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TV Viewers Are Missing in Action
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 9:30am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Across the television landscape, viewing for all sorts of prime-time shows is down — chiefly among 18- to 49-year olds, the most important audience for the business.
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Media Decoder Blog: Matt Lauer to Stay With NBC’s ‘Today’ Show
Posted: April 5th, 2012, 6:58pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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NBC News has signed Matt Lauer to a new multi-year contract to remain as the co-host of the "Today" show.
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Media Decoder Blog: Obama to Note Anniversary of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 1:14pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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President Obama will deliver a special introduction to the first presentation of a restored print of the classic 1962 movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" on the USA cable network Saturday night.
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Media Decoder Blog: Letterman and Ferguson Extend Runs on CBS
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 1:11pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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CBS announced Tuesday that both David Letterman and Craig Ferguson have agreed to continue in their current light-night shows for at least two more years.
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Media Decoder Blog: CBS Orders New Episodes for 18 Shows
Posted: March 14th, 2012, 3:58pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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CBS on Wednesday renewed 18 of its prime-time shows, including the hit comedies "The Big Bang Theory" and "How I Met Your Mother."
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NBC Spends Millions on the Buildup to ‘Smash’
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:07am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Estimates are that NBC has spent as much as $25 million promoting “Smash,” a new series that the network hopes will be the hit it desperately needs.
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Networks Resort to Trickery in an Attempt to Lift Ratings
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:02am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Strategies include front-loading national commercials early in a show and extending hit shows a minute or two into the following hour.
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Networks Resort to Trickery in an Attempt to Lift Ratings
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:32pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Strategies include front-loading national commercials early in a show and extending hit shows a minute or two into the following hour.
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With ‘Homeland,’ Showtime Makes Gains on HBO
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 4:37pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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As Showtime edges closer to its competitor’s subscriber numbers, HBO is ready to counter with a spate of big projects over the next six months.
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Media Decoder Blog: 'American Idol' Continues Downward Ratings Trend
Posted: January 26th, 2012, 2:10pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Wednesday’s episode was down more than 20 percent from the year before, despite some help earlier in the week from the huge audience watching Sunday’s N.F.C. championship game.
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Advertising: For Networks and Sponsors, the Sweet DVR Bonusthe economic system
Posted: December 20th, 2011, 1:00am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Advertisers get free viewers when playback totals are counted, and networks see their show ratings increase, sometimes significantly.
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Bonnie Hammer, the Woman Who Saves Cable Networks
Posted: December 19th, 2011, 1:17pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Bonnie Hammer, chairwoman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, oversees networks and cable channels that contribute close to $2 billion in profits for the company.
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New Life, Surprisingly, for ABC Prime Time
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 12:02am EST by By BILL CARTER
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The overachieving network has surprised critics who expected its season to be dominated by the demise of venerable shows like “Desperate Housewives.”
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ArtsBeat Blog: Regis Philbin Promises to Remain Tear-Free for His Finale
Posted: November 18th, 2011, 6:00am EST by By BILL CARTER
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In his final appearance on “Live With Regis and Kelly,” Regis Philbin will be greeted by celebrity friends in the audience and a secret roster of on-air guests.
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Media Decoder Blog: For Costas, Sandusky Interview Came as a Surprise
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 10:11pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Bob Costas said Tuesday that he had had little time to prepare for his interview with Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach who has been charged with 40 counts related to child abuse.
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Anderson Cooper Seeks to Show his Daytime Side
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 1:44am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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While traditionalists may see a risk to his reputation, Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show is his effort as one of the great hopes to inherit the audience Oprah Winfrey left behind.
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Media Decoder: Judith McGrath, Chief of MTV, Resigns
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 2:07pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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MTV Networks announced Thursday that its chairman and chief executive, Judy McGrath, is resigning.
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Media Decoder: Judith McGrath, Chief of MTV, Resigns
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 2:07pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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MTV Networks announced Thursday that its chairman and chief executive, Judy McGrath, is resigning.
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Media Decoder: Couric Confirms Departure From CBS
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 3:46pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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ABC has emerged as the dark-horse candidate to land Katie Couric's planned syndicated show.
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Media Decoder: Couric Confirms Departure From CBS
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 3:46pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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ABC has emerged as the dark-horse candidate to land Katie Couric's planned syndicated show.
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Media Decoder: Super Bowl Ratings Cap Record Year for N.F.L.
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 5:37pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Super Bowl XLV averaged 111 million viewers on the Fox network, making it the most watched television program of all time.
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Media Decoder: Olbermann’s MSNBC Exit Was Weeks in the Making
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 4:08pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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The deal includes limits on when Keith Olbermann can next lead a show and give interviews about the decision.
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Media Decoder: Olbermann’s MSNBC Exit Was Weeks in the Making
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 4:08pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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The deal includes limits on when Keith Olbermann can next lead a show and give interviews about the decision.
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Media Decoder: Olbermann Leaves 'Countdown' on MSNBC
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 12:21am EST by By BILL CARTER
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MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract, the network said Friday night.
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Media Decoder: Olbermann Leaves 'Countdown' on MSNBC
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 12:21am EST by By BILL CARTER
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MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract, the network said Friday night.
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Media Decoder: Regis Philbin to Leave His Show
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 11:31am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Regis Philbin told viewers Tuesday morning that he will step down as co-host of "Live with Regis and Kelly" sometime later this year.
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Media Decoder: Regis Philbin to Leave His Show
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 11:31am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Regis Philbin told viewers Tuesday morning that he will step down as co-host of "Live with Regis and Kelly" sometime later this year.
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Media Decoder: Piers Morgan Books Oprah as His First Guest
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 4:25pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Oprah Winfrey will be the first guest on "Piers Morgan Tonight" when the show debuts on Jan. 17.
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The Top Attraction on TV? No Script, but Plenty of Action
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 12:57am EST by By BILL CARTER
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At a time when little or nothing on television increases its audience, the N.F.L. is still finding new viewers.
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The Top Attraction on TV? No Script, but Plenty of Action
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 12:57am EST by By BILL CARTER
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At a time when little or nothing on television increases its audience, the N.F.L. is still finding new viewers.
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Media Decoder: Ben Sherwood to Lead ABC News
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 7:45pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Mr. Sherwood will succeed David Westin, the long-time president of ABC News who plans to step down at the end of the year.
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Media Decoder: Comcast Taps New Names, and Old, to Run NBC Universal
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 3:08pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Steve Burke, who will become NBC Universal's chief when Comcast completes its takeover, announced a much-anticipated management lineup.
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Olbermann Offers Apology to Fans, but Not to MSNBC
Posted: November 8th, 2010, 10:30pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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The MSNBC host, ready to return after a two-day suspension for making political contributions, said he didn’t know there was a rule against it.
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Stepping Down, NBC Chief Relishes His Long Tenure
Posted: September 25th, 2010, 12:30am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Jeff Zucker, chief of NBC Universal, announced Friday that he would step down upon the completion of the takeover of NBC by Comcast.
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Zucker Announces He’s Leaving NBC
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 11:49am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Jeff Zucker said that he would step down as chief executive of NBC Universal once the deal with Comcast was completed.
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New Season Brings Strong Ratings – for Most
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 10:40am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Monday was a huge night for ABC, a promising night for CBS and NBC and a calamitous night for Fox.
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Sony Hopes for a Blockbuster as ‘Dr. Oz’ Format Goes to China
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 12:02am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Sony Pictures Television is expected to announce a deal on Wednesday to export the format of “The Dr. Oz Show” to Chinese television.
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Tired of Reality TV, but Still Tuning In
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 1:21am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Shows like “America’s Got Talent,” “Big Brother,” “The Bachelorette” and “So You Think You Can Dance” dominated summer ratings, especially among viewers 18 to 49.
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News Analysis: At ABC News After Westin, Risk and Opportunity
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 11:34pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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David Westin’s resignation as president represents, in the words of one long-time television news executive, “an inflection point” for the television news industry.
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Chief of ABC News Is Resigning
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 3:10am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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David Westin said he would resign after a long conflict with the network over the budget.
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CBS and CNN in Talks to Jointly Gather the News
Posted: May 4th, 2010, 11:10pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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CNN’s extensive news resources are attractive to CBS, which has had to cut back on newsroom staff and wants to continue to save money.
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Conan O'Brien Will Do a Late-Night Show on TBS
Posted: April 12th, 2010, 4:28pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Conan O'Brien signs a deal for a show on TBS that will make its debut in November.
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Weighty Dramas Flourish on Cable
Posted: April 5th, 2010, 4:45am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The broadcast networks still churn out a higher total number of drama hours than the 10 or so basic cable channels in the drama business, but a shift, if not quite a sea change, is taking place.
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In Syndication, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Is Adding Content
Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 12:41am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Instead of cutting episodes of the show to allow commercials, the TV Guide Network will show the full episode, along with a panel discussion, to fill an hour.
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NBC Microphones Pick Up More Than They Hoped For
Posted: February 19th, 2010, 3:43am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Television microphones treated viewers to an intimate conversation between a victorious Lindsey Vonn and her husband, but also picked up expletives from Shaun White’s coaches.
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Olympic Stars Give NBC Victory Over ‘Idol’
Posted: February 19th, 2010, 3:37am EST by By BILL CARTER
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By packaging the biggest American stars on one night, NBC scored a big ratings upset over “American Idol” on Wednesday.
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O’Brien Rejects NBC Shift: He’s Set to Say Good Night
Posted: January 13th, 2010, 11:04am EST by By BILL CARTER
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After NBC said it intended to move his “Tonight Show” to a new time, Conan O’Brien said he would not agree to what he saw as a demotion for the institution of the show.
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Fox Woos O’Brien, but Pact Is a Hurdle
Posted: January 11th, 2010, 9:29pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Despite the fact that Conan O’Brien is being booted from his time slot to make room for Jay Leno, NBC executives are confident that they have not breached his contract.
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Simon Cowell to Leave 'American Idol'
Posted: January 11th, 2010, 5:15pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Simon Cowell will leave "American Idol" for a new show, "The X Factor."
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Late-Night Ship Sailing, NBC Wants Leno Back in Old Slot
Posted: January 7th, 2010, 9:48pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Faced with the failure of the biggest recent gamble in television, NBC is shuffling its late-night deck again.
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Why Studios Keep Cranking Out TV Remakes, Despite the Flops
Posted: December 28th, 2009, 6:43pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Reprises like “The Fugitive,” “Bionic Woman” and “Melrose Place” have fared poorly, and yet next fall will bring “The Rockford Files,” “Charlie’s Angels” and “Hawaii Five-O.”
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Glenn Beck’s Gold Deal Raising Questions at Fox
Posted: December 13th, 2009, 11:13pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Joel Cheatwood, a Fox News vice president, said it would be “problematic without question” if Mr. Beck were a paid spokesman for a product.
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Remodeling ABC News, Without Too Much Dust
Posted: December 13th, 2009, 11:11pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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The moves of Diane Sawyer to “World News,” and George Stephanopoulos to “Good Morning America” have been done with a clearly conscious lack of fanfare by ABC.
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Stephanopoulos to Join ‘Good Morning’
Posted: December 11th, 2009, 1:16am EST by By BILL CARTER
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George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC’s Sunday morning program “This Week,” was considered the front-runner for the job.
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A Reality TV Head Count
Posted: November 28th, 2009, 3:18pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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So how many people are really on reality TV? Some arithmetic.
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Among Late-Night Writers, Few Women in the Room
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 10:26pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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Very few women make it inside the writing rooms for late-night television hosts, despite the fact that women make up a larger proportion of their audience than men.
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Inside CBS, Disbelief at an Arrest
Posted: October 7th, 2009, 11:29pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Inside CBS News, Robert Joel Halderman was a widely liked and well-regarded producer, known for chasing action and taking chances.
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Record Ratings for ‘Late Show’
Posted: October 1st, 2009, 10:25pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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David Letterman’s program won in the all-important age categories of viewers 18 to 49 and 25 to 54.
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Comcast Denies Report on a Deal to Buy NBC Universal
Posted: October 1st, 2009, 3:52am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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A claim from a Web side prompted the cable provider to issue a statement about the television and film business owned by G.E.
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Rather’s CBS Suit Dismissed
Posted: September 29th, 2009, 11:40pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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After the setback, the former anchor’s lawyer acknowledged that further pursuing the case could become significantly expensive.
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Obama Leads Letterman to Ratings Win
Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 10:06pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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With the president as a guest, the “Late Show” soared to more than seven million viewers, its best night in four years.
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Letterman Takes Turn Toward the Political
Posted: September 21st, 2009, 1:16am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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David Letterman, the star of the “Late Show,” evens the score with his rival, Jay Leno, by booking President Obama on Monday night.
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Fox Ad on Protest Coverage Draws Rivals’ Fire
Posted: September 18th, 2009, 10:06pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The hostility between the Fox News Channel and its competitors escalated over an advertisement in which Fox accused its competitors of missing the story of the so-called anti-tax protests in Washington.
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A&E and Lifetime Channels Complete Their Merger
Posted: August 28th, 2009, 1:41am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Abbe Raven, the president of A&E, will be in charge of the combined entity, and the chief executive of Lifetime will report to her.
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Advertising: Comedy Central Tries to Gauge Passion of Its Viewers
Posted: August 25th, 2009, 8:58pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The cable channel commissioned a study that suggested core fans of its late-night hosts were especially committed.
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Co-Chief of NBC Entertainment Departing
Posted: July 27th, 2009, 11:13am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Ben Silverman is leaving NBC Universal to start a new venture in partnership with Barry Diller’s IAC.
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‘Nightline’ Is Thriving in Late Night
Posted: July 26th, 2009, 8:10pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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While two talk shows scrap for viewers, a news program makes gains and, on its best nights, comes out on top.
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NBC Benches a Heavy Hitter for Fall
Posted: July 24th, 2009, 8:15pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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NBC has no plans to move the highest-rated show of the summer season — or any season, for that matter — to its prime-time fall schedule.
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Rather Wins Access to Thousands of Documents in Suit Against CBS
Posted: July 21st, 2009, 11:42pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The former anchor claims that CBS commissioned a politically biased investigation into his work on a “60 Minutes” segment about President George W. Bush’s National Guard service.
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TV Outsider Is Pick to Lead Weather Channel’s Universe
Posted: July 21st, 2009, 1:43am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Michael J. Kelly has worked in private equity, and he was once the president of AOL Media Networks and a publisher of Entertainment Weekly.
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Helped by a Big Name, Letterman Bounces Back
Posted: July 17th, 2009, 12:37am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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David Letterman and CBS bested Conan O’Brien in ratings last week and brought back a Beatle to perform this week.
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With a Little ‘True Blood,’ HBO Is Reviving Its Fortunes
Posted: July 13th, 2009, 1:00am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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A series about vampires appears to be pulling the channel out of a dry spell that began when several hit shows like “The Sopranos” ended.
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‘Tonight Show’ Audience a Decade Younger
Posted: July 5th, 2009, 9:50pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Early in Conan O’Brien’s tenure, the median age of “Tonight Show” viewers has dropped by a decade, partly because older people are tuning out.
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O’Brien’s Night 1: ‘A Swirly Cone of Some Nerves’
Posted: May 31st, 2009, 7:37pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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After 16 years making a name with his distinctive brand of intellectually silly comedy on NBC’s “Late Night” show, Conan O’Brien ascends to the seat behind late night’s desk of destiny.
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NBC Hired a Hit Maker. It’s Still Waiting.
Posted: May 16th, 2009, 4:43pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Ben Silverman came to the network two years ago as a rising star with an eye on a turnaround, but there have been stumbles.
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Former ‘Fast Money’ Host Moves Elsewhere in NBC
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 7:57pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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After leaving CNBC, Dylan Ratigan finds a home on a different NBC cable channel.
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NBC Offers Marketers an Expanded Fall Lineup
Posted: May 4th, 2009, 11:34pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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With Jay Leno’s new hourlong comedy show to occupy one-third of the network’s weeknight schedule, NBC says its is building a strategy around the strongest pilots it has developed.
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Boston Station Decides to Run Leno’s New Show After All
Posted: April 14th, 2009, 1:33am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Conciliatory statements were made less than two weeks after a Boston affiliate said it opposed running Jay Leno’s new 10 p.m. show.
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Dylan Ratigan of CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ Leaves Network
Posted: March 28th, 2009, 12:52am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The popular host, whose contract just ended, said he was taking the opportunity to evaluate his options.
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Weather Channel Close to Getting New Chief
Posted: March 25th, 2009, 6:58pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Executives involved in the decision said Bill Bolster, a former chief executive at CNBC, was in negotiations to return to NBC Universal as the top executive at the Weather Channel.
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Kudlow of CNBC Rules Out Senate Race
Posted: March 25th, 2009, 12:19am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The cable television commentator Larry Kudlow said that although a Senate campaign had been a flattering idea, “it was never a serious proposition.”
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Disney’s TV Unit Will Cut 400 Jobs
Posted: January 30th, 2009, 12:10am EST by By BILL CARTER
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The move is part of a cost-cutting effort to deal with what it called “a weakening economy.”
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DirecTV Raises Its Sights for a Channel
Posted: January 24th, 2009, 12:31am EST by By BILL CARTER
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The satellite television provider picks up well-regarded series from other networks.
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Time Warner and Viacom Reach Agreement on Cable Shows
Posted: January 1st, 2009, 10:16pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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An executive with knowledge of the negotiation said that Time Warner had given in and agreed to pay a higher fee to MTV Networks for its 20 cable networks.
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Fee Dispute Threatens Some Cable Shows
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 1:36am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Viacom, which owns Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, among others, says it might remove the channels from key markets on Jan. 1 if Time Warner Cable does not agree to an increase in rights fee.
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Fee Dispute Threatens Some Cable Shows
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 1:36am EST by By BILL CARTER
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Viacom, which owns Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, among others, says it might remove the channels from key markets on Jan. 1 if Time Warner Cable does not agree to an increase in rights fee.
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Leno Discusses His Prime-Time Plans
Posted: December 15th, 2008, 11:31pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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NBC is breathing easier since Jay Leno agreed to stay at the network, but questions about his new show remain.
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Leno Discusses His Prime-Time Plans
Posted: December 15th, 2008, 11:31pm EST by By BILL CARTER
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NBC is breathing easier since Jay Leno agreed to stay at the network, but questions about his new show remain.
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Topicality and Stunts on Tap for Leno’s Show
Posted: December 10th, 2008, 2:20am EST by By BILL CARTER
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NBC’s plan to turn over five hours a week of prime-time to Jay Leno will have a major effect on the future of the network — and perhaps the network entertainment business itself.
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CW Says It Is Retaking Control of Its Sunday TV Lineup
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 12:39am EST by By BILL CARTER
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he CW network has canceled its low-rated Sunday lineup and ended a $15 million deal with Media Rights Capital, the company that produced the shows.
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‘Must-See TV’ Marketer Leaves NBC
Posted: October 17th, 2008, 12:12am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Vince Manze, one of the architects of NBC’s highly regarded marketing and promotions campaigns, is leaving the network to start an independent production and media company.
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Bloomberg L.P. Names Multimedia Chief
Posted: October 15th, 2008, 12:09pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Bloomberg L.P., the financial news company, announced Tuesday that it had hired Andrew R. Lack to a new position as chief executive of its multimedia group.
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It’s Easy to Find Tina Fey on TV, but Not Her Show
Posted: October 13th, 2008, 12:29am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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With Ms. Fey about the hottest name in show business right now, several NBC executives have asked why her show “30 Rock” won’t be on air until Oct. 30.
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No Need for a Recount Here: Political Comedy Is Winning, Big Time
Posted: October 8th, 2008, 7:34pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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For comedy shows specializing in topical satire, the rabid attention that viewers are giving to the presidential (and vice presidential) contest is providing a jolt of ratings and creative energy.
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On TV, Timing Is Everything at the Olympics
Posted: August 25th, 2008, 9:31am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Getting U.S. stars like Michael Phelps to perform live in prime time was just one of the moves that set up the spectacular success NBC achieved in the Beijing Games.
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On TV, Timing Is Everything at the Olympics
Posted: August 25th, 2008, 9:31am EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Getting U.S. stars like Michael Phelps to perform live in prime time was just one of the moves that set up the spectacular success NBC achieved in the Beijing Games.
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America’s Got a Yen for Summer Talent Show
Posted: August 4th, 2008, 11:20pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The days of creating big reality-show hits in the summer may be over. Still, at least one expert in the field, a gentleman named Simon Cowell, would beg to differ.
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Date Is Set for Leno’s ‘Tonight’ Finale
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 7:33pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Jay Leno’s last night on the “Tonight” show will be in May of 2009, with Conan O’Brien taking over the show a few days later.
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Tom Brokaw Will Take Over ‘Meet the Press’
Posted: June 22nd, 2008, 5:10pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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The former anchor of “Nightly News” will fill the role for the rest of the year, buying NBC some breathing room.
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Networks Anticipate the Fall Cautiously
Posted: May 16th, 2008, 11:45pm EDT by By BILL CARTER
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Aside from Fox, the changed pattern of how the networks presented their plans for September left fundamental questions unanswered.