Apr
25
Media Decoder: ‘Duck Dynasty’ Finale Sets Ratings Record for A&E
Posted in: UncategorizedThe finale was watched by 9.6 million viewers, the show’s biggest audience yet.
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Apr
23
Jason Segel to Write Children’s Book Series
Posted in: UncategorizedThe books from the actor, written with a co-author, will be aimed at middle-grade students and published by Random House.
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Apr
23
CNN Scores High Ratings in Boston Manhunt Coverage
Posted in: UncategorizedDespite critical reviews of its reporting after the Boston bombing, CNN attracted one of its biggest audiences in a decade to its reporting on Friday.
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Apr
18
Fox News, MSNBC and the Gun Debate
Posted in: UncategorizedA steady drumbeat of coverage of the gun debate on MSNBC contrasts with that of Fox News Channel, where critics see a lack of interest.
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Apr
18
Who Can Save the ‘Today’ Show?
Posted in: UncategorizedHow a toxic clash of personalities cost NBC’s “Today” its No. 1 ranking. Matt Lauer may yet lead the show back to the top spot, but the morning is tougher now than ever.
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Apr
16
Pat Summerall, Star With N.F.L. Giants and on TV, Dies at 82
Posted in: UncategorizedMr. Summerall was a place-kicker who later went on to a career in broadcasting, forming a famous team with John Madden.
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Apr
15
AMC Shifts ‘Hell on Wheels’ to Saturdays, With High Hopes
Posted in: UncategorizedAMC has filled its Saturday schedule with classic western movies and cowboy TV shows, and has high hopes for “Hell on Wheels.”
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Apr
14
The Media Equation: More Cracks In TV’s Business Model
Posted in: UncategorizedTelevision has thrived on bundling, which offers a way of protecting things but also tends to obscure the weaknesses within. Now those flaws are becoming more apparent.
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Apr
10
Aereo Has TV Networks Circling the Wagons
Posted in: UncategorizedAereo denies stations the fees cable operators pay to retransmit their signals, so networks are determined to shut it down — even, they say, if they have to go cable-only.
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Apr
09
Bump in Ratings for Men’s College Basketball Final
Posted in: UncategorizedWith 23.4 million viewers, the N.C.A.A. game Monday night improved by 12 percent over last year’s game and had the highest audience total in 19 years.
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Apr
06
Eddie Einhorn Seized on Broadcasting College Basketball Games in 1960
Posted in: UncategorizedLong before office pools and hours of television coverage, Eddie Einhorn thought college basketball might have a future as a national sport. So he founded a TV network.
Apr
01
Aereo Wins a Battle, and Broadcasters Are Distressed
Posted in: UncategorizedAn appeals court ruled in favor of the Internet streaming start-up’s system to avoid retransmission fees.
Apr
01
Cable TV Dramas Post Big Sunday Ratings
Posted in: Uncategorized“The Walking Dead,” “The Bible” and “Game of Thrones” all registered impressive ratings on Sunday night.
Apr
01
TBS Extends Conan O’Brien’s Contract Into 2015
Posted in: UncategorizedTBS is locking in a late-night host who has become the most prominent face of the channel.
Apr
01
Byron Pitts Moves to ABC News From CBS
Posted in: UncategorizedByron Pitts will become ABC’s chief national correspondent and a substitute anchor, after 15 years at CBS.
Apr
01
Media Decoder: Madison Avenue Springs April Fool’s Pranks Early
Posted in: UncategorizedRetailers and advertising agencies started their April Fool’s campaigns early this year for much the same reason that they front-run Christmas and Super Bowl campaigns: the ability of social media to convey and amplify marketing messages.
Mar
31
Watch List: New American Versions of Foreign TV Shows Are in the Works
Posted in: UncategorizedAmerican TV has a long tradition of imitating foreign shows, and the fall season may include several new forms of flattery, with “Friends and Family,” “Pulling,” “Rake,” “Second Sight” and “Spy.”
Mar
29
Bob Teague WNBC Reporter Who Helped Integrate TV News, Dead at 84
Posted in: UncategorizedWhen he joined WNBC-TV, there were few black reporters. But Mr. Teague was eventually disillusioned with TV newscasts.
Mar
28
A New Channel, FXX, Hopes to Extend the FX Brand
Posted in: UncategorizedWhen it starts in September, FXX will broadcast some sitcoms currently shown on FX, as well as original scripted series — all aimed at viewers 18 to 34.
Mar
27
Frank A. Bennack Jr. to Step Down as C.E.O. at Hearst
Posted in: UncategorizedFrank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst’s chief executive, plans to retire. He will be succeeded by Steven R. Swartz, the company’s chief operating officer.
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