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Tough TV times ahead as scripted programming runs dry
The major US networks are all beginning to run out of fresh programming as the writers’ strike drags on and that’s going to make things tough for the local commercial networks as they approach the start of the 2008 ratings battle on 10 February, writes Glenn Dyer.
Gladiators, Idol the winners as writers’ strike begins to bite
With the US TV networks pushing towards more reality and game show type programming to meet the challenges from the Hollywood writer’s strike, the successful return of American Gladiators on NBC last week will hearten Seven, which plans a similar rebirthing of the former ratings winner here, writes Glenn Dyer.
