CBS loses Oprah 'halo' Nov 21, 2009
CBS loses Oprah 'halo. CBS loses Oprah 'halo. (New York Post -- Business)
Oprah faces pay cut Nov 17, 2009
Both Winfrey's deal with local stations and her CBS TV Distribution deal expire in fall 2011 ... " Both Winfrey's deal with local stations and her CBS TV Distribution deal expire in fall 2011. And, according to Variety, local stations won't be willing to pay as much for the right to air her show, which is showing signs of age. "Stations have made it clear to [Winfrey's production company] Harpo that if she does come back, they'll significantly reduce the license fees they pay," one exec tells... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Magill: Dogs, Tigers ushered in OT Nov 14, 2009
A crowd of 85,214 and a CBS TV audience witnessed this historic contest. Led by quarterback Dameyune Craig, Auburn dominated until the second half. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dunn to run CBS stations Nov 10, 2009
Kane was named president and CEO of the CBS TV stations group in Sept. 2005. Prior to that, he was president of sales for the Viacom Television Stations Group (renamed to CBS TV Stations Group on Jan. 3, 2006), a post that Dunn held before becoming president and general manager of WCBS New York. (Multichannel News)
USA Nabs Rights To 'NCIS: Los Angeles' Nov 6, 2009
Execs at CBS TV Distribution couldn't remember any other new primetime series that had been sold into off-network syndication so fast. Given that a show usually needs to reach close to 100 episodes before it can be stripped, most distributors have to wait until it's clear that the program will air at least four seasons. (Multichannel News)
ALSO: More from Stern Nov 4, 2009
"When we started talking about scenarios, it wasn't so much as we were drawing directly on things that were happening in the news as it was at one point we felt kind of dialed in a scary way to things that were happening," says Stern, who is also a writer and executive producer on the CBS TV series NCIS.. "We would have a conversation about what would be terrifying in today's political landscape is, if for reasons of oil, the Russians decided to roll tanks into a former Soviet republic. And then... (USA Today -- Tech)
'Airplane!' actor gets Hollywood star Nov 1, 2009
Minneapolis-born Graves made his debut in films in the early 1950s, gaining fame as team leader Jim Phelps on the CBS TV series "Mission: Impossible" from 1967 to 1973. He won a Golden Globe for the part in 1971. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Beilein: Michigan just getting started Oct 31, 2009
"Some felt Michigan's trip to UConn last year left the Wolverines ill prepared for a quick turnaround game with Michigan State, one of U-M's poorest games of the year. Beilein admitted the Big Ten portion of the schedule made it tough, but not undoable."It's been difficult for us, because the opportunity to be on CBS TV with a big [non-conference] game in the second semester has really cramped ours together. I particularly am not in favor of the times where you play on a Sunday and then it's a... (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Browns-Steelers: Gameballs and Goats Results Oct 22, 2009
cBS TV Crew Sucked Canal Water. Rot in Hell Art. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Dee Thompson comes in from the cold Oct 9, 2009
Thompson also spent a summer in the late 1970s working with a Hollywood producer on a proposed CBS TV movie about the life of Clemente. "They decided not to do the movie," Thompson said, "but I wanted to get into the movies because of that. I really enjoyed it.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top 10 reasons why David Letterman's sex saga is not funny Oct 3, 2009
He also told of his cooperation with law enforcement officials in revealing a $2 million extortion attempt by someone who knew of his dalliances and worked on the CBS TV show "48 Hours.". Almost monthly, news breaks about an elected official, religious leader, or respected celebrity who violates social norms or the law by having a sexual relationship with someone tied to their work. (Christian Science Monitor)
Who has the best band among HBCU schools? Oct 2, 2009
The show was broadcasted nationally on CBS TV. 2006 The Atlanta Constitution named The Marching Band The Best Band. 2006 Members of The Marching Band performed at The American Music Awards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pa. man gulps 33 1/2 burritos, wins eating contest Sep 19, 2009
Winner crowned on CBS TV show 'Big Brother 11 ... Winner crowned on CBS TV show 'Big Brother 11 ... Winner crowned on CBS TV show 'Big Brother 11. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Winner Crowned On CBS TV Show 'Big Brother 11' Sep 17, 2009
Winner Crowned On CBS TV Show 'Big Brother 11. DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer. (KIRO TV, WA)
Obituaries in the news Jul 13, 2009
An exciting video of Marine Exploration divers working the wreck area uncovering the ships anchors and priceless items appeared on FOX TV News and CBS TV News in Palm Beach along with Webbers interview. The Treasure Ship story aired on. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Israel's Lieberman Praises Biden's Iran Remarks Jul 7, 2009
"I worry about it being very destabilizing not just in and of itself but the unintended consequences of a strike like that," he told CBS TV.. Netanyahu has been warning about the dangers of the Iranian nuclear program for years, calling for intensive world action to stop it. (Newsmax)
Watch WWU rowers on CBS TV Jul 7, 2009
NCAA Spring Highlight Show to air at 11 a.m. Saturday on KIRO 7 (Wwuvikings.com)
* Chinese openness toward memoir proved short-lived May 26, 2009
Shortly beforehand, he said, security officials barred him from receiving a CBS TV crew. Chuckling apologetically, he added: If you want an interview with me, Im afraid youll have to wait until after June 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Report: Released Gitmo Prisoners Return to Terror May 22, 2009
Former vice president Dick Cheney, who also is giving a speech today on terrorism, has blasted the idea of closing Guantanamo and transferring prisoners to the U.S. "That's going to be a tough sell," he told CBS TV.. 2009 Newsmax. (Newsmax)
• NBC cuts fall season in two May 20, 2009
And Medium, which comes from CBS TV Studios, looks likely to move to CBS, where it would make a logical companion to Ghost Whisperer. . (Variety)
Advertisers get demanding as TV networks try to be creative May 19, 2009
"We've already had countless meetings with people on how they want to go forward in '09-10," says Jo Ann Ross, president of CBS TV network sales. "These clients want the big idea, something that's never been done before.". (USA Today -- Money)
Go amuse yourself May 15, 2009
What's new: New shows include Bob the Builder and members of his Can Do Crew for kids, plus the interactive Survivor Live, modeled after the CBS TV show. Starting May 23, Darien guests can compete in Survivor contests that test their endurance, memory and strength. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Interview: 'Wolfenstein' composer Bill Brown May 13, 2009
Composer Bill Brown has made his mark creating scores for games such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon, the film Ali and the CBS TV series CSI: New York. His next video game project is Wolfenstein, the sequel to id Software's Return to Castle Wolfenstein (due later this year from Raven Software for PS3, Xbox 360 and PCs). (USA Today -- Tech)
FCC's court victory could be fleeting May 8, 2009
Likewise, CBS TV was fined $550,000 for its broadcast of the infamous Super Bowl half-time show where Janet Jackson s breast was briefly exposed. If not an expletive, that was a fleeting something or other. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
MASTODON's "Divinations" is iTunes Music Video of the Week - Find It Free on iTunes This Week Only May 6, 2009
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Jackson flash to be re-examined May 5, 2009
Federal regulators had initially fined CBS TV $550,000 (368,000) in September 2004 for airing the glimpse of Jackson's breast during the broadcast. But an appeals court quashed it in July last year saying the watchdog acted "arbitrarily" in issuing the fine. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
SAN DIEGO: Woofstock draws canine crowd to Balboa Park Apr 12, 2009
Jon Provost who played Timmy in the CBS TV series "Lassie" and has served on the Canine Companions Northwest board of directors for more than 20 years, was there to support the event. "This is a great organization, and the things that they do are natural for me," said Provost. (North County Times)
Can Cancer Be Funny? Fran Drescher, Award-Winning Actress and U.S. Special Envoy for Women's Health Will Speak at the National Press Club on April 14 Apr 5, 2009
She has received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal of "Miss Fine" on the CBS TV series "The Nanny," a show she also created, wrote, directed and executive-produced. She appeared in the HBO hit series "Entourage" and starred in the WB series "Living with Fran.". (PR Newswire)
CBS to pull plug on 'Guiding Light' Apr 4, 2009
The show began as a 15-minute serial on NBC Radio in 1937 and made the jump to CBS TV in 1952. The network said that like most daytime dramas, "Guiding Light" has suffered from declining ratings, and that it would be looking to fill that time slot with a lower-cost alternative. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Daytime soap ends after 72 years Apr 3, 2009
The show, which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon and James Earl Jones, began as a 15-minute series on NBC radio in 1937, and debuted on CBS TV in 1952. The daytime soap followed the Lewis, Cooper and Spaulding families in the fictional town of Springfield. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Guiding Light,' the long-running soap opera, is switching off Apr 2, 2009
It began as a 15-minute serial on NBC Radio on Jan. 25, 1937, and debuted on CBS TV in 1952, focusing on the fictional town of Springfield and the Spaulding, Lewis, and Cooper families. "For many of us, it was the first show we ever watched," said Lynn Leahey, editorial director of Soap Opera Digest. (Boston Globe)
Spartanslove Detroit Apr 2, 2009
1 hasnt been passed in college or pro basketball since and itll always be No. 1 because there were four channels then and 804 now, said CBS TV analyst and Sports Illustrated writer Seth Davis, whose book, When March Went Mad: The Game That Transformed Basketball, was released last month. The 1979 game wouldve been a big deal 10 years later, but the lasting impact its had comes down to timing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
David Letterman marries longtime girlfriend Mar 24, 2009
BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Late-night U.S. CBS TV comic said he married his longtime girlfriend Regina Lasko on March 19 during a courthouse ceremony in Choteau, Mont. "I had avoided getting married pretty good for, like, 23 years and I ... secretly felt that men who were married admired me, like I was the last of the real gunslingers," he said during the Late Show taping Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sweet 16 mix could stir up CBS' ratings Mar 23, 2009
Have a question or comment about CBS' coverage for Michael Hiestand. Leave him a note on his profile page. (USA Today -- Sports)
AdTrack: App teams iPhone with NCAA March Madness, CBS Mar 23, 2009
By Theresa Howard, USA TODAY NEW YORK March Madness on iPhone is turning out to be a slam-dunk for CBS TV advertisers. Advertisers for CBS broadcasts of the NCAA men's basketball tournament now underway are getting a bonus: Their ads show up in games viewed on iPhones via a $4. (USA Today -- Money)
Obama to appear on Leno Mar 17, 2009
President Bush taped a segment last year for NBC's "Deal or No Deal." President Clinton made a cameo in a 1997 CBS TV movie "A Child's Wish." And Gerald Ford filmed a clip for NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in 1976, merely saying, "I'm Gerald Ford and You're Not.". There was probably a time that a president making an appearance on "The Tonight Show" would have incited complaints that it is beneath the dignity of the office, but the parade of politicians and world leaders has been so frequent in... (Variety)
CBS, NCAA online are on the button Mar 9, 2009
Don't tell the boss, CBS website again puts NCAA games on demand - USATODAY.com. Don't tell the boss, CBS website again puts NCAA games on demand. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pakistan fighting for survival against Taliban: Zardari Feb 15, 2009
Speaking to US's CBS TV, Zardari said, "(The Taliban) do have a presence in huge amounts of land in our side. Yes, that is the fact." The confession is sure to be a shock to many in Pakistan who have barely recovered from the government accepting that the 26/11 plot was hatched in the country. Zardari's comments will be seen as buckling to US pressure. (Times of India)
