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On the campaign trail for every step, misstep

if you want to know what it's like in the early-voting states, look no further than the cinema-verite coverage of C-SPAN, writes PAUL J. GOUGH in a dispatch from Des Moines, Iowa. Read column

After summer drama, competitors are ready

NBC's "Bionic Woman," pictured, is one of the higher profile 2007-08 TV season series among the many from the broadcast networks rolling out in the annual high-stakes game of pursuing ratings gold, NELLIE ANDREEVA writes. Read column

Pilot error: Sometimes they don't tell the story

ANDREW WALLENSTEIN notes that once in a while a TV pilot comes along that single-handedly restores one's faith in the medium -- and "Pushing Daisies" fits that bill, which is why he thinks it's doomed. Read column

'Wilkos' is tough love; 'TMZ' loves celeb dirt

With Monday's launch of "The Steve Wilkos Show," Jerry Springer is building himself a TV empire that arguably parallels that of Oprah Winfrey -- but the daytime syndication vet laughs off any such comparisons, KIMBERLY NORDYKE writes. Read column

Doing time in 'Lockup,' risk is never on the lam

Chances are most field crews working on unscripted programs don't put their lives in as much risk as the people behind MSNBC's documentary series "Lockup," which in September returns with new episodes that follow inmates in maximum-security prisons around the country, KIMBERLY NORDYKE writes. Read column

Lines can be crossed as blog power surges

"Jericho" fans flexed their collective online muscle by saving the show from cancellation -- and now networks and studios are giving bloggers more respect, even as they rush to post unconfirmed and unsourced items. It makes NELLIE ANDREEVA wonder if this new power is turning some fans into fanatics. Read column

Going with the FLO not such a dumb idea

Verizon Wireless and MediaFlo USA's MediaFlo TV service playable on the LG VX9400 cell phone may not have gotten the media attention the Apple iPhone did -- but mobile live televised sports could prove to be a killer proposition. Read column

Versus vies for eyes with competitive zeal

ESPN might get all the headlines and plaudits, but Versus -- the other Stamford, Conn.-based sports channel led by Gavin Harvey, pictured -- is carving out a niche for itself in the unforgiving world of sports TV, PAUL GOUGH writes. Read column

Basic cable shows make Emmy strides

Among basic cable series, Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" looks to continue its Emmy winning streak in the category best variety, music or comedy series. Read column

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