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Phil-i-Busters
Five new syndicated talk-show contenders will try to hold their own this fall against the Oprah Winfrey spinoff Dr. Phil
By Mark Berman

Nielsen Adjusting Estimates
Revisions to audience data for ’01-’02 TV season will keep nets, buyers busy

Cable TV
A&E Fights to Find Its Footing
Network trims staff amid slides in ratings and CPMs

Magazines
Real Simple Ramps Up
ABC reports title’s paid circ up 33% in 1st half

TV programming
It’s Too Hot for Several Series
ABC, Fox and NBC all suffer summer bummers

Market Indicators
NATIONAL TV: CALM
With third-quarter prime sold out and the start of the new season just a month away, buyers are meeting with clients on fourth-quarter cancellation options.




















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