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
Biden-Trump Presidential Debate: How and Where To Watch
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CNN to televise June 27 event; broadcast networks, cable news nets will carry simulcasts
Impact Network Launches Gospel-Themed FAST Channel, Taps Cable Veteran Henry Watson as GM
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TV veterans Paxton Baker, Eric Sherman to serve as senior strategic advisers
‘The Bear’ Cooks Up New Season on Hulu; ‘Land of Women’ Debuts on Apple TV Plus: What’s Premiering This Week (June 24-30)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
UEFA Euro 2024, College World Series: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (June 22-23)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
TrillerTV Executive Keith Evans Has Died
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Was chief streaming operations officer for the sports streamer formerly known as Fite
‘Yellowstone’ Final Episodes To Debut in November; Kevin Costner Return Still Uncertain
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Second half of season 5 premieres Nov. 10
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Romps in Primetime, Total Day
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MSNBC, ESPN round out top three most watched networks for the week
‘Disco in Its Essence Is Social Protest’: Producer Shianne Brown Charts the Music’s Legacy in New PBS Docuseries
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3-part ‘Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution’ tracks history of genre born in the 1970s
The Africa Channel to Offer June Afrobeats Documentary, ‘Music For Wildlife’ Concert for Black Music Month
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Network to air Juneteenth film marathon featuring 'Legacy' documentary films featuring African and Caribbean stars
Horowitz Research Will Resume Cultural Insights Forum in November
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Conference focusing on diversity-themed research and strategies to take place at Telemundo Center in Miami
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’; ‘Black Barbie’ Documentary: What’s Premiering This Week (June 17-23)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Charles Barkley To Retire from Broadcasting: ‘Next Year Is Going To Be My Last Year on Television’
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‘Inside the NBA’ star announces retirement amid potential end to TNT’s TV-rights deal with NBA
Golf’s U.S. Open, NHL Stanley Cup Finals: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (June 15-16)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Weekly Cable Ratings: With NBA Playoffs Finished, Fox News Retakes Primetime Crown
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Cable news network wins 22nd straight week in total day
FX, Netflix Lead TCA Awards Nominations
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Freshman series ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Ripley’ draw multiple nods
‘House of the Dragon’ Returns: What’s Premiering This Week (June 10-16)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
The Five Spot: Brie Miranda Bryant, SVP, Unscripted Development and Programming, Lifetime
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Programmer keeps network in touch with today’s women as it enters its 40th year
Netflix Renews ‘The Upshaws’ for Final Season
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Series to end with Part 7; Part 6 to debut in early 2025
Netflix's Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight Rescheduled For November
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Fight to take place nearly four months after postponed due to Tyson medical issue
Stanley Cup Finals Begin, French Open Concludes, NBA Finals Continue: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (June 8-9)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
AMC Will Open Up ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol’ in September
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Second season of spinoff series debuts Sept. 29
BET Plus Renews ‘Average Joe’ For Second Season
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Dramedy series stars Deon Cole
ABC, ESPN Banking on Star Power To Drive NBA Finals Ratings
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Jayson Tatum of Celtics, Mavericks’ Luka Doncic look to shine on NBA’s biggest stage for Disney sports outlets
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