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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Overnights
ABC's 'Middle' climbs without 'Hank'
First-year sitcom averages a 2.4 in 18-49s, up 26 percent over its most recent episode after its lagging lead-in is canceled
Television
Palin pushes 'Oprah' to two-year high
Former Republican VP candidate's interview averages an 8.7 household rating as she becomes embroiled in controversy over that Newsweek cover
TV Reviews
'Parks and Recreation,' warming up
NBC sitcom fits well with 'The Office' and '30 Rock,' and it shows promise of growing into a comedy that can thrive on its own
Television
Pondering the ills and promise of NBC
The ills are many, essentially its entire primetime. Its promise? In a word, Comcast. Talking with TargetCast's Gary Carr.
Alternative media
Upon you, the eyes of the Observer
How weird, and even weirder when this bald guy with no eyebrows hands you a bottle of Tabasco sauce. It's for Fox's 'Fringe.'
Here & there
The latest at the Washington Times
Other shorts: Back on, the Conde Nast Christmas party - Study: Celebrity endorsements entice the young - New York Sun rises once more online - Programming notes: NBC moves Emmy Awards
TV This Week
These years later, Martha opens up
And, yes, Stewart is still angry over her prosecution, she tells ABC's 'Nightline' in a wide-ranging, dish-filled interview
Overnights
ABC's 'V' takes another ratings spill
Averages a 3.1 in 18-49s, off 16 percent from last week and down from a 5.0 for its debut. Locklear gives 'Melrose Place' a lift.
Overnights
Kick for 'Dancing' heading into finale
Penultimate competition episode averages a 3.9 rating in 18-49s on Monday night, up 12 percent as the final four couples compete
Broadcast recap
A better college football story to tell
And better ratings with six undefeated teams. CBS is up 29 percent as ABC Saturday afternoon play is up 12 percent (charts)
Cable recap
For 'Lopez Tonight,' into the mainstream
Averages 1.61 million viewers its first week, proving it can draw an audience as it takes on the kings of late night (charts)
Magazines
New editor for BusinessWeek, from Time
He's Josh Tyrangiel, 37, and he's got a big mandate: Turn the ailing business title into a magazine appealing to consumers
Alternative media
In Times Square, a make-believe champ
He's Thad Castle, gridiron star of Blue Mountain State, featured on a huge billboard, but he's no Joey Harrington
Television
Where ABC stands so far this season
Creatively, the network's on a roll with its new shows. The hurt is in the returning series. Talking with Magna's Brian Hughes.
Here & there
Bonnie's back with HollywoodLife.com
Other shorts: Programming notes: 'Wendy Williams' renewed - The 2009 word of the year: Unfriend - Study: Spending on entertainment steady - Police raid New York papers in union sting
TV This Week
Youngblood: 'Twilight' star meets Dave
Robert Pattinson, one hot boy on the chat circuit ahead of Friday's opening, drops by CBS's 'Late Show with David Letterman'
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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
Barack Obama appears on Fox News
It's the president's first interview with the network since
summer, following a public spat
Jim Moscou becomes director of strategy at TDA Advertising & Design
Michael White becomes CEO at DirecTV
Adam Pasick becomes a managing editor at Atlantic Media
Jennifer Kalat becomes beauty managing director at Meredith 360
Lifetime head of public affairs Meredith Wagner leaving the network
Michael Dugan becomes president and CEO at EchoStar
Jeremy Gonzalez becomes director of research at National Geographic
Lorraine Cademartori rises to executive editor at ForbesLife
Jeyme Colodne becomes editor in chief at Buzz Entertainment Magazine
Hamish Hamilton directing the 82nd Academy Awards
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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
Spot: Auto dealer spending surges, led by foreign makes
Auto forecast: 2010 ad spending will grow a modest 4 percent
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
In the Media Economy Newsletter.
Yesterday's feature stories
Broadcast recap: A better college football story to tell
Cable recap: For 'Lopez Tonight,' into the mainstream
Magazines: New editor for BusinessWeek, from Time
Alternative media: In Times Square, a make-believe champ
Out of Home: In Times Square, a make-believe champ
Television: Where ABC stands so far this season
Here & there: Bonnie's back with HollywoodLife.com
Overnights: Power outage delays overnight ratings
Sports TV: NFL fervor: Super hot football weekend
Newspapers: Washington Blade shutting down
Alternative media: Whoa, Captain Morgan in the end zone
Television: Behind Fox's early lead this season
Out of Home: Whoa, Captain Morgan in the end zone
Here & there: YouTube airing select Univision shows
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