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IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, A&E Networks was the first of the American cable channels to reveal their "upfront" presentation to throngs of media buyers, advertising executives and other assorted folk. I wasn't there, of course, but I'm sure it was a slick presentation with some of the stars of all of its cool new – if a bit jarring – programming. (When you're used to "Biography" and "Murder She Wrote" reruns, shows like Gene Simmons' Family Jewels and Criss Angel: Mindfreak seem a little out there for A&E.) What was notable in the Broadcasting & Cable report I read...