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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
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…