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The peanut campaign of devoted fans saved “Jericho” once, but low ratings have done the series in. CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler took notice last ...February down month for Media General
A million bucks from political advertising didn’t turn February around for the Media General television group. Broadcast revenues declined 4% to 25.1 million, with gross ...ABC lands Democratic debate
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CBS has decided to cancel its post-nuclear drama “Jericho” for the second time. CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler says the March 25th episode of will ...WNBC-TV NY anchor's husband arrested
Fox News reports a police sergeant who is married to WNBC-TV anchorwoman Darlene Rodriguez was charged Wednesday with the rape of a 17-year-old girl. New ...Hearst-Argyle Sacramento stations to air meth documentary
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Does anyone else want to weigh in supporting this move? Do the sweeps really matter that much these days?
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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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