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Ellen vs. Johnny: Day and Night? Maybe Not…
So it appears Memorial Day weekend is a delineation point for talk show history again. Just like Johnny Carson did when he stepped down from the TONIGHT SHOW thirty years ago today, yesterday Ellen DeGeneres ended her 19-year run as a daytime talk show host, bringing back first show guest Jennifer Aniston, appearing emotional when
Back To The Future? Forward To The Past!
So we’ve somehow made it to the precipice of the summer of ’22, which for the past couple of decades has meant that the broadcast television networks shifted into cost-cutting mode and put their scripted series strategy on hold to introduce schedules primarily made up of game and competition shows. This coming summer, there will
We Wrote The Song
The Media Insights and Engagement Conference of 2022 is winding down, and I’m told they exceeded their attendance goal. And from the looks of the happy faces, most of which we could actually see, and the many business cards and swag in my suitcase, I can attest it feels like there is some degree of
I’m More Than A Little Bit Country?
Got to Nashville a little early and at the suggestion of a friend who has done lots of business here I played tourist and mosied over to the Country Music Hall of Fame. At first blush it would be the least likely destination for someone with my musical tastes and urban background to appreciate.
Seven Words You Can Say Anywhere
So you know how I am on milestones, and it appears we’re at about the one year mark with this endeavor. What began as essentially needed therapy that was limited to my own computer has now evolved into a (somewhat) more polished outlet for expression, reflection and even some calls to action, and I’m blessed
Stand Up And Cheer For Them. Just Be Sure You’re Wearing Pants.
During the earliest days of the pandemic when I was being considered for open positions I had a few occasions when I was being vetted by the team I would theoretically take leadership of, under the watchful eye of the department head who had I had impressed enough to get to this point. Of course,
Some Play For August; Winners Celebrate in May
So ABC and CBS–er, Disney Media Networks and Paramount Global–actually did in-person upfront presentations this week just like old times. ABC, now under the expert leadership of Hulu czar Craig Erwich,announced only two new series for the Fall 2022 schedule, both brand extensions. A weekly primetime CELEBRITY JEOPARDY and THE ROOKIE: FEDS will debut, and
From Gen X-Er To Gen XR?
You probably hadn’t heard of Dr. Helen Papagiannis before this; I know I didn’t. As we head into the home stretch leading up to next Monday’s Media Insights and Engagement Conference in Nashville, I noticed Helen’s name was added as a keynote speaker for the conference’s key middle day. So I clicked on her agency
Some Ado About Nothing
If you’ve yet to discover the joys of the tweets and reflections of The Masked Scheduler, you should. Long since unmasked as the brilliant Preston Beckman, the former head of scheduling for both NBC and FOX and a fellow graduate of the same Queens high school that gave diplomas to me, a couple of other