CBS Drops Noted Youth Show 30 Minutes After Four Years
CBS axes the Saturday news magazine 30 Minutes after four strong years citing weak ratings and poor teen demographics. An award winning program anchored by Christopher Glenn and Betty Ann Bowser, it faced a low profile cancellation as CBS shifts toward the CBS Children's Film Festival while considering future scheduling changes.
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Asner Faces CBS Cancellation Backlash From Nader Group
In Washington this week Ralph Nader's Citizens' Committee on Broadcasting backed Ed Asner's protest of CBS dropping Lou Grant. A 60-strong coalition including congressmen and figures like Jack Anderson and Studs Terkel accused politics of canceling the show, while CBS disputes cite ratings and sponsor actions.
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Here’s to Your Wealye and a Night of Classic Films
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