Alexander replaces Sherman at NABMarcellus Alexander has joined the National Association of Broadcasters as executive VP of the television department. Mr. Alexander, previously VP and general manager of Viacom-owned CBS affiliate KYW-TV in Philadelphia since 1998, replaces Chuck Sherman, who…
Rep. Billy Tauzin, R-La., sent shockwaves through the television industry this month when he announced new legislation aimed at speeding the digital transition. The key sticking point in his plan: a requirement that all stations convert to digital transmission and…
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Driver on road to NBC seriesNBC has signed an exclusive series development deal with Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (“Good Will Hunting,” “Return to Me”) to headline a new comedy or drama series for launch in the 2003-04 season. “NBC is…
ABC News developing original unit There’s a new unit quietly taking shape at ABC News with the working title of Lincoln Square Productions and under the supervision of long-form news executive Phyllis McGrady.It would neither replace nor diminish ABC News…
The behind-the-scenes unraveling at The Walt Disney. Co., AOL Time Warner and Vivendi Universal has become so acute that the companies are failing miserably at hiding or smoothing over some hard but telling truths.First case in point: Disney last week…
Concerned about a backlash from angry consumers, leading lawmakers last week publicly criticized a legislative proposal by Rep. Billy Tauzin, R-La., that would force broadcasters to switch to digital television by the end of 2006. Under existing law, broadcasters don’t…
Interactive television middleware company OpenTV announced plans last week to acquire fellow ITV players ACTV and Wink Communications. The merger will create a vertically integrated ITV company with interests in middleware, interactive advertising and content and television-commerce.The ITV space has…
John Kohler has been named senior VP, creative affairs, for Paramount Domestic Television. Mr. Kohler is being promoted from VP of creative affairs. In his new role he will oversee all current programming responsibilities for “Judge Joe Brown” and the…
Charles Barkley signs for live TNT talk show New York-Charles Barkley, whose gift for gab netted him a spot on Turner Network Television’s NBA booth team after he left the basketball court, is getting a half-hour live general talk show,…