NBC expands 'Friends' to fight 'Survivor'

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NBC will add another 10 minutes to its top-rated comedy 'Friends,' a move aimed at thwarting CBS' 'Survivor' series, which ranks second to 'Friends' in the ratings chart. 'Friends' would air from 8:00 PM to 8:40 PM ET/PT for four weeks, starting Feb 1, 2001. The new schedule also affects 'Saturday Night Live,' which has been moved to 8:40 PM to 9 PM. The NBC ploy is aimed at preserving its eight-year dominance over Thursday programs and the concomitant advertising revenues.

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NBC makes suprise exec change

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National Broadcasting Company Inc has announced the appointment of `Today' morning news show producer Jeff Zucker as its entertainment president effective January 1, 2001. The 36-year-old Zucker, who will replace Garth Ancier, attributed his appointment to the success of Today, which has become the dominant morning news program in the US. However, industry analysts are wary over Zucker's lack of experience in prime-time entertainment.

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CNN chief booted as network regroups for ratings

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Cable News Network (CNN) Pres Rick Kaplan has stepped down from his post on Aug 30, 2000. The development, which paved the way for the eventual departure of Chmn and CEO Tom Johnson, is blamed on the network's declining ratings. CNN, whose ratings declined by 36% in 2nd qtr 2000 because of competition from such rivals as CNBC, Fox News Channel and MSNBC, has replaced Kaplan with CNN/SI chief Jim Walton.

Cable Networks, Cable TV Networks, Cable networks (Television), Cable News Network

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