CBS affiliates gather amid ratings slump at Los Angeles convention
CBS executives gathered for the annual local stations convention in Los Angeles amid a rating slump. CBS trails NBC and ABC in May sweeps, with aging shows and conservative new lineup cited. Kim LeMasters named to replace Harvey Shephard as VP programming during belt tightening after Turner's 1985 bid.
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CBS scheduling shifts threaten veteran series in fall lineup
Editor notes CBS may lose ground with fall moves including shifting Simon and Simon to 8 pm against The Cosby Show and Family Ties, while Knots Landing shifts to 9 pm risking ratings against Cheers and Night Court. Twilight Zone and The Equalizer remain only modest successes among new shows.
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CBS faces tough mix as fall schedules tilt to female led shows
The column notes CBS shifts including The Colbys and Knots Landing aimed at boosting status against ABC and NBC. It questions the impact of Kate O'Brien Surgeon, Scarecrow and Mrs King, and Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, while highlighting CBS’s long hold on first place and the risk affiliates fear from renewed turmoil amid scheduling moves and convention speeches.
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Ackroyd courtroom drama frames intruder case as deterrent
A woman who killed an intruder with a handgun is prosecuted by a defense attorney seeking to make an example of her. The listing then surveys a slate of classic and family films airing today on TMC CINEMAX HBO SHOWTIME and other outlets with titles including The Cotton Club Slightly Honorable Finian's Rainbow The Treasure of Pancho Villa All of Me Door To Door Denver and the Rio Grande The Little Prince Mutiny on the Bounty 9 to 5 Fort Apache Talk to Me The Incredible Shrinking Woman Street of Fire and The Special Magic of Herself the Elf.
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