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Cablevision Sells NBC Via VOD

Cablevision Systems has inked a deal with NBC that will allow it to sell on-demand versions of "The Office," "Law & Order" and other series for 95 cents each. Beginning immediately, Cablevision's iO: Interactive Optimum customers will be able to download "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," and "The Office" the day after they premiere on the Peacock Network. The fee gives subscribers access to each program for 24 hours. Plus, beginning next month, episodes of "Friday Night Lights" will be added to the lineup, along with "Las Vegas." There won't be any commercials during the VOD programs, although each has a brief NBC promo.

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