From the PTC watchdog group:
The Parents Television Council™ praised the FCC decision to approve the XM and Sirius satellite radio merger because it will provide meaningful entertainment choices for families. Previously, XM and Sirius announced their commitment to provide consumers and families the ability to choose their audio programming channels. In addition to offering their traditional bundles of programming, XM and Sirius said they will offer more affordable a la carte packages, including an option for families to block adult-themed channels and receive a price credit for the unwanted programming.
“Families across America will soon be able to see what real choice in programming is like. There is no question that greater control of graphic content, combined with giving consumers the ability to have some control over packages and pricing is in the public interest,” said PTC President Tim Winter.
“We hope the XM/Sirius merger will prove to be a model for the cable and satellite television industries, which should also give real choices to their own customers who are deeply offended by many of the channels they are forced to buy just to get access to family programming. We hope that a meaningful solution like this one will allow the video marketplace to decide for itself what programming it wants – and what it is willing to pay for.”
Monday, July 28, 2008
Here's a gutsy move, not
ABC names Emmy hosts:
from abc:
In an unprecedented move, all five nominees in the category for Outstanding Reality/Competition Host – Tom Bergeron (“Dancing with the Stars”), Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”), Howie Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”), Jeff Probst (“Survivor”) and Ryan Seacrest (“American Idol”) – have been named hosts of the “60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards,” airing live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. The Outstanding Host Reality or Reality Competition Program is a new category that was added to this year’s nomination ballot.
from abc:
In an unprecedented move, all five nominees in the category for Outstanding Reality/Competition Host – Tom Bergeron (“Dancing with the Stars”), Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”), Howie Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”), Jeff Probst (“Survivor”) and Ryan Seacrest (“American Idol”) – have been named hosts of the “60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards,” airing live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. The Outstanding Host Reality or Reality Competition Program is a new category that was added to this year’s nomination ballot.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Black in America
From CNN:
OVER 2.1 MILLION VIEWERS TURNED TO CNN’S BLACK IN AMERICA: WOMEN AND FAMILY LAST NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
DOCUMENTARY IS NO. 1 DURING THE TIME PERIOD, TOPPING THE COMPETITION IN ALL CATEGORIES
Program Attracts 966,000 in the Key Demo Adults 25-54
According to Nielsen Media Research data, CNN’s two-hour premiere of Black in America: The Black Woman & Family was a resounding success, topping Fox News and MSNBC during the 9-11pm time period. CNN was No. 1 with over 2.1 million total viewers, a 38% advantage over Fox News’ 1.545 million, and a staggering 241% advantage over MSNBC’s 624,000. Among the key adults 25-54 demographic, Black in America (BIA) was also top-rated, posting an impressive 966,000 viewers, 136% more than Fox News’ 410,000 and a 356% lead over MSNBC’s 212,000. In adults 18-49, BIA attracted 904,000 viewers, FOX had 363,000 and MSNBC had 195,000. Among 18-34, BIA averaged 354,000 viewers, FOX trailed with 135,000 and MSNBC posted 82,000. In addition the program grew its audience every half hour throughout the telecast.
Even with CNN’s strong performance throughout this election cycle, Black in America handily out-performed year-to-date averages for the 9-11p period; increasing 64% (2.128 million vs. 1.299 million) among total viewers, up 124% (966,000 vs. 432,000) among adults 25-54, growing 188% (354,000 vs. 123,000) in adults 18-34, and increasing 149% (904,000 vs. 363,000) among adults 18-49.
OVER 2.1 MILLION VIEWERS TURNED TO CNN’S BLACK IN AMERICA: WOMEN AND FAMILY LAST NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
DOCUMENTARY IS NO. 1 DURING THE TIME PERIOD, TOPPING THE COMPETITION IN ALL CATEGORIES
Program Attracts 966,000 in the Key Demo Adults 25-54
According to Nielsen Media Research data, CNN’s two-hour premiere of Black in America: The Black Woman & Family was a resounding success, topping Fox News and MSNBC during the 9-11pm time period. CNN was No. 1 with over 2.1 million total viewers, a 38% advantage over Fox News’ 1.545 million, and a staggering 241% advantage over MSNBC’s 624,000. Among the key adults 25-54 demographic, Black in America (BIA) was also top-rated, posting an impressive 966,000 viewers, 136% more than Fox News’ 410,000 and a 356% lead over MSNBC’s 212,000. In adults 18-49, BIA attracted 904,000 viewers, FOX had 363,000 and MSNBC had 195,000. Among 18-34, BIA averaged 354,000 viewers, FOX trailed with 135,000 and MSNBC posted 82,000. In addition the program grew its audience every half hour throughout the telecast.
Even with CNN’s strong performance throughout this election cycle, Black in America handily out-performed year-to-date averages for the 9-11p period; increasing 64% (2.128 million vs. 1.299 million) among total viewers, up 124% (966,000 vs. 432,000) among adults 25-54, growing 188% (354,000 vs. 123,000) in adults 18-34, and increasing 149% (904,000 vs. 363,000) among adults 18-49.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Jokes from Shop Talk newsletter
Obama Trip
Barack Obama visited the troops in Iraq. Critics charge his elitism showed a bit. When generals talked about "boots on the ground," he asked " Lucchese or Brunomagli?"
Model T
The Ford Model T is 100 years old. It was noisy, cumbersome, and didn't go far on a gallon of gas. The original assembly line workers nicknamed it the "Expedition".
Bike Buzz
The tour de France continues. At this stage, a champion cyclist will reach back for something extra. And if he's caught, officials will kick him out of the race.
Jessie Country
Jessica Simpson has launched a country music career. She's still learning the terminology. When asked if her band had a steel guitar, she said "no, we bought it legally."
Bad Gamble
Casinos business is down in Las Vegas. Turns out people are now gambling in other venues. Atlantic City. Lake Tahoe. Indian reservations. Countrywide Mortgage.
Material courtesy TeleJoke and Alan Ray. Want more? Go to http://www.araycomedy.com
The Big Three..
Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee are the three most obese states in the nation. Mississippi is number one, and the rest is pretty much Charles Barkley and Al Gore.
Terminal exam...
A report says the U.S. fails most measures of health care quality. Patients wait longer for doctors and are more likely to die from preventable ailments. Sometimes on the same office visit.
Perpetually stoned...
Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones has entered rehab for a drinking problem. Keith Richards is beyond rehab. He has already been officially classified as "embalmed".
Material courtesy Jim Barach. Want more? Go to http://jokesbyjim.blogspot
Barack Obama visited the troops in Iraq. Critics charge his elitism showed a bit. When generals talked about "boots on the ground," he asked " Lucchese or Brunomagli?"
Model T
The Ford Model T is 100 years old. It was noisy, cumbersome, and didn't go far on a gallon of gas. The original assembly line workers nicknamed it the "Expedition".
Bike Buzz
The tour de France continues. At this stage, a champion cyclist will reach back for something extra. And if he's caught, officials will kick him out of the race.
Jessie Country
Jessica Simpson has launched a country music career. She's still learning the terminology. When asked if her band had a steel guitar, she said "no, we bought it legally."
Bad Gamble
Casinos business is down in Las Vegas. Turns out people are now gambling in other venues. Atlantic City. Lake Tahoe. Indian reservations. Countrywide Mortgage.
Material courtesy TeleJoke and Alan Ray. Want more? Go to http://www.araycomedy.com
The Big Three..
Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee are the three most obese states in the nation. Mississippi is number one, and the rest is pretty much Charles Barkley and Al Gore.
Terminal exam...
A report says the U.S. fails most measures of health care quality. Patients wait longer for doctors and are more likely to die from preventable ailments. Sometimes on the same office visit.
Perpetually stoned...
Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones has entered rehab for a drinking problem. Keith Richards is beyond rehab. He has already been officially classified as "embalmed".
Material courtesy Jim Barach. Want more? Go to http://jokesbyjim.blogspot
Monday, July 14, 2008
Webisodes are ready mid-July
Short "Webisodes" are new on nbc.com for "The Office" and "Heroes," nbc has announced.
Conan O'Brien jokes recently, and my ratings 1-5:
The Democratic Convention is being held at a 20,000 seat arena in Denver but Barack Obama has decided to give his acceptance speech at Denver's 80,000 football stadium. Meanwhile, Ralph Nader will be giving his acceptance speech at a Foot Locker. (Rating: 3)
This weekend in Arizona, a fire broke out at a Taco Bell. The Taco Bell customers had to evacuate, and that was before the fire broke out. (rating: 5)
Today, Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia filed for divorce. And because New York is a community property state, Cynthia could end up with 268 career home runs. (Rating: 3)
Big television news-yesterday, NBC purchased the weather channel--for 3.5 billion dollars. If you've ever seen the weather channel, you know this is money well spent. Check it out... ( vt: weather channel) Or you could look out the window! Today NBC's on a role, because they announced they're spending $4 billion to buy the "time channel." Take a look... (vt: time channel) (Rating: if we could see the visuals, 4)
"Barack Obama's staff recently announced that Barack is planning to hold a campaign event at a NASCAR race. The event will be called 'Meet Your First Black Guy.'" (Rating: 4)
This weekend in Arizona, a fire broke out at a Taco Bell. The Taco Bell customers had to evacuate, and that was before the fire broke out. (rating: 5)
Today, Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia filed for divorce. And because New York is a community property state, Cynthia could end up with 268 career home runs. (Rating: 3)
Big television news-yesterday, NBC purchased the weather channel--for 3.5 billion dollars. If you've ever seen the weather channel, you know this is money well spent. Check it out... ( vt: weather channel) Or you could look out the window! Today NBC's on a role, because they announced they're spending $4 billion to buy the "time channel." Take a look... (vt: time channel) (Rating: if we could see the visuals, 4)
"Barack Obama's staff recently announced that Barack is planning to hold a campaign event at a NASCAR race. The event will be called 'Meet Your First Black Guy.'" (Rating: 4)
What about moms who cheat? What's the diff?
survey from firstwivesworld.com (after the christie brinkley trial):
Should a husband who cheats be allowed joint custody?
Results:
A whopping 60% agreed that “yes, he’s still their father” and should be allowed joint custody
15% said “No, he should be punished”
15% said “Only if the other woman isn’t with kids for at least six months”
8% said “If he’s apologetic and financially generous”
2% said “If the other woman isn’t as good looking as me
Discuss.
Should a husband who cheats be allowed joint custody?
Results:
A whopping 60% agreed that “yes, he’s still their father” and should be allowed joint custody
15% said “No, he should be punished”
15% said “Only if the other woman isn’t with kids for at least six months”
8% said “If he’s apologetic and financially generous”
2% said “If the other woman isn’t as good looking as me
Discuss.
Monday, July 07, 2008
If you can get to Simsbury in July
Jim Vicevich's '08 SoundOff Summer Music Festival in Simsbury is Sat., July 26, to fight ALS. The festival web address is www.sosmf.com.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Holly Flax returns, but where is Toby on "Office"?
nbc says:
Universal City, CA - June 30, 2008 - Golden Globe and Academy-Award nominee Amy Ryan reprises her guest-starring role as Human Resources representative, Holly Flax, for multiple episodes in season five of the Emmy-Award-winning comedy "The Office." Amy Ryan's character, Holly Flax, was introduced in the season four finale episode, "Goodbye, Toby," as Toby Flenderson's (played by Paul Lieberstein) human resources replacement.
"The Office" season five premieres Thursday, September 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on NBC and picks-up from last season's finale, in which Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) joined the Dunder-Mifflin office the day of Toby's big going away party and seemed to strike a special friendship with Michael Scott (Golden-Globe Winner, Steve Carell) and Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner).
"Amy gave the character of 'Holly' an openness and matured innocence that exposed a new side of Michael (Steve Carell). She placed her character right on his level. With her, we now go into our fifth season with the possibilities of our first," said Paul Lieberstein, who was recently promoted to executive producer for season five and previously served as co-executive producer of "The Office."
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