[2] In 1986, Ridley Scott, who was a successful feature film director, signed a deal with CBS Entertainment to deliver a made-for-TV movie that did not make it to air.

[3] In 1988, Maddy Horne, who was senior director was promoted to vice president of current programs at the CBS Entertainment studio.

He oversaw some of the most successful prime time shows of the decade, including Touched by an Angel; Caroline in the City; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Walker, Texas Ranger; Dave's World; and Rescue 911.

[9] Hill called NBC's decision "the most important statement CBS Productions has ever made about our legitimacy in this business.

[10] In 1995, veteran producer Steven Bochco signed a deal with CBS in order to maintain the programming for five years, until 2000.

[12] In 1998, although CBS retained production on the Ann-Margret drama Four Corners, Columbia TriStar Television sold off its interest to Rysher Entertainment.