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Articles in March, 1995 issue of Broadcasting & Cable
- Location-finder from Kodak. (online service, the Eastman Exchange, from Eastman Kodak to find locations for movies and television programs)(Brief Article)
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Has talk gone too far? (fatal shooting of 'Jenny Jones' television talk show guest prompts questioning)
by Tobenkin, David - ESPN catches the wind. (coverage of 1995 America's Cup)(Brief Article)
- Continental, Tomen form joint venture. (Continental Cablevision)(Brief Article)
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Senators join opposition to tax break; committee follows House in voting to kill minority tax certificate program.
by Stern, Christopher - Catalyst Group of Cos. (acquires majority interest in Phoenix Animation along with Britt Allcroft Group Ltd.)(Brief Article)
- Top cable MSO Tele-Communications Inc. has chosen pay-per-view veteran Bruce Karpas to head Liberty Productions. (multi-service organization)(Brief Article)
- Comcast upgrading Maryland systems. (Comcast Cablevision of Maryland)(Brief Article)
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Digital debuting data management; AlphaStudio system will be unveiled at NAB convention.(Digital Equipment Corp. introduces its AlphaStudio Broadcast System, National Association of Broadcasters)(Brief Article)
by McConnell, Chris -
P&G tops list of big advertisers. (Procter and Gamble, broadcasting advertisers, Competitive Media Reporting report)(Brief Article)
by Brown, Rich -
'Grace' to anchor Wednesday night for ABC. (Grace Under Fire moved to Wednesday night schedule) (Brief Article)
by Coe, Steve -
Cable posts viewing gains in Feb. (cable television networks report increased viewer ratings in February, 1995) (Brief Article)
by Brown, Rich -
MGM staffs up for expansion. (MGM Domestic Television Distribution) (Brief Article)
by Tobenkin, David - KLDT (TV) Lake Dallas, Tex. (find by Federal Communications Commission for inadequate staffing of studio)(Brief Article)
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PBS gets piece of 'Wishbone'; network will receive cut of ancillary revenue for new show.
by Eggerton, John -
Arbitron moves toward tracking interactive media.(includes related article on Tee-Com entry into direct broadcast satellite television market)
by McConnell, Chris -
Perot pulls plug on radio. (Ross Perot to abandon weekly talk show radio program)(Brief Article)
by Petrozello, Donna -
Multi-Market acquires Southern Starr. (Multi-Market Radio, Southern Starr Broadcasting)(Brief Article)
by Petrozzello, Donna -
BVT preps Home for syndicated launch. (Buena Vista Television, comedy show 'Home Improvement')(Brief Article)
by Tobenkin, David - Worldvision has signed an agreement with Tribune Entertainment. (to distribute Tribune's programs)(Brief Article)
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TRW Space & Electronics Group. (contract with Fuji Television Network)(Brief Article)
by McConnell, Chris -
Duopolies on the rise. (radio stations with duopoly ownership agreements increase)(Brief Article)
by Petrozzello, Donna -
Deregulation debate; broadcasters split over how much is enough.
by Stern, Christopher -
Scripps eyeing cable sale; MSO's systems could bring in $1.5 billion. (E.W. Scripps Co., multi-service organization)(Brief Article)
by Brown, Rich -
NAB radio board to support Hill dereg; radio station owners feel that the current rules discriminate against them because cable and telephone companies do not have similar ownership regulations. (National Association of Broadcasters; Capitol Hill)
by Petrozzello, Donna -
James Van Messel. (Fifth Estater)
by Tobenkin, David - Infomercial PIN. (new Product Information Network, formed by merger of Cox Communications and Jones International)(Brief Article)
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O.J. is big factor in big three. (O.J. Simpson trial affects viewer sweeps ratings for top three television networks)
by Tobenkin, David -
Telcos seek $800 million worth of set-top boxes: volume VDT buy expected to drive down unit price. (video dialtone) (Telemedia Week)
by Berniker, Mark -
Warning flag over VOD. (video-on-demand)(Brief Article)
by Jessell, Harry A. -
Nets look to fill holes for fall. (television networks seek programs to fill schedule openings for fall 1995)(Brief Article)
by Coe, Steve - Comcast sports deal. (Comcast Cable, SportsChannel Regional Network)(Brief Article)
- S-A, Siemens deal. (Scientific-Atlanta joint venture with Siemens Public Communications)(Brief Article)
- Advertising revenue for 21 top basic cable networks climbed to $2.847 billion. (1994 statistics)(Brief Article)
- The Senate voted to abolish the FCC's minority tax certificate program. (Federal Communications Commission)(Brief Article)
- Graff, Multimedia Games strike deal. (Graff Pay-Per-View)(Brief Article)
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House panel tells FCC to prepare cuts. (House Appropriations Subcommittee, Federal Communications Commission)
by Stern, Christopher -
Outlet examines options; broadcaster enlists Goldman Sachs for advice on expansion possibilities. (Outlet Communications)(Brief Article)
by McClellan, Steve -
Mitchell heads Turner Original Productions. (Pat Mitchell, new president of Turner Broadcasting System's new nonfiction programming division)(Brief Article)
by Brown, Rich -
House panel ignores Gore public-TV plea. (House Appropriations Committee endorses federal funding cut to public broadcasting despite plea from Vice President Al Gore) (Brief Article)
by Rathbun, Elizabeth -
'ER' sews up NBC sweeps win. (National Broadcasting Company wins February, 1995 viewer ratings sweeps)
by Coe, Steve -
Paramount, P&G strike program deal. (Paramount Television Group signs production agreement with Procter & Gamble) (Brief Article)
by Coe, Steve - CNN next month plans to revamp its weekend schedule. (Cable News Network, April 1995, television programming)(Brief Article)
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Keystone expands with IDB assets. (Keystone Communications to merge with IDB Broadcast)(Brief Article)
by McConnell, Chris -
Advertisers expected to favor radio in '95.
by Petrozzello, Donna -
MegaWave to work on new set-top antenna.(Brief Article)
by McConnell, Chris -
Hundt's deal: digital TV for kidvid; Chairman wants 5 hours of programing for HDTV spectrum. (high-definition television, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Reed Hundt, children's programing requirement)(Brief Article)
by Jessell, Harry A. -
MCI funds PBS new media ventures; PBS ONLINE will be expanded with the help of $15 milion from MCI. (Public Broadcasting Service)
by Rathbun, Elizabeth - Grundy Worldwide Ltd. announced an initial public offering. (over 5 million shares offered at between $18 to $20 each)(Brief Article)
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New York City to sell WNYC-AM-FM.(Brief Article)
by Petrozzello, Donna -
NTL. (to build UK digital terrestrial TV network) (Cutting Edge) (Brief Article)
by McConnell, Chris -
FCC not kidding around with kids television fines; unnamed stations may face penalties of $80,000-plus. (Federal Communications Commission) (includes related information on increasing FCC user fees)
by Stern, Christopher -
King World's 'Rolonda' on a roll.(syndicated talk show scores high ratings after retooling)
by Tobenkin, David - 'Dream' team. (Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions signs deal with Warner Bros. Television)(Brief Article)
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Launch a satellite? Take a number.(Special Section: Satellites)
by McConnell, Chris -
Hughes targets Latin America for DBS. (Hughes Communications, direct broadcast satellite TV) (Telemedia Week)
by McConnell, Chris -
Seltel adds stations and staff to roster. (TV station sales representative Seltel International)(Brief Article)
by McClellan, Steve -
Pressler: FCC's too big. (Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Larry Pressler, Federal Communications Commission)(Brief Article)
by McAvoy, Kim -
Spectrum fee proposals are back. (Progressive Policy Institute)(Brief Article)
by McAvoy, Kim - HBO checks out. (decides to cancel its hotel room video-information network)(Brief Article)
- 'Ren & Stimpy' ends production. (Nickelodeon ceases production of television show) (Brief Article)
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Bochco signs deal with CBS. (television producer Steven Bochco signs agreement with CBS Entertainment) (Brief Article)
by McClellan, Steve -
HBO's 'dream' deal: $600 million-$1 billion; pay cable service signs 10-year deal with DreamWorks for exclusive movie rights.
by Brown, Rich -
Bell Atlantic lines up product for VOD trial. (video-on-demand to be offered by major television networks)
by Berniker, Mark -
Ito ponders O.J. trial charge for media. (Judge Lance Ito considers charging media for increased costs of O. J. Simpson murder trial) (Brief Article)
by Tobenkin, David - Cable losing? (market research on consumer preferences between cable and telephone/satellite services) (Telemedia Week) (Brief Article)
- TW picks Tellabs. (Time Warner Communications, Tellabs Cablespan) (Telemedia Week) (Brief Article)
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Dual network, other rules, up for review. (Federal Communications Commission to review network regulations)(Brief Article)
by Stern, Christopher -
Last call for 'Last Call'. (MCA-TV ceases production of 'Last Call' late night television program)(Brief Article)
by Tobenkin, David -
Digideck gets push toward standard; working party says company's digital TV technology should be field-tested.
by McConnell, Chris -
Satellite waivers granted.(satellite construction prior to licensing)(Brief Article)
by McConnell, Chris - TCI picks up cable systems in N.J., Pa. (Tele-Communications Inc. to purchase Sammons Communications, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
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Supercomm opens arms to TV industry. (Supercomm '95)(Brief Article)
by Berniker, Mark - Adult video, cable market surges. (Adult Video News survey)(Brief Article)
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Public radio's worst fear: 'Zero funding means death.' (Congress considering funding reductions)
by Petrozzello, Donna - The Fox Children's Network won the February sweeps. (Brief Article)
- Briggs replaces Diller at QVC. (Douglas Briggs to be new CEO)(Brief Article)
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Challengers tend to get subpoenas quashed.(news organizations do not always comply)(Brief Article)
by McClellan, Steve -
Local affiliates find mixed results going online. (TV network affiliates)(Telemedia Week)
by Berniker, Mark -
Clear Channel to buy network in Australia. (Clear Channel Communications)(Brief Article)
by Petrozzello, Donna
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