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Reports that American Broadcasting Co. (ABC)-owned television stations in seven United States markets were blacked out on Time Warner systems on May 2, 2000, in a bitter confrontation over compensation. Number of subscribers affected by the service blackout; Petition by ABC to move the Disney Channel from premium to basic service and to place fledgling cable networks SoapNet and Toon Disney on Time Warner systems.

Features the VH1 television show `Behind the Music,' co-produced by Gay Rosenthal and George Moll. Factors attributed to the program's popularity; Format; History on the show's development.

Reports on the rating of the United States television program 'Today,' a production of NBC. Average number of viewers of the show for the week ending December 24, 200l; Year-to-year increase in viewers recorded for 'Today'; Other shows with high viewer ratings.

Informs that the ESPN and ESPN2 networks have acquired rights to carry Conference USA football and men's and women's basketball. Syndication of television coverage; Inclusion of the names in pay-per-view packages.

Reports on the production company Diplomatic, launched by Michael Davis, executive producer of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' Production deal with ABC Entertainment Television Group; Company's planned focus on scripted TV, syndication, interactive media, documentaries and feature films.

Reports that television station WNBC is topping the November 2001 sweep in the United States. Strong performance of WNBC in terms of the total day and all key news slots except six o'clock in the evening weekdays; Rating per share ratio posted by WNBC and its close rivals WABC and WCBS.

Discusses the 2001 plans of CBS Inc. in light of its performance in the United States' November 2000 sweep. Debut of Super Bowl XXXV and 'Survivor II' in early 2001; Additional episodes of all seven of the network's rookie shows; Measure of network performance.

Reports on the ratings posted by major United States networks during the November 2000 sweep. Popularity of 'Titanic' among National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) viewers; Most-watched shows of American Broadcasting Co.; Rating per share in the key adults 18-49 demo.

Reports on the ratings received by the television programs of NBC during the November sweeps period in 2000. Signs of a demographic victory for NBC; Ratings performance of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' hosted by Regis Philbin; Demographic categories led by NBC.

Lists the winners of the 2000 International Emmy Awards. Documentary film 'Smack the Pony'; 'All Stars' from NOS/VARA Broadcasting Organizations in the Netherlands; Documentary film 'Kapo' from Israel's Set Prods.; 'The Jazzman From the Gulag,' from France 3 in France.

Reports on primetime programming changes being considered by CNN. Rumors that the news network is planning to focus more on talk with the news in the evening; Goals in reprogramming the primetime lineup; Plans proposed for various existing programs.

Focuses on television network American Broadcasting Co.'s television project called 'The Clinton Years.' Appearance on the United States television program 'Nightline'; Reediting of segments for a two-hour edition of television program 'Frontline'; Establishment of a Web site; Coverage of the administration of President Bill Clinton.

Focuses on National Broadcasting Co.'s retention of its lead after the first four nights of the November 2000 ratings game in the United States. Success of Sunday night outing for the television show 'Saturday Night Live'; Ratings of Fox's television programs 'The Simpsons' and 'The X-Files.'

Reports on the appointment of Carol Marin as full-time correspondent at CBS News. Career background on Marin; Newscast being anchored by Marin.

Discusses the ratings for Fox Sports Broadcasting Co.'s coverage of the World Series finals between the Yankees and the Mets. Increased audience share; Viewership outside the New York area; Statistics released by the Nielsen Media Research.

Reports on the rumored bid of the World Wrestling Federation to match Mandalay Sports Enterprises' offer to buy the rights to the World Championship Wrestling from Turner Broadcasting System Inc.

Reports on the death of Vincent Canby, a movie reviewer for the 'New York Times'. Highlights of his career.

Reports on the ratings received by television sports programs covering the Major League Baseball division playoff series in the United States for the week of October 10-16, 2000. Overnight ratings received for Fox Broadcasting's coverage of the New York Yankees' American League Championship Series game against the Oakland Athletics.

Focuses on the performance of cable television network CNN for the quarter ending September 29, 2000. Maintenance of the audience share by the all-news channel; Comparison of rating with CNBC during primetime; Percentage of the rates of viewer decline.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by the World Wrestling Federation Entertainment (WWFE) to request the New York federal court to void its contract with William Morris Agency (WMA) in October 1997. Allegation of the WWFE on the perpetual annuity of the WMA on its wrestling matches; Claim on the fraudulent contracts of the agency; Practice of the entertainment industry related to commissions.

Focuses on the low ratings of the 2000 Olympic Games coverage by NBC Sports. Comparison of the ratings to the 1968 coverage in Mexico City; Recovery of the ratings shortfalls; Negotiation of NBC with advertisers.

Reports on Fox Broadcasting Co.'s bid for the right to broadcast Major League Baseball games through 2006. Analysts' estimates on Fox's offer; Terms of the contract signed by Fox with the league which will expire following the 2000 season.

Reports the ratings share of the NBC network in the United States following its coverage of the 2000 Olympic Games being held in Sydney, New South Wales. Statistics on the rating share of the network; Estimated number of viewers tuning in to the network's coverage; Comparison with the ratings share of ABC and CBS networks.

Reports the selection of former ABC News producer Dorrance Smith to executive produce the election coverage of CNBC cable television network in the United States. Partnership with television anchor Louis Rukeyser to produce a one-hour preview on the eve of the vote; Career highlights of Smith; View of CNBC on the team up of Smith and Rukeyser.

Reports on Seth Abraham's assumption of the position of executive vice president and chief executive officer of Madison Square Garden. Business interests that Abraham will oversee at the company; Abraham's views about his appointment; Career history.

Reports the christening of work space Area 51 by 20th Century Fox TV and Power Entertainment in Los Angeles, California in September 2000. Reasons for naming the space Area 51; Benefits of the work space; Activities drawn up for the area.

Reports on CBS Sports' simulcasting of the final round of the World Golf Championship 2000 with sister television station TNN. Accessibility of the remainder of the event to the geographically diverse audiences of the networks; Reason for CBS Sports' decision to simulcast; Viewership rating of the event.

Reports on the high ratings received by CBS Inc. from the television broadcast of the Professional Golf Association Championship featuring the playoff between Tiger Woods and Bob May. Audience share of game's broadcast; Ratings for the United States Women's Gymnastics Trials broadcast by the National Broadcasting Co.

Reports the apology of ABC News for a flawed story about organic food that appeared twice in `20/20' in New York. Commitment of error by correspondent John Stossel; Complaints made by the Environmental Working Group toward the report; Investigation of the circumstances surrounding the error.

Reports the partnership between director Ron Shelton and Fox Sports Net to develop a sports documentary series in New York. Executive production of `Behind the Game,' the working title for the series, by Shelton; Participation in the discussion for the series; Airtime and day of the series.

Reports the preliminary injunction granted to Madison Square Garden Network by New York State Supreme Court Justice Barry Cozier. Injunction as an opposition to the plan of New York Yankees baseball team to form a company to broadcast its games; Details of the planned company; Indication of the Yankees' plan to appeal the decision of Cozier.

Reports on the 2000 News and Documentary Emmy Awards. Announcement of nominees; Number of nominations received by television network American Broadcasting Co.; Nominations received by other television networks.

Announces the transfer of sportscaster Boomer Esiason from American Broadcasting Co.'s (ABC) `Monday Night Football' team to Westwood One/CBS Radio Sports' `MNF' radio booth. Shows previously hosted by Esiason; Esiason's reaction to Al Michaels' appointment as his replacement at ABC; Westwood One's reason for obtaining Esiason's services for the radio show.

Reports that Rob Reiner will be in the honoree's hot seat on October 6, 2000 when the New York Friars Club tosses the annual Celebrity Roast. Airing date; Film credits; Previous roastees.

Reports that Billy Kimball is being replaced as executive producer of the TV program `The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn' by Mary Connelly. Ratings, demographic and revenue improvements on the show; Kimball's career background; Connelly's career background.

Reports on the record overnight ratings for the coverage of golfer Tiger Woods' victory in the 100th U.S. Open on National Broadcasting Co. Inc. on June 18, 2000. Comparison with 1999 figures; Record average ratings for the June 17 and 18's rounds combined.

Announces the appointment of television producer Elizabeth Cole as vice president and senior executive producer at New York City-based Pseudo Programs Inc. Duties and responsibilities; Recipient of a Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television.

Focuses on USA Networks' filing of a lawsuit in Delaware against Viacom. Goal of retaining hit programming by World Wrestling Federation Entertainment; Absence of opening and closing arguments in the legal jousting presided over by Chancellor William Chandler.

Reports that television shows 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Rugrats' topped the May 2000 sweep ratings period in the United States. Average viewers of 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Rugrats' and other top-performing shows; Ratings for late night and early morning shows; Names of networks.

Reports on the Nielsen Media Research's ratings for United States television programs for the month of May 2000. Total-day competition between WNBC and WABC; Audience ratings of several WNBC and WABC programs; Worst total-day performance of WCBS.

Discusses findings of the National Organization for Women's (NOW) survey on television shows in the United States. NOW president Patricia Ireland's explanation on the organization's `Watch Out, Listen Up!,' campaign; Ratings of several television networks; Television networks' issuance of statements on the results of the NOW survey.

Reports on United States-based television network National Broadcasting Co. Inc.'s fall 2000 programming lineup. Titles of television programs included in the lineup.

Reports on the electronic commerce partnership of USA Networks Inc. with the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). Selection of Ticketmaster as the official ticketing company for the PGA tournaments; Integration of promotions targeting golf enthusiasts; Opportunity to dimensionalize marketing and selling for PGA tours.

Focuses on the improvement of television ratings during the first weekend of the National Basketball Association playoffs for the 1999-2000 season. Comparison of the ratings with the previous year's broadcasts by NBC Sports; Survey of city households by Nielsen Media Research; Rating of the victory game of the Los Angeles Lakers over the Sacramento Kings.

Reports on the appointment of Paul Slavin as executive producer of `World News Tonight,' the flagship newscast of ABC television network. Plans for the television program; Search for a producer to handle specialty segments.

Reports on the television ratings race in the United States for the third week of April 2000. Number of viewers who tuned in watch John and Patsy Ramsey plead their innocence to Barbara Walters on `20/20'; High ratings posted by the guest appearance of professional wrestlers on `Saturday Night Live.'

Reports the employment of television personality Carson Daly under a talent and development deal between MTV Networks and CBS Corp. in New York. Alliance between MTV and CBS to set up Carson Daly Prods.; Ability of Daly to bridge generation gap; Career background of Daly.

Reports the promotion of Michele Ganeless to senior vice president of programming of Comedy Central in New York. Contributions to the increased ratings and development of Comedy Central; Previous responsibilities of Ganeless as programming vice president; Career background of Ganeless.

Reports on Republican National Committee chairman Jim Nicholson's launched of a campaign against the three major television network news organizations for their 'non-coverage' of the conviction of Vice President Al Gore's fund-raiser Maria Hsia on charges of campaign finance violations. Nicholson's call for RNC Web site visitors to protest the low-profile coverage.

Reports that WNBC leads the rating in the television news category. Total point difference from WABC; Average ratings and audience shares of other television stations.