Filed under: BROADCAST/CABLE | Tags: Berkley, DIY Network, E. W. Scripps Company, E.W. Scripps, Fine Living, Food Network, Scripps Networks Interactive, Shopzilla
The second installment in CNN’s “Black in America” three-part documentary premiered Wednesday night and, according to preliminary Nielsen figures, attracted a robust 2.1 million viewers. The installment, which focused on women and the family, pulled in 966,000 people in the 25-to-54 demo. (Broadcasting & Cable 7/24)
The news and documentary division of MTV is working on an unscripted project for actress Elizabeth Berkley that will be based on the real-life, self-esteem workshops that Berkley conducts for young girls around the country. The workshops are titled Ask-Elizabeth, which also is the working title of the project. (The Hollywood Reporter 7/25)
Scripps Networks Interactive — which includes channels such as Food, HGTV, DIY and Fine Living and was, on July 1, separated from E.W. Scripps — is not for sale. That’s what SNI Chairman and CEO Ken Lowe said during a conference call in which the company also reported quarterly revenue rose 13%, to $349 million. (Multichannel News 7/24)
Cablevision has struck a deal with MTV Networks that will add channels such as MTV, MTV2, VH1, VH1 Classic and CMT to the cable provider’s video-on-demand menu. Shows involved in the deal include “From G’s to Gents,” “Brooke Knows Best” and “Trick My Truck.” (TVWeek.com 7/24)
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