Fox executives vow to curb reality shows after shaky season
Fox chief executive says the network leaned too heavily on reality programming this season missing audience taste. The flop Who's Your Daddy? drew 6.3 million viewers and will see five remaining episodes shelved while scripted hits like Desperate Housewives and Lost stay strong.
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Oscar race widens after Globes split
A year after the Globes shaped Oscar momentum, Million Dollar Baby leads with Hilary Swank as best actress and Clint Eastwood winning directing. The Aviator captures best drama, while Clive Owen and Natalie Portman win supporting acting for Closer, leaving the Oscar field wide open. Morgan Freeman and Cate Blanchett also loom as potential contenders.
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Couric eyed as possible CBS evening news anchor
Time reports CBS sources cite Katie Couric as a top candidate to replace Dan Rather when he leaves in March. Other contenders include ABC’s Ted Koppel and CBS’s John Roberts. Couric says a woman should be considered.
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Fox Sets May Return Date for Family Guy and New Series
At the winter press tour Fox announced that Family Guy will air its first new episode in over three years on May 1 with a full season to follow. The network will also launch Seth MacFarlane's American Dad with a pilot shown on Super Bowl Sunday.</s>
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Local Theater Schedules Show Night Lineup
Readout lists cinema showtimes including Elektra and multiple COACH CARTER screenings. Times vary from afternoon to late evening across PG and PG-13 programs with additional entries for a PG-19 feature.
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