Issue 30

Multicultural groups say CBS fall season is worst of all

Broadcast nets used to fill it with reruns; now summer grows hits

By aiming at younger demos, the net's succeeding—and then there's Anna Nicole

But confirmation for the vacant fifth seat could still be held up by Sen. John McCain

Challenges FCC mandate that DTV must be full power for Big Four in top 30

Noted WNBC(TV) GM unretires to lead the Viacom station group out of the second division

ATSC chairman Phil Livingston still likes to figure out the rattle

New S-A digital offering expected to incorporate PVR, other advanced functions

SeaChange truck serves as a new educational and sales vehicle

At CTAM, the talk is VOD and getting it to work for MSOs and networks

With Pittman out and Bewkes and Logan in, AOL execs take a back seat

Tauzin draws 'line in the sand' to speed transition