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Good morning. It’s Friday, October 7, 2005, and this is your first early morning briefing. The good news is The WB has given the given the order for a full season of Supernatural with 22 episodes. Produced by Warner Bros. TV, Supernatural launched on September 13th. The bad news is another show on The WB has been cancelled: Just Legal from Jerry Bruckheimer, and starring Don Johnson and Jay Baruchel, ditched after just three outings. No word yet on what will fill the Monday night 9p time period on a regular basis (tho next week will be a repeat of Related), or when/if the remaining eps of Just Legal will ever see the light of day. Also cancelled is NBC’s Inconceivable (Touchstone Television), and airing in that time period for the moment will be Law & Order: Criminal Intent. While no official announcement has been made on this cancellation, Variety reports production has been shut down. These mark the 2nd and 3rd cancellations so far of the season, the first being Head Cases on Fox. Over on cable network FX, comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been renewed with an order for 13 more episodes. On the flip side, Starved will not be renewed. Dennis Swanson has been named President/Station Operations at Fox Television Group overseeing 35 Fox and UPN local station affiliates. Swanson makes the shift to Fox from Viacom Station Group. You’ll recall quite recently Tom Kane was name top station dog at Viacom Station Group, which made Swanson the #2 guy. A move that perhaps helped sway his decision to join Fox. Tonight’s Premieres: * MORE GOOD STUFF *Paramount Domestic Television has signed Judge Judy to another four years on the bench, taking her thru 2009-2010 television season. Judge Judy has been in syndication for ten years now, this her tenth season, and she is among the top ten shows virtually every week. Scheduling Note: If you missed CBS’ premiere of Close to Home, you’ll get another shot at it on Saturday at 8p. Comcast-owned OLN launched its airing of the 2005 NHL season on October 5 with the NY Rangers vs. Philly Flyers and earned a .4 HH rating with 353,439 total viewers. As compared to the whole of 2005 averages (12/27/04-10/04/05), the total viewership is up 183%. Among men, the audience was up by 577% in Men 18-34, and up 277% with M18-49. The November 6 airing of NBC’s The West Wing will be a live performance and feature a Presidential Debate between the characters played by Alan Alda and Jimmy Smits. Because you know we have more than one time zone, this episode will be performed twice – once for the east coast and again for the central time and pacific time zones. Ted Koppel‘s last Nightline episode will air on November 22. ABC News will return on November 28 with the new post-Koppel edition of Nightline, and while no official information yet as to what that show will look like (single topic, multiple topics) and who will be hosting, Broadcasting & Cable reports staffers were told on Wednesday the show would have two anchors – based in NY and DC – and will include four segments. Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of Sept 19-25 2005 ranked by HH Rtg Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of Sept 19-25, 2005 ranked by A18-49 New First Run and Off Net strip Syndicated Series – week of September 19-25 ranked by A18-49: Broadcast Daytime Ratings Rankings – Women 18-49, week of Sept 26-30, 2005: * NEW ORDERS / CASTING / DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION *MTV has ordered up a new season of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, set to return in 2006. The season finale of the current season is scheduled for November 14 at 10p. Also from MTV, a new unscripted drama called 8th & Ocean. This series will join the schedule in first qtr 2006. The show focuses on a group of 10 young men and women, all models and all working in the fashion industry, and all living together in a beachfront apartment. 8th & Ocean was created by Liz Gateley. Joining the cast of CSI: NY as a regular this season is Anna Belknap in the role of Lindsay Monroe, a new young CSI member who recently made the trek to NYC from Montana. Belknap’s first appearance on the CBS series is in the episode Zoo York, airing next Wednesday, October 12. ABC has ordered a script from Storyline Entertainment that is reportedly inspired by songwriter Diane Warren. The story is about a woman who is a successful songwriter of love songs, tho is not nearly as successful in her own love life. The plan is if the show goes to series, says Hollywood Reporter, is to include music by Warren (Unbreak My Heart, I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, How Do I Live, and so on), as well as include new songs Warren will write for the show. * EXECUTIVE MOVES *Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) named Carlos Alcazar as President. He will oversee the company’s growth in the TV, custom publishing and internet markets. Hispanic Communications Network is a media campaign producer centering on the Latino market. Carlos was previously VP of a Pearson plc company. Britta von Schoeler has been named SVP/GM of Broadway Video Enterprises. She will report to Jack Sullivan, CEO. Britta is responsible for strategic planning, new business development and marketing for domestic and international exploitation of existing Broadway Video Entertainment programming. John Skipper has been chosen by ESPN as EVP/Content, taking on the programming responsibilities held most recently by Mark Shapiro. In addition to running programming and production, John will also oversee ABC Sports programming. * RATINGS *Wednesday — A18-49 Analysis: ABC led the charge on Wednesday night with an overall 5.8/15 A18-49 according to fast affiliate numbers from Nielsen Media Research. CBS was #2 with a 3.3/9, followed by NBC 3.0/8, Fox 2.8/8, UPN 1.7/5, WB 1.6/4. ABC won or tied every hour of prime, beginning at 8p with a 3.6/10 for the one hour premiere of George Lopez. The finale of So You Think You Can Dance on Fox drew a 2.9/8. E-Ring ranked third with a 2.4/7 for NBC, up from last week’s 2.1/5 when it aired at 9p. America’s Next Top Model earned a 2.2/6 A18-49, but among the younger W18-34, it delivered an 11 share, tied for first along with Fox. At 9p Lost on ABC earned a stellar 9.0/22, dusting the competition. Criminal Minds on CBS posted a 3.2/8, #2 in the time period. Martha Stewart in her new time period earned a 2.5/6, up in rating from last week’s 2.1/6, and increasing the time period week to week as well. Nanny 911 on Fox earned a 2.8/7, holding it’s lead-in share. At 10p ABC and CBS tied, each delivering a 12 share, followed by Law & Order’s 10 share. WB had an evening of premieres beginning with One Tree Hill scoring a 2.3/7 among the network’s target demo A18-34, followed by a 1.5/4 for Related at 9p. FINAL HOUSEHOLD RATINGS: Wednesday, October 5, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. ABC 9.1/14 George Lopez [p] 6.4/10, Lost 13.2/20, Invasion 7.8/12 CBS 7.3/11 Still Standing 5.0/8, Yes Dear 4.8/7, Criminal Minds 7.7/12, CSI: NY 9.4/15 NBC 6.1/10 E-Ring 5.5/9, The Apprentice: Martha Stewart 4.7/7, Law & Order 8.2/13 FOX 5.0/8 So You Think You Can Dance [f] 5.0/8, Nanny 911 4.8/7 UPN 2.3/4 America’s Next Top Model 3.2/5, Veronica Mars 2.3/3 WB 2.1/3 One Tree Hill [p] 2.6/4, Related [p] 2.3/3 A18-49 ABC 5.8/15, CBS 3.3/9, NBC 3.0/8, Fox 2.8/8, UPN 1.7/5, WB 1.6/4
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM AMC IF YOU LIKED HIM IN OCEANS 11, Friday Fun Fact: The human brain is insensitive to pain. The suffering of a headache come not from the organ itself but from the nerve and muscles lining it. The History Channel presents This Day in History: Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: In the 1997 film Cop Land, what was the nickname of the young cop on the run? SUPER BOY Kudos to: Ivan Tafur-West Wayne/Atlanta; Michael Benevento-MSG Networks/NY; Michael Branch-TV Guide Channel/NY; Linda Parrott-Starz Ent/Englewood CO; Daniel Thomson-Media First International/Minneapolis; Mike Callahan-Sony Pictures TV; Kathy Yarbrough-The Graham Group/Lafayette LA; Aisha Figilis-KPXN TV/LA; Daniel Gershon-DTM Films/LA; Brett Ashy-The Ashy Agency/LA; Daniel Gershon-DTM Films/LA A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COURT TV T hank G od I t’s S moking G un F riday! The Easiest Question You’ll Be Asked All Day Three guesses. Today’s Trivia Question: At the close of each episode of this tv show, a burly pair of hands holding a hammer and a metal stamping device would clang together to form the production trademark “Mark VII” on a small rectangular sheet of steel. What was the show? (click here with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: Only the second four correct answers from each time zone will be mentioned; and once you’ve been mentioned in any of the Cynopsis editions, you can’t be mentioned again that calendar week.) Later — Cyn If you’d rather listen than read, you can sign up for the Cynopsis: In Your Ear podcast available for download each morning by 630a at www.cynopsis.com or via iTunes 4.9 listed in the podcast directory under “News.” Subscribe, unsubscribe, or change a subscription for any Cynopsis edition: www.cynopsis.com Cyn opsis CLASSIFIEDS — JOB OPENING: ASSOC. RES. ANALYST/CNN/NY: Multi-tasker, strong analytical/problem solving skills & MS Office proficient; media exp a+, info www.turnerjobs.com #46313; Res: JOB OPENING: VOD COORD. iN DEMAND/NY: Maintain VOD databases, distribute VOD info, prepare reports, communicate VOD info to affiliates. Bchlrs degree with 1 year work/intern exp. JOB OPENING: TALENT MNGMNT JR EXEC/ NYC based TALENT BRAND MNGMNT FIRM: Creative, Org, detail oriented, energetic w/ exp & passion for Fashion, Advertising, New Media, Mrktng, & Publicity. Res & cvr letter to JOB OPENING: VP/GM /Nexstar Br’casting Grp/Evansville IN: Oversee WTVW, FOX Affil. Track record of success in revenue, community & audience dev building motivated team & bottom line growth is req’d. Credentials to: JOB OPENING: RESEARCH CONSULT / G4 Media/LA: Thorough knwldg of Nielsen ratings data & other resrch tools. Strong PC knwldg (esp Mrktbreaks or StarTrak, MS Office) req’d. BA & prev TV resrch exp req’d. Temp position. JOB OPENING: MGR WORLD WIDE PROGRAMMING STRATEGY/Burbank; 2+ yrs exp in int’l tv; television/children’s programming & research exp pref’d; exp in global bus and foreign language skills. Resumes To: JOB OPENING: ADMIN ASST, PROGRAMMING/OLN-Stamford, CT. Entry-level, supporting busy VPs. Proficiency w/MS Office, detail-oriented/deadline driven, interest in programming. See: www.olntv.com. Resume/salary: JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT, AETN/NY: Organized, multi-tasker with Int/Adv Excel req & media math skills desirable. Energetic w/ interest in sales/business, excellent comm skills. Send resume & cover to JOB OPENING: MGR, AFFIL MKTG/LIFETIME TV, NY. Seeking a detailed-orientated, creative thinker with a min. of 5 yrs exp. at a cable network. TV/Ent. industry exp. pref’d. Apply at http://www.lifetimetv.com/about/jobs.html (10/13) JOB OPENING: DIR, COMM, Nick Networks/NY: Devlp & mng comm & media strtgy for TV & Online. Devlp/write press mat’l. 7-10 yrs PR exp. Strng in Teen Press & relat’s w/ Teen mags, cons print/TV & cbl trades. www.mtvncareers.com EOE (10/13) JOB OPENING: SR RES. ANALYST/Cartoon Ntwrk Res./ATL:3-5 yrs Nat’lTV exp; Prof. in mrkt res. stats, Nielsen sftwr & internet measurement strongly pref’d.Media math; info www.turnerjobs.com #49016;Res: JOB OPENING: DIR, PRICING& PLANNING/ NY: OVERSEE P&P DEPT and manage a team -revenue reporting, inventory analysis.MS Excel a must. If interested, apply @ www.foxcareers.com (job # FNG1277) (10/12) JOB OPENING: MGR, PRICING & PLANNING/ NY: SUPPORT P&P DEPT w/ weekly revenue reporting, inventory analysis. Strong excel a must. If interested, apply @ www.foxcareers.com (job # FNG1091) (10/12) JOB OPENING: PROMOTION WRITER/PRODUCER, QVC, Inc., West Chester, PA: Min. 5-7 yrs. exp. producing & writing; 1 yr. exp. leading others. Spot reel and writing sample a must. Visit careers page at www.QVC.com , Job #1132. (10/12) JOB OPENING: AD SALES ASSISTANT, The Hotel Networks/NY: Organized, detail-oriented, excellent comm. skills. Excel and P Point exp. req. Send resume to JOB OPENING: SR PRIMETIME PROG RESEARCH MGR / ABC Burbank. 5+ yrs exp in primary/second ratings analysis; compu prof in Nielsen+ present/appls. Top written, oral, mgmt, organztl skills; BA req’d. Resumes: JOB OPENING: SYNDICATION RESEARCH ANALYST/LA Studio– Syndication exp. A+. Proficient w/Galaxy, WRAP, NPower, Adviews, Marketbreaks. Team player, ability to juggle many projects. Email: JOB OPENING: CABLE SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST/LA Studio-Cable exp. A+. Proficient with Galaxy, WRAP, NPower, Adviews, Marketbreaks. Team player, ability to juggle many projects. Email: JOB OPENING: SR. ANALYST/NTWRK-CABLE RESEARCH/Sony Pictures TV, Westwood:2+ yrs TV res exp at TV studio, cable or b’cast ntwrk. Strong Knwldg Nielsen sftwr & TV indsty. Exc written/comm skills. BA deg. www.sonypicturesjobs.com EOE (10/8) JOB OPENING: SALES MGR, LICENSING& MERCH/ TOKYOPOP/LA: Sell intellectual prop rts thru merch & cnsmr products license agreements, co-promos, retail prtnrships. 3-5 yrs exp dom & int’l licensing sales. Apply: JOB OPENING: SALES MGR,AD SALES & SPONSORSHIPS/ TOKYOPOP/LA: Sell mag placement opportunities & retail partnerships. Dev prod placement opportunities. 3-5 yrs exp sponsorship sales. Bach deg req. Apply: JOB OPENING: WRITER/PROD/DIR: LA. Smart, funky, brainy multi-tasker needed for hip/controversial series of cable specials. Previous experience on similar shows essential. Apply: JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/Discovery Nets-NY: Min 4 yrs research exp. and proficiency in Nielsen systems required. Strong analytical/communication/computer/presentation skills. Apply at: www.discovery.com . Job Req #2393 (10/8) JOB OPENING: RESEARCH STRATEGIST– Discovery iMedia, NY: 3+ yrs in TV/online research w/ strong analyt skills. Ability to interpret data, provide insight, & comm w/ sr. mgmt: www.discovery.com ; Job Req#2615 (10/8) JOB OPENING: TV NETWORK PLANNER/Galavision/Chicago– Media Planner w/1+ years exp. Strong analytical & comm. skills. Spanish speaking pref/not req. Resume: JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/ Endeavor Agency/Beverly Hills: 1 yr. Nat’l research exp req’d. Must have strong Nielsen Galaxy Explorer skills, be detail oriented & highly organized. Resumes should be sent to JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT, NBC Universal/NY: Organized, able to multi-task, detail-oriented, excellent comm skills. Nielsen, MRI & media math knowledge desirable. Send resume & cover to JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, NBC Universal Cable, Chicago. 5-7 yrs TV sales exp preferred. Well-organized self-starter. Strong comm skills. Established Chicago agency relationships a plus. 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