Wrestling arrived early at UPN. Network president Dean Valentine’s semiannual meeting with TV writers turned into a grappling match over UPN’s decision to make wrestling the cornerstone of the network ...
With some broadcast networks specifically targeting young women or older adults, the young guys out there might be feeling a little left out. Never fear, the WWF is here! UPN, which this season lost ...
Struggling UPN is hoping to grapple its way to ratings success the No. 6 (of six) network will air a two-hour prime-time pro-wrestling special. “WWF Smackdown” will air April 29, the first night of ...
At no other time in its history has the UPN network been more likable. Yes, that’s likable — not dislikable. Considered the sixth-place network in a six-way race, UPN always has been picked on by the ...
PASADENA, Calif. – Despite a disastrous fall, UPN executives pledged Friday that their company is in the broadcasting business for the long term. The No. 6 network exists “because of the strategic ...
FOR THE PAST five years Sumner Redstone's Viacom Corp. has had a lesser-known but equal television partner in its United Paramount Network--Chris-Craft Industries. The UPN has been a dud, hanging on ...