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Source: Nielsen Galaxy Explorer, 2007-to-date (1/1-11 / 11 /07), Prime Time (M-Su 8-11p) Live+SD coverage area HH ratings among all ad-supported cable networks; Nielsen People Meter Sample, Nov ’07 Universe Estimate of 84.258 million subscriber households. Further qualifications available upon request.

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11/27/07

Good Morning.  It’s Tuesday, November 27, 2007 and this is your first early morning briefing. 

NBC gives full season orders to two freshman series – Chuck and Life.  At this point, Chuck is still in production, while Life has shut down due to the writers’ strike.  Chuck has been averaging a 3.4 A18-49 so far this season on Mondays at 8p, and Life has averaged a 3.0/9 on Wednesday nights at 10p.

Tonight’s Finale:
ABC: Dancing with the Stars at 9p

The writers’ strike has been going on since early November, and the late night talk shows all went into reruns by the following Monday.  Now the first late night talker will begin taping new episodes –NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly goes back into production this week, for shows airing next week. All the other late night talkers remain in reruns, and at this point, there’s no indication any of them will resume production.

Telemundo will premiere its late night show, Mas Vale Tarde con Alex Cambert (Better Late with Alex Cambert), on November 29 at 1130p. The show features interviews with top stars in either English or Spanish, musical guests, and cross-cultural comedy, with its house band providing backup.Taped in Los Angeles in front of a live studio audience, the weekly series is broadcast from Telemundo’s brand-new studio at Universal CityWalk.

Corbin Bernsen is hosting his own show on GSN – game show How Much is Enough?, produced by BBC Worldwide America.  The network has ordered up 40 episodes that are scheduled to premiere in primetime on January 8 and airing Tuesday thru Saturday nights.

Production of the primetime Food Network series Emeril Live will shut down on December 11, according to TV Week.  The show will continue in repeats, and Emeril will continue with his daytime series Essence of Emeril.  Additionally, new projects and specials for Emeril are currently on the burner.
 
Hi-def channel MOJO and Esquire Magazine are partnering to produce on-air interstitials called Take it from Esquire that begin this month. The series of 45-second interstitials will cover topics ranging from style and wardrobe tips to grilling steaks. They will air starting in primetime and later will venture to other platforms including video, online and print.
 
The so-called 70/70 Rule comes under fire today in an FCC Open Commission Meeting, scheduled to begin this morning at 930am. The rule which dates back to the 1984 Cable Act, provides that once cable is available in 70% of the country, and is subscribed to by at least 70% of its potential users, cable is then subject to more regulation in an effort to promote competition and content diversity.  As you can imagine, a multitude of letters and emails have been sent to FCC Commish Kevin Martin both questioning the authority of the FCC to adopt more rules and regulations for the cable industry, as well as the need for more rules based on the 1984 Cable Act provision.  The proceedings can be viewed live via the internet (for a fee) by going to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.

Gaylord Entertainment Co. will buy Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio for $252.5 million, financed through the hospitality and entertainment company’s existing credit line. The deal is expected to be complete in first quarter 2008. In addition, Gaylord purchased some 90 odd acres of undeveloped land next to the resort and is planning an approximate three-year, $250 million expansion on the property to be finished by 2011.
 

Bravo greenlit a one-hour reality pilot starring Jo De La Rosa who appeared in the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County, the network’s original docu-series. Followers of Housewives remember Jo as the young woman involved with gated community guy Slade, but called it a day to pursue her own career in LA.  Produced by Evolution Film & Tape, Inc., the pilot picks up with Jo in L.A. working on a singing career as she tries to find love. Production on the pilot begins next month.

In its next cycle, CW’s America’s Next Top Model will get a new judge – departing is Twiggy, entering is supermodel Paulina Porizkova.  Cycle 10 is due to premiere in 1st qtr 2008.
 
Casting Call: HGTV is looking for homeowners to appear on the new series, Red Hot & Green starring Carter Oosterhouse, and who have a desire to “green up” a room in their house. Outgoing, energetic homeowners are encouraged to apply. Note: this will be a single room renovation on a small-scale and the homeowner must have a budget allocated for this project. To request an application form and more information, send an email to
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The National Hockey League tapped Larry Gelfand as SVP/Media Sales. The former VP/Digital Sales for VH1 will head NHL’s U.S. media sales as well as development, new revenue efforts and management of the NHL media sales force.

Imagine Communications named Zeev Prokopets to VP/R&D and GM, Israel, to manage the company’s R&D and engineering team based in Israel; Yves Boudreau to Director/Systems Engineering; and Jeff Delazaro to Regional VP/Sales.

Paul Johnson joined the London office of National Geographic Digital Motion as Account Manager. Paul, along with recent hire Dan Pierce will manage Digital Motion’s advertising, entertainment and corporate accounts, in addition to heading the expansion of the division’s client base for footage in the U.K. and Europe.

Sundance Channel added Andrew M. Hunn as VP/Affiliate Sales to manage sales, affiliate marketing and distribution for the network’s national accounts that include Time Warner Cable, Cablevision and Bright House Networks. Andrew will report to Tim Boell, SVP/Affiliate Sales.

Animation Collective has identified a new COO in Doug MacLennan, who had been VP/Finance for the company. Doug will be responsible for heading the company’s corporate strategy and multi-platform initiatives, and will report to Larry Schwarz, Founder and CEO.  He takes over for Michael Gold, who left the company for an educational software venture. 

Theano Apostolou advanced to VP/Publicity, Talent Relations and Promotional Events at Rainbow Media’s AMC. In her expanded position, Theano will head the network’s consumer communications for original series, movie franchises and industry events. She will continue to report to Ellen Kroner, SVP/Communications, Rainbow Media.

NBC Local Media Division elevated Tina Silvestri to SVP/Sales Operations starting immediately. Tina will work in tandem with Mark Lund, EVP/Sales and is charged with streamlining the unit’s sales systems and processes. She will also manage the pricing and planning efforts for the 10 owned-television stations in addition to research functions. Tina will continue to report to John Wallace, President, NBC Local Media Division.

Zephyr Media Group promoted Priscilia-Reyes to Director/Sales up from Senior Media Buyer.

The CW upped Kevin Levy to VP/Program Planning and Scheduling. Currently, Kevin handles all facets of scheduling series, movies and specials for the network which includes primetime, daytime and the Sunday 5-7p block. He also is the programming executive for Friday Night Smackdown! Kevin reports to Kelly Kahl, SEVP/Program Operations, CBS. In addition, The CW hired Justin Rosenblatt as Director/Alternative Programming where he’s involved in the daily production of the network’s current and upcoming reality franchises as well as development on future alternative and reality series. He reports to Jennifer Bresnan, SVP/Alternative Programming, The CW and to Ghen Maynard, SVP/Alternative Programming and Entertainment Content for New Media, CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment Group.

Kim Cohn moves to 28:30, LLC as Media Director to oversee the agency’s operations.

Multi-media content provider, Entertainment Studios, Inc. upgraded Ericka Butler to VP/Sales and Strategic Planning for Entertainment Studios Home Entertainment (ESHE), where she will manage the Wal-Mart USA account. Ericka will also work closely with company senior management to create sales strategies for new releases and catalog product. Based in Los Angeles, she will report to Deborah Mitchell, President, ESHE.

Today in Cynopsis Kids

• Cartoon Networks hits highs with live-action Ben 10
• Tom Swift to be adapted for multi-media
• Teen Titans returns to Kids WB!

Today in Cynopsis International 

• Discovery Channel Canada and Japan’s Media International Corporation sign 3-year first look deal
• Target Entertainment hits several sales targets for 51 Minds Productions fare
• Comcast launches here! as SVOD service in Oregon

Today in Cynopsis Digital, listen to the audio version here or subscribe to the iTunes Cyn Digital podcast 

• ABC News teams with Facebook to create a new interactive political news channel
• Mainstream programmers dominate inaugural TV Guide Online Video Awards
• Networks hard at work to fill empty online video ad spots

Sunday – A18-49 Analysis: NBC scored a victory Sunday night at 6.0/14 A18-49, according to fast affiliate ratings from Nielsen Media Research. Football ruled this last night of the holiday weekend as CBS’ Football Runover took the 7p hour with 6.5/17. NBC was in control the next three hours as its Eagles vs. Patriots clash won at 8p with 6.0/14; followed by 7.4/16 at 9p; and ending at 10p with 8.0/19. 

Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Sunday, November 25, 2007 (November Sweep Day 25) – time period averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research

CBS: 9.8/15          Football Runover 13.5/21, 60 Minutes 9.9/14, The Amazing Race 12 7.6/11, Cold Case 8.1/13

NBC: 9.6/15          Football Night in America 4.6/7, Sunday Night Football: Eagles vs. Patriots 11.3/17

ABC: 8.7/13          Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 6.1/10, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 8.5/13, Desperate Housewives 11.6/17, Brothers & Sisters 8.4/14

FOX: 4.7/7          The Simpsons [r] 3.1/5, The Simpsons [r] 3.8/6, The Simpsons 5.3/8, King of the Hill 5.1/7, Family Guy 5.7/8, American Dad 5.0/7

UNIV: 1.6/2          Hora Pico 1.6/2, Bailando por un Sueno 1.6/2

CW: 0.8/1             CW Now 0.6/1, Aliens in America [r] 0.6/1, Life is Wild [r] 0.8/1, America’s Next Top Model [r] 1.0/1

TELE: 0.5/1           Valentín Elizalde: El Gallo de Oro 0.5/1, Movie: Mentiroso, Mentiroso 0.5/1

A18-49: NBC 6.0/14, ABC 5.0/12, CBS 4.3/10, FOX 3.6/8, UNIV 1.4/3, TELE 0.5/1, CW 0.4/1

 
This day in History: 1864 – Charles L. Dodgson (pen name Lewis Carroll) sent a handwritten manuscript to 12 year old Alice Liddel, titled Alice’s Adventures Underground, as an early Christmas present. The manuscript was later renamed Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: This mystical, mysterious village and its inhabitants only appear for one day every century. The villagers must never leave or they will disappear forever. Where is this?  BRIGADOON   Kudos to: Joanne Shaw-MediaCom/NY; Barry Schiffer-WJZ/Baltimore; Peter Gordon-Golf Channel/Orlando; Clare Taricska-WJW/Cleveland; Katrina Cicala-Prairie Home Productions/Saint Paul, MN; Christian Reynolds-Spotplus/Dallas; Sally Sluss-Charter Media/St. Louis;Erin Forfa-BET/Chicago; Jean Hester-ABC Studios/Burbank; Evan Weinstein-Hippodrum Entertainment/LA; Sherrie Newman-Sherrie Newman Corporate PR/Marina Del Rey, CA; Dale Warshaw-KMSB/KTTU/Tucson; Robin Goret-Misaloka Marketing and Research/London; Nancy Adams-theHCAgroup/Ontario; Peter Schmiedchen-Rogers Cable/Toronto

Today’s Trivia Question:  The idea for The Honeymooners TV series was spawned from an instantly popular 12 minute sketch on what classic variety show? (
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Later  — Cyn
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WHAT’S ON TONIGHT – Tuesday, November 27, 2007

ABC:A Charlie Brown Christmas [r], Dancing with the Stars (Results Show)[f]
CBS: NCIS, The Unit, Cane
CW: Beauty & the Geek, Reaper
Fox: Bones, House
ION: Mama’s Family x2, Who’s the Boss? x2, Diagnosis Murder
MNT: The Academy [r], Jail, Jail [r]
NBC: The Biggest Loser, Law & Order: SVU
PBS: Nova [r], Frontline [r], Independent Lens
Univ: Amar Sin Limites, Destilando Amor, Como Ana una Mujer
Tele: Madre Luna, Esclava Isaura, Pecados Ajenos

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