The Insider
‘This Week’s’ candidates So at long last we are about to get the announcement from ABC News that George Stephanopoulos will be moderator of “This Week.” What took so dadgum long? you might well ask. To which The Insider would…
In Depth
NBC will take advertisers to the edge
Not all advertisers run from controversy. Some, the so-called “heat-seeking advertisers,” who are trying to reach the younger demographics, in particular young men, seek out controversy.That proposition is about to get a new test on ratings leader NBC, which next…
Affils weigh in on `Early’
CBS affiliates are getting a chance to give their input on how to revamp CBS’s struggling “Early Show.”A CBS affiliate board subcommittee will fly to New York June 19 to meet with “Early Show’s” new executive producer Michael Bass to…
Ever have one of those days? Time is of the essence for ’24’ creators
When Joel Surnow first suggested to his producing partner Robert Cochran that he had an idea for a TV show that would consist of 24 one-hour episodes, each representing one hour in a single day, Mr. Cochran was not exactly…
At Press Time
ABC to host July affiliates meetingNew York-ABC will host an affiliates convention July 10 in Chicago. The schedule is still under discussion, said a network spokeswoman, but it is likely to include traditional daypart presentations by executives from news, sports,…
Talent Moves
Jill Clayburgh, formerly of NBC’s “Leap of Faith,” has signed to star in ABC telefilm “Phenomenon.” … Journalist Lara Logan will join CBS’s “60 Minutes” as a contributing correspondent. She will be based in London. … Esai Morales, who appears…
Adelphia filing indicates a long road to recovery
Even if Adelphia Communications files for bankruptcy that will not put the cable operator out of its misery any time soon.According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing the company made last week, attorneys for the company, shareholders, creditors and…
TV’s power 50
1 Mel Karmazin and Les Moonves Viacom president and chief operating officer; CBS president and CEOPower move: Mr. Moonves finally took control of UPN, and Mr. Karmazin won–at least temporarily–a dramatic showdown with Viacom Chairman, CEO and majority owner Sumner…
David Nutter flies high: War is hell of a story
When David Nutter signed on to direct a segment of the World War II miniseries “Band of Brothers” for HBO last year, it was a return to his roots in cinema and a departure from the type of work he…
Not just a tough guy: Actor brings depth to ‘Scrubs’ role
Every actor looks for the role that will make all the difference, that will guarantee his place among the stars after years of success in notable supporting parts and lesser-known films and shows. John C. McGinley seems to have found…