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MyNet Readies Its Slate for the Holidays

MyNetworkTV will kick off the holiday season Tuesday with a collection of holiday-inspired movies and specials. NFL legend and Fox NFL Sunday analyst Howie Long will host the special “Heroes at Home” on Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. The…

Fans Pick Winner of NBC-Sprint ‘Create Your Hero’ Campaign

A new “Hero” has been chosen by the fans in NBC and Sprint’s “Create Your Hero” campaign. The character of Santiago was the winning hero, with more than 1 million fans voting in the contest. Santiago, played by Roberto Urbina,…

‘CSI,’ ‘House’ Among People’s Choice Awards Nominees

“CSI,” “House” and “Grey’s Anatomy” are among nominees for the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards, announced today. The three shows will compete for favorite TV drama, while “Two and a Half Men,” “Ugly Betty” and “Samantha Who?” are nominated for…

Dish 3Q Earnings Fall on Higher Spending, Fewer Subscribers

Dish Network said today that its third-quarter earnings fell 54%. The No. 2 U.S. satellite television service behind DirecTV lost customers for the second straight quarter despite spending more to keep them. Net income dropped to $91.9 million, or 20…

Hill, McGraw Headline ‘Home for the Holidays’

“The 10th Annual Home for the Holidays With Faith Hill” is scheduled to air Tues., Dec. 23, on CBS. The hourlong holiday special, which raises awareness about foster care adoption, will feature taped profiles of three families sharing their adoption…

FCC’s Martin Says He’s Not Packing Up Yet

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is hinting he might stay on at the FCC when the new Obama administration takes over, at least through the Feb. 17 digital TV transition. Mr. Martin, a Republican, likely would lose his chairmanship…

SoapNet Adds Trio of Series for 2009

SoapNet has added three new series to its slate for 2009. The reality series “Greg Behrendt’s Wake-Up Call,” which focuses on a different couple’s issues each week, will premiere Jan. 8 at 11 p.m. Mr. Behrendt, a consultant on HBO…

Meier Joins OWN as Senior VP, Scheduling

OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network has tapped Jeffrey Meier as senior vice president of scheduling, acquisition and strategy. Jeffrey Meier Mr. Meier will be responsible for negotiating acquisition deals, collaborating on original programming and managing content for alternate program platforms….

Curry, ‘Today’ Head to ‘Ends of the Earth’ for Sweeps

Ann Curry will climb—and attempt to summit—scenic Mount Kilimanjaro as her contribution to the “Today” show’s second edition of its “Ends of the Earth” extravaganza, which will be the centerpiece of the NBC morning show the week of Nov. 17….

Scarborough Says a Naughty Word on MSNBC

MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” anchor Joe Scarborough dropped the f-bomb Monday, provoking a round of stunned you-can’t-say-thats from his on-air coterie. Speaking from Washington, D.C., Mr. Scarborough was talking about President-elect Obama’s inner circle when he said, “These are good, steady,…