Today’s Inside Scoop (part 1 of 2) ventures into the world of television news, to a DC-based NBC News executive who was an anthropology major in college when an internship sent his career in an unexpected direction. As you read his story, though, you will find out that childhood dinner conversations and a family love of public service instilled Continue reading →

I first read Desperate Networks by Bill Carter (affiliate link) when it came out in 2006. It’s a portrait of the network TV biz during the 2004-2005 season, and of all the personalities and projects factoring in. It traces the origins of “Survivor,” “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives,” “CSI,” “American Idol” and countless other hits and misses of Continue reading →