Letterman vs. Leno

The Conan exit deal is done – probably the largest payout in television history for someone averaging a 2.5 rating. It is presumed he will go to Fox and get a 2.0 rating at 11:00 (my guess is reruns of The Simpsons on local affiliates…

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Should News Corp Buy Viacom

YES! But only Viacom’s cable networks and digital assets.  CBS (not wanting to leave the cocoon of Old Media) should buy Viacom’s Paramount Pictures. Is there any chance in hell this could actually happen?  Could Rupert Murdoch pull off an acquisition of that magnitude? No…

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It’s Time To Kill The Emmys

Frankly, no one gives a shit anymore.  Last night’s show was painful. A tour of the set?  Seriously?  Matthew Weiner, creator of Mad Men, is unable to give an acceptance speech for winning Best Drama because there was a five minute TOUR OF THE SET…