Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Hillary and Bill, recently accepted a job as a NBC reporter. It’s the latest step in her move to a more public life, says Amy Chozick in this fascinating NY Times profile.
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This is Chelsea Clinton, reporting for NBC News
Chelsea Clinton — yes, daughter of Bill and Hillary — has been hired by NBC as a full-time special correspondent for its “Making a Difference” segment on the nightly news.
How TV shows became art
Since Hill Street Blues in the ’80s, commercial TV drama series have evolved from popular entertainment to popular art, argues Richard Beck. Shows like The Sopranos, The Wire and Lost have made TV acceptable intellectual fodder.
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*CHUNG CHUNG* Law & Order axed?
After 20 seasons, Law & Order has been axed — or has it? Deadline says it may all just be a big game of chicken between NBC, TNT and series creator Dick Wolf.
How Law & Order and 30 Rock are putting hippy messages in your mind
Forget product placement: NBC is putting “behavior placement” into its TV shows, with storylines about recycling and eating well to influence viewers’ habits and make them attractive to eco-conscious advertisers.
Major typo for NBC: a font fight
NBC has been slapped with a “no less than 2 million” lawsuit from Font Bureau for allegedly misusing trademarked fonts when flogging their TV shows. The typefaces in question? Bureau Grotesque, Interstate and Antenna.
Dubbya’s daughter is new Today show anchor
George W. Bush’s daughter, Jenna Bush — a 27-year-old teacher with no media experience — has landed a gig as an anchor on NBC’s morning news and talk show Today.
The shining star in the media universe: pay TV
Pay TV is turning out to be one of the biggest money spinners in the media sector, with reported increased earnings across Australia and the UK.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Chasing an elephant … Will Nine join Ten on NBC? … Is Nine trying to lure Jim Waley back? … Last night’s TV ratings.
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.
