Broadcasting & Cable News

• C-SPAN Launches Free Searchable Online Video Library
  
  By John Eggerton, March 17, 2010
  Contains every show aired on channel since 1987
  
• Comcast Won't Challenge FCC's Closing of Terrestrial Exemption
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
  Roberts reserves right to "defend" company if complaints should be filed
  
• NAB 2010: Sony to Showcase Augusta 3D in Vegas
  
  By Glen Dickson, March 16, 2010
  Will bring Masters footage to NAB Show floor in April.
  
• Senate Sets Markup on Technical Resource Enhancement Act
  
  By John Eggerton, March 17, 2010
  Bill would allow FCC commissioners to add technical advisers to staff teams.
  
• Upfronts 2010: Syfy Touts ‘The Syfy Effect'
  
  By Alex Weprin, March 16, 2010
  Cable network creating new ad metric, launching Thursday night reality block.
  
• FCC Broadband Plan: Markey Looking To Legislate Portions Of Report
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
  Democratic congressman seeks to mandate elements of the plan
  
• President Obama Praises National Broadband Plan
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
    President Obama joined the chorus of reaction to the FCC's official unveiling of its National Broadband Plan on March 16, saying it will provide the foundation for sustained prosperity.
  
• FCC Broadband Plan: NCTA Critiques Set-Top Statements
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
  Says "gateway" set-top device worth studying, not mandating, CableCard fixes "misplaced"
  
• NBC to Start ‘Losing It' June 1
  
  By Marisa Guthrie, March 16, 2010
  Weight-loss show to follow ‘America's Got Talent' on Tuesdays
  
• Wendy Williams Renewed In 80% Of U.S.
  
  By Paige Albiniak, March 16, 2010
  Lin, Tribune, Sinclair and others join Fox
  
• Senate Commerce Committee to Hold Broadband Plan Hearing March 23
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
  House Energy & Commerce sets March 25 date
  
• FCC Broadband Plan: Clyburn Warns of Potential Diversity Harm from Spectrum Reclamation
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
  Commissioner concerned over potential loss of minority, women voice.
  
• McDowell: Cable Industry Already Working to Achieve 100 Million High Speed Service
  
  By John Eggerton, March 16, 2010
  Commissioner sounds note of caution against potential disincentives
  
• ‘Pacific' Draws Healthy Viewership For Opener
  
  By Marisa Guthrie, March 16, 2010
  First hour of ten-part series attracts 3.1 million viewers, topping ‘John Adams' premiere
  
• Epix Orders ‘iCon' Comedy From Larry Charles
  
  By Alex Weprin, March 16, 2010
  "Curb Your Enthusiasm" producer will oversee development of script by Dan Lyons
  
• Proposed House Bill Would Extend Satellite Blanket License to April 30
  
  By John Eggerton, March 17, 2010
  Another extension introduced after five-year plan is caught up in House
  
• Hallmark Channel Acquires Rights to Content from MSLO Library
  
  By Leneli Liggayu, March 16, 2010
  New daytime block to be instated
  
• Syndication Ratings: Gavelers Rule Sweeps
  
  By David Tanklefsky, March 16, 2010
  All courtroom shows in syndication rise in February period
  
• MTV Gets ‘Hired'
  
  By Alex Weprin, March 16, 2010
  Orders docu-series following recent college grads looking for jobs
  
• Tiger Woods to Play At 2010 Masters
  
  By Alex Weprin, March 16, 2010
  Golfer's return means ratings rise at Augusta for ESPN, CBS