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Kerry, Obama Threaten to Block Funding If Martin Doesn’t Delay FCC Vote
Sens. John Kerry and Barack Obama issued an ultimatum to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin about moving ahead with a vote on media ownership changes next week: If he proceeds, they’ll try to block any government money being…
CBS’ Osgood to Receive Service Award from Broadcasters Association
Charles Osgood is receiving the National Association of Broadcasters Distinguished Service Award during the organization’s show in April. Mr. Osgood, anchor of “CBS News Sunday Morning” and CBS Radio’s “The Osgood File,” has been with CBS since 1971, and took…
Writers Strike News Roundup: Friday, Dec. 14
Late Night Hosts Mull Mid-Strike Comeback… Sources close to late night shows said several hosts could be back on the air by Jan. 7, if not sooner, Daily Variety reports. Nobody knows who would come back first, but plunging ratings…
WGA Accuses AMPTP of Unfair Labor Practices
With its members frustrated by the current negotiations standstill, the Writers Guild of America leadership has filed labor charges against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in an attempt to force studios back to the table. The guild…
Networks Not Worried About Steroid Report’s Effect on Fans
Television networks said they didn’t expect the official report saying that dozens of Major League Baseball players used steroids would have a big effect on viewership or advertising in the coming season. Former Senator George Mitchell, hired by MLB to…