Legal fight looms for Tavern on the Green as NYC and restaurant family both claim to own nameOctober 10th, 2009 Legal fight looms over NYC's Tavern on the GreenNEW YORK — A legal fight is looming in New York City over Tavern on the Green, the Central Park restaurant that has been a tourist destination since the 1930s. The dispute revolves around the restaurant's name.
List of top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for week of Sept. 21-27September 30th, 2009 Nielsen's top 20 prime-time programs Sept. 21-27Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co.
Struggling ABC depends on games instead of scripted series for summerAugust 4th, 2009 Games keeping ABC afloat this summerNEW YORK — Dating games and "Wipeout" are keeping ABC afloat this summer. The network can't seem to scare up viewers for any scripted shows.
All-Star game was week's top ratings hit, helping Fox network win in prime time overallJuly 21st, 2009 All-Star game was week's top ratings hitNEW YORK — Baseball's All-Star game was a hit with viewers last week to top the ratings. But claiming the No.
Comcast's online video trial for cable subscribers grows to 23 networksJuly 14th, 2009 Comcast online video trial grows to 23 networksPHILADELPHIA — CBS Corp. and 17 cable networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn't enough to support shows streamed over the Internet.
Comcast to offer wireless Internet service through Clearwire and SprintJune 29th, 2009 Comcast to offer wireless Internet servicePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is rolling out wireless Internet service Tuesday in Portland, Ore., with plans to add three other cities by the end of the year. Comcast is the first major cable operator to roll out wireless broadband.
HBO coming to the Internet: Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsJune 24th, 2009 Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsPHILADELPHIA — Time Warner and Comcast are joining forces to bring cable TV shows to the Internet, but only for paying subscribers. Starting next month, the companies will launch online video trials nationwide giving 5,000 Comcast Corp.
Deadline to sell looms for Pa. land owners with property around planned Flight 93 memorialJune 12th, 2009 Land sale deadline looms for Flight 93 memorialSHANKSVILLE, Pa. — The federal government says Friday is the deadline to get land needed for the Flight 93 National Memorial in western Pennsylvania without using eminent domain.
List of top 15 cable TV programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 20-26April 30th, 2009 List of top 15 cable programs in Nielsen ratingsRankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 20-26. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
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Comcast to carry NFL Network past contract deadline, amid fight over the channelApril 30th, 2009 Comcast to carry NFL Network past deal deadlinePHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. said late Thursday that it will continue carrying the NFL Network even after their contract expires at midnight, as negotiations continue.
Comcast 1st-qtr profit up 6 pct on new customers, especially in digital cable, phone, InternetApril 30th, 2009 Comcast 1Q profit up 6 percent on new customersPHILADELPHIA — The nation's largest cable TV provider is reporting a 6 percent jump in first-quarter earnings. Comcast Corp.
Comcast ready to pull the plug on NFL Network tonight in fight over how the channel is carriedApril 30th, 2009 Comcast ready to pull the plug on NFL NetworkPHILADELPHIA — Without a last-minute agreement, the NFL Network might be unavailable on Comcast Corp.'s cable TV systems beginning Friday. Comcast and the National Football League are in a court battle over Comcast's decision to put the NFL-owned channel in a premium sports tier rather than in a lesser-priced service package that has more viewers.
BET to introduce a channel targeting middle-aged black viewers in OctoberApril 23rd, 2009 BET plans a channel to target older black viewersNEW YORK — BET, the leading network tailored for black teens and young adults, will be joined by a new channel aimed at an older black audience. Named Centric, it's scheduled to debut in October.
List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 13-19April 23rd, 2009 List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratingsRankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of April 13-19. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
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Dokic earns highest television ratingsJanuary 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Jelena Dokic's stunning performance in the tournament has prompted unprecedented interest around the host country. Dokic has been a ratings winner for Channel 7 and she's become the night-time queen on Rod Laver Arena because of her pulling power with TV audiences.
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