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    Today’s NATPE is a Global Gathering

    If you are of a certain age…you know, some “snow on the proverbial roof”…you will likely remember the National Association of Television Program Executives Conference (a.k.a. NATPE) as the pinnacle of overindulgence. It was often an epic experience for industry folks.. More specifically, massively oversized booths on the NATPE floor (outlets like Warner Bros., Sony […]

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    The Changing Tide in Weekend Syndication

    Once upon a time, escapist scripted syndicated action/adventure hours was a key programming choice on the weekend. “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” perhaps, was the originator of the one-hour scripted weekend format. It aired from 1987 to 1994. But then there was “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and its spin-off series, “Xena: Warrior Princess.” There were […]

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