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2012: A look ahead
Happy New Year, everyone! There will be a lot going on in 2012 – elections, international summits, the Olympics, and much, much, more! Here’s what to look for in 2012: – Look for CBS to continue their...
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TCA: Disney/ABC: “The Revolution” will be televised
Maybe so, but "you" isn't really clear enough. Tuesday and Wednesday saw Disney’s ABC and ABC Family take over the TCA Press with ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee addressing the media on Tuesday...
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The Grab Bag: “Brandmeier” renewed; Antenna TV a hit – in Cleveland
Chicago-based Antenna TV is "Hot In Cleveland". This week’s Grab Bag include plenty of local TV items – and some not so local: – In an item first reported Saturday at Chicagoland Radio and Media,...
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The Sevens have it
Want a winner? Bet on seven every time – NY, LA, Chicago ABC O&Os dominate February sweeps No Oprah? No All My Children? No One Life to Live? No problem. Even without three of their long-time...
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ABC cancels “Revolution”; “General Hospital” to stay open
No, it never really was. It looks like The Revolution will no longer be televised. ABC announced the cancellation of the hour-long network strip on Wednesday after just three months on the air due to...
View ArticleEmily Barr exits WLS-TV
Emily Barr, who has led ABC-owned WLS-TV here in Chicago as vice president and general manager, is exiting the station after fifteen years for a post with Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. Barr is replacing...
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The axe swings on FM News in Chicago, New York
Welcome, i101 overlords. It’s safe to say this now: FM News 101.1 is the biggest bomb in the history of Chicago radio. But you knew that already, right? Merlin Media pulled the plug on its all-news...
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ABC at TCA: Trying to get out of the basement
The Television Critics Association Press Tour rolled on Thursday and Friday with ABC up. We’ll start with Friday and work our way backward to Thursday as the juicier stuff is up front: – ABC executive...
View ArticleT Dog’s Grab Bag: A Boatload of Renewals
– Good Friday was a month ago, but it was really a Good Friday for several bubble shows on network schedules as eight shows were officially picked up for next season: NBC’s Parenthood, Chicago Fire,...
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Megyn Kelly heads to NBC
Credit: Getty Images Former Fox News host heads to peacock network in a very lucrative deal, getting a Sunday night news magazine and a daily daytime hour Megyn Kelly, who became a household name in...
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The Media Notepad: “GMA” expansion forces “The Chew” off the road
Also: New host of Check Please is a familiar name; Chicago radio still playing R. Kelly’s music; Peoria public radio in trouble; CBC cancels arts show who visited Chicago In a mind-numbing move, ABC...
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Tamron Hall’s new show gains ABC O&O clearences
ABC 7 to carry local show in unspecified time period In an expected move, Disney/ABC’s new Tamron Hall daytime talk show strip has found a home on the eight ABC-owned-and-operated stations, covering 23...
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“Days Of Our Lives” ends NBC run and heads to Peacock
NBC’s longest-running entertainment program moves to streaming after 57 years. In a stunning move, NBC announced Wednesday long-running soap Days Of Our Lives would now air exclusively on its Peacock...
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CBS, NAACP, P&G join together on new daytime serial “The Gates”
First daytime serial to debut in 25 years In an unusual deal, CBS Studios is teaming up with the NAACP and Procter and Gamble (P&G) to launch The Gates, a new daytime serial centered around a...
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The Media Notepad: Audacy, Cumulus merger afoot?
Also: The Talk to end after 15 years; NCAA Women’s Championship draws record high; NHL team headed to Utah With the future of Paramount Global all the chatter, there could be some radio merger and...
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