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Hit TV Show American Guns Cancelled by Discovery Channel

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:00:45 +0000

In a move that sparked intense commentary from both sides of the issue, the Discovery Channel announced they are not seeking a third season for the hit series "American Guns."

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Say Goodbye to Loud TV Commercials

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:00:41 +0000

Have you ever noticed that when a TV show goes into a commercial the volume on your set goes up?

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Rediculous Examples of a Really S-L-O-W News Day

John McKay — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Usually there's a captivating or important story here in Tri-Cities everyday. But in some communities when the news pipeline goes dry they reach for anything.

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NBC Stands By Decision to Air Kardashian Interview, Snub 9/11 Ceremony

John McKay — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:15:11 +0000

The "Today Show," already facing a serious erosion of its numbers, is taking heavy fire for its decision to not air the 9/11 ceremonies from Washington, D.C. or New York City -- and even more flak for standing by its decision.

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10 Fall Sitcoms That Didn't Get the Green Light — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:00:36 +0000

The reruns are over, and it's time for a new season of television entertainment. While the likes of Matthew Perry, Dennis Quaid and Sophia Bush will dot the small screen in new programs, there are some shows that, sadly, didn't get past the pilot stage.

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Do You Avoid Olympic Results So You Can Watch the Events on TV? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:44 +0000

The 2012 Summer Games in London presents a dilemma for Olympic fans in the United States.

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Viacom and DirecTV Finally Reach Deal, Blackout Ends As Millions Get Their Channels Back — Dollars and Sense

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:30:02 +0000

Viacom and DirecTV have made up. The cable programmer and the satellite broadcaster reached a deal on Friday after a nine-day standstill over a fee hike which led to blackouts.

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DirecTV Vs. Viacom – Clash Of The Titans

John McKay — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:34:51 +0000

Who lives in a Pineapple, under the--hey! Where's Spongebob?

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Discovery Channel Deliberately Crashes Airliner (VIDEO)

John McKay — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:30:44 +0000

If you've seen the popular Discovery Channel Show "Curiousity", it would explain why the TV show arrainged for a Boeing 727 airliner to 'crash' on purpose in the Sonoran desert in Mexico!

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CIA Planning To Spy On You–Through Your TV

John McKay — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:30:17 +0000

It appears George Orwell's "1984" predictions have come true. The CIA now wants to spy on you through the internet connections on your television.

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The Greatest Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:39 +0000

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5 Hit TV Shows That Premiered After the Super Bowl

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:13 +0000

The Super Bowl is usually the highest-rated single television broadcast of the year — so the program that airs right afterwards typically follows suit and rides the game’s coattails to big ratings.

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Why Are More and More Americans Deciding Against Owning a TV Set?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:00:51 +0000

For pretty much an entire generation, televisions have been as ubiquitous as living room sofas — but that could be changing.

For the first time in 40 years, the number of households with TV sets has actually dropped, despite the fact that the number of US households in general has continued to grow.

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Guess Which TV Show Topped 'TV Guide's' Fan Favorite Poll? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:00:44 +0000

It might not be getting any love from NBC, but the quirky sitcom ‘Community’ certainly has a dedicated fan base, as evident by their victory in ‘TV Guide Magazine’s’ annual fan favorite survey.

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