This Dog Doesn’t Do Tricks
Most dogs on TV train at least four months. When it came to casting a pooch for the upcoming Fox series Keen Eddie, executive producer Simon West wanted “the ugliest dog we could find.” On location in the United Kingdom,…
In Depth
Belo Forges Into New Era
KING-TV isn’t sure how it’s going to make money on high-definition television, but that’s not stopping the forward-thinking TV station from launching what it bills as the first locally produced program in HD. The Belo-owned NBC affiliate in Seattle is…
Editorial: FCC, Powell Must Bring the Public Into the Process
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell insists on pushing ahead at full speed in the high-stakes battle over media ownership regulations. He appears to be resisting even the most reasonable pleas for more public involvement in the process. His actions…
Newsmakers
Advertising & AgenciesSofia Escamilla to media director, La Agencia de Orci & Asociados, in addition to manager, business plan and staffing.BroadcastingDavid Laudani to sales director, Transit Television Network, from national sales manager, WTVX-TV, West Palm Beach, Fla.James Lichtman to VP,…
Series in for Early Endings
For CBS’s Becker and NBC’s Scrubs, the doctor will be out this May. And don’t look for NBC’s Boomtown to boom or ABC’s Life With Bonnie to show any signs of life during the upcoming sweeps period. Surprisingly, they are…
The Ratings Wizard
Monday, April 7-Sunday, April 13TV Season Week No. 29 Fox won the week in adults 18 to 49, while CBS won the week in total viewers. Top Shows This WeekAdults 18 to 49: CSI (CBS) 9.8/25Total viewers: CSI (CBS) 26.5…
News Briefs
Leslie Moonves has been boosted from president to chairman and CEO of CBS under a new four-year contract negotiated more than a year before his old contract was to expire. Mr. Moonves has presided over a turnaround that started when…
Success Stories: ‘Today’ a Source of Good Ideas
NBC’s Today show is not only popular with viewers but also with station managers, who cull ideas from the morning program.KNSD-TV, the National Broadcasting Co.-owned affiliate in San Diego, has found success with Friday concerts on the square, picture windows…
Breaking News Archives
‘Angel’ Wins Thursday The WB’s Angel, which is on the bubble for renewal next year, scored its highest adults 18 to 49 ratings last night since its Oct. 6 premiere. It pulled a 2.3 rating and 6 share, tying a…
Breaking News Archives
Tollin/Robbins Moves to Touchstone Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins are moving their production shingle Tollin/Robbins Productions to Touchstone Television from Warner Bros. Mr. Tollin and Mr. Robbins signed a multiyear deal with Touchstone. “I couldn’t be more excited about getting…