“American Bandstand,” which launched the careers of Dick Clark and countless musical acts, may be poised for a triumphant return after a 15-year hiatus. The revival could be sold into syndication for a fall 2004 launch, according to insiders. Several…
Broadcast television’s seemingly solid advertising base could soon be under siege on a local level by rival cable operators, according to one respected analyst. Another warns that on a national level, both broadcast and cable advertising revenues are threatened by…
As part of the launch campaign for NBC’s slick new drama “Las Vegas,” audience members at a series launch event in Hollywood, which included a charity poker game with the show’s cast, were offered the chance to win two walk-on…
For California TV stations, it’s full steam ahead when it comes to the state’s gubernatorial recall election. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s and the rest of the candidates’ media buying efforts remain in place despite the recent decision by a three-judge panel of…
Monday, Sept. 8, 2003-Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003 TV Season Week No. 51 Buoyed by the finale of “For Love or Money 2” and strong premiere numbers for “Whoopi” and “Happy Family,” NBC won the week in the adults 18 to…
Billionaire Paul Allen’s financial crunch may ease up soon. That “For Sale” sign on Tech TV, with its 40 million subscribers, has elicited interest. Our sources indicate that the Greenbridge Group in Connecticut, representing Mr. Allen’s Vulcan, last week received…
NBC should have a final agreement to buy Universal’s assets from Vivendi by the end of this month and close on the deal by the end of the first quarter of next year, NBC Entertainment President Jeffrey Zucker said last…
It seemed an impossible answer to an insoluble problem. When The WB television network launched in January 1995, few in the entertainment industry were placing bets that the fledgling network would last. The joint venture between Warner Bros., Tribune Broadcasting…
Riskin Re-Elected WGA President Victoria Riskin was re-elected Writers Guild Association west president Friday for her second term. Ms. Riskin defeated challenger Eric Hughes. Along with Ms. Riskin, the remainder of the guild’s incumbent officials were re-elected, including: vice president…
Lombardo Voted In as NAB Joint Board Chair The National Association of Broadcasters board voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to elect Phil Lombardo, CEO of Citadel Communications, as NAB’s joint board chairman. Mr. Lombardo succeeds Jim Yager, CEO of Barrington Broadcasting,…