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Senator Urges Uniformity in Content Ratings

Stevens Wants Voluntary Pact

Pat Robertson Keeps On Going and Going …

During the 1951-52 television season, when Milton Berle’s variety show was a national obsession, NBC signed the comedian to an unprecedented 30-year contract. Then as today, that kind of job security was unusual in the entertainment industry. However, there is…

Study: Spot and TV Better Than $1 Fee

Consumers Prefer to Watch Shows With Ads If Free

Saluting Sprout’s Launch: PBS Sprouts a Kids Triumph

Partners Create On-Demand, Web, Digital Outlets for Preschoolers

Watch! An Early Glimpse

Coming soon to a newsstand near you, dear readers, is a new entry in the celebrity magazine category. It’s titled Watch! It’s from CBS. It’s all (and only) about CBS personalities. It’s going to be given away for free at…

Saluting Sprout’s Launch: ‘Thomas’ Still on Track After Long Run on PBS

By Debra Kaufman When the Rev. Wilbert Awdry put pen to paper in the early 1940s, he had no idea what he had started. Sixty years later millions of children around the world have thrilled to the tales of Thomas,…

FCC’s Latest Report Does a la Carte Flip

Study Says Choice Best for Consumers

Saluting Sprout’s Launch: Wax Knows the Kids Territory

PBS Kids Sprout President Sandy Wax, a 16-year cable industry veteran, joined PBS Kids Sprout Oct. 25 from Disney ABC Cable Networks, where she most recently served as senior VP of SoapNet program planning, scheduling and acquisitions. Previously at Disney…

Profile: NAB Chief Has Mean Game of Hardball

CEO’s Term Begins Today

Admen Already Out Front of the Upfront

Complicated Deals Involving Emerging Media Need Longer Lead Time