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Articles in January, 2002 issue of Multichannel News

• In Demand signs DreamWorks.(video-on-demand content deals)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• A special Op, in Virginia. (Through the Wire).(Cox Communications names former Army officer Gary McCollum general manager of Northern Virginia cable system)(Brief Article)
  by Forkan, Jim
• WEHCO gets provisioning aid. (Spotlight OSS Provisioning).(Brief Article)
  by Stump, Matt
• Reality check, post Sept. 11. (Back Talk).(Cable service outlook after Islamic terrorist attacks)(Brief Article)
  by Paskowski, Marianne
• Cablevision to pay N.J. rebates. (Policy).(Cablevision Systems Corp. overcharged consumers in 11 communities)(Brief Article)
• From hard times to hard liquor? (Marketing & Advertising).(cable channels consider taking ads from liquor industry)(Brief Article)
  by Forkan, Jim
• EchoStar Communications Corp. (Briefs).(bond issue via EchoStar DBS Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Cablevision refreshes its web content. (Broadband Week).(Brief Article)
  by Stump, Matt
• Supreme Split. (Through the Wire).(Supreme Court votes in favor of cable in pole-attachment rate case)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Some Ops pass on early PPV windows.(In Demand not guaranteeing buy rate for affiliates, thus affiliates are passing)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• MTV, VH1 pump new-series pipeline. (Programming).(new series lineup)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Lewinsky, Giuliani subjects of HBO documentaries. (Programming).(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Pegasus: FCC should halt DBS merger review. (Policy).(EchoStar Communications Corp.-DirecTV merger;)(Vivendi Universal allianec with EchoStar)(Brief Article)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Broadcast style makes ITV simpler. (Forum).(interactive television)
  by Leamy, Marty
• PPV payday in jeopardy after Tyson's last brawl.(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Electronics Courtship doesn't end competition. (Always On).(Brief Article)
  by Arlen, Gary
• Passionate Programmer. (Wonder Women).(Seheila Nevins profile, Home Box Office)(Brief Article)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Wonder Women On-Air. (Wonder Women).
• 2001 winners: Lifetime, basic cable.(Cable television ratings)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• MSOs want flexibility for mergers. (Policy).(cable system operators want to end cable ownership limits)(Brief Article)
  by Hearn, Ted
• DirecTV to push local Spanish channels. (Marketing & Advertising).(Brief Article)
  by Hogan, Monica
• Sundance to Bow Docu Net.(Sundance Channel plans documentary film channel)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Events.(Brief Article)
• Repurposing goes backstage. (Through the Wire).(WNET unveils all-digital production facilities)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Former TWC exec rutledge resurfaces at cablevision.(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• EchoStar-Disney feud gets ugly.(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Operators vie for share of holiday spoils.(Brief Article)
  by Hogan, Monica
• Supremes back cable on pole attachments.(U.S. Supreme Court)
  by Hearn, Ted
• AOL hikes 'BYO' fee price.(Bring your own access)(Brief Article)
  by Brown, Karen
• Fine living to launch March 17. (This Just In).(Brief Article)
• 'Voyeur' doesn't look closely enough. (Review).(Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story, Lifetime Television) (television program review)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Adelphia moves spur sale speculation. (Finance).(Adelphia Communications Corp., debt and equity offering;)(spinoff of subsidiary)(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Time Warner Cable. (Briefs).(hires Gerry Campbell, C-COR.net Corp. contract with AOL Time Warner Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Brain behind the scenes. (Wonder Women).(Barbara York)(National Cable and Telecommunications Association)(Brief Article)
  by Grebb, Michael
• People.(Brief Article)
• MSOs bundle in home security. (Marketing & Advertising).(SafeVillage home security system; cable television operators)(Brief Article)
  by Hogan, Monica
• AT&T to show off at olympics.(AT&T Broadband is the "official broadband provider" to the 2002 Winter Olympics)(Brief Article)
  by Forkan, Jim
• Manhattan site-seeing. (Through the Wire).(Gives ad coverage for "Sex in the City")(Brief Article)
  by Forkan, Jim
• Broadband week: Advanced technologies for video, voice and data services. (Broadband Week).(Brief Article)
• Viva! for Showtime's 'Fidel'. (Review).(Miniseries on the life of Fidel Castro)(Brief Article)
  by Forkan, Jim
• CNBC adds 'Personalities' to slate. (Programming).(cable news network programming changes)(Brief Article)
  by Donohue, Steve
• Touting tolerance. (Through the Wire).(The National Geographic Channel)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Pundits predict smaller cable deals.(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Kenin to head hallmark programming. (This Just in).(Kenin)(Brief Article)
• Kellner sings repurposing's praises. (Programming).(Jamie Kellner, Turner Broadcasting chairman; repurposing in cable television)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Holiday helpers. (Freeze Frame).(Brief Article)
• DirecTV bullish on 2002. (Finance).(DirecTV Inc., 2002 subscriber forecast)(Brief Article)
  by Hogan, Monica
• DirecTV must add Pax stations. (Policy).(Paxson Communications Corp.'s television stations;)(FCC ruling)(Brief Article)
  by Hearn, Ted
• Major shows.(Brief Article)
• Round 1? (Through the Wire).(boxing press conference turns into Tyson-Lewis brawl)(Brief Article)
  by Paikert, Charles
• Whatever happened to. (Through the Wire).(October Strategies compiles cable television industry database)(Brief Article)
  by Paikert, Charles
• Outdoor Channel gets Comcast Deal.(Brief Article)
  by Moss, Linda
• Faltering Ore. Operator goes Dark.(Interstate Cable Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Wangberg opts to leave Techtv.(Techtv chairman and CEO Larry Wangberg resigning)(Brief Article)
  by Applebaum, Simon
• HBO sets Black History Month Campaign. (Marketing & Advertising).
  by Hogan, Monica
• TNT brand campaign mocks Niche nets. (Marketing & Advertising).(Turner Network Television, marketing strategy)(Brief Article)
  by Forkan, Jim
• Debt-Strapped NTL may sell stake. (Finance).(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Slimmed AT&T gets Merrill Lift. (Tip Sheet).(Merrill Lynch & Co. raised its rating of the phone co.)(Brief Article)
• Late fees frost Albuquerque's Mayor.(Comcast Corp. said to be late with franchise-fee payments)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Witnesses dispute Gemstar claims.(Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Donohue, Steve
• Twin towers aftermath. (Through the Wire).(Some producers edit out pictures of the World trade Center)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• A&E replays originals on Thursdays. (Programming).(Brief Article)
  by Reynolds, Mike
• Yacht race sets sail for Outdoor Life Network. (Programming).(Louis Vuitton Cup, the precursor to the America's Cup)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• News multichannel planning calendar 2002.(Brief Article)
• USA Networks Inc. (Briefs).(shareholders opposed to sale of programmming assets to Vivendi Universal file suit)(Brief Article)
• New frontier settles lawsuit with investor. (Finance).(New Frontier Media Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Videos that Suck. (Through the Wire).(MuchMusic USA parody a success)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• 'Smush' on midnight duty.(USA Network gameshow could be in trouble)(Brief Article)
  by Applebaum, Simon
• New Age helps MSOs carry the freight. (Broadband Week).(New Age Transportation)(Brief Article)
  by Stump, Matt
• What might Jerry Kent buy?(Former Charter Communications Inc. chairman Jerry Kent forms new investment fund)(Brief Article)
  by Farrell, Mike
• Women to Watch. (Wonder Women).(Galavision)(Brief Article)
• No 'Faking' Laughs from British Mockumentary. (Review).(Fake TV: Human Remains) (television program review)
  by Demenchuk, Michael
• Mag Rack targets Micro Niche. (Spotlight VOD/Interactive).(Cablevision Systems Corp. offers MagRack service)(Brief Article)
  by Stump, Matt
• Adelphia to restore C-SPAN to L.A. Subs.(Adelphia Communications Corp. to restore C-SPAN to 24-hour status on its Los Angeles-area systems)(Brief Article)
  by Haugsted, Linda
• Making History a Hit. (Wonder Women).(Abbe Raven profile, The History Channel)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Moss, Linda
• Olympics coming, but not on ITV.(Networks will offer high definiton telecasts)(Brief Article)
  by Donohue, Steve
• DBS ready to roar: Satellite duo use CES as showcase.(DirecTV Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corp. direct-broadcast satellite services)(Brief Article)
  by Hogan, Monica
• With NBA deal due, CNNSI eyes fade-out.(CNN/Sports Illustrated)(Brief Article)
  by Umstead, R. Thomas
• Vivendi Universal S.A. (Stock Focus).(Financils)(Brief Article)
• Cox eases into @Home transition.(Cox Communications migrates former Excite@Home customers to its network)(Brief Article)
  by Brown, Karen

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