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Promax|BDA Honors Redford’s Career

Actor, filmmaker and Sundance Channel founder Robert Redford will accept the Promax|BDA Lifetime Achievement Award at the marketing association’s 2009 Conference in June, the group announced today. Mr. Redford, who got his start in television before moving on to star…

ABC Cuts Runs of ‘Motherhood,’ ‘Samantha’ by a Week

ABC is leaving the “Motherhood” earlier than planned. The network Monday said it was ending its Thursday night sitcom experiment a week earlier than planned, pulling “In the Motherhood” and “Samantha Who?” following the shows’ April 23 broadcasts. That means…

‘Oprah’ Cancels Columbine Episode

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” pulled an episode discussing the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings that was scheduled to air today. “To our viewers: I decided to pull the Columbine show today. After reviewing it, I thought it…

Myers Takes Reins at Science as Exec VP, Discovery Emerging Networks

Deborah Adler Myers has been named general manager of Science Channel and executive VP for Discovery Emerging Networks. Ms. Myers will oversee development, production, scheduling, research, marketing and communications for Science. She will continue to oversee all programming and development…

Sony Embraces a New Reality

Unscripted Shows Key to Studio’s Plan

ABC’s Upfront Fightin’ Words

In Cable vs. Broadcast, Mike Shaw at ABC Likes His Chances

SAG’s Bruises May Outlast Contract

Actors Union Split as Deal Comes Into View

The Selling of ‘Leno’: NBC’s Upfront Plan

Network to Pitch Primetime Jay in Different Light

Testing the Waters in Syndication

‘Wendy’ Strategy May Gain Ground

Wait-and-See at Upfront

Economic Turmoil Has Players Seeking Flexible, Creative Deals