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‘Tyra’ Reels in the Key Female Demos
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NBC Goes Old School
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Mullen Resigns From Tribune
Tribune Co. announced Friday that Pat Mullen, president of its broadcast group, has resigned.A successor will be named later, the company said. Mr. Mullen, 50, was appointed president of Tribune Broadcasting in 2003.In the interim, Tribune Broadcasting Group VPs John…
HRTS ‘Network Presidents’ Lunch Set for Oct. 26
The Hollywood Radio & Television Society is again teaming with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to present its annual “The Network Presidents” newsmaker luncheon. The announcement was made Friday by Andy Friendly, president, HRTS, and Dick Askin, chairman…
Bochco Running ‘Commander in Chief’
Emmy winner Steven Bochco is taking over the writers room on ABC ‘s new political drama “Commander in Chief.”Mr. Bochco, who created series as varied as “L.A. Law,” “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” “NYPD Blue” and “Murder One,” is being added as…
‘Sunny’ Future For FX
FX has renewed its freshman comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” the network confirmed Thursday.The ensemble series was one of two original comedies launched by the Fox Cable Networks-owned channel this summer. The other, the eating disorder comedy “Starved,” has…
Gemstar Names New COO
Gemstar-TV Guide International said Thursday that it has named Mike McKee as chief operating officer of the company and president of the company’s interactive program guides operation.Reporting to Gemstar CEO Rich Battista, Mr. McKee in his role as COO will…