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Nine years ago, the United States and the world witnessed a horrific attack on New York City's World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A third attempted attack on that day, destination unknown, was thwarted by the brave passengers on board United Airlines flight 93. The world changed forever on that day with approximately 3000 losing their lives. Among those who died were six television engineers. From WCBS, Bob Pattison and Isaias Riveras, William Steckman from WNBC, Donald DiFranco from WABC, Steve Jacobson from WPIX, and last but not least, Rod Coppola from WNET. These brave souls kept the signals on the air until the very end.

Here at DTVUSA Forum, we remember all of those who lost their lives and honor their memory. We especially remember those who willingly gave their lives for others, including police officers, firefighters, emergency workers and the countless selfless citizens who stepped up to help their friends, neighbors and coworkers. We remember the lives of our uniformed men and women who risk and give their lives on a daily basis. We also especially remember the lives of those television engineers, and appreciate the hard work of everyone who helped us recover and heal from the attacks.

Scott Fybush has written an excellent article on the attacks. It is required reading for anyone who is interested in reading about radio and TV during the attacks, as well as the subsequent recovery.

Never forget.


The former WTC Radio and TV antenna mast, now on display at the Newseum. (Credits: Wikimedia Creative Commons)
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Rentrak published the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.

Here is the top ten selling DVDs and the top ten most-rented motion pictures, per data collected for the week ending September 5, 2010, include:


Rentrak Top 10 Selling DVDs*
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RANK / TITLE / STUDIO
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Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married
1 Too? / Lionsgate
2 Marmaduke / Fox
3 Sons of Anarchy: Season 2 / Fox
4 The Last Song / Disney
5 Lost: The Complete Sixth Season / Disney
6 House: Season Six / Universal
7 The Back-up Plan / Sony
8 Date Night / Fox
The Vampire Diaries: The Complete / Warner Bros.
9 First Season / TWX
10 Diary of a Wimpy Kid / Fox

*Week ended September 4, 2010



Rentrak Top 10 Renting DVDs
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RANK / TITLE / STUDIO
1 Date Night / Fox
2 The Back-up Plan / Sony
3 Death At A Funeral / Sony
4 Marmaduke / Fox Touchstone
5 The Last Song / DIS
6 Why Did I Get Married Too? / Lionsgate
7 Furry Vengeance / Summit Entertainment Warner Bros.
8 Clash Of The Titans / TWX
9 Diary Of A Wimpy Kid / Fox
10 Cop Out / New Line
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It is now official. After months of rumors and speculation, CNN has made the announcement that Englishman Piers Morgan will be Larry King's replacement for what is now called, "Larry King Live". The news is not a surprise, but neither has it been without criticism.

Some viewers know Morgan only from two American shows: "Celebrity Apprentice", which he won a couple of years ago, and "America's Got Talent" on which he's been a judge since the series debuted. Few realize that he does indeed have a journalistic background. Still, he's far more associated with reality series, not just here but in Britain as well.
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Oscar winning actor Michael Douglas revealed on The David Letterman Show on Tuesday night that his throat cancer is in Stage IV, a revelation that drew gasps from Letterman's audience, according to Reuters.

Douglas announced his ailment in mid August, revealing that he would be undergoing two months of treatment that would include radiation and chemotherapy. At the time, he said he expected to make a full recovery.
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