Broadcasting & Cable articles from September 2008

Broadcasting & Cable archives from September 2008

BC Beat.(Richard Roeper)
September 1, 2008... Melissa Grego, Alex Weprin Richard Roeper Plotting TV Comeback Melissa Grego Richard Roeper , who along with Roger Ebert last month signed off from Buena Vista Productions ' At the Movies With Ebert & Roeper , is expected to...

Deals.(Schurz Communications acquires Weigel Broadcasting)(Luken Communications LLC acquires Equity Media Holdings Corp.)(Jimmy Dale Media LLC acquires Walton Williams III)
September 1, 2008... By BIA Financial Networks TV WBND-LP, WCWW-LP & WMYS-LP/South Bend, Ind. PRICE : $22 million BUYER : Schurz Communications (Franklin Schurz Jr., chairman) SELLER : Weigel Broadcasting (Howard Shapiro, chairman) ...

Cape Fearless.(Cable television broadcasting industry)
September 1, 2008... By Michael Malone Wilmington awaits early analog shutoff With the Wilmington, N.C., market poised for its early digital transition on Sept. 8 (see cover story, p. 10), the broadcast world looks to the No. 135 DMA. Managers here say...

FX Losing Its 'Shield'.(drama series The Shield)
September 1, 2008... By David Bianculli Landgraf hopes Anarchy will keep net's edge The seventh and last season of the pioneering cop drama series The Shield begins Sept. 2 on FX. The following night, the network premieres its newest edgy drama, Sons of...

Industry Embraces On-Demand DVDs.
September 1, 2008... By Robert Marich Will "on-demand" finally be the next buzzword in the TV-on-DVD marketplace? The conventional marketplace for popular television product on DVD is slowing down. So studios are pushing lesser-known shows into the...

'Entourage' Return Crucial for HBO.(Home Box Office Inc.)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Melissa Grego Are we going to be OK? That's the big question established quickly in the upcoming fifth season of the Emmy-winning HBO comedy Entourage , as the central movie star character Vincent Chase and his dependents try to recover...

Piers-ing Commentary.(Piers Morgan)
September 1, 2008... By Ben Grossman Who the hell is Piers Morgan and why is he hosting a primetime talk show on NBC? If the acid-tongued Brit gets his way, you may be asking that question early next year. Turns out the America's Got Talent judge and...

Where to be & what to watch--.(upcoming television programs)(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... Michael Malone Monday, Sept. 1 September is here, and the struggling CW network makes its case that it belongs on the dial with the big boys. As our school kids ponder their dreaded return to class, The CW airs the season premiere of...

Enough Said.
September 1, 2008... Staff Say what you want about Tim Russert (Lewis Lapham's hit piece in Harper's excluded), but his infectious enthusiasm for the political process translated to great TV around convention time. And the lack of Russert, or anyone quite like...

Which Half of Advertising Works?
September 1, 2008... By Hernan Lopez After a two-decade-long affair with television as an ad medium that is still ongoing, I jumped nearly by accident into the world of online ad networks. A year ago I found two young firms in Latin America and Europe and...

What the Devil was B&C Doing?(Local TV LLC)(Fox News Network L.L.C.)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... Staff Editor: When Broadcasting & Cable asked for a photo of the Fox6 WBRC anchor team, we were told that it would be used in a correlating story about the purchase of eight former Fox O&Os by Local TV LLC. We certainly couldn't imagine...

Fates & Fortunes.(LIN TV appoints Edward Munson)(WZVN Fort appoints Brian Colleran)(KPTV Portland appoints Patrick McCrery)
September 1, 2008... Staff BROADCAST Staff EDWARD MUNSON , VP of sales, LIN TV, has joined KPHO Phoenix as GM. BRIAN COLLERAN has joined WZVN Fort Myers as sports director. PATRICK MCCREERY , news director, KPTV Portland, has been promoted to...

A Small Syndicator's Big Success.(Dave Morgan of Litton Entertainment)(Biography)
September 1, 2008... By Paige Albiniak Dave Morgan built Litton Entertainment by building relationships Dave Morgan traded in his rock 'n' roll shoes when he was still in his 20s, and instead became a television entrepreneur. Morgan, who has run his...

Bigger & 'Better'.(Meredith Corp. Meredith Broadcasting Group)
September 1, 2008... By Michael Malone Homegrown show nears 40 markets When Meredith Broadcasting's daytime syndicated show Better launched last September, it aired on nine Meredith stations and three more owned by Journal Broadcast. But as the new season...

The Wilmington Project.(introducing digital technology by broadcasting industry)
September 1, 2008... By John Eggerton On Sept. 8, the North Carolina market goes cold-turkey digital At high noon on Sept. 8, TV stations in Wilmington, N.C., will pull the plug on full-power analog TV broadcasts, daring to go where no U.S. broadcasters...

Tribune Loses Another Exec.(Clark Morehouse leaves Tribune Entertainment Co.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... By Michael Malone Morehouse jumps to startup Tribune has lost another senior executive as Clark Morehouse has joined digital network .2 after leaving his position as head of Tribune Entertainment. Pronounced "dot-2," the network...

MLB Network Unveils Logo.(Major League Baseball)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Staff Major League Baseball's new cable network, the MLB Network, is unveiling its new logo, the first element of the network's existence. "This identity is consistent with the timeless Major League Baseball logos," says Tony Petitti,...

Nielsen TV Households Grow 1.5%.(Nielsen Media Research Inc.)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
September 1, 2008... By Robert Marich Nielsen estimates that total U.S. TV households will increase 1.5% for the 2008-2009 season, that the South and West in particular will experience growth, and that Baltimore is the biggest DMA to experience a significant...

E! Stands Up Against Cancer.(E! Entertainment Television Inc.)
September 1, 2008... By Alex Weprin E! Entertainment Television will join NBC, CBS and ABC in televising the cross-network "Stand Up to Cancer" fundraising special. The one-hour, commercial-free special will be simulcast on the networks at 8 p.m. on Sept....

Big Ten Network Beats the Clock.(Time Warner Inc., Mediacom Communications Corp., and Charter Communications Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... By Robert Marich The sophomore season for the Big Ten Network picked up steam just in time for last weekend's football season openers with a stream of carriage deals. The network last week inked deals with Time Warner Cable, Charter...

'President' McCain Would Still Push a la Carte.(John McCain)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... By John Eggerton Sen. John McCain has pushed for cable a la carte, and President John McCain would likely do the same. That's according to senior McCain campaign policy adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin in an interview for C-SPAN's...

NAB Playing the Lottery in Maryland.(National Association of Broadcasters)(Maryland. State Lottery Agency)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... By Michael Malone Maryland lottery hopefuls are getting more than a series of potential winning numbers on their tickets--they're also getting a reminder to make sure their televisions are digitally equipped as the analog shutdown...

Headlines from Multichannel News.
September 1, 2008... Staff Cable Content Regulations on Menu Under FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, cable operators have felt the lash of regulation. Cable programmers could be next. Trouble in ShopNBC Aisles Irate investors want ShopNBC parent...

The New Age of Patience.
September 8, 2008... By Melissa Grego Primetime decision-makers for years have preached the importance of a wait-and-see attitude, but seldom followed through. This year, they may not have a choice Once upon a time, only a mere handful of people watched...

Deals.(Western Family Television acquired Sunbelt Communications Ltd.)(Caribbean Broadcasting Corp. (Barbados) acquired LSM Radio Partners LLC)(Cameron University acquired Shaffer Communications Group Inc.)
September 8, 2008... By BIA Financial Networks TV KSWY-TV/Sheridan, Wyo. PRICE : Swap BUYER : Western Family Television (Roger Lonquist, president) SELLER : Sunbelt Communications/Bozeman Trail Communications (Ralph Toddre, COO) ...

Eyes on the Prize.(Edward R. Murrow Award)(KOMO-TV (Seattle, Washington))
September 8, 2008... By Michael Malone KING still king, but Seattle rivals ramp up That the 2008 Edward R. Murrow Award for large-market station excellence is sitting in the Seattle-Tacoma DMA isn't particularly shocking. That it's held by KOMO, not KING,...

Cleveland Rocked by People Meters.(Nielsen Media Research Inc.)
September 8, 2008... By Michael Malone 'Deep concerns' exist over new Nielsen measurements It's safe to say that since Nielsen's Local People Meters (LPM) rating system went live in Cleveland on Aug. 28, the stations there haven't exactly greeted it with...

Fall Is Now Prime Time for Cable.(new upcoming programs on cable television)
September 8, 2008... By Marisa Guthrie Broadcast faces stiffer competition for original-programming success As if the broadcast networks don't have enough problems in primetime right now, another one is surfacing this fall: Their own cable cousins are...

McCain's Media-Lite.(John McCain)
September 8, 2008... By John Eggerton Platform mum on TV issues The Republican Party platform talks little about media issues, despite the oft-expressed media policy concerns of its presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain. That puts it in strong...

Goren: Don't Forget TV.(Ed Goren)(Interview)
September 8, 2008... Ben Grossman Fox Sports chief cautious on streaming Major sports properties are moving toward more live streaming of games. Not everyone thinks this is a great idea. At a time when major sporting events have never been more...

9021-Oh No.(television show 90210)(Personal account)
September 8, 2008... By Ben Grossman I hated The CW's remake of 90210 . Not the show itself so much as the fact that it made me realize I am just old. I am barely clinging to the male 18-34 demo for dear life these days, and one look at my hairline and...

Where to be & what to watch.(Calendar)
September 8, 2008... By Michael Malone Monday, Sept. 8 The temps are getting cooler, so it must be time for the latest batch of syndication hopefuls, including The Doctors and The Bonnie Hunt Show , to step into the limelight. Time will tell if viewers...

Flame Throwers.(blaming media during presidential elections)
September 8, 2008... Staff With so much time and space to fill, the opportunity for the news media to cultivate a civic dialogue about the presidential race has been drowned out by a cacophony of competing "watch me" monologues by commentators on the air and...

The Attack of the Late Adopters.
September 8, 2008... By Warren Zeller In 1982 Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI) was one of the top three cable operators and one of the first to embrace "addressable boxes" for the purpose of adding channels. It could send "electronic hits" to its boxes to turn...

A Healthy 'Shelf' Life.
September 8, 2008... Don Cornwell Editor: Despite the fact you gave our competition the headline, I enjoyed Michael Malone's article about the Fort Wayne television market ("Holding Down the Fort." Aug. 25, p. 13). WANE is a formidable competitor and they...

Fates & Fortunes.(WPIX-TV (New York, New York) appoints Cathy Hobbs)(WWE Enterprises appoints Freddie Prinze Jr.)(Sci-Fi Channel Inc. appoints Matthew Chiavelli)
September 8, 2008... Staff BROADCAST Staff CATHY HOBBS , reporter/fill-in anchor, WPIX New York, has been named host and executive producer, New York Residential . PROGRAMMING Staff JULES BORKENT , VP of programming, Nickelodeon...

Ready for Her Primetime Debut.(Rachel Maddow of MSNBC Cable Network)(Biography)
September 8, 2008... By Christopher Lisotta MSNBC's Rachel Maddow makes the move from talking head to host MSNBC's newest host, Rachel Maddow, knows how to talk politics. For the past nine months, she has been one of the cable news network's top analysts,...

Broadcasters Flock to Amsterdam.(International Broadcasting Convention)(Conference notes)
September 8, 2008... By Glen Dickson IBC expects biggest show ever Broadcasters from around the world will descend on Amsterdam this week for the annual International Broadcast Convention (IBC), which is the second-largest technology show for the...

Hurray for Hollywood in HD.(CBS Corp. CBS Entertainment)(high definition television)
September 8, 2008... By Paige Albiniak ET, Insider share a new facility and make the switch CBS's Entertainment Tonight and The Insider are ready for their close-ups. The two entertainment newsmagazines launch in high-definition on Sept, 8, joining just a...

Lessons of the Fall.(Marisa Guthrie)(Interview)
September 8, 2008... By Melissa Grego What each network may teach us about the state of broadcast television Rival network executives don't often agree on much, but this year they are on the same page--this has been a strange development season, to say...

A Good Start For The CW.(CW network)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... By John Eggerton The ratings-challenged CW network was cheered by three strong nights of premieres last week for Gossip Girl , One Tree Hill , 90210 and Top Model . That made The CW the top network in its target audience, women 18-34, on...

Networks Defend Palin Coverage.(Sarah Palin )(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... By Marisa Guthrie Network news executives defended their coverage of the surprise selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as Sen. John McCain's Republican running mate, after several speakers at the Republican convention last week took aim at...

Digital Debut Still On For Wilmington Market.(United States. Federal Communications Commission )
September 8, 2008... By John Eggerton At presstime, a spokesman said the FCC still expects the Wilmington, N.C., early analog plug-pull to go off as planned on Sept. 8 despite threats from a trio of tropical storms or hurricanes. The FCC could still decide...

Nexstar Makes DirecTV, AT&T Deals.(Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc.)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... By Michael Malone Nexstar Broadcasting Group inked multiyear retransmission-consent agreements with DirecTV and AT&T that give the pay TV services the nonexclusive rights to distribute Nexstar's local programming. The deals also allow...

TVB Forecasts A Downer 2009.(TVB International Ltd.)(Financial report)
September 8, 2008... By Michael Malone Total spot-TV revenue will drop 2%-5% in 2009, the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) forecast last week, with national spot plummeting 7%-10% and local spot somewhere between down 1% and up 2%. The TVB called for...

Ion Has Eye On Younger Demo.(Ion Television redesigns its slogan to Positively Entertaining )(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... By Robert Marich Ion Television introduces an image redesign on Sept. 8, themed "Positively Entertaining," that ties into its new schedule of hipper, younger-skewing off-network drama series. Ion is introducing Boston Legal , ER and...

Scarbrough to Lead Digital at Versus.(Neal Scarbrough vice president of Comcast Corp.)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... By Ben Grossman Comcast's sports network Versus named Neal Scarbrough to the role of VP of digital media. He'll have oversight for the network's entire digital strategy and control of its Website, Versus.com. Scarbrough joins Versus...

Headlines from Multichannel News.(United States. Federal Communications Commission)(Comcast Corp.)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... Staff Kevin Martin's Final Agenda? Depending on how the election goes, Kevin Martin may be in his final months as FCC Chairman. If so, he may have some ambitious plans cable operators won't like. Watermarking, Now The...

BC Beat.(Nicole Delma to sell her personal diaries)(rock icon Billy Idol awarded)(Editorial)
September 8, 2008... Edited by Joel Topcik 'Survivor' Contestant Auctioning Her Diaries Joel Topcik Nicole Delma didn't last long on Survivor . A contestant on the Pearl Islands edition of the CBS reality show back in 2003, Delma left her mark...

Debuts for new gear and upgrades abound.(Avid Technology Inc. introduce DS 10)(AmberFin introduce iCR)(Orad Hi-Tec Systems introduce GBox 2U)
September 8, 2008... By Glen Dickson Avid Intros High-End Editor Nonlinear editing and storage supplier Avid, absent from the last two IBC shows, returns this year to demonstrate the latest version of its high-resolution editing tool, DS 10 (previous...

Nucomm Sends a Messenger.(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By Glen Dickson At the IBC Show in Amsterdam this week, microwave equipment specialist Nucomm will highlight its Internet-protocol-based transmission product, the Messenger IP Media Gateway. It was unveiled at the 2008 NAB Show. The...

Telestream Expands Pipeline.(Telestream ehnanaced pipeline network encoder)(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By Glen Dickson Telestream is broadening its Pipeline series of hardware-based video-ingest devices with Pipeline HD Dual, a two-channel hardware encoder that captures HD video from tape or live sources and encodes it in real time to...

BC Beat.(Walt Disney Co. ABC Entertainment Div.'s daytime talk show)(Broadcasting and Cable Inc.)(Cartoon Network L.P.)(Editorial)
September 15, 2008... Edited by Joel Topcik Presidential Politics Heat Up 'The View' Joel Topcik It looks like The View is getting its groove back. After a lively couple of seasons marked by the abrupt departure of Star Jones and the short but...

The Emmys Tries to Get its Mojo Back.(Academy of Television Arts and Sciences)('Mad Men' wins best drama)
September 15, 2008... By David Bianculli TV's top awards show has some cache with nominee leader Mad Men. Now it needs the ratings to follow For the first time in its 60-year history, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will present an Emmy for...

Walking Tall.(Report)
September 15, 2008... By Michael Malone New advertisers spur San Antonio economy San Antonio may not see much presidential money--the Republicans appear to have Texas sewn up--but station managers say advertising should hold because the local economy is...

Life Goes On at KRON.(KRON-TV (San Francisco, California))(Financial report)
September 15, 2008... By Michael Malone Broadcaster adopts do-it-yourself attitude Amidst a full-court press to sell the station, a much leaner and presumably meaner KRON San Francisco launched an hour-long 8 p.m. news Sept. 2. KRON moved Dr. Phil from...

Warner Bros. Boss Sees Syndie Growth.
September 15, 2008... Paige Albiniak Everybody knows it: Syndication ain't what it used to be. Even ratings for the all-powerful The Oprah Winfrey Show have dipped to unusual depths; when syndication's reigning queen premiered her 23rd season on Sept. 8, her...

Kimmel Will Get Pre-Emmy Close-Up.(Jimmy Kimmel)(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By Ben Grossman Big Night of Stars to air on ABC prior to awards-show telecast In the latest sign of its commitment to building Jimmy Kimmel into a franchise, ABC will air another primetime special from the late-night host, this time...

HBO Developing Lincoln Mini.(Home Box Office Inc.)
September 15, 2008... By Marisa Guthrie Project reunites Homicide's Simon, Fontana HBO is developing Manhunt , a miniseries from David Simon and Tom Fontana about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the frantic 12-day hunt for his killer, John Wilkes...

Eleventh-Hour Move on Media Rules?
September 15, 2008... By John Eggerton Sources say FCC will move to review 'enhanced disclosure' decision It is likely the FCC will decide to review its decision to require broadcasters to provide the government with more detailed information on what...

No News Is Good News.(Viewpoint essay)
September 15, 2008... By Ben Grossman NBC News and MSNBC are like great beer and fine whiskey. They're each satisfying on their own, but when mixed, expect trouble. So after watching all the drama recently, I have one solution that would allow both brands...

Where to be & what to watch--.
September 15, 2008... By Michael Malone Monday, Sept. 15 A resilient funnybone is sorely required to get through our presidential slugfest, and Saturday Night Live co-creator Lorne Michaels joins "Weekend Update" anchors Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler at...

Safe, Not Sorry.
September 15, 2008... Staff The Wilmington, N.C. early analog turnoff test has revealed what many had anticipated. All the education in the world cannot prevent a variety of problems when you are making the biggest change in the history of television. That...

Diversity Is the Real Change.(Column)
September 15, 2008... By Phil Kent Everywhere you turn, "change" is the word. Political change. Leadership change. Economic change. Climate change. Change has everyone talking, which is a sure sign that something big has already happened. Because as smart...

Wipe Out Snipes.(Letter to the editor)
September 15, 2008... Staff Editor: When I first read the story about advertisers wanting to stake their claim to some of the lower-third real estate ("The Battle for the Lower Third," Aug. 11), I basically said--oh crap! Don't the so-called network...

Fates & Fortunes.(briefs)(Pacific Public Media )
September 15, 2008... Staff BROADCAST Staff BEN KIM , director of institutional giving, The Sundance Institute, has joined WNET New York as senior director of creative initiatives. Also at WNET, ANDY HALPER has been named deputy director of national...

Super Mario Not Fazed by Media Roller Coaster.(Mario Gabelli)
September 15, 2008... By Robert Marich Gabelli analysis has helped Wall Street warm to cable When the cable industry began the wiring of America in earnest in the 1970s, Wall Street shunned the sector because the huge upfront capital investment necessary to...

Workforce Diversity.
September 15, 2008... By Stuart Miller Cable execs say it takes hard work and a strong sense of purpose The cable industry has long strived for diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism in the workplace. But executives agree that over the last year and a...

Kaitz Honors Bright House, Scripps.(Walter Kaitz Foundation)(Bright House Networks L.L.C.)(Scripps Networks Inc.)(Conference notes)
September 15, 2008... By Craig Kuhl Diversity foundation holds its 25th annual fundraising dinner For 25 years, the Walter Kaitz Foundation has fostered diversity within the cable industry by helping remove barriers to progress and empowering others with...

'Doctors' Feels Good.(Company rankings)
September 15, 2008... By Paige Albiniak Top launch since Rachael, but will it grow? Can The Doctors give syndication a shot in the arm? CBS is hoping so after the new talk show on all-things-medical premiered last Monday to a 1.6 household rating/4 share in...

Chyron Powers 'Hot Squeeze'.
September 15, 2008... By Glen Dickson Graphics firm automates seamless transitions between shows Turner Entertainment Networks has been a leader in experimenting with reducing viewer churn and maximizing promotional and advertising placements. Now it's...

A Grace Period for DTV Transition?(digital television)
September 15, 2008... By John Eggerton After Wilmington test, some stations want more time to hang onto analog Among the takeaways from the DTV transition test in Wilmington, N.C., on Sept. 8 was that there were--surprise, surprise--people who waited until...

Cable Networks Early Election Ad Winner.
September 15, 2008... By Robert Marich Entering the peak of the political ad season, advertising industry observers say national cable is already an early winner. Political ad spending "has been propelled so far by national cable buys and some local...

Hudlin Exiting BET.(Black Entertainment Television)(Reggie Hudlin)(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By R. Thomas Umstead, Multichannel News Black Entertainment Television Entertainment President Reggie Hudlin is leaving the company after three years in the position. In an internal memo to BET employees, network CEO Debra Lee said...

Super Bowl Ads Hitting $3 Million.(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By Robert Marich NBC Television sold out 85% of its Super Bowl inventory, getting strong prices including a high-water mark of $3 million for its 12 highest-priced spots, according to the network. About 10 spots remain unsold for the...

CW Promotes Tuck to Sales Chief.(Rob Tuck)(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By Dave Cohen The CW promoted Rob Tuck to executive VP of national sales. Tuck, who served the network as executive VP of sales and planning since 2006, replaces Bill Morningstar, who left The CW in July to join MLB Network. In his new...

Fox Hopes House Can Help Fringe.(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By John Eggerton Fox is hoping a lead-in of the return of hit drama House can breathe some life into Fringe , the highly hyped rookie that debuted at just a 3.2 rating/9 share in the adult 18-49 demo last Tuesday. Creator J.J. Abrams...

Headlines From Multichannel News.(Cablevision Systems Corp. launched Remote Storage-Digital Video Recorder)(Verizon Communications Inc. contract with Cable television broadcasting industry)(Brief article)
September 15, 2008... By Staff Cablevision Ready to Roll Cablevision will launch its contested RS-DVR network digital video recorder early next year. It works like a regular DVR but operates through the cable company's central servers. V-CAST Makes Big...

BC Beat.(Broadcasting & Cable)(National Broadcasting Company Inc. NBC Entertainment's new drama The Philanthropist )
September 22, 2008... Edited by Joel Topcik Fontana, Silverman Differ on 'Philanthropist' Joel Topcik Speaking at last week's New York Television Festival , NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman boasted that The Philanthropist , a new NBC drama...

'60 Minutes' Keeps Ticking.(CBS Inc. CBS News)
September 22, 2008... By Marisa Guthrie 40 years into a historic run, the CBS newsmagazine continues to strive and thrive The past is prologue at the offices of 60 Minutes. You see that with a glance at the walls in the dimly lit lobby of the...

'60 Minutes': A Dozen Iconic Moments.
September 22, 2008... By David Bianculli Looking back at stories that gave the show its charm, reputation and bite Here's what I love about 60 Minutes . I love that this CBS series is such a grand old grandpa of TV newsmagazines--as important as See It...

In Their Own Words.
September 22, 2008... Allison Romano 60 Minutes is about risk, rewards and standards Steve Kroft Much of the news today--certainly on cable news--is people talking to the audience. They stand before the audience and broadcast, and they tell people what...

Ever Wonder About Andy Rooney?(dialogue with Andy Rooney)(Interview)
September 22, 2008... By Robert Edelstein The odd and picayune thoughts of 60 Minutes' resident curmudgeon In a July 21, 1980, profile, Time called Andy Rooney "the Boswell of stuff." Describing himself for the story, Rooney said, among other things, "I...

The 60 Minutes Black Eye.
September 22, 2008... Stuart Miller There have been a few notable misfires on 60 Minutes , and probably the most famous was the mishandling of the story of Jeffrey Wigand's attempt to take on Big Tobacco. It's a saga that eventually gained even greater...