Blogs
TelevisionWeek brings its robust and in-depth reporting to the world of blogging with a wide-ranging suite of blogs. Our blogs mix voices from across the entire spectrum of the television industry with our own authoritative editors.
Andrew Krukowski - Ratings Chart Attack
Television addict Andrew Krukowski delivers the daily scoop on which shows are scoring.
Blink
TelevisionWeek's Blink page is an industry must-read, taking a sardonic look at happenings across the television business. Online this wry coverage is extended and updated throughout the week.
Cristina Perez - Five Minute Recess
Judge Cristina Perez, host of Twentieth Television’s Emmy-nominated “Cristina’s Court” blogs about the latest entertainment legal news headlines.
Daisy Whitney - Trial and Error
TelevisionWeek contributing writer Daisy Whitney is blogging about the pinnacles and pitfalls facing viewers who want to consume television in new ways.
Marianne Paskowski - TV Watch
TV industry veteran Marianne Paskowski blogs with a deep knowledge of the industry and passes along some of the juicy morsels she's hearing on the grapevine.
Michele Greppi - The Insider
National Editor Michele Greppi's weekly column about key events in the TV industry.
Patricia Handschiegel - Digital Dish
Entrepreneur Patricia Handschiegel dishes about moving from the Internet to the TV arena.
Tom Gilbert - Timeless TV
TelevisionWeek Executive Editor Tom Gilbert blogs about classic television, where anything from "Leave It to Beaver" to "Malcolm in the Middle" is fair game for discussion. Reunion specials, DVD releases of classic shows, vintage commercials -- anything that's ever been telecast is the hot topic here.
Tom Shales
The Pulitzer Prize-winning critic blogs exclusively at TVWeek.com with strong opinions and buckets of humor.
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Access Beijing
The "Access Hollywood” staff brings the behind-the-scenes moments and exclusive interviews from the Beijing Olympics.
Chris Pursell - Pressbox
Deputy Editor Chris Pursell is exploring the billion dollar business of sports media. He will deliver the latest insights as well as a fresh perspective along with interviews with the biggest personalities in the business.
NATPE 365 The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) grabs headlines each January with the biggest event in syndication. This blog keeps you up to date on the organization 365 days a year.
Steven Lipscomb - World Poker Tour
As the founder of World Poker Tour, Steven Lipscomb often is credited with starting the televised poker boom. He's also known to say a controversial thing or two.
Upfront Navigator 2008
News on All the Upfront Week Activities in New York.
Sandra Carter - MIP Blog
Sandra Carter is blogging live from MIP, bringing TVWeek on-the-ground reporting. As executive vice president, new business development, Lightworks Program Distribution incorporating Sandra Carter Global, Ms. Carter is responsible for developing program acquisitions and productions.
Steve Wilkos
From the U.S. Marine Corps to the Chicago Police Department to the stage of "The Jerry Springer Show," Steve Wilkos is now taking center stage as host of his own upcoming talk program. Mr. Wilkos blogs about everything from his vision for his show to his promotional tour to his preparations for production to his experiences on air.
Sidebar with Judge David Young
The newest entrant to the dog-eat-dog world of syndicated court programs is also the newest blogger on TVWeek.com. The man with the gavel will give his views on dispensing justice in front of a camera -- and may break into song.
Mel's Diner
TelevisionWeek Managing Editor Melissa Grego taps into Hollywood's penchant for dining and dealmaking.
The Singing B-log
One of the most talked about new series hitting the airwaves this summer, "The Singing Bee" could be poised to be NBC's latest hit. Series executive producer Robert Horowitz will be blogging on the ins and outs of turning a program about song lyrics into watercooler television, discussing what happened behind the scenes to what viewers can expect in upcoming weeks.
Deborah Norville
"Inside Edition" anchor Deborah Norville gives her perspective on the hottest stories being reported by the media, based on the experience of an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist.
Access Hollywood Confidential
Few people can stay on top of celebrity news like "Access Hollywood" executive producer Rob Silverstein. Mr. Silverstein has established himself as a master of delivering the sights and sounds of the A-list from Hollywood to London, and his blog will provide insights into the cutthroat world of celebrity dish.
TCA Blog
The Television Critics Association Press Tour is going to be crawling with TVWeek staffers. Check this space for observations from the presentations, hallway chatter and the dope on who was misbehaving at the parties.
Live From the Upfronts '07
TelevisionWeek is supplementing its wall-to-wall news coverage of this year’s upfront TV advertising market with a staff blog bringing readers all the sights, sounds and flavors of the network presentations and parties.
MIP TV 2007
TVWeek recruited a trio of prominent executives to be our eyes and ears on the French Riviera at 2007's MIPTV international television market.
George Michael
Sports newscasting legend George Michael provides ground-level access to the sights and sounds of the Super Bowl. Mr. Michael has established himself as master of the sports journalism craft, and his blog provides insights on how to cover athletics that readers won't find anywhere else.
What I Want to Know
It only seems like Senior Editor Jon Lafayette knows everything about the TV business. In fact, he's got lot of questions with answers that elude him.
NATPE
TVWeek.com is putting its readers in the thick of the action at the National Association of Program Executives conference this year with the help of guest bloggers Ritch Colbert and Josh Raphaelson, principles at Program Partners. Mr. Colbert and Mr. Raphaelson, consummate insiders, will be prowling the floors and suites and sending their impressions via instant messages.
Tommy Lynch
TelevisionWeek is happy to welcome kids television creator Tommy Lynch to its roster of bloggers who have made a mark on the TV industry. Mr. Lynch brings a history of success in the children's and tween genres to the table. His first animated effort, "Class of 3000," debuted Nov. 3, 2006, on Cartoon Network. Stay tuned to Mr. Lynch's blog for a chronicle of the ins, outs, ups and downs of being an independent producer of youth- and family-oriented TV.
24
What's it like to help put together one of the hottest shows on broadcast? TelevisionWeek's new blogger, "24" story editor Matt Michnovetz, is giving us a peek under the tent of the Fox series, which has grown from a cult phenomenon into a staple of the network's schedule. With Matt's blog, "24" -- In Real Time, TVWeek.com readers will get the tick-tock on how the show comes together.
James Hibberd - Rated
TVWeek.com's daily news and ratings blog by senior reporter James Hibberd.