TV Networks Frantic In Wake of Scandals
Marie Torre surveys the television industry as networks face scrutiny in Congress and DoJ amid reform efforts. CBS leads with a program farm abolition and a police unit guiding new standards, while scandals include parakeet plug-ins and NBC guest expense tricks.
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NBC Goes Cautious on Model Fees and Show Features
NBC officials say model fees are usually absorbed by the company on a given show but by mutual agreement. Future plans include a clearer split of features paid jointly, with cautious approaches to eliminations and modifications. Networks converge on news and culture amid broader TV exposure shifts.
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