Broadcasting & Cable - December 21, 2008

'Twas two months before litmus, the DTV shift While all through the industry folks felt adrift Though Black Friday triumphed days grew again grayer With business as neglected as a Betamax player...

• Feature
• Cover Story
• B&C's Year-End News Quiz
• newshome
• Q&A: SNL's Lorne Michaels

• News
• Bianculli Review
• Bianculli Review: Plenty to Celebrate About 2008
• Left Coast Bias
• Don't Worry, Be Happy: It's B&C's 'Good News' Issue!
• Mel's Diner
• Big Laughs…And Big Ratings
• Take Five
• Q&A: NBC News Chief Steve Capus
• Washington Watch
• More Than A 'Toaster With Pictures'

• Opinion
• The Gift Box
• B&C Online Readers Fire Back

• People
• Liz Dolan Named Oprah network CMO
• Fates and Fortunes
• Fates & Fortunes

• Special Report
• B&C's 2008 General Managers of the Year: Good Leaders for Changing Times
• Working for Houston
• The Gambler
• A Powerful Voice for Latinos

• Syndication
• Several syndies performed Well in tough season
• Syndie Hangs Tough

• Technology
• 3D HD Gains Momentum