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Commentary, analysis and observations on the business of television from the staff of Broadcasting & Cable.
Presidential Debates: Who’s Anchoring
The first of three presidential (and one vice presidential debates) airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Debate veteran Jim Lehrer of PBS NewsHour will moderate the first meeting between President Obama and Mitt Romney from the University of Denver in Colorado. The lead anchor teams are as follows: NBC: Brian Williams with David Gregory, Savannah Guthrie, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell CBS: Sc ...... Read More
Comments (0)Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Oct. 1-Oct. 7
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Oct. 1-Oct. 7. All times Eastern unless otherwise noted. Where to Be… The 10th Annual Hispanic TV Summit All the clamor over the power of Hispanic consumer has made it tough for advertising execs to navigate the noise. At B&C and Multichannel News‘ annual Hispanic Television Summit, industry players can learn how to & ...... Read More
Comments (0)The Night the NFL Became Tiger Woods
The first thing that came to mind after Monday night’s Monday Night Football embarrassment was the following, which I put on my Twitter account (@BCBenGrossman) immediately: “I’ve never seen professional football more defaced than this in such a short amount of time. AND I WORKED FOR THE XFL.” But as the post-game situation absolutely exploded, I started to se ...... Read More
Comments (0)Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30. All times Eastern unless otherwise noted. Where to Be… The Paley Center for Media’s “Great Debates: Why They Matter and What is at Stake” The Paley Center for Media prepares for the first of the impending presidential debates with “Great Debates: Why They Matter and What Is at Stake ...... Read More
Comments (0)Live blog: The 2012 Emmy Awards
5:30 pm MT: Hello and welcome to the 2012 Emmy Awards, which I will be live blogging here on B&C.com from my home in Denver. Team B&C is spread out across the country to cover TV’s big event, with Andrea Morabito writing up the winners, Melissa Grego on site at the Emmys (follow her on Facebook and Instagram as well), and our Web team working hard behind the scenes to get all of our ...... Read More
Comments (3)Martha Stewart Cooks Up New Show on PBS
Martha Stewart may have left Hallmark’s kitchen, but she’s been busy cooking up new programming for PBS. At a cooking demonstration on Wednesday morning in one of the test kitchens at the MSLO offices in New York, Stewart was back behind the stove to teach “someone who loves to cook and wants to know more, or someone who doesn’t know and wants to learn how,” via ...... Read More
Comments (0)Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Sept. 17-Sept. 23
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 17-Sept. 23. All times Eastern unless otherwise noted. Where to Be… B&C/MCN’s Next TV Summit With so much new technology emerging in television, many industry execs are asking, “What’s next?” At B&C’s inaugural Next TV Summit, keynote speakers including Roku’s Anthony Woods ...... Read More
Comments (1)An 'X Factor' Star is Born--Several Years Ago
The Missus and I were watching The X Factor last night, playing that parlor game where you guess whether a contestant getting their biographical closeup on the show will shine or suck when they take the stage. By the tone of the setup, we decided young Carly Rose Sonenclar would be good. When the 13-year-old introduced herself, she said she was from Westchester County, NY. Well, that happens to be ...... Read More
Comments (3)Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Sept. 10-Sept. 16
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 10-Sept. 16. All times Eastern unless otherwise noted. * Monday, Sept. 10 * PaleyFest: Fall TV Previews: ABCVisit the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles for a party, screening of 666 Park Avenue, Nashville and Last Resort. Where: The Paley Center for Media, New York When: 6 p.m.Click here for more information. Disney-ABCȁ ...... Read More
Comments (0)Simon Cowell Calls NBC’s 'Voice' Rescheduling a 'Spoiling Tactic'
Simon Cowell didn’t mince words when responding to NBC’s decision to extend the season premiere of The Voice to three nights next week, putting it in direct competition with The X Factor on Wednesday, Sept. 12. “It is a spoiling tactic. They don’t want people to see this first episode,” Cowell said on a conference call with reporters Thursday afternoon. “I ...... Read More
Comments (2)Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Sept. 4-Sept. 9
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Sept. 4-Sept. 9. * Tuesday, Sept. 4 * Democratic National Convention Live coverage begins on ABC, CBS and NBC at 10 p.m. ET Bravo’s Flipping Out Season PremiereWhen: 9 p.m. ET ABC Family’s Beverly Hills Nannies Season Finale When: 9 p.m. ET NBA TV’s Special Looking Back at ReggieWhen: 7 p.m. ET * Wednesday, Sept. 5 ...... Read More
Comments (0)Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Here is a rundown of where to be and what to watch the week of Aug. 27-Sept. 2. * Monday, Aug. 27 * 92Y’s Jimmy Kimmel in Conversation with Bill Carter Where: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St, New York When: 8 p.m.Click here for more information. * Tuesday, Aug. 28 * TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting Season Premiere When: 9 p.m. ET TLC’s Abby & Brittany Series Premiere When: 10 p.m. E ...... Read More
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