CBS dominated the Third Annual Emmy Awards for Business and Financial Reporting presented Thursday by the National Television Academy. Past CBS News President Andrew Heyward spoke about the digital revolution’s effect on TV journalism, and three stories produced by his…
Cablevision Systems Corp. has publicly endorsed Federal Communications Commission Chairman’s Kevin Martin suggestion that a la carte cable would be in the best interests of consumers. “Like Chairman Martin, we do not believe in the long term that selling programming…
NBC News announced Thursday that it is launching a “Blogging Baghdad” platform Dec. 5 that will expand its coverage of the situation in Iraq. Available on MSNBC.com, “Blogging Baghdad” will feature additional reporting from the network’s team of correspondents led…
For the first time since May 2000, two networks share bragging rights as the top-rated nets in the adults 18 to 49 demographic for a sweeps period. ABC and CBS tied for the top spot in the demo, with both…
Twentieth Television’s syndicated courtroom show “Judge Alex” was the No. 1 debuting first-run strip for the week ended Nov. 20, but Warner Bros.’ “The Tyra Banks Show” took the top spot in younger female demos.“Alex” scored a new series high…
Starting in January NBC is moving its Tuesday night comedies “My Name Is Earl” and “The Office” to Thursday while benching current Thursday night players “Joey” and “The Apprentice” until after the Winter Olympics in February.As part of its Thursday…
Fox Reality has acquired the rights to televise the most recent season of “American Idol,” leading up to the fifth season premiere on Fox, the channel announced Thursday. The channel will also rerun season five after its broadcast debut. Both…
Cartoon Network has announced the start of production on a new animated series, “Squirrel Boy.” The network plans 13 half-hour episodes of the series, about a 10-year-old boy and his best friend, a know-it-all squirrel. The series is being produced…
The WB’s long-running family drama “7th Heaven” received the lifetime achievement award and UPN’s comedy “Everybody Hates Chris” received the best new series award Wednesday night at the Seventh Annual Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills. The awards, which recognize…
Steve Capus, the acting NBC News president since Neal Shapiro took his leave as chief of the division in September, has earned the permanent title of president of the No. 1 network news operation. He will continue to report to…