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Steve Friedman Launches New Company

Before the Internet, there was, sometimes, laughter.
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Before the Internet, there was, sometimes, laughter.

Steve Friedman, the legendary news producer who's been known over the years to walk the hallways of the various morning news outfits at which he's worked wielding a baseball bat, is starting his own media venture.

On the same day CBS News announced that it was firing embattled Early Show executive producer Shelley Ross, Mr. Friedman (who, oversaw the Early Show prior to Ms. Ross' arrival), publicly announced the plans for his new venture, a consulting company called Vir2L media.  read more »

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The Media Mob has learned that CBS News is on the verge of announcing the end of Shelley Ross’ brief, tumultuous reign as executive producer of the Early Show.  read more »