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Media mogul John Malone said Thursday that Comcast Corp.'s plan to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal would give it too much market power and force competitors to consider similar acquisitions.
Mr. President, thank you — I know we don't have a lot of time, so I want to dive right into this — Afghanistan. When are you going to make your decision?
Police in Venice, Fla., said Wednesday that two suspects who attempted to rob a T.J. Maxx store Tuesday night left before police arrived, creating what they believed to be a hostage situation, the HeraldTribune.com reported.
The three original broadcast networks still around today can all be traced back to the National Broadcasting Co.
Eight decades after pioneering the concept of broadcasting, NBC is on the verge of a startling move that illustrates broadcast television's decline.
NBC gives new meaning to the phrase "green screen" next week, spreading a pro-environmental message across five of its prime-time entertainment programs.
PORTLAND, Ore. - At least two people were dead Tuesday after a shooting at an office park near Portland, NBC and AP reported.
As the title of his 1996 autobiography suggests, Jay Leno went straight into his NBC prime-time rescue mission “Leading With My Chin.” Last week, he walked straight into a haymaker.
When Dave Dudley lost his plum job as a vice president of a software company, he knew it wouldn’t be long before his house mortgage became unmanageable. So he changed his address — to Anywhere, U.S.A.
The BET Hip-Hop awards went uninterrupted Oct. 10, as Kanye West, who was nominated for nine awards, was a no-show. Just where was he? According to some reports, West was seeking refuge in India.
A proposed deal to acquire media giant NBC Universal would give current owner General Electric Co. the ability to unwind its stake over several years, and could see Comcast Corp. commit billions more to the joint venture, a person close to the situation said Monday.
A company that designs and licenses different type faces is suing NBC Universal for at least $2 million over the entertainment company's use of its fonts.
NBC said last spring it was bringing its Los Angeles police drama "Southland" back for a second season. Now it isn't.
Years ago, Comcast Corp. CEO Brian Roberts was asked at a conference what kept him awake at night. His answer: A new technology that would severely hurt the cable TV business.
The head of Time Warner Inc. says he's not interested in making a bid for NBC Universal. That could strengthen the hand of Comcast Corp. as it explores whether to buy a controlling stake in the parent of the NBC network and Universal Studios.
Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation's largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well.
Maria Shriver and NBC Universal are teaming up for a weeklong programming series on the state of 21st-century U.S. women.
Timothy Joseph Russert, father of the late "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert, died Thursday night from natural causes at the age of 85.
Three Americans who have been detained in Iran for nearly seven weeks “trampled the law, and in accordance with the laws, they need to be punished,” Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told NBC News.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted Thursday in an exclusive interview with NBC News that he did not “see any problems” with his disputed re-election, which was met with days of violence in the streets.
The "Leno" change, oddly enough, is related to NBC's decision to split football drama “Friday Night Lights” between DirecTV and NBC.
"The Jay Leno Show" starts this week. Plus: "Jennifer's Body" hits theaters; Megadeth returns.
Comedian has tried to lower expectations and downplay all the fuss about the launch of “The Jay Leno Show” which begins Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. on NBC.
Bob Costas will host NBC's "Sunday Night Football" pregame show from the site of the game starting this season.
Leftist Blood-Curdling Scream Alert: CMPA Reports That Fox IS Fair and Balanced | NewsBusters.orgThe CMPA study compares ABC, CBS and NBC evening news shows and the first half hour of Fox News Channel's Special Report, which most closely resembles its broadcast news counterparts.
Comcast NBC Deal Could Face FCC Conditions When a company owns the pipe -- and the content...Consumer advocates are asking a lot of questions about a company as large as Comcast controlling both the delivery pipe for broadband, voice and TV -- as well as a giant slice of the content being delivered over those pipes.
CNN Anchor Dobbs Quitting, I Do Not Blame HimI think there may be more GOOD Journalists leaving CNN and other mainllined media MSNBC as the biased and Risk Management info continues. Article in part and link to Video "New York (CNN) -- CNN's Lou Dobbs stepped down from his controversial role as an advocacy anchor at the n …
Mickey Mouse Gets a MakeoverMickey has become more of a corporate symbol than a beloved character for recent generations of young people, Disney is taking the risky step of re-imagining him for the future.
Fox News Viewed as Most Ideological NetworkThe Fox News Channel is viewed by Americans in more ideological terms than other television news networks.
NBC/WSJ October survey This survey came up in another thread and since discussion of it really doesn't fit, I thought I'd start a new one. As I looked over the questions, the responses, and other demographic data, I found some interesting information:
Poll: Support for Afghanistan troop increasesThe latest NBC/Wall Street Journal poll finds that a plurality of Americans now backs a troop increase in Afghanistan, and that there is slightly more support for a government-run health insurance option.
From The Political Commentator (http://politicsandfinance.blogspot.com) MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009 All The News Considered Fit To Dispense According To The White House That Is
Has MLB never seen the "Dewey beats Truman" picture? Clearly they haven't because there is just no justification for this ridiculous act. I was reading the Los Angeles Times and look what I found.
Fans in the New York market will be torn Sunday Night. Because of the rain in New York Saturday night Game 6 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles of Anaheim has been postponed to Sunday night.
Hulu To Start Charging In 2010 'Time to get paid,' declares News Corp, NBC execs...
For about 24 hours now Americans have been fascinated by the "Balloon Boy" and the Heene family. The media needs to move on because this next story is far more amazing....and it actually isn't a hoax. Watch the video:
NBC asks Limbaugh to play word association -- he proceeds to attack Obamas, Clintons, CarterPresident Obama: Disaster Michelle Obama: Garden Jimmy Carter: Utter Disgrace and Embarrassment Sarah Palin: Misunderstood and Underestimated George W. Bush: The Most Decent, Down to Earth, Real Man you Could Ever Meet Hillary Clinton: Nurse Ratchett
News Corp Interested in Buying NBCThe future of NBC Universal remains in flux, and now, News Corp. and Liberty Media have expressed interest in a possible stake in the company, according to reports from CNBC.
The Today Show Jumps On Mommy Blogger Bandwagon With TodayMomsAs Mommy bloggers steadily grow in ranks, the segment is beginning to wield more influence in both the blogosphere and on the web as a whole. And it looks like NBC is waking up to the potential power of this audience.
Limbaugh: Obama's presidency worsening relations between races excerpt: "" In a rare interview, conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said that President Barack Obama's election has worsened racial problems, not helped solve them.
Rush on Obama: 'He's My President Too...If He Invited me up there to Chat, I Would Owe him the Dignity and Honor of Being Honest'Here's a partial transcript: GANGEL: Beyond politics, were you moved in any way to see an African-American elected president?
The New Jay Leno Show Is Coming In Last Place Every Single NightTime magazine recently called the new Leno show "the future of television". The future must be no one watching TV anymore. ===========
Don't celebrate Leno's low ratings just yetBut those among you who are rooting for this experiment to fail, it's not time to break out the Champagne just yet. Although Leno's ratings are low and continue to sink, NBC isn't pulling the plug anytime soon.
Is NBC Dead?Just a couple weeks into the fall television season, the prognosis is not looking good for NBC.
Saturday Night Live Vs. Obama: Sketch Details All The President's Failures Since Taking Office (VIDEO)NBC's "Saturday Night Live" opened its show on October 3, 2009 with an impersonation of President Obama that discussed the President's failures thus far.
OK, so shoe size doesn't matter, unless the people who work for you are somehow required to "enjoy" your time with them and tell you how very great you are... Did Dave make working for their job a "job" requirement?
GE may sell stake in NBC, Immelt admitsGeneral Electric Co is holding discussions on partnerships or an IPO for its NBC Universal unit, chief executive Jeffrey Immelt said, as expectations grow about a deal with cable operator Comcast Corp. "Discussions are ongoing whether it is an IPO or another partnership," Immelt …
The Ultimate Media Marriage: Comcast and NBC? The Stuff of Nightmares.You think you've seen conflicts of interest with Disney owning ABC? You ain't seen nothing yet. Imagine the same people who brought you Comcast just sort of ... massaging the media message in favor of their own corporate strategy.
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