HD Tax Exempt?
In the wake of last week’s story about NFL fans in revolt over DirecTV’s plan to charge an extra $99 to view Sunday Ticket games in high definition (TelevisionWeek, May 30), some subscribers said the satellite provider is calling a…
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Emmy Spotlight: Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Conchata Ferrell
Conchata Ferrell hails from West Virginia, but her story is, in many ways, classic Hollywood. Girl moves to New York. Does well on stage, in movies and on TV. Fast-forward through three decades of TV credits, Ms. Ferrell doing what…
Buyers Like ABC’s Chances
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Survey: Weekends Not Much Fun
By Bradley JohnsonAdvertising AgeWant to know how your consumers are feeling after the weekend? Well, if you’re tracking young adults, bear in mind that they’re exhausted on Monday mornings and depressed to be back at work. But if you’re targeting…
NBC Signing Ad Deals at Reduced CPMs
After some initial resistance, NBC has begun writing upfront advertising deals charging less than last year, according to sources. Long the dominant network among viewers 18 to 49, NBC this season sank to fourth place with its ratings off 17…
‘Hit Me’ Lands a Blow for NBC
The premiere of NBC’s 1980s pop concert showcase “Hit Me Baby One More Time” received a 4.7 rating among viewers 18 to 49 (8.9 million viewers overall). Though the night was won by CBS with its top-rated crime dramas “CSI”…
Brotman Resigns as MTR President
The Museum of Television & Radio announced the resignation of its president of 14 months, Stuart N. Brotman, Friday and said it would conduct a national search for Mr. Brotman’s replacement. No explanation for the abrupt departure was offered in…
TCA Announces Nominees
The Television Critics Association announced its annual list of award nominees Thursday. ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” topped the list with five nominations, followed closely by ABC’s “Lost” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” with four each. The TCA…
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Elects Philip Berk President
Philip Berk has been elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization announced Friday.Mr. Berk has been a member of the HFPA for 28 years, serving as president four other times during his tenure.Mahfouz Doss was elected VP….
Univision Names Andrew Hobson CFO
Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications on Friday said it named Andrew Hobson as chief financial officer, replacing Jeffrey Hinson, who is leaving to pursue other interests in Dallas, where he and his family live.Mr. Hobson previously was senior executive VP and…