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CBS taps Charlie Rose, Gayle King for 'Early Show'

Nov 14, 2011
Rose, a long-time PBS figure, and King, best known for her Oprah connection, will become new regulars on the morning show, The New York Times reports

Not surprising: The Internet is hurting TV porn sales

Aug 5, 2011
Television companies are complaining they just can't sell porn like thy use to. Fans are headed to the web instead. Why pay for something you can...

Cable companies can't just dump your favorite channel

Aug 2, 2011
The Federal Communication Commission issued a new order that will keep channels on the air during contract fights between programmers and...

MID-DAY UPDATE: Oil prices concern consumers, HBO taps job-strapped market

Mar 3, 2011
Unrest in Libya continues, and as stranded workers wait to return to their countries, Britain and France have volunteered aircraft to evacuate...

TV's favorite commercial characters now available as action figures

Mar 3, 2011
G.I. Joe is SO 20 years ago. Who wants to play with a super hero action figure when you can play with one of TV's favorite commercial characters....

MID-DAY UPDATE: Violence escalates in Libya, concerns mount over rising oil prices

Feb 25, 2011
Violent protests continue today in Libya. After reports of mass killings of anti-government protesters, the United Nations top human rights office...

An American pastime v. twinkle toes

Nov 2, 2010
This final note today, which to be honest, does kind of have me scratching my head and wondering about the American television-watching public....

For public good, not for profit.

How to read an EnergyGuide label

Oct 28, 2010
Eve Troeh reported today on TVs made after May 10, 2011 will be required to sport an EnergyGuide label. Below is one example of what one type of...

A reality show judge to replace Larry King?

Jul 14, 2010
Word on the street is that CNN is close to signing a successor for Larry King, who announced that he'd be ending "Larry King Live" this fall. And...