Robert Novak said late last week that he was “sorry” for an outburst on CNN’s “Inside Politics” show. The conservative commentator said “bulls**t” and walked off the set last Thursday during a live debate with Democratic commentator James Carville.Despite his…
Comcast’s Dating on Demand service has not only helped romance seekers scratch the love itch, it has also proved to be the blueprint for a new type of on-demand content: local reality shows. Based on the success of Dating on…
Unprecedented Backlog at FCC Prevents Sales of Local Broadcasters and May Hinder Financing
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A preview of the Dave Matthews Band’s spots promoting the NFL on CBS shows that rowdy country stars aren’t the only musicians ready for some football. The finished product, set to the title track of the band’s platinum-selling album “Stand…
NFL’s TV Lineups Getting a Makeover
Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts renewed his employment contract for another four years, receiving a compensation package that will boost his annual base salary to $2.5 million from a current level of $2.2 million.The new terms, which were described…
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced Friday that Heidi Diamond is stepping down as president of the company’s television division after three years to pursue other opportunities.Ms. Diamond, who had been the television president since August 2002, will serve as a…
The entertainment company The Firm and media buyer ZenithOptimedia Group on Friday said they have formed a partnership to pursue branded entertainment opportunities for Zenith’s client base. The companies envision opportunities including product integration in network and cable TV programming….
ESPN has ordered a reality series starring famously temperamental basketball coach Bob Knight, the network announced Thursday. Mr. Knight, who was fired as Indiana University head coach in 2000 and currently coaches at Texas Tech, will star in six one-hour…