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A season to forget for TV networks
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Even hits shows are suffering from viewer erosion, making the fall schedule...



Renew or adieu for the CW's 'Reaper'? Despite favorable reviews, the first-year series is "on the bubble."



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IT'S a bigger mystery than who cuts Simon Cowell's hair: Why aren't "American Idol's" complete voting...



Ominous signs for 'American Idol'
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Fox's longtime ratings juggernaut is beginning to look vulnerable in Season 7.



HBO's Sue Naegle looks for writer's passion
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The new entertainment chief is an outsider eager to attract fresh talent.



Cable TV's turn to trend follower
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Copycat programming makes it harder for networks to establish their brand in a...



'Samantha Who?' aims to jog fans' memory
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The promising ABC comedy starring Christina Applegate will return from the...



David Archuleta: Who the people want
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Boy wonder gets his break. Now, give him a break?



Strike coverage was hazardous duty
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The media blasted one another, and bloggers left a big impression.



TV's grave new world
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The glut of reality TV isn't being driven solely by the writers strike, but by a...



The strike aside, hit shows are still missing
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Although ratings haven't fallen much yet, the networks are grappling with weak...



Working for reality TV? Sorry
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When push comes to shove, residuals are going to matter more than reality...



Hail king cable
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As if the writers strike wasn't enough to worry about, the networks take a...



CHANNEL ISLAND: Reruns and reality will rule
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Though "American Idol" and a few scripted debuts are on the horizon, the strike...



Strike puts TV critics press tour in limbo
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NBC has pulled out. Other networks on the fence pending the dispute's outcome.



Show runners run the show
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TV's writer-producers are shaping up to be the most influential players in the...



CHANNEL ISLAND: ABC likes its chances in 'Murder Club'
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The network thinks the series based on James Patterson's books could be...


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