Articles Written by:    BILL CARTER     

Cable Channel Will Get New Wildlife Focus

Fox Cable Networks and the National Geographic Channel announced Thursday that they would start a new program service that would focus on natural history and wildlife. The service, a spinoff of the National Geographic Channel, will appear on the ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  15 Oct 2009
Related Topics: National Geographic Channel,  Fox Reality,  Mireya Mayor

NBC Names Jon Bon Jovi ‘Artist in Residence’

Every network looks to book talent first: NBC Universal is taking the concept to a new level with the singer Jon Bon Jovi. Over the next two months, Jon Bon Jovi will appear exclusively on outlets owned by NBC Universal. The latest on the arts, ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  14 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Jon Bon Jovi,  Jeff Zucker,  Jay Leno,  Brian Williams,  Jeff Gaspin

Later Viewings of Shows on DVRs Brighten Ratings

Hold the farewell parties for “Heroes.” The NBC drama looked as if it were about to fade into oblivion based on the same-day ratings for its first couple of episodes this fall. But when results from the playback of the show over a seven-day period on ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  12 Oct 2009
Related Topics: The CW

Debate Rages About Whether Leno’s Show Is Good for NBC

Two weeks into a new season, the talk of television is the Leno effect and whether it is hazardous to NBC’s health. It is not just a question of how the new “Jay Leno Show” itself is faring in the ratings, but also what the show’s occupation of the 10 ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  11 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Jay Leno,  Conan O'Brien,  David Letterman,  Jimmy Fallon,  Craig Ferguson

Inside CBS, Disbelief at an Arrest

Inside CBS News, Robert Joel Halderman was a widely liked and well-regarded producer, known for chasing action and taking chances. But none of his previous experiences covering wars, school killings and the mob gave any hint that Mr. Halderman might ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  7 Oct 2009
Related Topics: David Letterman,  Stephanie Birkitt,  Worldwide Pants,  Robert M. Morgenthau

Media Decoder: Letterman Apologizes to His Wife and Staff

David Letterman apologized on the air Monday to his wife Regina for his revelation last week of his sexual relationships with staff members, saying she had been “horribly hurt” and adding, “I’ve got my work cut out for me” to mend the relationship. Mr. ...

From BILL CARTER AND BRIAN STELTER, The New York Times,  5 Oct 2009
Related Topics: David Letterman,  Gerald Shargel,  Stephanie Birkitt,  Robert M. Morgenthau

David Letterman Reveals Extortion Attempt

David Letterman said on his show on Thursday that he had been the victim of an extortion attempt over charges of sexual affairs with staff members, claims that he conceded were true. A screengrab of David Letterman revealing that he had been a victim ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  2 Oct 2009
Related Topics: David Letterman

Comcast Is Said to Seek Stake in NBC Universal

Five years after Comcast’s failed bid for the Walt Disney Company, Brian L. Roberts is again looking to fulfill his long-sought dream of turning his cable company into a major media conglomerate. Comcast is in negotiations with General Electric to ...

From BILL CARTER AND BRIAN STELTER, The New York Times,  1 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Comcast,  General Electric,  Time Warner Inc.,  Bob Wright,  Brian L. Roberts

‘Late Show’ Beats ‘Tonight’ by Wide Margin

With President Obama as his power-hitting leadoff man, David Letterman posted his biggest score in recent years in the late-night ratings, dominating NBC’s “Tonight Show” last week by the biggest margin in more than 15 years. Mr. Letterman’s “Late Show” ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  1 Oct 2009
Related Topics: David Letterman,  Conan O'Brien,  Barack Obama,  Jay Leno,  Jimmy Kimmel

Comcast Denies Report on a Deal to Buy NBC Universal

Comcast, the cable system operator, denied a report on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement to buy the television and film business NBC Universal from General Electric. But executives briefed on the negotiations did not deny that talks about a ...

From BILL CARTER, The New York Times,  30 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Comcast,  General Electric

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