The Hightower Report

Why have major TV networks pulled the plug on Bernie?

"...nonpartisan media-monitoring firm that has been tracking the nightly news broadcasts of ABC, CBS, and NBC reports that Trump..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Letters at 3AM: The Second Story

Remembering the cowardice and dysfunction of the White House on 9 / 11

"...this: "The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and Newsweek agree the first plane hit at 8:45am EST; The..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

TV Eye

It's ba-ack: The season debut of The Wire marks the return of appointment television

"...the something new feels like a retread (Cashmere Mafia, ABC)...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Television's millennial celebrations may have been short on crises, but they were long on global partying; also, the latest in midseason changes, including the addition of a quirky new show called Malcolm in the Middle.

"...Following the festivities around the globe on ABC, PBS, and the other networks was the celebration of..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...50 giant corporations controlled the majority of the nation's newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, book publishing houses, and..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

TV Eye

The discussion of race in this country needs to continue, but who's going to do the talking?

"...speech" and the resultant clatter about it on cable news and other talk shows. Then there was the series..."

April 4, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"...material, as the show bounces from a discussion of newswoman Lesley Stahl's legs to Dudley's idea for a reality..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

TV Eye

Now that the writers' strike has been averted, the networks feel secure announcing their fall television seasons. Here's a look at what's in store.

"...MondayABC: Who Wants To Be a Millionaire (7pm), Monday Night..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Bully Pulpit II

Jim Hightower Stages an On-Air Comeback

"...on Labor Day, is not that man. On his ABC weekend show, unceremoniously yanked off the air almost a..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

The Hightower Lowdown

Disney shows its commitment to journalism with the Koppel-Letterman flap; the Bushites are Bozos.

"...When television news fell under the grasp of such massive conglomerates as..."

March 29, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Coming This Fall

"...calm in the 9pm primetime slot. Between three networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) and 21 possible spots, there are only..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Bigger-Is-Better

Top Ten Media Stories of 1995

"...of huge media mergers and takeovers. Disney's purchase of ABC and Westinghouse's acquisition of CBS epitomized this decade-long trend..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Column

TV Eye

Just before I threw out her TV (or at least thought about it), I looked back at television in 2004

"...Democracy Now! (cable access Channel 16): News and information from the esteemed Amy Goodman...."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Hightower Report

The conventions offer TV-worthy news, if the networks would just look for it; and, teach English to foreigners! … so they can take your job

"...THE BREAKING NEWS YOU WON'T SEE..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

I Sold the Lousy T-Shirt Off My Back and All I Got Was This iPad

What's Apple's touch tablet actually for?

"...In similar less-is-more fashion, while apps like Epicurious and ABC Player are essentially the web warmed over, the benefit..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Post by Adam Theriault

Postmarks

"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

"...Thursday night the KTBC 10 o'clock news report announced that Get Around Austin Inc., a pro-rail..."

July 21, 2000 Column

TV Eye

Hankering for millennium specials? Got 27 hours to kill? Find out what's in store this holiday season on the boob tube.

"...ABC 2000: Ordinarily, Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve is..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

How ATX Studios Has Quietly Become Valuable Real Estate for TV in Austin

One of the city's big filming facilities is about to undergo a massive expansion

"...an intriguing offer. "He said, 'This is really odd. ABC-Disney just called me and would like to lease half..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

After federal agents stormed the Gonzalez house last Saturday, it was all Elián, all the time on cable television : but doesn't it feel more like a movie of the week than breaking news? Also, upcoming May television events, and networks announce series renewals.

"...soon as I leave town, one of the biggest news events in the nation occurs: Elián Gonzalez, the Cuban..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Radical Radio

Is Hightower's Show Too Liberal for Austin?

"...it," says KVET-AM programming director Dustin Drew. "We have news at noon and Joyce Isaacs [a somewhat liberal host]..."

April 18, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

This Old Mouse

Facing accusations of market saturation, cultural homogenization, and unethical labor practices, Disney keeps manufacturing the magic … but for how long?

"...largest media conglomerate, with holdings that include Miramax Films, ABC, ESPN, Hollywood Records, two sports franchises, and a seemingly..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

TV Eye

Life ain't the only thing that's like a box of chocolates -- talk shows are, too!

"...Shows like Iyanla (NBC) and The Ananda Lewis Show (ABC) are airy and light, but quickly forgotten. Live With..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta talks about how glad she is to see Dave back on the air (we are, too), why Dan's patriotic meltdown pissed her off (irresponsible journalism), what Politically Incorrect-ism Bill said (but later retracted), and where are civil liberties are headed (the toilet).

"...happen? Unfortunately, his question, posed to guest and CBS news anchor Dan Rather, provided what I can only call..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Television shows are using direct addresses to the audience more and more. What hath Ferris Bueller wrought? Also, say goodbye to Boy Meets World and, quite possibly, Sports Night.

"...gained appeal with viewers. The overwrought Once and Again (ABC), which critics (excluding this one) adore and fans have..."

May 5, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Election Aftermath

Bathing in Napalm

"...race to show up at the unusually ho-hum affair, desperate-for-news TV anchors courted Frasier like she was Cinderella at..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: June 9

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Utah Pride was led by the six couples who..."

June 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

TV Eye

The 'Friday Night Lights' depth chart

"...On the commercial network side, KVUE (ABC), K-EYE (CBS), KTBC-TV (Fox), and News 8 Austin also..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

On the Move

With arguably the best content on the Web, Salon is poised to move into your living room and onto your radio dial :president and CEOMichael O'Donnell explains how.

"...arguably the most successful and respected of the so-called news and culture "webzines." Through new alliances with traditional media,..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Feature by David Garza

The AggreGAYtor: December 15

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Need health insurance? Out2Enroll is here to recruit uninsured..."

Dec. 15, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...run any story about these allegations despite various grassroots news sources covering this issue. Note to the reader: please..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

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