As comforting as it might be to finally have some certainty about where the television station ownership cap is headed, both the ownership “compromise” and the way it came about are troubling.Barring a surprise in Congress-something that can’t be counted…
Ask five different cable networks, you’ll hear five different definitions of the term “limited series.” But ask five cable networks if they have one in development, and most will likely say yes. USA, TNT, FX, HBO, Sci Fi and others…
“My favorite new show this year was on A&E, a British import called `MI-5.’ Brilliant thriller. Felt like I was watching a great spy novel. And I can’t wait for the return of `Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ the best comedy on…
Two “60 Minutes” stories, a “60 Minutes II” story and an installment in the public broadcasting series “Frontline” won the first four Business and Financial Reporting Emmys handed out by the National Television Academy at a luncheon last Thursday in…
Rupert Murdoch did not attend the final Western Show last week, but he was clearly on the minds of most attendees. The pending acquisition of DirecTV, the largest satellite program service, by his company, News Corp., cast a long shadow…
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Monday, Nov. 24, 2003-Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003TV Season Week No. 10Thanks to standout performances by “Survivor: Pearl Islands,” “CSI: Miami” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” CBS won the week in adults 18 to 49 with a 3.8/11 and in total viewers…
“Heeyyyy!”That is the signature greeting of the outrageous mother and daughter on “The Parkers,” but after this year it may be heard only in reruns. The future’s not too bright for the 5-year-old UPN sitcom. “The Parkers,” starring Mo’Nique and…
In a deal that includes product placement and advertising, FX has signed T-Mobile as the official wireless phone provider for its upcoming reality show “Todd TV.”“Todd TV,” produced by Endemol USA, will follow the life of a 30-year-old waiter from…
Time Warner Cable last week filed a counter-claim against American Movie Classics Co. in answer to a suit AMC filed last month, an indication that the companies’ internecine fight may not be settled quickly. Time Warner Cable informed AMCC in…