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bright and humorous and they were a response to the steady decline of network viewership. Since 1990 viewers have been turning away from the big four networks -- ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX -- and instead watch more cable channels or watch less TV overall. ABC's statement is that "television" is good; not "ABC" is good. "A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll confirms that as the audience splinters, television's powerful grip on the nation's collective psyche is weakening," reported The Journal on June 27, 1997

NBC: Textual Flow Upon analysis of a small fragment of the NBC schedule, 7:30-8:30PM on a Wednesday, the evolution of Raymond Williams’ classic concept of flow in the 1970s is evident. His traditional concept is no longer sufficient to explain modern network broadcasting, largely due to the complex circumstances of advertiser supported broadcast networks in the post-network era of fragmented audiences. This evolution maintains the basic structure of Williams’ concept of flow with the addition of

During GSN's annual upfront presentation, held in New York City earlier today, the network announced the slate of new and returning series. Among the renewed shows are Snap Decision (hosted by David Alan Grier), Divided (hosted by by Mike Richards) and Winsanity (hosted by Donald Faison). New episodes of the docuseries Cover Story and GSN's interstitial sweepstakes program Daily Draw will continue to air this year. Both shows premiered on January 14 and January 30, respectively. GSN is coming off

In 1886 CBS Corporation was created by CEO and Owner Leslie Moonves. In 2005 CBS officially became independent as a result of its spinoff from Viacom. CBS opened its doors welcoming a worldwide audience by offering them cable, radio, local TV, film, news, etc. In 1938 CBS started getting in business in the recording industry and later on in 1946 the send in their first color television broadcasting system in order to be approved by the FCC which at first did not approve yet with time things changed

(Dialogue Magazine) -- Danielle Nicolet, the captivating, petite and seemingly forever-young actress, has appeared in some of your favorite TV shows over the years such as 3rd Rock from the Sun to THE GAME to Elementary. Now she's starring in TVONE's new sitcom 'Born Again Virgin.' Dialogue Magazine: Give us a synopsis of your new sitcom 'Born Again Virgin.' Danielle Nicolet: It's sort of a modern day 'Sex and the City' about a woman navigating the dating world except she’s doing it from the perspective

On July 5th 1989, a sitcom was born into this world that would lead television into a revolution in comedy. Seinfeld was a television sitcom that ran for about nine seasons hosted by NBC. It was unique in a couple of ways. One of, if not, the best way it was unique was its entire premise. In the episode, The Pitch, the character called George sums up the shows premise in one sentence, “Everybody's doing something, we'll do nothing.” All the sitcoms around this time, such as the Fresh Prince of Bel-air

considered a period of higher quality “Until the fall of 1948, regularly scheduled programming on the four networks—the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS; later CBS Corporation), the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC), and the DuMont Television Network, which folded in 1955—was scarce” (Thompson). During this period there was both

“Sweetie? Where are you going?” I heard my mother’s faint voice call out from the kitchen. I was standing at the front door, halfway through opening it when I heard her voice. It was Oli’s, my best friend’s, birthday and her, Angelo, and Dante, were going to Las Vegas to spend her special weekend. Although I’ve told and reminded my mom of me leaving over ten times, she is incredibly forgetful. “Mom, I’ve already told you. I’m going out for the weekend,” I responded, yelling but my voice monotone

This quote was said by television broadcasting executive Roone Pickney Arledge, a person whom Life Magazine declared “One of the 100 most important Americans of the 20th Century” and is considered by many to be the father of modern televised sports (Boss). This quote by Arledge is an example of his talent and know-how for developing new ideas that not only provide a quality viewing experience, but also appeal to a mass audience. His ideas were revolutionary, and changed the way sports were watched

Flashing red and blue lights accompanied by an alarming siren in the distance is signaled when the double doors of the emergency room burst open. Pushed by several nurses, doctors, and other medical staff, a lone hospital stretcher with a bloody, wounded patient flies through the medical center towards the doors to the operating room. This image is what generally comes to mind when you think about an emergency room. Many people believe that the hospital’s emergency room is a dark and scary place