Reruns vie for ratings in summer
In a weak summer season CBSs CSI led audiences at 9.2 million, while NBC Nightly News topped evening news with 9 million viewers. Networks hope newer programs like American Idol Survivor and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire will attract viewers as older shows fade, with ratings and shares detailed for NBC ABC CBS Fox UPN WB and Pax.
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Kids' books offer laughs for summer
Disney's Finding Nemo inspired companion titles for young readers. Amy J. Tyler's Best Dad in the Sea is a Father's Day pick, while DK offers Nemo The Essential Guide with color photos. Marc Brown's Arthur and the 1 001 Dads addresses divorce themes as Buster's dad may miss a picnic. Andy Griffiths The Day My Butt Went Psycho provides humor for dads and sons.
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Showtime docudrama Jasper Texas portrays 1998 murder aftermath
Showtime airs Jasper Texas focusing on the 1998 James Byrd Jr murder and the town's racial strife. The film follows Sheriff Billy Bowles and Mayor R.C. Horn as they confront outside agitators and inner conflicts while guiding a community urged toward candor about racism.
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Tony Awards may offer more snazz less suspense
New York AP report on the 2003 Tony Awards outlining a star driven, high energy broadcast designed to attract upper income viewers. Gary Smith plans to open with Billy Joel in Times Square and move to Radio City Music Hall with Movin Out. Host Hugh Jackman brings cross over appeal as he begins The Boy From Oz in October.
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