For those of you who missed last weekend’s show, or maybe you did watch it and are a little fuzzy about the details, here are some funny skits from this past Saturday Night Live on NBC. Do the shows hold up in the light of day or are they just a bit funnier on Saturday […]
WGN Chicago’s ‘Merry Own’ Holiday Spots
It’s that magical time of year, the November sweeps are over and that festive time is just ahead. The POPs (proof of performance) spots are made and airing, the press releases spinning the ratings have been written and sent. So what is your station doing on-air to share the holiday spirit? Send me your station […]
JC Penney Proves It’s Better To Give
If I had a million bucks, I’d love to just give it all away, a little at a time. I’d do it on TV, like that old show The Millionaire. Maybe I could get Jay Leno to host it. See that older woman in a wheelchair waiting for a bus, she gets $10,000. The guy […]
Mom’s Murder Inspires Toy Drive By WMAR Cameraman
It’s that time of year when many TV stations conduct toy drives to benefit children in need. And while all toy drives celebrate the joy of giving to those less fortunate, one TV stations’ toy drive has a sad beginning. Photojournalist Pete O’Neal has seen many crime scenes during at 30 years at WMAR, the […]
KYW Philadelphia Launches Toy Campaign
In its 29th year, the Joy of Sharing toy campaign kicks off this holiday season benefitting children in need in Philadelphia. The Joy of Sharing campaign will collect toys at various drop off sites around the city until Friday, Dec. 19. CBS O&O KYW, WPSG (the company’s CW affil in the market) and all CBS […]
BYU Scores With 1960s-Era TV Drama
It’s a national television network that airs more than hundreds of hours of sports, but it’s not ESPN. It advocates family-friendly programming, but it’s not the Hallmark Channel. It can be seen in more than 53 million homes, and next year it celebrates its 50th anniversary in television. And yet, unless you live in Salt […]
WFXR Roanoke Lights Up The Holiday Season
In case you didn’t know, I’m looking for your holiday promos. Yes, that’s right, it’s that magical time of year, the November sweeps are over and that festive time is just ahead. You can read all about it here. Here’s an example sent in by Jay Prater, executive producer at WFXR, Nexstar’s Fox affiliate in […]
Mummers Return To Stalk Streets Of Philadelphia
They’re not zombies. They’re not exactly mummies. But another creature altogether. And for more than 100 years, they come out one day a year, New Year’s Day, much to the delight of the thousands of Philadelphians who line the parade route. If you’re not from Philadelphia, a mummer may need some explaining. The mummers trace […]
WISH Morning Team Hits The Road Looking For Toys
When the morning news is done at WISH Indianapolis these days, the on-air talent hits the road. But they don’t go home. Instead, they drive around the city collecting toys donated by businesses or organizations for those in need. The WISH Tree’s Tweet for Toys campaign is underway in the Circle City. And that means […]
‘Tis The Season To Share Your Holiday Promos
It’s that magical time of year, the November sweeps are over and that festive time is just ahead. The POPs (proof of performance) spots are made and airing, the press releases spinning the ratings have been written and sent. Now it’s time to answer the annual conundrum all TV stations face every year when making […]