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Monday, November 16, 2009
Overnights
CBS's Sunday dramas see a kickup
'Three Rivers' averages a series-high 2.1 in 18-49s, up 11 percent from last week, while 'Cold Case' jumps 24 percent on timely start
Cable
Whither Lou Dobbs? Guesses abound.
All the talk is where the ex-CNN anchor is headed, and whether he got shoved (he says not). But he's not headed anywhere for now.
Cable
Jon Gosselin countersues TLC
The former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star accuses the network of violating child labor laws and complains he can't get a job because he's too famous
Overnights
CBS pulls off an easy win Friday night
Averages a 1.9 in 18-49s, a 21 percent lead over ABC and NBC with three of the evening's top shows, led by 'Ghost Whisperer'
TV Reviews
'Chef Academy,' sweeter to the taste
Bravo cooking challenge is more intent on serving up characters viewers can identify with than singling out future culinary stars
Here & there
Fox takes Saturday with reality shows
Other shorts: Study: 48 percent of Americans would pay for news - In Detroit, another hometown paper
TV This Week
The big meet-up: Oprah and Sarah Palin
Will sparks fly when the two women sit down to chat about the ex-candidate's campaign tell-all, 'Going Rogue: An American Life?'
Overnights
'CSI' triple play brings hefty ratings kick
CBS show averages a 4.0 in 18-49s, up 14 percent over last week and best since Oct. 1 with storyline that crosses all three series
Research
Readers: We're pretty happy at work
Planners and buyers are mostly positive about their bosses and co-workers, with many seeing them as their second family
Magazines
Bunny hop? Playboy is up for sale.
Or that's the word from London Fog owner Iconix, the reported bidder. But magazine founder Hef would have to approve the deal.
TV Reviews
'Super Dave's Spike-Tacular,' dumb
Proving again that spoofs of bad TV can be bad TV, this Spike four-parter features Bob Einstein playing a bumbling stuntman
Rachel speaks!
Rachel, the whining is driving me nuts
The writer, a media supervisor, complains that she's surrounded by 24-year-olds who won't stop crabbing. What should she do?
Here & there
Washington Times editor steps down
Other shorts: Study: Lopez tops other new late-night hosts - NBC's Fallon falls behind Ferguson and Kimmel - Alloy: Students' buying power rises in recession
TV This Week
Best tube bets this weekend
Friday: MLS showdown on ESPN2; Saturday: Syfy's original movie 'Ice Twisters;' Sunday: Patriots-Colts on NBC's 'SNF'
Overnights
Modest uptick for ABC's CMA awards
Country music special averages a 5.2 in 18-49s, up 4 percent over last year, and a 5.7 in women 18-34, its best since 2004
Cable
Lou Dobbs quits CNN: 'America calls'
Longtime news anchor was presented with an ultimatum, can the advocacy or move on. Expect a replacement to be named today.
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This week in out of home
Your client seen in Times Square
The city of New York has opened up a pedestrian mall on Broadway, creating an even bigger stage for alternative media stunts
What's new in alternative media
A not-so-funny Paris Hilton billboard
Kiss and tell: Flash mob in red wax lips
In Series signage, Phillies hit a homer
For these runners, let the race begin
Joe Biden guesting on 'The Daily Show'
The vice president makes his first appearance in two years
on the Comedy Central program
Al Moseley and Kevin Dundas become managing partners at 180
Anthony Moor becomes head of local news at Yahoo
Allison Corn rises to VP of production at Lion Television
Christina Wodtke becomes GM of social at MySpace
Ted Fine becomes executive producer at Bloomberg TV
The word: Ashleigh Banfield joining ABC News
Jack and Suzy Welch end BusinessWeek column
Clay Murphy becomes VP of production at Shine-Reveille
Dennis Romero becomes news blogger at LA Weekly
Alyssa Milano guesting on ABC's 'Castle'
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Features
Radio
The real flaw with Arbitron's PPM
It's not that it undercounts minorities, it's that the sample is too small to accurately reflect who's listening to what stations
TV Reviews
'Cougar Town,' better than you'd think
The theme of older women with younger men is a tired one but this sitcom works because it reaches beyond. It's well done.
TV Reviews
'White Collar,' cool if you're 14 or so
USA copper pairs up an FBI agent and an ex-con in a crime-solving caper whose plot is as implausible as it is hackneyed
Movies: Jolly holidays for Hollywood, less so for media sellers
Charlotte: After tough first half, TV and radio see demand pick up
Spot: Glimmer of optimism for fourth quarter as inventory tightens
Ad spending: Third quarter is looking better but not by much
Spot: Full-service restaurants join fast food in upping ad spending
New Orleans: TV tightens as auto returns and political kicks up
In the Media Economy Newsletter.
Yesterday's feature stories
TV Reviews: 'Super Dave's Spike-Tacular,' dumb
Rachel speaks!: Rachel, the whining is driving me nuts
Out of Home: A not-so-funny Paris Hilton billboard
Here & there: Washington Times editor steps down
Overnights: Modest uptick for ABC's CMA awards
Cable: Lou Dobbs quits CNN: 'America calls'
Television: Axed: ABC's 'Hank' and Fox's 'Dollhouse'
Television: Sweeps race for No. 2: ABC or CBS?
Out of Home: Kiss and tell: Flash mob in red wax lips
Alternative media: Kiss and tell: Flash mob in red wax lips
Research: The new paradigm: Seeing is believing
Newspapers: Mystery deepens at Washington Times
Overnights: Spooked: 'V' takes post-debut ratings hit
Cable: Solid debut for TBS's 'George Lopez'
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