that the stations have been “systematically negligent” in serving the…

Fox’s ‘House’ On Fire

Fox once again dominated Tuesday night thanks to a single program: “House,” which towered above the competition despite its lead-in earning a series low. “House” earned a 6.5 rating among adults 18 to 49, according to Nielsen Media Research. That’s…

‘Real World’ Backlot Talk

Episode 3: “The Real World” creator-executive producer Jon Murray discusses the third episode of “The Real World: Denver.”

Fox Interactive Bests Yahoo in Nov. Page Views

Fox Interactive Media grabbed the page-views baton from Yahoo in November to take over as the most popular network of Web sites on the Internet, according to data from Comscore. Fox Interactive Media, on the strength of the MySpace, garnered…

Newsmags, Game Shows Strong in Final Sweeps Week

A strong final week of the November book created multiple season highs for syndicated programs, especially newsmagazines and game shows, as the sweeps came to a close. Unfortunately for off-network strips, the overall November tally meant double-digit drops for some…

Comedies Win Night for CBS

With “Heroes” on hiatus, CBS claimed a Monday night victory thanks to three of its four comedies. “The Class,” “Two and a Half Men” and “Old Christine” had their best performances in weeks and won the night for CBS by…

Program Partners Clears ‘Degrassi’ in Most Markets

Independent distributor Program Partners is leaving their mark on a slow-moving syndication marketplace, clearing upcoming strip runs of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” in 60 percent of the country including a Tribune Broadcasting group commitment to the show.“‘Degrassi’ clearly has what…

C-SPAN to Telecast Indecency Arguments

C-SPAN won permission today from the second appellate court to broadcast the oral arguments at Fox Television Station’s appeal of the Federal Communications Commission decision that Cher and Nicole Richie’s comments on an awards show violated broadcast indecency standards.A C-SPAN…