Tinker Returns to TV with Gannett Backing TG Productions
Grant Tinker plans a midseason 1987 88 sitcom under TG Productions with Gannett as major investor after leaving NBC. Neuharth calls him magic in the business and Gannett bets millions to build a new production front with Laird Studios as a potential base.
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Tinker Forms TG Productions Focused on Sitcoms and Dramas
MTM Enterprises founder Tinker outlines TG Productions starting with half hour comedies and expanding to one hour dramas. He notes Gannett aims for programming and production, not a network, and has discussed informal talks with ABC, CBS, and NBC.
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TV Highlights: Alamo Tribute Movie and Music Awards
A three hour TV movie The Alamo 13 Days to Glory recreates the historic battle filmed in Brackettville Texas with Ethan Wayne James Arness and Brian Keith in the cast. The 14th American Music Awards air from Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles with Diana Ross hosting and guests Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. Also Remembering Christa a Challenger tribute debuts. Ossie and Ruby premiere a 12 week showcase featuring their scripts and productions.
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Murdoch and Gannett move into network TV race
Rupert Murdoch builds Fox Broadcasting Co to challenge NBC ABC and CBS with independent stations carrying Fox shows. Al Neuharth backs T-G Productions led by Grant Tinker to produce hits for prime time. First Fox offerings include The Tracey Ullman Show and Married With Children aiming at a younger, affluent audience.
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CBS Morning Show in First Ratings Week Mixed Results
CBS new morning program posted a 3.1 rating and 14 percent share in its first Nielsen week, up from prior week and above its season average, while NBC’s Today remained dominant at 5.5-26 and ABC's Good Morning America at 4.2-20. CBS cites its debut against GMA as stronger than Hartman’s era. Hollywood trip planned for GMA's 100th anniversary coverage.
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