The Network’s Channel Change Ayumu Creates the Cliffhanger of Hirano’s Finale

This was Ayumu Hirano’s last ride and the final run of the men’s half pipe final at the Beijing Olympics on Friday. American snowboarder Shaun White, who competed in the last Olympic Games, had already fallen, leaving a spot on the top rung of the medal podium for his successor. Hirano of Japan was in …

Nickolas Davatzes of Force Behind A&E and the History Channel dies

Nickolas Davatzes, who was instrumental in the creation of the cable television networks A&E and the History Channel, which now reaches 335 million households worldwide, died on August 21 at his home in Wilton, Conn. He was 79 years old. His son, George, said the cause was complications from Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Davatzes (pronounced dah-VAT-sis) …

Fox’s New Channel Changes the Climate for Weather TV

Sean Hannity won’t (yet) make a guess. But Fox Weather, which will be funded by advertisers, will be operating in Houston, Seattle, St. It is aggressively hunting star meteorologists from St. Louis and other markets. He’s also chasing big talent on The Weather Channel, where several Hollywood agents tell their crazy bidding wars. A top …