Credits Check So, how bad have things gotten? While sleep-disturbed and watching ABC’s overnight “World News Now,” The Insider spotted two typos in the full set of credits that only roll at the end of each week while the “World…
Cable Net Wants to Expand on Success of Family Sitcom
Do you think Jay Leno will work in prime time? “It depends on the definition of ‘work.’ NBC is trying to radically alter the traditional definition, which is laudable. However, the real decision-makers here are advertisers, affiliates and, most importantly,…
Real Estate Fare Holding Up Despite Slump in Housing
Cheers to NBC for shaking up the business last week. Under the leadership of Jeff Zucker, NBC announced the stripping of a new talk/variety show with Jay Leno at the 10 p.m. hour, starting next fall. The reaction from many…
Full-Power, Digital Switches Due Jan. 1
As we look for silver linings to the dark clouds overshadowing our industry, we should remember that—although it may not feel like it—we are at a time of opportunity. As the global economy continues to find its footing, we’re seeing…
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Hospital Example Shows Advantage of Targeting Narrow Geographic Area
Calls are starting to go out for entries for the most coveted awards in the news business—the RTNDA’s Murrows, the George Foster Peabodys, the Society of Professional Journalists Awards, the Investigative Reporters and Editors’ honors, Emmys of all stripes. While…