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“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
CBS is opting for more primetime specials by “The Price is Right” to draw viewers to the May Sweep. The network notes that “The Price ...Network shuffling in San Diego
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
What may be most important for television group owners is that announcements like this are becoming somewhat routine – unlike 2006 when Nexstar was pulling its stations off local cable systems in knock-down-drag-out battles....“Jericho” cancelled again
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 ...- Price revealed in Texas TV transfer
- Journal adds to Boise operation
- London bursts out of Tyler-Longview
- Trinity adds Columbus
- Equity sells RTN, but may buy it back
- Louisiana station brings $10M
- Media General finds buyer for soon-to-be ex-CBS station
- Sinclair builds virtual duop in Richmond
- Microsoft acquisition eyes TV biz
- FCC clears Fox to Foxco TV deal
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