get n.— «All the networks compete fiercely for exclusive first interviews—”gets,” in network parlance—but like most mainstream American journalists, all are adamant that they won’t pay for access.» —“Morning show merry-go...
top and tail v.— «The big surprise at the moment is the success of Seven’s The World Around Us on Sunday nights hosted by Lisa McCune. It’s really “topped and tailed” in TV parlance. She just reads some scripts in a studio in...
punk v.— «He blamed the prevalence of violence on television, the availability of handguns, the outrage at being shown disrespect—or “punked,” as he called it.» —“Fight on school bus escalated, led to killing, authorities...
optics n.— «In this part of the world, only a high-level resignation will do: Rumsfeld, obviously, but he, after offering an apology, swiftly visited Abu Ghraib. All over the Arab world, Rumsfeld was seen on television embracing the...
soapedy n. a television show that combines elements of a daytime drama and a comedy. Etymological Note: soap opera + comedy (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
stripping n. a programming technique of broadcasting the same television show, or type of show, in the same time slot on successive nights. Editorial Note: The etymological information in the 2002 citation has not been verified. (source: Double...