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The Community Broadcasters Association is headed to the DC Circuit Court to press its case that all digital-to-analog converter boxes should include an analog pass-through ...“The Shaggy Dog” and “Old Yeller” find a new home
Not only them, but “That Darn Cat” as well. Hallmark Channel announced that it has acquired the rights to 99 family-friendly movies from Disney-ABC Domestic ...Peacock jumps the gun
When you get down to it, the Upfront has really been about buzz. Ad buyers make commitments to a new show because people think it is going to be a hit, based on a pilot or, sometimes, just the star-power of the lead actor or actress...“The Price is Right” for sweeps specials
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It didn’t take long for Sam Zell to make changes when he found out that Tribune Broadcasting passed up an opportunity a while back to ...LIN back on after retrans standoff
Cable subscribers to Suddenlink’s systems in the Austin and Albuquerque markets are again viewing LIN television stations for the first time since New Year’s Eve. ...McCain returns to CBS's "Late Show"
On 2/28/07, John McCain (R-AZ) appeared on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and said a run for the White House was in the works. ...Such a Deal!
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution says it has sold the upcoming half-hour version of hit primetime game show "Deal or No Deal" in more than ..."Crystal Darkness" to be roadblocked in Sacramento
The methamphetamine crisis is gripping Sacramento and the whole region, So six TV stations in that market will roadblock the "Crystal Darkness" documentary at 6:30pm ...Nexstar inks a WOW! Deal
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Halim,
Nice job, I commend you on the points you make in your post. The Acculturation process is very complex and truly require an expertise to ...
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As always, John Gorman tells it like it is, whether we want to hear it or not. How sadly ironic that radio's success has been ...
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Does anyone else want to weigh in supporting this move? Do the sweeps really matter that much these days?
Jack Messmer
Executive Editor
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Am I the only one bothered by Nielsen's move from February 2009 Sweep to March 2009?
The announcement from Nielsen came as a surprise. ...

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