U.S. consumer awareness of February’s switchover to all-digital TV broadcasting has risen about 16% this year, thanks to the federal program that gives out coupons to buy digital converter set-top boxes and public service announcements, the Consumer Electronics Association said…
AMC has decided to preempt the next new episode of “Mad Men,” which was slated to air opposite the Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday. The episode, “Sixth Month Leave,” will instead air Sept. 28, with a repeat of this season’s…
Democratic congressman are questioning how the Bush administration suddenly realized it is not going to have enough money to pay for administering the coupon program for the digital TV transition. With a House Energy & Commerce Committee panel slated to…
The Universal Sports Network will expand to nine new markets, making its lineup of Olympics-related sports programming available to more than 30 million television households. The new markets are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Washington, D.C.,…
A&E Network has enlisted State Farm as an on-air sponsor for its new real-life series “Jacked: Auto Theft Task Force.” A&E will produce in-episode bumpers and customized vignettes, featuring a State Farm agent discussing vehicle safety tips and driving tune-in….
“Saturday Night Live’s” 34th season premiere featuring Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps and Lil Wayne, plus cameo appearances from “30 Rock’s” Tina Fey and William Shatner, hit a ratings high not seen since 2001. The show drew a 7.4 rating/18…
HBO was the big winner at Saturday night’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards, claiming 16 statuettes, led by miniseries “John Adams,” which took eight. ABC and PBS tied for most wins among broadcasters with nine awards each. Tim Conway won for…
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