Once huge ratings draws, reality TV shows are facing dwindling audiences in the UK and elsewhere. Is this the end of the genre, or can it adapt to survive?
Among the many issues addressed in BBC Director General Tim Davie’s speech to the Royal Television Society today, one that was studiously avoided was the Corporation’s intention to run advertisements. While Davie categorically stated in the subsequent Q&A session that BBC television would not be awash with the Kellogg’s logo any time soon, he has not ruled out advertising across other media.
Charles Osgood and Ted Koppel started at ABC News the very same week back in June 1963. They'd been friends ever since. Koppel remembers Osgood (who died January 23 at age 91) and their adventures in broadcast journalism.