Daytime broadcast network television, which at one time actually drove the profit margins of their companies in an era when they actually did make money, has deteriorated into little more than a vast wasteland of legacy formats and lots of news and news-adjacent content. In a world where timeshift viewing and catch-up streaming options proliferate, … Read more
Chances are you might not be aware of a new show that has helped its network both build and broaden its audience from what it inherited but also find a way to do so in a fiscally responsible manner. You might recall we had a pretty prolonged strike last year that dealt with the reality … Read more
Now, where were we? When I chose to take a break a bit more than a month ago, I was arguably at a low point even by my modest standards, and in hindsight it showed at every level. Even when people were doing something that had the chance to be right, more often that not … Read more
My best friend, for reasons I can’t possibly try to sensibly go into publicly, has given me the pet name of “Brock”. So I was kind of rooting for Mr. Purdy, that young up-and-comer quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, who led his underdog team to overtime and down the field with an impressive seven-minute-plus … Read more
There’s been excitement and action eminating from the Pacific Time Zone all week, and there’s more ahead in the coming days. Today, of course, all eyes are being turned in the direction of Las Vegas where some say Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be in attendance for an Usher concert. Or perhaps it’s the … Read more
When some dogs get up in years, some more cautious owners might try to wean its activity or adjust its diet. But as it enters its 20th year, The Puppy Bowl is arguably more vibrant, popular and meaningful than ever, thank you. And, ironically, it owes its inspiration, and perhaps its legacy, to a fox. … Read more
The official start time of Super Bowl LVIII isn’t until 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time Sunday. Even the official pre-game shows on ESPN, CBS and NFL Network don’t start until 6 AM. But for me, who loves to watch every bit of content connected to the game, my pre-game has already started. Yesterday, USA TODAY … Read more
On yet another dreary rainy afternoon, my phone began to go nuts just after lunch. Friends I do have were eager to share with me the news that shook up their day, as well as just about everyone who covers or is merely a fan of sports media. These things tend to happen when the … Read more
If I have anything resembling a mantra that I do my best to reinforce every waking moment, it’s the one I often had to remind disbelieving executives with whenever I’d be the bearer of ratings news or testing reports that went against every instinct they had had when they put blood, sweat and tears, and … Read more
Those of you who have actually been following these musings know all too well at times I can be a bit harsh on the subjects. I tend to write as the spirit moves me, and sometimes the spirits are a tad more evil. Some of you even take a moment to justifiably call me out … Read more