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
Peacock Rings Bell for ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’; Apple TV Plus Drops New Season of ’Slow Horses‘: What's Premiering This Week (Sept. 3-8)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
The Five Spot: Charley Humbard, CEO, UP Entertainment
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Founder of faith-forward network reflects on two successful decades
Women Fighters Are Packing a Punch on TV
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Once considered a novelty, ring sports involving female combatants are gaining new acceptance, popularity
New Conference Alignments, Expanded Playoffs Mark Changes for Upcoming College Football Season
By R. Thomas Umstead published
TNT, truTV, The CW among networks adding game coverage
College Football Action, U.S. Open Tennis Coverage: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Aug. 31-Sept. 2)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Netflix Takes Shot at Sports Documentary Series Featuring NBA Stars LeBron James, Anthony Edwards
By R. Thomas Umstead published
‘Starting 5’ to debut Oct. 9
MSNBC, CNN Ride Democratic National Convention Coverage to Top of Primetime Chart
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Fox News remains most-watched network in total day
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Back for Season 4; 'The Lord of The Rings: Rings of Power’ Returns to Prime Video: What’s Premiering This Week (Aug. 26-Sept. 2)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Comedy Central Sets September Premiere Date for ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Animated reimagining of Chris Rock-produced ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ sitcom to debut Sept. 25
College Football Regular Season Kicks Off; NFL Preseason Concludes: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Aug. 24-25)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Stays Hot; NFL Network Tackles Third Place in Primetime
By R. Thomas Umstead published
News networks dominate total day chart
‘Pachinko’ Returns to Apple TV Plus: What’s Premiering This Week (August 19-25)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on cable and streaming
MTV Renews ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ for 17th Season
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Series spinoffs ‘RuPaul Drag Race: Untucked,’ ‘RuPaul Drag Race All Stars’ and ‘RuPaul Drag Race All Stars Untucked’ will also return
WNBA Season Resumes, Premier League Season Kicks Off: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (August 17-18)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
‘Fitting the Romantic Vibe’: Lifetime’s Elaine Frontain Bryant Touts Launch of ‘Terry McMillan Presents’ Movie Banner (Q&A)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Romance-themed movies ‘Tempted by Love,’ ‘Forever’ debut in August on Lifetime targeting Black women audiences
WNBA Tips Off Second Half of Regular Season on a Ratings Roll
By R. Thomas Umstead published
League, distributors hope viewership continues to climb post-Olympics
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Continues Primetime Dominance
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Extends primetime winning streak to 10 weeks
Netflix Renews Sci-Fi Series ‘Supacell’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
U.K. import to return for Season 2
FX Sets September Premiere for Ryan Murphy Horror Series ‘Grotesquerie’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
10-episode series to debut Sept. 25
‘There’s Really Nothing Like It:’ ‘The Challenge’ EP Julie Pizzi Gears Up for Series’ 40th Season (Content Spotlight Podcast)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Long-running competition series brings back former participants for milestone season
Peacock Sets Oct. 18 Premiere Date for ‘Hysteria!’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Will binge all eight episodes of thriller series with USA Network airing episodes weekly
Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air,’ Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Return to Streaming Audiences: What’s Premiering This Week (Aug. 12-18)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on cable and streaming
NEXT TV NEWSLETTER
The smarter way to stay on top of the streaming and OTT industry. Sign up below.