Nine needs just two successful programs to make Monday nights a real contest, reports Glenn Dyer.
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Last night’s TV ratings
12 programs with a million or more viewers, headed by Seven News with one of its strongest performances for months, reports Glenn Dyer.
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.
The Golden Globes: The moment celebrity got pwned
Yesterday, you were starved of a routine and dazzling conceit. The specious but shimmering Golden Globes was pared down. Beloved Comrades of the Writers’ Guild continue their daring struggle, writes Helen Razer.
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.
Want to buy a shopping centre?
Want to buy your loved one a mall for Christmas? With Centro in trouble, you could be in luck (well, unless your super is tied up in the whole mess), writes Jane Nethercote.
Telly watch: New super soap has all the right ingredients
If the publicity is to be believed, Cane (8.30pm, Wednesdays on Ten) is a ‘Super Soap’. What does that mean? Peter Mattessi investigates.
US drama and comedy struck down by writers’ protest
Screen writers in the US are striking for residuals, writes Peter Mattessi. They’ve seen the trucks of money being dropped at the studios’ doors for DVD sales, and want some of the action.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Seven sweats on NBC output negotiations … A golden “boning” for JA … The Chaser hearts controversy … BBC confirms job cuts … Last night’s TV ratings.
Media briefs and TV ratings
APEC stunt makes Chaser most popular ABC comedy ever … Nine “samples” the life out of new legal drama … ACCC worries over Southern Cross break-up … Bidding war for Big Brother … Last night’s TV ratings.
