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Broadcasters Urge FCC to Reject Digital Transition Mandates

Broadcasting groups are rejecting suggestions that the Federal Communications Commission require broadcasters to promote the digital transition with a specific number of public service ads or messages. In comments filed today with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters and…

FCC Draws Fire for Emmys Bleeping

Fox’s bleeping of comments made by presenters and winners during last night’s Emmy Awards — including Sally Field’s comment that if mother ruled there would be “no goddamn wars” — is drawing some fire. TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys…

Twentieth TV’s Emmys Party

TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: Twentieth TV’s post-Emmys party Where: Spago, Beverly Hills When: Sunday, Sept. 16 Entertainment: Deejay Frankie Inglesias spun a fantastic mix of ’60s,…

HBO Emmys Party

TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: HBO’s Emmys bash Where: Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood Entertainment: HBO uses this space every year, and this time they brought back…

Entertainment Tonight, People Emmy Party

TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises Who: Entertainment Tonight and People magazine Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Entertainment: Who knew Hollywood talent agents knew so many Duran…

Emmys Governor’s Ball Party

TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: ATAS’ Governors Ball Where: Expo Hall at the Shrine Auditorium When: Sunday, Sept. 16 Entertainment: Tony Bennett Decor: Themed “A Celebration of…

ATAS Emmy Nominee Reception

TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ performer nominee reception Where: Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood When: Friday, Sept. 14 Entertainment: Guests enjoyed…

Dinan Named Senior Broadcast Producer of Couric Newscast

Chris Dinan, a 20-year veteran of CBS News, is the new senior broadcast producer of “The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric.” The promotion, announced Monday by “Evening News” executive producer Rick Kaplan, is effective immediately. “Chris’ abilities are well…

Olbermann Recovering From Appendectomy

MSNBC’s rising prime-time star Keith Olbermann was still hospitalized Monday after undergoing an emergency appendectomy Friday. Mr. Olbermann’s appendix apparently ruptured Wednesday, but he wrote it off as a stomach ailment and soldiered on. Though still feeling ill, he nonetheless…

DirecTV Emmy Party

TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: DirecTV’s 100 HD Emmy Party Where: West Hollywood Municipal Park When: Sunday, Sept. 16 Entertainment: DJ AM and DJ Brent Bolthouse Highlights:…