It was really not all that long ago when TNT was often the most-viewed cable network, and produced more than enough volume to give justification to their self-proclaimed description “We know drama”. You can debate whether or not you believe any network that utilized THE CLOSER as the standard for which all other series were … Read more
My dad and I had a Sunday afternoon ritual during football season to watch–well, suffer through–the Giants and the Jets–which, if you look back on how those teams performed during the 1970s, brought particular pain on most Sundays. But the results paled to the frustration and Tourette’s-like rants that would spew from him when he … Read more
In worlds where the fates of thousands and the destination of millions of dollars rides on the accuracy of results from a smattering of votes, it’s almost understandable that there are countless examples of people complaining about outcomes. Lord knows we’ve seen it in politics–lately, especially. We’ve also seen it in media since–well, pretty much … Read more
No less than the ageless and indominatable Norman Lear, currently in the later stages of development for two new streaming services a few weeks past his 101st birthday, gives me the kind of confidence and resilience to continue to soldier on and push like mad for even a day of what used to be for … Read more
On days like this when I’m feeling especially despondent (honestly, I’m far too devastated from something that happened last night to even dogwhistle my way into some sort of explanation), I feel particularly aghast at what we consider to be newsworthy. This was an actual update from Business Insider’s Ryan Hogg that dropped yesterday : … Read more
I like to think I’m OK at what I do, even if it’s currently a mere shadow of the level of accomplishment I’d prefer still to have. I’ve been blessed with encountering literally thousands of people who are far more successful, respected and loved who inspire and challenge me to continue to improve, even as … Read more
The shock waves that echoed through the sports world that soon spread beyond yesterday when the PGA and LIV golf tours announced they were merging were significant. The New York Post’s Jenna Lemoncelli succinctly recapped the key talking points in an article yesterday for anyone late to this particular tee time: PGA Tour and LIV … Read more
Even though I’ve yet to work in the Las Vegas local TV market, I know quite a bit about it. Ever since it started producing metered overnight ratings in the early 90s we noticed that the unique combination of a 24-hour lifestyle, extensive penetration of local cable via one dominant provider (Cox) and the exponential … Read more
The news wasn’t unexpected, given that it was teased relentlessly by media “leaks” over the weekend, while thousands of enthusiasts and media execs convened at SoFi Stadium in finally sunny Los Angeles for one of the preeminent live events of the year. But the impact of the story that broke just a few minutes ago … Read more
The news was not unexpected. Anyone who has followed sports, media or business knew about this Ides of March was going to be a hallmark day in the history of how and where fans see their favorite teams’ games. Still, the news that reverberated through all of these industries’ publications yesterday was still dramatic, such … Read more