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by Norm Gregory on October 22, 2009

in Daily Items

CBS’ ‘Minds’ leads Wednesday ratings

Numbers climb for NBC’s ‘Mercy,’ ‘SVU’

CBS drama “Criminal Minds” stood out from the crowd on Wednesday, ruling as the night’s top show and helping the Eye earn a share of the demo lead with Fox. Also of note on a night when most shows dipped a bit were increases for NBC dramas “Mercy” and “Law & Order: SVU.” ● More from: Variety

CBS and Fox tie for No. 1 on Wednesday

Average a 2.9 in 18-49s, with ‘Criminal Minds’ the top show

Wednesday has become one of the most competitive nights of the week between Fox and CBS. Last night they tied for the lead for the third time in three weeks, though CBS can boast it had the night’s highest-rated show. ● More from: Media Life Magazine

In Google and Microsoft Deals, Hints of Revenue for Twitter

Twitter gets 55 million monthly visitors, it has raised $155 million in venture capital, and it has generated intense interest from Hollywood to Iran. But it hasn’t earned much revenue and certainly no profit. ● More from: NYTimes.com

Largent rips Redskins for Zorn treatment

Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent said during a radio interview Tuesday that Redskins coach Jim Zorn considered resigning when owner Daniel Snyder decided Zorn would no longer call Washington’s plays. ● More from: Seattle Times Newspaper

Hef: We’re slashing Playboy’s rate base

Men’s title will drop from 2.6 million to 1.5 million

There was a time, decades ago, when Playboy was not just the leading men’s magazine but in many regards the only men’s magazine. It was so much bigger in all ways than any of its competitors. ● More from: Media Life Magazine

Dan Savage Interviews Frank Rich

On October 26, Frank Rich of the New York Times will interview musical-theater genius Stephen Sondheim in Seattle. In advance of that interview, Dan Savage interviewed Rich. ● More from: The Stranger, Seattle’s Only Newspaper

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Gary October 22, 2009 at 6:20 pm

Frank Rich interview about as good as it gets

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