Dolby Sound Gains Respect
Preston Davis likes to wow his friends with his sound system. “What really impresses them is when a phone rings, and they say, `Don’t you need to get that?’ and I say, `No, it’s on the TV.’ They’re shocked at…
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TRIBUTE: Gayle King
I’m divorced, and Oprah says she feels like she was divorced. I’ve been to five therapists and nobody’s been better than Oprah in terms of marriage/life counseling. I’ll call her and say, “So and so is going through such and…
Success Story: Roundtable To Discuss Health of The Rotund
St. Louis has been ranked among the nation’s “fattest” and “unhealthiest” cities by national publications, including Self, Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health magazines. Charter Communications wants to do something about that.Charter, in collaboration with the city of St. Louis, will…
Ross Exits ‘GMA’ for ‘PrimeTime’
Following months of speculation, ABC News announced last week it would move “Good Morning America” executive producer Shelley Ross to “PrimeTime Thursday” in the same capacity.The move is one Ms. Ross has resisted mightily but would seem to secure Charlie…
Charity Begins With Oprah
With a yearly income said to be in the $200 million range, Oprah Winfrey reached billionaire status in 2003. But while she may live large, she also gives large. Ms. Winfrey has donated more than $50 million to charity, according…
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Emmis to Annouce HD Initiative at NAB Emmis Communications is planning to announce Tuesday at the National Association of Broadcasters annual convention in Las Vegas a broadcaster initiative to provide multichannel high-definition video. In a statement, the company said the…
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Comcast Expands VOD in New England Comcast has expanded its local video-on-demand focus in New England with plans to offer its 2.2 million customers in the area local programming on demand shortly after it airs. The operator finalized deals with…
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Shelley Ross Named ‘PrimeTime’ Executive Producer After months of rumors ABC News will indeed make Shelley Ross executive producer of “PrimeTime Thursday,” a move Ms. Ross has resisted mightily but would seem to secure Charlie Gibson as Diane Sawyer’s co-anchor….
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Spike TV Enlists Giuliani Spike TV is launching a national campaign with the aid of former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani to urge men to get annual physicals. The “Check Up or Check Out” campaign will attempt to register…
Cable Notes: BBC America: Paul Lee Not Leaving
Network CEO Paul Lee is not leaving BBC America-that’s the word at the network in response to published reports last week that he tops the list to succeed former ABC Family President Angela Shapiro. “He’s definitely not leaving,” a spokesperson…