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Most Bankable Stars: Jerry Bruckheimer

Last year’s ranking: Unranked The ever-popular prime-time series “CSI” made its mark first on the networks, then on cable and now in syndication, with “CSI: Miami” dominating the off-net weeklies with a 4.0 average. This season Mr. Bruckheimer’s “Cold Case”…

QuickTakes: Would you rather watch Letterman with writers or Leno without?

“Without taking anything away from the writing staffs, the talents of David Letterman and Jay Leno have been honed over enough decades of comic professionalism that we watch the one we have developed a familial attachment to as personalities, regardless…

Most Bankable Stars: Meredith Vieira

Last year’s ranking: Unranked It took five years, but the continued success of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” in syndication has finally landed host Meredith Vieira in the rankings for “Most Bankable Stars.” “It’s a rock-solid game, and Meredith…

Diverse Voices: Harmonizing Their Way Past Divisive Issues

At a time when rhetoric and rancor is running high in the Writers Guild of America strike, Hollywood would do well to go back to its roots and remember that the success of any deal depends on the character of…

Most Bankable Stars: Pat Sajak and Vanna White

Last year’s ranking: Unranked The death of series creator Merv Griffin last year, as well as the show’s 25th anniversary on the air, reminded voters of the remarkable longevity of “Wheel of Fortune” stars Pat Sajak and Vanna White. “The…

Editorial: CES Lays Out Roadmap to the Digital Future

When a convention draws the likes of Bill Gates, Brian Roberts and General Motors’ Chairman-CEO Rick Wagoner as major speakers, and it’s neither a computer gathering, a cable convention nor a car show, attention must be paid. And paying attention…

Ross’ Revamped ‘Early’ Premieres

CBS Morning Show Regains Half-Hour From Affiliates

Experts’ Tips Good Guide to Better TV Ads

Over the Years Industry Vets Found Simplicity, Research Best Practices

The Insider: She Who Laughs Late …

With the late-night shows back in production, The Insider is back in full sleep-deprivation mode. Not that she’s complaining. It’s better than the amusement deprivation of the two months in which the shows were sidelined by the writers strike. We’re…

Price Survey: Cost of Web Video Ads

CPMs, Advertising Options Vary Widely in Different Media Outlets