Entertainment & Arts
It is unfortunate that NBC did not demonstrate a little more taste as the network interrupted its commercials with segments of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies from Barcelona.
Aug. 9, 1992
Television
During one three-month block recently, TV writer-producers Joshua Brand and John Falsey had virtually every day booked, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with meetings on the half hour.
Aug. 29, 1992
Archives
Old TVs, cellphones and other electronics don’t belong in the trash; they should be recycled.
Jan. 9, 2010
Product placements, especially on reality TV shows, are soaring. Who’s watching out for viewers?
July 7, 2008
With the OK to buy DirecTV, the media titan can conquer more U.S. viewers via satellite.
Dec. 22, 2003
Negotiations in a $100-million dispute between the motion picture and cable-TV industries broke down Tuesday with charges that cable-TV operators are using copyright laws to “bludgeon” Hollywood studios and other producers of TV programming.
March 5, 1986
Put e-waste in its right place
Company Town
Not so long ago, most television viewers were content to while away the midday hours watching soap operas, game shows and courtroom dramas.
Aug. 25, 2017
They’re so thoughtful at NBC, always worrying about us poor slobs out here in Television Land.
Sept. 5, 1993
Awards
How much longer can Hollywood claim to be the movie capital of the world?
Jan. 8, 2014