ION acquires "ER" reruns

[David]

from multichannel news

Ion To Begin Airing 'ER,' Stat
Medical Drama Joins Net’s Primetime Lineup In June
By Mike Reynolds

Ion Media Networks continued its off-net buying spree, clamping down
the rights to four seasons of ER.

Through a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television, terms of which
were not disclosed, Ion Television has gained the rights to seasons 11
through 14 of the medical drama. Ion Television, which is holding its
upfront presentation to advertisers at the New York Public Library on
42nd Street tonight, will add ER to its primetime lineup, beginning
next month.

Currently in its 14th season, ER continues to earn some of the highest
ratings among TV dramas. In addition to winning 22 Emmy Awards,
including outstanding drama in 1996, and 120 Emmy Award nominations,
the show has also earned the George Foster Peabody Award and four
Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding ensemble performance in a
drama series.

“This deal with Warner Bros. highlights Ion Television’s evolution
both in terms of programming and target audience—a major consideration
for advertisers,” said Ion Media Networks chairman and CEO Brandon
Burgess in a statement. “ER is one of America’s most acclaimed series.
The addition of this show underscores our network’s commitment to
contemporary, quality programming that will appeal to a wide
audience.”

Over the past few months, Ion has gained the rights to such
off-network fare as Baywatch, The Steve Harvey Show and Boston Legal,
and in recent days Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds.

[Jude Cormier]

Post by David
from multichannel news
Ion To Begin Airing 'ER,' Stat
Medical Drama Joins Net's Primetime Lineup In June
By Mike Reynolds
Ion Media Networks continued its off-net buying spree, clamping down
the rights to four seasons of ER.

{snipped}

Post by David
Over the past few months, Ion has gained the rights to such
off-network fare as Baywatch, The Steve Harvey Show and Boston Legal,
and in recent days Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds.

Yea, Baywatch has done so well for them......one month in primetime, only to
be yanked for once a week Saturday afternoon airings--that's success, baby!

[Obveeus]

Post by David
Ion Media Networks continued its off-net buying spree, clamping down
the rights to four seasons of ER.

At this rate, Ion is going to have a full, new (for them) primetime lineup
for the Fall.
They may just build up to MNTV levels next Fall.

[r***@emailprivate.com]

Post by Obveeus

Post by David
Ion Media Networks continued its off-net buying spree, clamping down
the rights to four seasons of ER.

At this rate, Ion is going to have a full, new (for them) primetime lineup
for the Fall.
They may just build up to MNTV levels next Fall.

So if I understand this corretly TNT has the rights to seasons
1-10. Ion has the rights to season 11-12-13-14........the worst
four seasons of the series.

[Jude Cormier]

Post by r***@emailprivate.com

Post by Obveeus

Post by David
Ion Media Networks continued its off-net buying spree, clamping down
the rights to four seasons of ER.

At this rate, Ion is going to have a full, new (for them) primetime lineup
for the Fall.
They may just build up to MNTV levels next Fall.

So if I understand this corretly TNT has the rights to seasons
1-10. Ion has the rights to season 11-12-13-14........the worst
four seasons of the series.

TNT has the cable rights. ION is a broadcast network, so it has the
broadcast syndication rights, albeit to the last 4 seasons.

[Sharon Too]

Let me ask the question... what the hell is ION?

[Obveeus]

Post by Sharon Too
Let me ask the question... what the hell is ION?

The network formally known as PAX.

[Taylor]

Post by David
from multichannel news
Ion To Begin Airing 'ER,' Stat
Medical Drama Joins Net’s Primetime Lineup In June
By Mike Reynolds
Ion Media Networks continued its off-net buying spree, clamping down
the rights to four seasons of ER.
Through a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television, terms of which
were not disclosed, Ion Television has gained the rights to seasons 11
through 14 of the medical drama. Ion Television, which is holding its
upfront presentation to advertisers at the New York Public Library on
42nd Street tonight, will add ER to its primetime lineup, beginning
next month.
Currently in its 14th season, ER continues to earn some of the highest
ratings among TV dramas. In addition to winning 22 Emmy Awards,
including outstanding drama in 1996, and 120 Emmy Award nominations,
the show has also earned the George Foster Peabody Award and four
Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding ensemble performance in a
drama series.
“This deal with Warner Bros. highlights Ion Television’s evolution
both in terms of programming and target audience—a major consideration
for advertisers,” said Ion Media Networks chairman and CEO Brandon
Burgess in a statement. “ER is one of America’s most acclaimed series.
The addition of this show underscores our network’s commitment to
contemporary, quality programming that will appeal to a wide
audience.”
Over the past few months, Ion has gained the rights to such
off-network fare as Baywatch, The Steve Harvey Show and Boston Legal,
and in recent days Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds.

Pfft... 4 seasons. It depends WHICH 4 sesons they obtain. If it's the
last 4, then SFW (so fucking what)? They're smoking crack if they
think at tired, ancient series is still getting some of the all-time
highest ratings of other shows on the schedule still. Spin.