It's a long ways from execs joining with Time Warner for a few bars of "Auld Lang Syne", but FOX has granted an extension that will allow its programming to continue airing on the cable giant while they handle out their deal. A lot of people were anticipating an eleventh-hour deal anyways, since FOX - an ad supported network - would only be shooting themselves in the foot by pulling the programming anyways.  The presence of some pretty po'd football fans might have had an impact as well.

While plenty of us were kvetching about not being to watch House, the football set was getting a bit more aggressive.  A couple of fans actually sued the network for an injunction in Florida. They lost, but when fans start calling their lawyers because of corporate bad behavior, you know things are getting real.

The drama centers around FOX's demand to be paid $1 for each subscriber.  Time Warner contends that since FOX makes money from advertising sales, and their market sweetens that aspect of their business, that they should pay far less.  About 30 cents was the last figure publicly floated about.  FOX has attempted to calm TV fans by demonstrating that the networks programming can be received in most metro areas with rabbit ear.  Not the case in this household, I can't even get ABC, CBS, or NBC - so here's hoping the New Years cheer lightens the mood and these bean counters can strike a compromise.  Next task for these guys:  world peace.