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
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Holds Off Olympics-Driven USA To Win in Primetime, Total Day
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MSNBC, CNN Finish among top 5 most-watched networks in primetime
Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ Paramount Plus’s ‘SEAL Team’ Launch Final Seasons: What’s Premiering This Week (August 5-11)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on cable and streaming
Paris Olympics Continue; ESPN Laces Up for Crawford-Madrimov Fight: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Aug. 3-4)
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A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
That’s All Folks: Warner Bros. Discovery to Shut Down Boomerang Streaming Service
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Boomerang’s collection of classic animated content to shift to Max
How ESPN’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Is Scoring With Tech-Driven, Stats-Based Telecasts (Q&A)
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VP of production Phil Orlins shares game plan that is driving 8% viewership gains for MLB telecast
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Sweeps July With Wins in Primetime, Total Day
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Paris Summer Olympics push USA up primetime chart
FX Greenlights Comedy Series ‘Snowflakes’
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Series follows the lives of 20-something housemates
Netflix’s ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’; ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ on Prime Video: What’s Premiering This Week (July 29-Aug. 4)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on cable and streaming
AMC Scares Up Third Season of ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’
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Season 2 of the series debuts Sept. 29
Pluto TV Pins Down ‘WOW-Women of Wrestling’ Channel
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Exclusive service to feature the organization’s upcoming Season 3 episodes
The Paris Olympic Games Begin; Yankees-Red Sox on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (July 27-28)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Prime Video Sets Canelo Alvarez Pay-Per-View Boxing Card for September
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Super middleweight champion Alvarez will defend his title Sept. 14 against Edgar Berlanga
USA Network, Jordan Peele Team for ‘Scare Tactics’ Reboot
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Prank unscripted series to debut in fall
Mel Brooks Documentary on Tap for HBO
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Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio on board to direct two-part documentary profiling iconic comedian
Weekly Cable Ratings: Eventful Week Helps Fox News Hit Primetime, Total-Day Highs
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News network rolls with coverage for RNC, Biden’s withdrawal from presidential race
FX Sets October Debut for Final Season of ‘What We Do in The Shadows’
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Comedy series earned 8 2024 Emmy nominations
Paris Olympics Coverage Kicks Off With Soccer, Rugby Matches
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NBCU hopes live Olympics event coverage, celebrity-based shoulder programming will keep viewers tuned in
Apple TV Plus Bows ‘Time Bandits’: What’s Premiering This Week (July 22-28)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on cable and streaming
WNBA All-Star Game, Jake Paul-Mike Perry Fight: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (July 20-21)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Veteran Cable TV Journalist Lou Dobbs Dies
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Conservative CNN, Fox Business Network host passes away at 78
FX Series ‘The Bear,’ ‘Shōgun’ Dominate Emmy Nominations
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Restaurant series sets a record with 23 nods in comedy categories
Apple TV Plus Renews Comedy Series ‘Loot’
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Maya Rudolph starrer renewed for third season
Weekly Cable Ratings: Donald Trump Rally Shooting Coverage Drives Fox News, Cable News Nets
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Fox News, CNN, MSNBC are most-watched networks in primetime, total day
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