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Historian Douglas Brinkley Calls on NBC to Drop Trump, Sponsors to Pull Ads

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 This is getting interesting. Historian and author Douglas Brinkley pinned the blame for the reemergence of the birther issue on NBC Entertainment for giving New York City real estate blowhard Donald Trump, a primetime platform. Brinkley … Continue reading →

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Poppy Bush Special a Ratings Bomb for NBC

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 A syrupy confection to honor former President George HW Bush titled All Together Now: A Celebration of Service was a ratings bomb for NBC and proved no match for ABC’s juggernaut, Dancing with the Stars, which … Continue reading →

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Conan O’Brien Refused to Book Sarah Palin

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Monday, November 22, 2010 Everyone knows Conan O’Brien enjoyed a contentious relationship with NBC. Conan stood up to NBC in a number of ways during his stint at the Tonight Show. But one of the more interesting examples centered around … Continue reading →

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Jay Leno Returning to 11:30PM Slot

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 In case anyone cares, TMZ is reporting Jay Leno is returning to his 11:30 PM time slot. The fate of Conan O’Brien is undecided. I’m not a regular late night viewer because usually I’m in bed … Continue reading →

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