R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.
Latest articles by R. Thomas Umstead
WNBA Playoffs Continue: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Sept. 28-29)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Professional Fighters League Packs a Domestic, International MMA Punch (TV Sportsplay)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
PFL founder Donn Davis says his franchise is building momentum with fans
Weekly Cable Ratings: Falcons-Eagles Gives ESPN a Brotherly Shove Past Fox News
By R. Thomas Umstead published
‘Monday Night Football’ telecast delivers narrow primetime win for Worldwide Leader
Netflix to Debut Tyler Perry Series ‘Beauty in Black’ in October
By R. Thomas Umstead published
First half of 16-episode drama series premieres October 24
Horror-Themed Series ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol;’ ‘Grotesquerie’ Debut: What’s Premiering This Week (Sept. 23-29)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
WNBA Playoffs Tip Off: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Sept. 21-22)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Starz’s ‘Fat Joe Talks’ To Bow in October
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Method Man set as first guest of interview series
HBO Renews ‘Industry’ for Season 4
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Series’ season-3 finale set for Sept. 29
ID To Develop Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Docuseries Following Sex-Trafficking Indictment
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Series to focus on Combs’ career rise and fall
Weekly Cable Ratings: Presidential Debate Coverage Helps Fox News Three-Peat in Primetime
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Trump assassination attempt leads network to win on total day chart
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested, Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Hip-hop mogul and former Revolt TV owner charged with heading ‘criminal organization’ engaging in sex crimes, forced labor, obstruction of justice
Disney Plus’s ‘Agatha All Along’; ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ on FX: What’s Premiering This Week (Sept. 16-22)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Emmys: FX Has Big Emmys Night With Multiple Wins for ‘The Bear,’ ‘Shōgun’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
‘Hacks’ pulls upset win for best comedy series; ‘Baby Reindeer’ wins as outstanding limited series
‘Actors Love When You Can Play Characters That Provoke Conversation’: Blair Underwood on His ‘Three Women’ Role as Unconventional Husband
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Starz drama series debuts Sept. 13
Alvarez-Berlanga Boxing, ‘UFC 306’: What's On this Weekend in TV Sports (Sept. 14-15)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Next TV Summit: Why Sports Teams Are Changing the TV Play to Streaming
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Sports exec panelists say the RSN business isn’t dead, but DTC services are needed to reach rabid fans
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Repeats in Primetime, Extends Total-Day Winning Streak
By R. Thomas Umstead published
ESPN finishes second in primetime
Veteran Entertainer James Earl Jones Dies
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Award winner was 93
Paramount Plus Crowns New Season of ‘Tulsa King;’ ‘The Old Man’ Returns to FX: What’s Premiering This Week (Sept. 9-15)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
NFL Regular Season Debuts, U.S. Open Concludes: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Sept. 7-8)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Keke Palmer To Star in Peacock’s ‘The Burbs’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Streaming service gives straight-to-series order to reimagining of 1989 film
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