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About Ed Martin
Ed Martin has written about television and Internet programming for several Myers publications since 2000, including The Myers Report, The Myers Programming Report, MediaVillage and, at present, MediaBizBloggers on JackMyers.com.
A member of the Television Critics Association since 1990, Ed is among the media's best-known... more
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Ed Martin's Upfront Reviews and Ratings
By Ed Martin
As Upfront week began I couldn't help but wonder if the annual extravaganza of presentations and parties has any real value anymore. Given that everyone attending them already knows almost everything that will be announced, why would the networks want to continue spending vast fortunes to produce them? Some observers think the week's... more
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Basic Cable Stand Outs at TCA: FX, USA, Syfy, Nat Geo and More - Ed Martin Live
By Ed Martin
Looking back over the many presentations by basic cable networks at the Winter 2013 Television Critics Association tour, it's clear that FX once again towered over the rest, offering a session that rivaled in size, scope and news value not only pay-cable competitors HBO and Showtime but broadcasters CBS and The CW, as well.
FX... more
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PBS at TCA: Mel Brooks, Jeremy Irons, Marlo Thomas and More - Ed Martin Live
By Ed Martin
PBS previewed its upcoming programming during the final two days of presentations at the Winter 2013 Television Critics Association tour, and for those of us who have been here from the beginning it was as if the best had been saved for last. That's not to say that there haven't been exciting sessions with major talent throughout the... more
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The CW at TCA: Mark Pedowitz on the Difficulties with Tracking the Elusive 18-34 Demographic - Ed Martin Live
By Ed Martin
Pasadena, CA -- The CW's day at the Winter 2013 Television Critics Association tour on Sunday was modest, to say the least, with only three panels that morning. But they nevertheless made for a productive and impressionable few hours. The day began with a session with CW President Mark Pedowitz, which marked the first time the network... more
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CBS' Nina Tassler on TV Violence: "Nothing That is On the Air is Inappropriate." - Ed Martin Live
By Ed Martin
Pasadena, CA -- Not surprisingly, the first question directed toward CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler during her session Saturday at the Winter 2013 Television Critics Association tour was about her network's approach to responsible programming in the aftermath of the mass murders last year in Aurora and Newtown. Violence in the ... more
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