NBCU’s ‘Date’ No One-Night Stand
| Syndication | Deals Done for Strip, Mullally
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Telcos Facing Video Obstacle
Texas Rejects Measure Easing Entry; Other States May Follow
Emmy Spotlight: Actor, Comedy Series: Jason Bateman
The role of the straight man has traditionally been considered hard to play. Besides being the butt of the funny guy’s jokes, the straight man has to get an audience response without resorting to broad physical comedic displays or in-your-face…
NBC Caves, Lowers Upfront Ad Prices
Once-dominant NBC was forced to swallow price cuts as the broadcast portion of television’s upfront ad market neared its finale late last week.The cable market had begun to perk, with networks including USA, Lifetime and FX making sales with prices…
Video Making Its Presence Felt
Buyers’ Interest in Broadcast, Cable Online Inventory Increasing
Emmy Spotlight: Actor, Drama Series: Hugh Laurie
By Brad PomeranceSpecial to TelevisionWeek Yes, he’s that guy from “Stuart Little,” but if you thought he was only a comedian, think again. Hugh Laurie is also a novelist, musician and television writer and now he has become the breakout…
Nets Walk Line With ‘Kill Shots’
| Cable | Hunting Shows Gun for Viewers While Ducking Controversy
Agents, Talent Still Caught in TV ‘Recession’
Comedy Writers Among the Hardest Hit
Emmy Spotlight: Actress, Comedy Series: Felicity Huffman
Of all the “Desperate Housewives,” no character is closer to the millions of fans than Felicity Huffman’s Lynette Scavo, the work-at-home mom who broke down last season under the pressure of rearing four children, at least three of whom would…
Nielsen Council Takes Shape
| Ratings | Group Includes Client Representatives; Structure, Leadership to Be Discussed at Meeting in N.Y.