Former CBS Productions creative executive Brian Banks has been named senior VP, comedy development, for Paramount Network Television. The announcement was made Tuesday by David Stapf, president of Paramount Network Television. Mr. Banks will report to Maria Crenna, executive VP…
The Disney-ABC Television Group announced Monday it has instituted a new communications structure and promoted two key executives. Sue Binford has been named senior VP, corporate communications for Disney-ABC Television Group; and Kevin Brockman has been named senior VP, entertainment…
GoodLife TV Network announced today a new three-year programming deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution adding 10 classic shows its fall programming schedule. Among the series in the deal are “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “Kung Fu,” “China Beach,” “I’ll…
Walt Disney Co. CEO Michael Eisner will leave the company entirely when he retires in two years, and won’t seek a seat on the board, the embattled executive said in an interview with Fortune magazine.“I have not asked the board…
ABC’s telecast of “The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” on Sunday dropped significantly in the ratings compared with last year’s Emmys, allowing CBS to take the night in both viewers and adults 18 to 49 with an NFL overrun, drama…
CSTV said today it has expanded its advertiser roster, with State Farm, Allstate, Xbox, Nintendo, Geico, Champion Athletic Wear, Sirius Satellite Radio and Nike lacing up this fall. State Farm is the sponsor of CSTV’s “College Football Halftime Show” and…
Star Jones as last-minute replacement to head E!’s red-carpet coverage did not significantly impact ratings, according to overnight figures released by the network. “Countdown to the Red Carpet” garnered a 1.92 household rating. In 2003 the show likewise drew a…
James Kraus has been promoted to president of Carsey-Werner Domestic Television Distribution. Robert Dubelko, co-president and chief operating officer of Carsey-Werner, made the announcement Monday.Mr. Kraus, who previously held the position of executive VP, Carsey-Werner Domestic Television Distribution, will oversee…
TBS has acquired two new shows to boost its late-night Friday comedy lineup: The HBO sketch comedy program “Mr. Show,” starring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, and an animated half-hour series called “Baby Blues,” based on the nationally syndicated comic…
Liberty Media Chairman John Malone and CEO Robert Bennett have stepped down from the board of Barry Diller’s InterActiveCorp over antitrust worries about the two companies’ ownership of rival home-shopping channels.The resignation, which was detailed in a Securities and Exchange…