CNN Headline News will rearrange the repeats on its new prime-time weekday lineup starting Monday, April 25, in an attempt to maximize the big bounce it got when the schedule launched Feb. 21. The first telecasts of “Showbiz Tonight,” “Nancy…
Sarah Smith has been named to the newly created position of director of development for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation. Ms. Smith will oversee corporate foundation relations, the expansion of NATAS educational programs and fund raising….
After six years as senior White House correspondent, CNN’s John King has been named chief national correspondent. He will remain based in Washington. “During his on-site reporting of the tsunami aftermath, we witnessed the breadth of John’s capabilities beyond the…
Michael Teicher, executive VP, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, was named chairman of the Syndicated Network Television Association, the group said Monday. Mr. Teicher succeeds Howard Levy, executive VP, Buena Vista Television. Also named to the board were Clark Morehouse,…
John Malone’s Liberty Media announced Monday that two top executives at the company’s home shopping channel QVC will retire by 2007.QVC President and CEO Doug Briggs will retire in March 2006, while Bill Costello, QVC’s chief operating officer, chief financial…
Nominations for The 32nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, in selected categories. Information is courtesy of the National Television Academy. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series“As the World Turns” (CBS); Martha Byrne, as Lily Snyder“The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS);…
Changes in Washington Will Impact Media
ABC Stalwart May Move to ESPN Starting in ’06
| Syndication | ‘Wheel,’ ‘Jeopardy!’ Experience Growth
Attendance Expected to Surge; HD, Broadcast Indecency Big Topics