Hardblogger: Claire McCaskill gives her pitch
April 24, 2006A Hardblogger college all-star blogs, "Claire McCaskill, challenger for Jim Talent's (R-MO) Senate seat, took time out of her campaign to meet with (and beg for money) from Washington University's finest young Democrats last night. She touched on many of the Democratic Party's hot topics."
US TV stations seek share of networks' new revenue (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Reuters - U.S. television networks and their local affiliates should share revenue from programming offered on new gadgets such as iPods, laptop computers or mobile phones, the head of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) said on Monday.
Povich, Others Sued for Sex Harassment (AP)
April 24, 2006
AP - A producer for TV talk-show host Maury Povich filed a $100 million sex harassment lawsuit against him and other members of his staff Monday, claiming they barraged her with sexual remarks and made her watch porno movies and expose her body.
NY Officials Probe Beating Caught by ABC (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the case of a father hitting his adolescent daughter that was caught on tape by ABC News more than three years ago and aired Friday on the newsmagazine "Primetime Live."
Keith Hernandez Reprimanded for Comments (AP)
April 24, 2006
AP - Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez was reprimanded by the team's television network for "inappropriate" remarks during a broadcast about a female member of San Diego's training staff.
US TV industry plans June ad campaign on decency (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Reuters - The U.S. television industry will launch in June an advertising blitz to help parents control the shows their children watch, the former head of the Motion Picture Association of America said on Monday.
Tim Russert Hits Ratings Milestone (AP)
April 24, 2006
AP - NBC's "Meet the Press" and host Tim Russert marked a milestone this week: 260 consecutive weeks — five years — as the most popular Sunday morning public-affairs program.
AOL Makes Like Elmo (E! Online)
April 24, 2006
E! Online - Lieutenant Fancy, Elmo and Bono--if nothing else the Daytime
Emmys brings people, puppets and formats together.
AOL Makes Like Elmo
April 24, 2006
Lieutenant Fancy, Elmo and Bono--if nothing else the Daytime Emmys brings people, puppets and formats together.
The so-called "creative craft" portion of the 33rd Daytime Emmys were handed out Saturday in New York and Hollywood. By night's end, awards had been presented to: a "Sesame Street"> life force, Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash; a former "NYPD Blue" bossy boss, actor James McDaniel; and a Webcast of a mega-benefit concert, "Live 8 on AOL."
The rest of the 2006 Daytime Emmys will be handed out Friday.
Entertainment Groups Target TV Indecency (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - A coalition of entertainment groups will launch a $300 million educational campaign next month to urge parents to control what their children watch on television, the groups said Monday.
Jim Nabors Honored in Home State (AP)
April 24, 2006
AP - Jim Nabors, best known as television's Gomer Pyle, has been inducted into the Alabama Stage & Screen Hall of Fame.
NFL Network to Replay Games (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - NFL games will be replayed in a 90-minute format on NFL Network during the upcoming season.
Gillian Anderson Separates From Husband (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - Gillian Anderson and documentary filmmaker Julian Ozanne have separated after 16 months of marriage, their lawyers said Monday.
Outdoor Life Network Is Renamed Versus (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - The Outdoor Life Network, a cable channel owned by Comcast Corp., is changing its name to Versus.
Kevin Dillon Marries in Las Vegas (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - Kevin Dillon, star of the HBO comedy series "Entourage," has married fiancee Jane Stuart in Las Vegas.
ABC to Launch `Lost' Interactive Game (AP)
April 24, 2006AP - ABC will launch a global interactive game based on the hit TV show "Lost," the network announced Monday.
Cartoon Network's shows moving to game space (Reuters)
April 24, 2006
Reuters - Cartoon Network unveiled
an upcoming slate of video games based on its original
programing, in cooperation with Midway Games, the Game Factory,
Crave Entertainment and D3 Publisher of America.
Life "ain't too bad" for BBC's top man in L.A (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Reuters - Two years ago, Paul Telegdy, a young executive at the BBC, was offered the job as head of the British public broadcaster's Los Angeles operations.
"7th Heaven" could get stay of execution (Reuters)
April 24, 2006
Reuters - "7th Heaven" is entering
the final stretch of its 10-year run on the WB, with two
episodes left before its May 8 series finale. Or maybe not?
'Nightline' Tries to Slow Down the Pace (AP)
April 24, 2006
AP - The biggest adjustment ABC has made since last November's debut of the post-Ted Koppel "Nightline" may simply be recognizing that there's another show tomorrow.