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06/21/06
Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, June 21, 2006, and this is your first early morning briefing.
Say goodnight, Dan. By now you know CBS News has announced Dan Rather’s retirement, just months before his contract was due to expire, and after 44 years covering almost every major event in our country’s history. Sean McManus, President of CBS News and Sports said: “Of all the famous names associated with CBS News, the biggest and brightest on the marquee are Murrow, Cronkite and Rather.” In a statement released thru his publicist, Rather had this to say: “My departure before the term of my contract represents CBS’ final acknowledgement, after a protracted struggle, they had not lived up to their obligations to allow me to do substantive work there.” CBS News will air a primetime special on Dan Rather’s career scheduled for this fall.
While you’re thinking about that, chew on a few of these Dan Rather-isms, all spoken during various Presidential Elections:
- Texas is the big enchilada or, if not an enchilada, then a huge taco.
- This race is shakier than cafeteria Jell-O.
- Election results were scary enough to make the Democrats’ fingernails sweat.
- Woulda, coulda, shoulda. If a frog didn’t have long hind legs, he wouldn’t have squat to jump with.
- We don’t know what to do. We don’t know whether to wind a watch or bark at the moon.
After acquiring full ownership of Court TV last month from Liberty Media, Time Warner’s Turner Broadcasting cut 50 jobs at the network’s corporate communications, affiliate relations, finance and accounting areas. Other areas including programming, marketing and production, will be left alone as the network will work in these areas independently from the Turner groups. More Court TV layoffs could happen in the next 60 to 90 days.
Fox has all but finished it’s upfront selling season, finishing at $1.7 billion, according to Hollywood Reporter. CPMs have been in the +2-+4% range versus last year, selling approx 70% of its inventory. Estimates peg the network at ending up with an overall 6% increase from last years spending which finished at $1.6 billion.
OLNTV.com has launched a new broadband channel, The Player, with a variety of sports events and series available 24/7. Viewers can download exclusive streaming video, replays and daily highlights from the NHL, The Tour de France and the Professional Bull Riders, plus get tips from field sports experts and reports from industry sports shows. OLN will be known as Versus in September 2006 and specializes in sports and competitive content.
The first martial arts broadband channel, MAC Experience, has been launched via a private beta test by Breakthrough Interactive Group, Inc. at www.macexperience.com. Participants in the private test included martial arts experts, broadband industry leaders, investors and select consumers. MAC Experience will launch live worldwide on July 7, and it will contain original martial arts content, including movies, documentaries, tournament competitions, news, and more.
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Syndication 2006 Upfront: Update
As reported in Mediaweek, several major agencies are already talking with the top syndicators, with one syndicator saying they have conducted some early business. So far no details on price have been divulged and the discussions apparently have not gone as far as rates. The buzz says the new Rachael Ray from King World and top-tier shows such as Oprah and Dr. Phil, also from King World, Ellen from Warner Bros.; Regis and Kelly from Buena Vista; and the entertainment magazines such as Paramount’s Entertainment Tonight and The Insider, Warner Bros’ Extra, and NBC Universal’s Access Hollywood are the most sought after shows by media agencies. Syndicators appear happy to be approached by the agencies as the network broadcast upfront is concluding. All of this is happening prior to any major deals with the cable networks. Other syndication program categories that may be in demand are off-net sitcoms, game shows and news magazines shows.
The TV Guide Channel has tapped former child TV star, Tracey Gold to host the new series, Trapped in TV Guide, which debuts on August 4 at 8p. The one-hour reality show catches people unaware with hidden cameras, as they are “trapped” in a scene from a classic or current TV hit such as Seinfeld, Desperate Housewives, The X-Files or I Love Lucy. The show is executive produced by Barry Poznick and John Stevens for Zoo Productions.
Another addition to TNT‘s limited series The Company scheduled to roll out next summer. Earlier this week it was announced Chris O’Donnell would join the show, and now add Alfred Molina to the list. Molina will play a fascinating character called The Sorcerer – the guy who created many of the wizardly techniques for which the CIA became known. The Company, played out in six one-hour episodes, chronicles the days of the CIA during the Cold War.
Casting Call: Oxygen Network is seeking all “bad girls” for their new original series The Bad Girls Club which premieres in December 2006. The club will be a diverse group of women brought together to live in a Los Angeles house who are determined to change their evil ways. The open casting call takes place this Saturday, June 24, 11a-5p at Oxygen Network Offices at 75 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. Contact George Cabico at B|W|R Public Relations, 310-550-7776 for interview requests.
Ben Zurier has been upped to SVP/Programming Strategy for VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD: Music High Definition Channel. In his expanded role, he will manage program planning and acquisitions for VH1 Classic and MHD, as well as create program planning strategies for VH1. Ben reports to Brian Graden, President/Entertainment, MTV Networks Music Group.
Alan Cohen has been appointed EVP/CMO at Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., reporting to Rich Battista, CEO. He will supervise all aspects of the corporate marketing process including the company’s brand identity, licensing, merchandising and corporate research. Additionally, he will work closely with various company divisions in the ongoing development of the corporate brand and develop strategic marketing partnerships across multiple platforms.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products has elevated Brad Globe to President, replacing founder and former President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Dan Romanelli. Brad will lead the company’s business tasks including domestic and international licensing, worldwide marketing, business and legal affairs, finance and retail business development.
Rich Fineza is the new Executive Director/Research at GSN, where he will report to David Primuth, VP/Research. Based in the network’s Santa Monica headquarters, Rich will manage all aspects of the daily research operations.
Endemol USA, producer of reality TV programs, has formed a Hispanic division – Endemol USA Latino to create content for broadcast and cable TV, film and corporate establishments targeting the U.S. Hispanic audience. Stephanie Fisch has been appointed SVP to lead this new division based in Miami.
ABC Television Network has promoted Gloria Lee to VP/Affiliate Marketing and Promotion, effective immediately. In this position she will oversee all local marketing and promotion initiatives between the network and the ABC-TV affiliates and ABC owned stations. Gloria reports to John Rouse, SVP/Affiliate Relations.
Top Ten Basic Cable Ad Supported Network Rankings among A18-49 for the week of 6/12-6/18/06
Primetime (000) Total Pgm Day (000)
USA 1267 TNT 623
TBSC 1175 TBSC 605
TNT 1119 NAN* 605
DISC 757 USA 567
SPK 713 ADSM* 482
FX 614 NICK 468
MTV 585 DISC 393
LIF 562 ESPN 377
CMDY 540 LIF 372
AEN 514 FX 346
Source Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research Data.
All ratings based on Total U.S. Television Universe of 110,200,000 homes
* = Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Primetime listing only includes those networks broadcasting more than 51% of the primetime hours (M-Su 8p-11p)
Top Ten Basic Cable Ad Supported Network Rankings among Total Viewers for the week of 6/12-6/18/06
Primetime (000) Total Pgm Day (000)
USA 2141 NICK 1695
TNT 2055 NAN* 1193
TBSC 1580 TOON 1040
LIF 1351 TNT 1024
NAN* 1220 USA 971
TOON 1136 ADSM* 922
FOXN 1092 TBSC 847
DISC 993 LIF 769
SPK 974 FOXN 650
HGTV 913 ESPN 643
Source Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research Data.
All ratings based on Total U.S. Television Universe of 110,200,000 homes
* = Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Primetime listing only includes those networks broadcasting more than 51% of the primetime hours (M-Su 8p-11p)
Top 10 Cable Programs among A18-49 (000) for the week of 6/12-6/18/06
USA WWE Entertainment – 10p 3134
TNT The Closer 2630
USA WWE Entertainment – 9p 2561
TNT Saved 2080
DISC Deadliest Catch 1924
SCIF ECW 1889
USA Bruce Almighty 1757
ESP2 USA/Czech Republic 1708
USA The 4400 1705
MTV RR/RR Fresh Meat 1686
Source Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research Data.
All ratings based on Total U.S. Television Universe of 110,200,000 homes
Top 10 Broadcast Programs among A18-49 (000) for the week of 6/12-6/18/06
ABC NBA Finals on ABC – Game 5 7,670
ABC NBA Finals on ABC – Game 3 6,570
ABC NBA Finals on ABC – Game 4 5,990
FOX So You Think You Can Dance – Wed 5,380
NBC Last Comic Standing 4 5,180
NBC Dateline 6/15 5,010
CBS CSI: Miami 5,070
FOX Hell’s Kitchen 4,770
NBC Windfall 4,100
FOX So You Think You Can Dance – Thurs 4,170
Source Nielsen Media Research, Galaxy Explorer, Live + SD Data
Monday – A18-49 Analysis: FOX had a “heavenly” win Monday with 2.7/8 A18-49, according to fast affiliate ratings from Nielsen Media Research. CBS came next with 2.6/7, then NBC 2.3/7, ABC 2.0/6, UNIV 1.6/5, UPN 0.8/2, WB 0.7/2 and TELE 0.4/1. Reruns of the CBS comedies The King of Queens and How I Met Your Mother averaged a 2.3/7 to take the 8p hour. FOX aired an original episode of Hell’s Kitchen at 9p which beat the other nets by at least a full rating point at 3.4/9. Then at 10p, CBS prevailed again to win this time period with a repeat of CSI: Miami at 3.2/9.
Live + Same Day Ratings: Monday, June 19, 2006 – time period averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research
CBS 5.8/10 The King of Queens [r] 4.9/9, How I Met Your Mother [r] 4.3/7, Two and a Half Men [r] 5.5/9, Two and a Half Men [r] 5.0/8, CSI: Miami [r] 7.5/13
FOX 3.9/7 Hell’s Kitchen [r] 3.2/6, Hell’s Kitchen 4.7/7
ABC 3.6/6 Wife Swap [r] 4.1/7, Supernanny [r] 3.9/6, How to Get the Guy 2.8/5
NBC 3.5/6 NHL – The Stanley Cup Finals: Game 7 3.5/6
UNIV 2.0/3 La Fea Mas Bella 2.1/4, Barrera de Amor 2.1/3, Cristina 1.7/3
UPN 1.3/2 One on One [r] 1.2/2, All of Us [r] 1.4/2, Girlfriends [r] 1.3/2, Half & Half [r] 1.2/2
WB 1.3/2 7th Heaven [r] 1.4/2, 7th Heaven [r] 1.3/2
TELE 0.6/1 Tierra de Pasiones 0.6/1, Amores De Mercado 0.6/1, Decisiones 0.6/1
A18-49: FOX 2.7/8, CBS 2.6/7, NBC 2.3/7, ABC 2.0/6, UNIV 1.6/5, UPN 0.8/2, WB 0.7/2, TELE 0.4/1
The History Channel presents This Day in History:
1982-After sixteen hours in labor, Princess Diana gives birth to her first child. Prince William was the first heir to the British throne to be born in a hospital.
Answer to Yesterday’s trivia question: As Wilt Chamberlain stood next to it, the tag line read “They Say It Couldn’t Be Done.” What was he standing next to? VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE and What Couldn’t be done? His sitting in it comfortably. Kudos to: Sharon Cauthen-Barnard College/NY; Ron Salcedo-Zimmerman/NY; Richard Walsh-OMD/NY; Jack Krayson-APF/NY; Brian Harder-Comcast Spotlight/Chicago; Kathy Yarbrough-The Graham Group/New Orleans; Jim Hall-True Media/Columbia MO; Kyle Krebs-KLTY/Dallas; TJ Szymczak-YPM Inc/Irvine CA; Judi Schultz-Woodson Media Inc/Portland OR; Darlene Lieblich Tipton/LA
Today’s Trivia Question: On this show the owner and publisher of the Daily Sentinel had a duel identity known only to his secretary and the district attorney. What show as it? (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
06.21.06
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WHAT’S ON TONIGHT: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
ABC George Lopez [r], Freddie [r], Lost [r], Commander in Chief [r]
CBS Big Brother All -Stars: America’s Choice, Criminal Minds [r], CSI: NY [r]
FOX So You Think You Can Dance
NBC Dateline, America’s Got Talent [p ]
i Sue Thomas F. B. Eye, Doc, It’s a Miracle
UPN UPN Movie Night: My Date With Drew
WB Blue Collar TV, Blue Collar TV [r], One Tree Hill [r]
TELE Tierra de Pasiones, Amores De Mercado, Decisiones
UNIV La Fea Mas Bella, Barrera de Amor, Don Francisco Presenta
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CTAM
CTAM Summit, Boston, July 17 – 19
Join us for dialogue and debate that will give you new ways to view the business, including: June Blocklin, Young & Rubicam Brands; Dr. Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics; Donald MacDonald, Intel Corporation; and Judy McGrath, MTV Networks. www.ctamsummit.com.
