This blog will feature posts such as CFPs or announcements that scholars may find of interest.

Although it has been documented before, the most watched program is the shows recorded earlier.

Another retransmission dispute

Speaking of FX as a representative of the importance of basic cable....

This is the full text and audio of the 1961 speech to the National Association of Broadcasters, titled "Television and the Public Interest."

A long standing rule that prevents a company owning broadcasting stations and a newspaper in the same market is in danger of being eliminated.

YouTube looks to be offering content partners a chance to make their own channels on YouTube. I'm not sure why AARP would an early partner. Seems like an odd choice unless you're trying to get the biggest segment of TV viewers (old people) to watch more YouTube.

Did it seem like *everybody* watch the Super Bowl?

It looks like Super Bowl 46 was the most US TV program ever.Almost one out of three men, women, and children in the US watched most of the game.

Thankfully, that number is still lower than how many people voted in the 2008 US presidential election (about 133 million).

This document ranks the television designated market areas for 2011-2012.

This website is designed to help you position your antenna to receive broadcast television signals. Yes, these still exist! It is also helpful to help you find the broadcast TV stations in your town.