TV News: Programming and development prexy to replace Terry Wood — CBS TV Distribution has tapped Aaron Meyerson to replace Terry Wood as the syndie distributor’s new programming and development prexy.
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Meyerson named president of CBS TV Distribution
TV News: Emmy-winning anchor will be based in Atlanta — CNN’s “American Morning” anchor John Roberts is leaving the net to join Fox News Channel as a senior national correspondent based out of Atlanta.
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John Roberts ankles CNN for Fox News
TV News: ABC originals return to solid numbers — The finale of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” was below its season average but strong nonetheless for the last game of the year, dominating a night that included original episodes of ABC’s regular lineup.
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Football finishes big for NBC
TV News: Measure restricts growth of Berlusconi empire — The Italian government, under pressure from the communications watchdog Agcom, has renewed rules limiting ownership of media outlets that were due to expire on Jan.
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Italy extends media ownership law
TV News: ‘Curb’ star set for new comedy — “Curb Your Enthusiasm” scene-stealer JB Smoove is set to star in a new laffer project in development at Fox.
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Fox makes Smoove move
TV News: TCA press tour begins on Jan. 5 — There’s more to life in showbiz this month than awards jockeying.
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CES kicks off on Jan. 6
TV News: Excluding the NFL, cabler draws best-ever rating — ESPN kicked off the year in a big way as its coverage of the Rose Bowl drew strong ratings.
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Rose Bowl scores for ESPN
TV News: Primetime portion of Dick Clark special draws 9 million — Auds continue to flock to ABC and Dick Clark on New Year’s Eve.
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ABC tops New Year’s Eve ratings
TV News: Hockey game shifts to 8 o’clock due to rain — The NHL’s Winter Classic is moving to primetime.
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NHL’s Winter Classic moves to primetime
TV News: New year could see gradual transformation or burst of change — So is this the year everything changes — the one where the media world shifts on its access?
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What tech turmoil lies ahead?
