The Hollywood Reporter says it’s been another good summer for cable, adding that ad-supported cable networks have again hit record viewership. Using data developed by Turner Broadcasting’s research head Jack Wakshlag, THR says there’s been a small gain over the record set last summer to about 51...

It's no coincidence that cable shows such as "The Closer," "Mad Men" and "Project Runway" are stealing all the buzz and some of the ratings from their broadcast counterparts once again this summer. The cumulative $19 billion investment cable networks have put into original programming since 2003 is...