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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Reality Hits Hollywood in More Ways than One

    Network and Cable TV used to be totally separate worlds. Now NBC is part of the same company as USA, Bravo and Sci-Fi—and Viacom owns both CBS and Showtime.  Both networks are now looking to cable to help fill prime time.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Network and Cable TV used to be totally separate worlds. Now NBC is part of the same company as USA, Bravo and Sci-Fi—and Viacom owns both CBS and Showtime. Both networks are now looking to cable to help fill prime time.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Rebecca Dana

      Reporter for The Wall Street Journal

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      culture columnist and critic, Los Angeles Times

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      President of FilmLA

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    1. 1:20Clinton Loses Big Lead Over Obama in New State Poll
    2. 7:06Reality Hits Hollywood in More Ways than OneYou’re reading this
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