Read more NBC stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/402/nbc.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:03:42 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74742/nbc-turns-down-peta-ad.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThis is the ad PETA wanted to run during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but NBC shot them down, saying it “does not meet NBC Universal Standards.” As you can see in the video, there’s nary an offensive image, just a little girl describing the horrors of factory farming ("Dear...http://www.newser.com/story/74742/nbc-turns-down-peta-ad.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:37:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74123/jay-leno-not-the-only-prime-time-loser.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNetwork TV's big hits— Modern Family, The Cleveland Show , NCIS: Los Angeles— join a pack of losers and losing news: NBC viewership is down 10% among young adults, ABC and CBS have slipped, too, and Eastwick, Hank, and Trauma have already been canceled. The LA Times surveys the playing field,...http://www.newser.com/story/74123/jay-leno-not-the-only-prime-time-loser.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 9:54:09 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73588/to-save-nbc-rethink-leno-strategy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCable giant Comcast wants to buy a controlling interest in NBC Universal. Sure, the company's movie business and cable channels are appealing, but what about the broadcast network? NBC is floundering, and CEO Jeff Zucker is to blame, Mark Harris writes in New York . One big problem is The Jay...http://www.newser.com/story/73588/to-save-nbc-rethink-leno-strategy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73102/leno-i-take-95-of-blame-for-bad-press.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAmidst a firestorm of negative press surrounding The Jay Leno Show , Leno gives a candid interview to Broadcasting & Cable on the fate of his new gig—and whether he’d trade places with David Letterman. Highlights: On the slot: “Would I have preferred to stay at 11:30? Yeah, sure....http://www.newser.com/story/73102/leno-i-take-95-of-blame-for-bad-press.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73050/drunk-ewoks-storm-today-show-blogosphere.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe weekend's hottest viral video is a Today show segment that began with Halloween decorating tips and ended with a pair of Ewoks running wild. The Star Wars- themed show saw the Return of the Jedi supporting players earn a leading role by fighting, moonwalking, swilling a Boo-tini, and humping...http://www.newser.com/story/73050/drunk-ewoks-storm-today-show-blogosphere.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 01 Nov 2009 15:50:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72761/say-goodbye-to-nbc-as-we-know-it.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMonday was a milestone for NBC’s misbegotten Leno experiment: only 4.6 million tuned in, the worst Monday of the year, writes Matthew Greenberg. This is getting so bad it may signal the beginning of the end of NBC as we know it. The network’s rationale for putting Leno at...http://www.newser.com/story/72761/say-goodbye-to-nbc-as-we-know-it.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 28 Oct 2009 13:54:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/72425/hulu-fees-likely-in-2010.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe days of free TV shows on Hulu are likely ending: A News Corp. exec says “it’s time to start getting paid for broadcast content online,” adding that “Hulu concurs with that.” Asked by Broadcasting & Cable what exactly that means, Chase Carey was vague: No timeline, but 2010 is...http://www.newser.com/story/72425/hulu-fees-likely-in-2010.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/72046/rachel-maddow-can-rescue-meet-the-press.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMeet the Press has been pretty lame since Tim Russert died. No offense to David Gregory, who’s done respectable work, but he was always the safe choice, "and he's made the show just that: safe," writes Brian Donovan. NBC's Sunday morning stalwart needs its fire back, and fortunately, sister network...http://www.newser.com/story/72046/rachel-maddow-can-rescue-meet-the-press.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 19 Oct 2009 13:57:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71788/30-rock-in-danger-of-growing-stale.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTina Fey and crew return tonight with the season premiere of 30 Rock , and critics are worried that the show is losing its edge: Todd VanDerWerff, AV Club: "30 Rock is still nowhere near a bad show, but it risks turning into a show where one-dimensional people spend a lot...http://www.newser.com/story/71788/30-rock-in-danger-of-growing-stale.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 15 Oct 2009 16:51:29 CDT