John Koblin
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Ryan Seacrest Is Leaving ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’
The Hollywood multitasker provided a steady hand at a somewhat tumultuous time for the talk show. He will be replaced by Mark Consuelos, the husband...
‘Night Court’ Is Back, and America Is Tuning In
The revival of the 1980s show is the most popular new sitcom in years. Even some of the people behind it are surprised by its...
Showtime Changes Its Name in a Nod to Its Streaming Future
The cable network will be called Paramount+ With Showtime, and its programming will soon be integrated into the Paramount+ streaming app.
2023 Golden Globes Viewership Was the Lowest for NBC Since 1996
Tuesday’s viewership, of 6.3 million, was the lowest since NBC started broadcasting the awards show in 1996.
Crime and Police TV Shows Like ‘Criminal Minds’ Are Big Streaming Hits
Prestige shows like “The White Lotus” grab a lot of the headlines and rave reviews. But viewers still like to settle in with the familiar.
ESPN Looks for the Right Tone as the NFL Resumes Games
The broadcast on Saturday was a test of how the networks are going to cover the sport in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s collapse on...
Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Put ESPN at the Center of the News
The question everyone wanted to know, including those at the sports network: What had happened to Damar Hamlin, and would he be OK?
Streaming’s Golden Age Is Suddenly Dimming
After years of breakneck growth, the number of scripted TV series orders made by networks and streamers is in decline.
Broadcast networks will give wall-to-wall political coverage, only a recent move for a midterm election.
Before 2018, TV reporting focused on major Senate and governor races, but now House races are getting detailed coverage.
Why Did It Take HBO So Long to Make Shows About Women?
An early top executive at the network believed that “the man of the house” paid for cable TV subscriptions. That mind-set affected HBO’s programming for...