There is, I suppose, a remote mathematical possibility that UPN could do worse this season than last; Hurricane Floyd (“The Barber”) could conceivably knock out the micro-network’s East Coast ...

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 ...

Professional wrestling is not violent. Professional wrestling is not sexist. And the tooth fairy will lift UPN out of sixth place. Despite slams from TV critics, UPN president Dean Valentine insists ...

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 ...

UPN has shuffled its executive deck, promoting one exec and adding two more new faces to its ranks. As part of the changes, Steve Veisel has been upped to vice president of comedy development, while ...