Occasionally, I see analyses of studies by other really smart folks that bowl me over and inspire me to dig a little deeper. One such study hit my inbox yesterday courtesy of Next TV’s Daniel Frankel. Dan’s a veteran media journalist who actually understands nuances like what an actual rating is, and I’ve had some … Read more
I’ll freely admit, I fall into the camp of those who lost interest in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON as its premiere season unfolded. Like many of those who got caught up in the summer furor leading to its much-awaited launch, a full ten days ahead of its arch-rival RINGS OF POWER, my initial eagerness was … Read more
When I was faced with the uncomfortable prospect of extended unemployment after my FX journey ended well-meaning friends suggested I familiarize myself with everything that was up and coming elsewhere, making myself as knowledgable as possible in case an opportunity might arise. With a newer model Tivo freshly purchased, I had both the time and … Read more
A few people who are regular readers have observed that sometimes, my otherwise accurate observations about people at the top of the media food chain are sometimes a bit too negative. Because, particularly in the situation I find myself in, it’s, in their opinion, counterproductive to be pointing out something they’re doing that might be … Read more
Today seems to be the opening of two distinct seasons besides autumn. Both the Hallmark Channel and its new arch-rival Great American Family are beginning their two month-plus maartahons of virtually non-stop Christmas programming, and like ir or not earlier this morning on my pre-dawn walk I saw the same home that waited until mid-June … Read more
When it was reported yesterday that Hearst Television president Jordan Wertlieb boldly predicted that network television in the 10 PM hour would cease to exist by next fall, I could only think — “he must have grown up like I did, watching something other than that more nights than not”. In my house, we were … Read more
Before anyone accuses me of being overly negative yet again, let me reinforce: I LIKE The Drew Barrymore Show. I was ecstatic when CBS Media Ventures actually went ahead and launched the show on schedule in the height of the earlier days of the pandemic in September 2020, one of the few newly produced programs … Read more
If you’re of a certain age, you probably have never heard of DRAGNET–at best, you might have seen the theatrical spoof that helped propel Tom Hanks’ career that’s now 35 years old. But waaay back in TV and radio history, the phrase that adorns the top of today’s entry was right up there with “you … Read more
About a month ago, I had the chance to be an invited guest on an honest-to-goodness podcast with actual audience and traction. I know I’ve got a lot of smart and worthwhile things to say about what I’ve done and what others are doing, and I know if you’re reading this you’re part of my … Read more
I’m sure George Lopez has some very redeeming qualities. Sandra Bullock, known as one of the sweetest and most accessible “big name” stars around, saw enough in his potential to build a sitcom around his stand-up act with him as it’s lead. She and Warner Brothers took full advantage of a struggling and castigated ABC … Read more