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Some U.S. operators opening The Filipino Channel signal for limited time in wake of Typhoon Haiyan

November 11, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

In the wake of the deadly and devastating Typhoon Haiyan (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda), 12 U.S. operators are opening the signal for The Filipino Channel (TFC) to their digital customers during relief efforts from one of the world’s biggest storms. TFC has been providing special coverage on the ground in the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. As a premium channel, The Filipino Channel normally requires a subscription, but the following operators in the United States have agreed to allow digital customers to access TFC and its Typhoon Haiyan coverage without a subscription through Nov. 15: * Astound […]

NBC Dateline special to interview skydivers and pilots from Wisconsin plane crash

November 6, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

In an incredible event last weekend, all nine skydivers, and both pilots, aboard two planes that collided in mid-air over Superior, Wisconsin, managed to survive the experience. This Friday, Nov. 8, NBC will air a special hourlong installment of Dateline featuring interviews with all nine skydivers and the two pilots. (NBC is receiving criticism from some outlets for agreeing to pay a six-figure fee to the skydivers for the exclusive interviews and airing of their amateur footage.) Dramatically titled “Miracle on the Sunset Dive,” this episode of Dateline takes a closer look at the Wisconsin plane crash that took place at about 12,000 feet. […]

New FOX News primetime lineup debuts Oct. 7

October 4, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

After Gretchen Carlson moved from morning to daytime, FOX News Channel continues tweaking its programming when the new FOX News primetime lineup debuts on Oct. 7, the date that marks the 17th anniversary of the launch of FOX News Channel (FNC). Also on that day, the network will debut a new program in daytime, hosted by Shepard Smith. The new FOX News primetime lineup will kick off with On the Record, hosted by Greta Van Susteren, which airs at 7pm ET starting Oct. 7. After hosting her show at 10pm for many years, Van Susteren joked in a recent release about […]

The Weather Channel announces winter storm names 2013-14

October 3, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Last year, The Weather Channel drew interest when it decided to begin naming winter storms, much as tropical storms and hurricanes are. So 2012-13 saw the likes of Winter Storm Orko and, notably, Nemo, talked about in the headlines and through social media. As the first national organization to name winter storms, The Weather Channel says it did so to make communications and information sharing easier, and to better alert residents to forecasts for storms that could significantly affect them. Given the success of the names helping people be aware of and discuss the storms last year, The Weather Channel […]

Gretchen Carlson joins FOX News Channel daytime lineup

September 27, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Following her departure from the FOX & Friends morning show on FOX News Channel (FNC), with Elisabeth Hasselbeck taking over her spot on that show a few weeks back, Gretchen Carlson will debut her new one-hour daytime show on FNC starting Sept. 30. Called The Real Story With Gretchen Carlson, the program will air weekdays at 2pm ET. According to an FNC release, The Real Story With Gretchen Carlson will “focus on all current events from general news to crime to politics and investigative reports.” In her new role, Carlson will interview newsmakers and lead panel debates. FNC says the show will also use social […]

Secret Lives of the Super Rich airs on CNBC beginning tonight

September 25, 2013 Barb Oates

From the biggest home in America to luxury bunkers, CNBC’s new series Secret Lives of the Super Rich is a fascinating, jaw-dropping look at what money can buy. This is one rare open house you don’t want to miss, as Secret Lives of the Super Rich premieres tonight (Wed., Sept. 25) at 9pm ET/PT, with a new episode immediately following at 9:30pm ET/PT. The series will air Wednesdays on CNBC. CNBC wealth editor Robert Frank hosts the series, and introduces viewers to the homes and sometimes the owners. In the first episode, you’ll see America’s biggest home, which is just […]

PBS’ ambitious “Latino Americans” chronicles 500 years of history

September 17, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

In the past few years, in the wake of the Latino impact on the 2012 presidential election, and with heated immigration discussions, the effect of the Latino population on America has been put more toward the forefront of people’s consciousness. But as PBS’ new, three-part, six-hour documentary miniseries Latino Americans shows, Latinos have been contributing to and impacting America for much longer. Narrated by Benjamin Bratt, the series looks back at the past 500-plus years to show how, at more than 50 million people, Latinos have risen to become the largest minority group in the United States. Latino Americans airs […]

Discovery special chronicles Costa Concordia salvage operation

September 17, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

A 19-hour operation to pull the crippled cruise ship Costa Concordia into an upright position was successfully accomplished early today. This Friday on Discovery Channel, a one-hour premiere special called Inside Raising Concordia will follow this salvage operation of the ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy in January 2012, leaving 32 people dead. The Costa Concordia remains where it capsized, becoming not only an eyesore, but a growing environmental hazard. The salvage operation to rotate the massive ship into an upright position, and eventually remove it from the sea, is the most expensive and daunting salvage operation ever […]

Pivot airs Occupy Wall Street documentary

September 17, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Sept. 17 marks the two-year anniversary of the Occupy movement, which began with Occupy Wall Street in New York City and gradually expanded throughout the country, and the world, in a series of protests and “occupations” against income inequality. While the physical nature of the protests and the presence of protesters has largely faded over the years, the idea behind the Occupy movement seems to have stayed, even subtly, as the national discussion has turned more toward topics of income disparity, and money in politics, and we regularly hear phrases such as “the 99%” that were borne of that movement. […]

“Today” gets new studio, Carson Daly joins team

September 13, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Along with FOX News Channel’s FOX & Friends morning show getting a new cohost and redesigned studio this Monday, NBC’s Today will likewise be returning to a new studio, and adding a new member to its team — Carson Daly — on Sept. 16. The brand-new Studio 1A (its first redesign in seven years) that will debut Monday on Today will feature, according to an NBC release, “an open floor plan to promote the seamless interaction of the Today team, guests and audience in a modern, multi-platform approach. The new set also provides the program’s hosts and producers with the flexibility to tell and share engaging, illustrative […]