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October 31
- NBC Puts Nightly Online
- FCC Imposes Naked DSL on SBC, Verizon
- FCC Imposes Naked DSL on SBC, Verizon
- Lifetime Celebrates Golden Girls’ 20 th
- NBC Slots Fear Factor on Tuesdays
- Level 3 Buys WilTel
- San Juan Deal Is Done
- Time Warner Launches ‘Start Over’
- Logo TV Launches in Latin America
- CBS Taps NBC PR Exec
- Comcast, Cumulus To Buy Susquehanna
- Comcast to Acquire SusCom
October 30
- Time Warner Readies Digital-Cable Portal
- Judge Maria Lopez Joining TV Bench
October 29
- Fates & Fortunes
- TNT Drives to the Net
- Wilma Recovery Efforts Depend on Power
- Wilma Storms Stations
- Deals
- Season 10 for 'Stargate SG-1’
- 'Boondocks' Swims Into Social-Comment Waters
- Flash!
- Traffic Moving Faster With New Tools
- Viacom Buying 'Más Música’ Assets
- Fast Track
- Weathering The Storms
- An Age-Old Problem
- Schwaid Keeps NBC in News Hunt
- Through the Wire
- Time Warner Cable May Get Personal
- Volume Control
- Stop Barking, Senator Ensign
- Fox News: Fair, Balanced and Pricey
- Hot & Happening: Breakout Networks
October 28
- FCC Meeting Delayed Until Monday
- By George, QVC Names CEO
- Liberty Taps Dell Exec for QVC Chief
- Nick Inks Big Deal with Lil’ JJ
- WWE to Release Mega-DVD Set
- NeuStar Makes Barber Appointment
October 27
- Comedy Central Makes Space for Futurama
- CNN Names Midwest Bureau Chief
- Westin, Shaw Report To ABC's Sweeney
- MTV Sets ‘Spankin’ New Music Week’
- MASN, Charter Play Ball
- DOJ Approves Verizon-MCI, SBC-AT&T
- MTR Holds First Auction
- Discovery HD to Japan, Canada
- John, Timothy Rigas Plead Not Guilty
- Shakira Gets ‘5 Star’ Treatment from MTV Int’l
- HorseTV: They're Off!
- Inside Gets Upgrade at WNYW
October 26
- Time, CBS Salute Everyday Heroes
- MTVN Gives Kudos to Kedas
- Telepictures Pairs With Kanakna
- TCM Looks at Kong Creator
- Comcast Invests in BelAir Networks
- Sprint’s Forsee: We’d Do MSO Deal
- Pro-Bel Acquires Vistek
October 25
- YES Set for ‘Yogi and a Movie’
- Viacom to Buy MásMúsica TeVe
- Ensign: My Bill Would Slash Cable Rates
- NFL Network Salutes Mara
- VH1 Asks: But Can They Sing?
- Moto Opens Up VoIP
- BET Turns 25 Strong
- Warner Bros. Consolidates Digital Operations
- Comedy Central Strikes MotherLoad
- ESPN, ABC to Play in HD Bowl
- PBS Kids Sprout Names Top Execs
- Nielsen Monitor-Plus, Carat Reach Pact
- Fuse, Cox Go Star-Hunting
- Sun Sets on CNN's Daybreak
- ESPN Makes Its (Wireless) Move
- Ferguson Front's People's Choice
- Dolans Drop Cablevision Deal
October 24
- CPB CFO Resigns
- Verizon Adds One-Dozen Spanish Channels
- MTV Films Crazy Like a Foxx
- Ratings Laugher for Comedy Central
- Harry Sloan Heads MGM
- Judy Girard Tops HGTV
- Close Shave for ICTV
- Sunflower Rolls out Agile TV
- NBC U ‘Starts Over’ with Time Warner
- DTVs Get Extra Week To Pick Chs.
October 23
- Geraldo on the News Wars
- Journalists Endangered at Iraq Checkpoint
October 22
- Networks Think Outside the Box
- RCN Seeks Damages in Pa. Lawsuit
- Comcast Eyes More Team Channels
- 'New' Viewers Have Who've Been Here All Along
- Dick Parsons
- Tom Joyner
- A Big Bang For Modest Bucks
- Brand-Integrator's Time Has Come
- The Parsons Project
- FAST TRACK
- Michael Willner
- You Get What You Pay For
- HONOR ROLL OF THE FIFTH ESTATE
- Deals
- Telecom Vote Sought In Oregon
- Gemstar Goes After Web Targeters
- Fox Stations Group Rules in Favor of Alex
- Steve Mosko
- No Slowdown for High-Speed Internet
- Disney Film Casts Ratings Spell
- Verizon Vision
- Tech Briefs
- The Rewards of Awards
- Marketing Briefs
- Sunflower Seeks an Edge Via Remote
- A Crisp, Clear Morning
- Comcast an Early 'Sleeper’
- A Small-Town Strategy
- Overheard
- Dennis Swanson
- Ken Lowe
- Holy Smokeys
- Hindery Group Stakes Gospel Net Claim
- MSO’s Effort Includes First-Ever Broadcast Component
- Cristina Saralegui
- Dick Ebersol
October 21
- WOW Alert
- Weather.com to Provide Live TWC Feed
- Texas PUC OKs Verizon Franchise
- HGTV Looking for a Design Star
- Lifetime Hosting TraffickingViewing Parties
- Cox, Nexstar Settle Retrans Dispute
- Sling Media Expands Retail Push
- Broadcom Introduces New Voice Chip
- Broadcom Introduces New Voice Chip
- GolTV Enlists Coaches to Pitch Distributors
- Nicktoons Gets Makeover
- ABC Family Orders Kyle XY
- TCTA’s Grant Out on Her Own
October 20
- Belo Claims $7.1M in Hurricane Damages
- VNR Labeling Bill Amended
- Like Magic, Johnson Extends TNT Pact
- Cox, Nexstar Settle Retrans Spat
- Tallent Leaving Comcast
- Spike Tees Up Amateur Night for Joes
- Moto, MTVN Int’l Dial Up Head and Body
- It’s Pros vs. Joes on Spike TV
- More Company Added to Robin
- Ali G Plugs TNT B-Ball
- Days of Our Lives Gets Online Push
October 19
- FCC Eyeing Local Franchises?
- Miss Seventeen a Hit for MTV
- Spike Nails Down Star Wars Saga
- Univision Ups New York Sales Exec
- Hoteliers Score ESPN HD
- Animal Planet, Weaver to Revisit Gorillas
- ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD Check In with LodgeNet
- Antitrust Bowl: Jets vs. Cablevision
- Camiant Goes Global
- Nicktoons to Offer Skyland Sneak Peek
- TV Land to Study Baby Boomers
- NBCU Cable Makes Affiliate-Sales Moves
- IFC Store Opens Its ‘Doors’
- Alltel Offering Dish Network
- Madonna a Stand In for mtvU
- Sasnett Joins VoIP Inc.
October 18
- 60 Minutes Slots Single Sponsor
- ABC Family Favors Beautiful People
- Baskerville to Head DIY, Fine Living
- XM Tunes In Fox News Talk Channel
- Promotions at Disney-ABC Television Group
- Scripps Creates Emerging Nets Group
- Hecht Ready for Biggie Moment
- DirecTV Becomes NASCAR Corporate Sponsor
- Insight Launches TV Guide SPOT
- WWE Raw Goes to Mat for USA
- CPB May Be Spared 'Operation Offset'
- VoIP Inc. Turns to Adler
- Dish Gets KBS World
- CPB Names General Counsel
October 17
- Nick Jr. Sets ‘Spy Day Friday’
- Buzztime Adds Single-Player Games
- Cable Analyst Exits Friedman Billings Ramsey
- AMC Announces Sponsors
- Nightline Makes It Official
- 100 Stamps on Court TV’s Passport
- Tandberg Buys GoldPocket
October 16
- ABC News: Unlucky in Love
October 15
- A Blessing Or A Curse?
- A Champion For C-SPAN
- Arch Rivals
- The Eternal Mission
- B&C Week
- Narad Hires a CEO, Adds a New Switch
- Twin Cities Tradition
- Requiem for a Heavyweight
- Storm Clouds Over Washington
- HBO’s Groundbreaking Original
- Top Advertisers on Hispanic Stations
- The Programming History Maker
- Breaking (and Embracing) the Paradigm
- SBC Expects a Statewide Franchise Soon
- Naughty Is Nice
- Guide to Hispanic TV Channels
- Cutting Complexity
- Deals
- The Maverick Number Cruncher
- The Iger-Pod
- Fates & Fortunes
- Cable’s Passionate, Driven Founder
- OLN Still Filling NHL Roster
October 14
- Comcast Names Alabama GM
- Kids WB, Cartoon Capture Monster
- TiVo Hosts VCR Funeral
- ‘XP’ Marks the Spot
- Verizon Adds More Channels
October 13
- Verizon Inks TV Guide, HDNet
- Strong Debut for Disney’s Einsteins
- TV One Looking Sharp with Rev. Al
- Court TV Says: Book 'Em!
- MTV Recooks ‘Sunday Stew’
- Elliott to Emcee for Cable Hall of Fame
- Good Marinating Vietnam!
- Ferree Resigns From CPB
- Court TV: Book It
- Akimbo 'Nets Hallmark, Outdoor Content
October 12
- Direct Response Consultant Jake Weisbarth Dies
- NBC U Ups Midwest Sales Exec
- Disney First Up for Apple’s Video ‘iPod’
- Food, Fine Living Head South
- Geraldo At Large Gets Larger
- New Board for Cable Positive
- Gates a Surprise Stand In for mtvU
- Lifetime Names Standards Bearer
- Court TV Goes for Glowpoint
- Comedy Central Unveils Development Slate
- Total for MSG Katrina Concerts Tops $9 Million
- Lifetime Feeling Blessed on Halloween
- Concurrent Completes Everstream Acquisition
- Lifetime Hosts a Presser
- Perkins To Leave GMA
October 11
- More War, Bones at Fox
- Playboy Inks Comcast VOD Pact
- Dynavar to Resell Riverstone Gear
- Fox Reality’s Site a Reality
- Commerce Considers VNR Labeling
- Icahn Rips Time Warner Again
- Louis Nye Dies at 92
- Telefutura Launches National Newscast
October 10
- N.J. Memorial for Carol Jordan
- Nick Jr. to Dance with Dora
- VH1 Classic Seeks Max Katrina Relief
- DirecTV Latin America Cutting 100 Jobs
- First Couple To Appear on Today
October 9
- Court TV Gets Trial by Jury
- Ricki Lake Plots Talk Comeback
October 8
- Renamed Pioneer Adds to Passport
- Tropical Turmoil
- Vocal on Local
- Outdoor Cable Networks Find Their Own Space
- Rentrak Develops VOD-Report Roster
- CBS News Crosses Digital Divide
- Flash!
- Va. City Goes Wide With Powerline Data
- Fates & Fortunes
- 'CED’ Magazine’s Roger Brown Dies
- Josephson Makes Name for Herself
- Deals
- 'MCN’ Deputy Editor Carol Jordan Dies at 49
- Synergy: Easy as ABC
- Swanson’s Blueprint for Fox Stations
- Fox Trots Out HD
- Asian-American Market Is Ready
- Going After Texas-Sized Franchises
- Comcast’s Close to $800M Suscom Deal
- Viacom Stations, N.H. System Sparring Over Digital Signals
- Startup May Roll Out Houston Fiber Net
- Obituary
- Fall Season’s Crystal Ball
- Why Texas Is Being Sued
October 7
- Mullen Exits Tribune Stations
- Gore Pitches Current TV
- Mediacom Lights Up VoIP in Iowa
- New York Gets New Rep
- Burger Leaving SureWest
- CSTV Graduates to Dish’s ‘Top 120’
- John, Tim Rigas Indicted
- Cabil Introduces CableCARD for Hotels
- Cole Joins Comcast in Atlanta
- CSG Sells Division
- Democracy 'At Risk' From Cable, Satellite
October 6
- Gemstar-TV Guide Names COO
- MetroCast, Viacom in HD Retrans Flap
- Unions Consolidate To Face Merged Media
- Tarver-Jones Bout Nets 405,000 Buys
- Judge Judy To Rule Through 2010
- WB Cranks Supernatural, Tanks Legal
- Shuman Resigns from News Corp. Board
- ESPN Reorganizes
- Analyst Predicts IPTV Takeover
- Fox Taps Swanson To Run Stations
- CED’s Roger Brown Dies, 46
- Laguna Beach Gets Third Season
- Less Oxygen for Oprah
- HDNet Sets Fall Lineup
October 5
- LG, Thomson to Build Set-Tops for NAB
- Texas Statewide Franchise a Grande Idea
- Reform Group Pushes Campaign Ad Vouchers
- Nick Int’l Gets Programming VP
- VH1’s Got Soul
- Verizon Inks MTVN, BET
- Pols Back Satellite EAS
- New Viacom, CBS Name Chief Accounting Officers
- US Cable Taps Arris CMTS
- FiOS To Carry MTV Nets, BET
- An ‘L.A. Rush’ for MTV, MTV2
- Viacom Releases Split Details
- Nightline Makes Some Big Apple Moves
- PBS: This Ombud's For You
- HBO Grabs Moloshok from Yahoo!
- U2 To Rock Full Hour of Conan
October 4
- Lifetime’s Haunting Sarah Haunts 4M
- NHL Goes Online with Comcast
- Up-and-Down Week for New Talkers
- Charter Taps Krupinski
- Comcast-NHL Deal Puts Puck in 'Net
- TV One Nears 23M Subs
- Kay OK with Spike TV
- Hallmark Begins Production on Murder 101
- Here Comes the Collectibles Channel
- Rentrak ‘OnDemand Essentials’ Site Live
- Weather Channel President Exits
October 3
- WCBS-TV GM Exits For WNYW
- Bryant Out at Showbiz Tonight
- MTV Looking for Miss Seventeen
- Verizon Files for Texas-Wide Franchise
- MCN’s Carol Jordan Dies, 49
- Time Warner Lobbyist Shawn Bentley Dies
- Big U.K. Deal: NTL Acquires Telewest
- Disney-ABC Promotes Cheng
- Verizon Inks Scripps Carriage Deal
- Bravo to Hit Runway Dec. 7
- More Responsibilities for Fox’s Berg
- Housewives, Grey Go Back for Seconds
- UPN Has Second Thoughts on Sex
- E! Eyes Scripted Series
October 2
- Pioneer Digital Becomes Aptiv Digital
- CN8: N.J. Gov. Candidates on-Demand
- Veiny, Vidi, Vici
- McKinsey Vets Viacom/CBS Employee Ranks
October 1
- Wireless Pay-TV Service to Roll Out
- Comcast Plants Its Future in Bedrock
- How I Started a Network – Without Comcast
- More Than One Net Shift for WWE
- TiVo, CSTV Give Downloads a College Try
- Hard News the Hard Way
- Granath Seeks $100M 'Blank Check’
- Asian Net Arrives in D.C.
- Making Reality More Real
- Musical 'Blackpool’ Hits An Off-Key Note
- TV Grudge Match Reignites
- What If It Aired on Cable First?
- Making a Buck by Selling a 'Dollar'
- 'Raven’ Scent Meant for Tween Sensibilities
- Fast Track
- A Business That Really Needs a Hit
- In-Store TV: Friend or Foe?
- Onion Guy Makes Good
- Stirring the Media Mix
- Deals
- Mass. Appeal
- Fates & Fortunes
- Straight Out of Centralcasting