|


|
Top broadcasting blogs
The MBC highlights posts from these leading broadcasting-focused blogs.
Aaron Barnhart - TV Barn - Aaron Barnhart - TV Barn - http://www.tvbarn.com/ On television, 2011 was a year of overexposure and oversharingAaron Barnhart -- Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011As recipients of millions of new smartphones and tablets, our pockets and purses in 2011 bulged with media, if not money. As a result, the mediasphere grew ever denser and noisier this year -- a din that only increased as people strove to break through it with deeds that were outrageous, audacious or just plain dumb. Fox 4 struggles with death of meteorologist Don HarmanAaron Barnhart -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011Fox 4 weather forecaster Don Harman took his own life Tuesday, casting a pall Wednesday over Kansas City's top-rated morning newscast. The 41-year-old native of Marietta, Ohio, was found by his wife, Monica Johns, at their south Kansas City home shortly before 5 p.m. Police said the death was a suicide. Lawrence-based TheCoolTV might revive music videoAaron Barnhart -- Monday, Nov. 28, 2011People like to say that MTV isn't MTV anymore, but Joe Comparato argues that the original idea behind MTV wasn't sustainable. Comparato's Lawrence-based company, TheCoolTV, takes a different approach. It is a chain of 71 local TV stations, and growing, that draws on a common core of content. Basically, it's music radio with pictures. Feder - Chicago Media Blog - Time Out Chicago - Robert Feder - http://timeoutchicago.com/arts-culture/chicago-media-blog/136511/chicago-media-blog Purge at Pioneer: Sun-Times Media shaking up editorial ranksBarrington PressBasil Talbott Jr.Bruce DoldCarol MarinCBSChicago Access NetworkChicago BearsChicago Public MediaChicago Sun-TimesChicago TribuneChicagoBusiness.comChris KrugCrains?s Chicago BusinessDaily HeraldDavid SnyderEddie VolkmanHarold WashingtonJack SpataforaJane ByrneJeff WisserJim HogeJim KirkJoe BohannonJohn BarronKen Davispioneer pressRalph OtwellRichard M. DaleyRobert JordanSun-Times MediaThe ReaderTodd CavanahTommy EdwardsWBBMWBEZWGNWJMKWLSWMAQWrapports LLCWTTW -- Sunday, May. 20, 2012Feder: The ouster of the top editor at Pioneer Press may point to a major overhaul of editorial management at parent company Sun-Times Media. A quiz in quotes: Think you know Chicago television?Barrington PressBasil Talbott Jr.Bruce DoldCarol MarinCBSChicago Access NetworkChicago BearsChicago Public MediaChicago Sun-TimesChicago TribuneChicagoBusiness.comChris KrugCrains?s Chicago BusinessDaily HeraldDavid SnyderEddie VolkmanHarold WashingtonJack SpataforaJane ByrneJeff WisserJim HogeJim KirkJoe BohannonJohn BarronKen Davispioneer pressRalph OtwellRichard M. DaleyRobert JordanSun-Times MediaThe ReaderTodd CavanahTommy EdwardsWBBMWBEZWGNWJMKWLSWMAQWrapports LLCWTTW -- Thursday, May. 17, 2012Feder: Match these phrases with the Chicago television personalities who made them famous. When it comes to media manipulation, Emanuel?s a masterABCBetty WhiteBill CochranBill LeffCate PlysChicago SmoothChicago White SoxCollege of DuPageDavid PlierEmily BarrfacebookFrank ThomasHLNJack TaylorJoel WeismanJohn RussellJonathon BrandmeierLoni TaylorMary Ann AhernMuseum of Broadcast CommunicationsNBCNorthwestern UniversityPost-Newsweek StationsRahm EmanuelRick O?DellRobin MeadeScott AdamsTribune Co.WDCBWGNWKRSWLFMWTTW -- Wednesday, May. 16, 2012Feder: Mayor Rahm Emanuel?s strategy in dealing with the media has been shrewd, relentless and, at times, overwhelming. What makes Roy blog? It?s a question of ?civility?Clint EastwoodElsa KressHerman KressMassachusetts State American LegionMel BrooksPremier Information ServicesRoy Leonardroyleonard.comSheila LeonardTribune Co.WGN -- Tuesday, May. 15, 2012Feder: Chicago broadcast legend Roy Leonard launches a new website this week, including a blog about the final months he spent caring for his late wife, Sheila. Keller to end ?extraordinary journey? as Tribune criticBlair KaminChicago TribuneE.L. DoctorowHarvard UniversityJoyce Carol OatesJulia KellerOhio State UniversityOhio UniversityPrinceton UniversityPulitzer Prizeumberto ecoUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Notre Dame -- Tuesday, May. 15, 2012Feder: Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic Julia Keller is leaving the Chicago Tribune to return to the academic world. |
|
More than 8,500 digitized TV and radio programs are available once again for public viewing in the MBC archives. Search the archives! | |
Starting or adding to your TV on DVD collection is the best way to enjoy your favorite shows. Choose from over 5,000 TV on DVD series, seasons, episodes and soundtracks. Visit the MBC store now! | |
Own the most extensive look at the history of television. Relive great moments and learn about the people and shows that made television what is today. Purchase the 2nd edition now! |
|