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 NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer has opted to leave her role at the end of the year when her contract expires. Hammer, who has been with NBCU since 2004, has served as vice chair since 2020, and been instrumental in the success of numerous series, as well as the creation of streaming service Peacock.
“Your Friends & Neighbors”, starring “Mad Men” alum Jon Hamm, who also serves as executive producer, has been renewed by Apple TV+ for a second season. Season 1 of the series, from creator Jonathan Tropper, will premiere globally on April 11 with two episodes. Other members of the cast include Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee and Lena Hall. |
 Chuck Scarborough, the legendary NBC 4 New York broadcast journalist, will relinquish his anchor chair on Thursday, December 12 after a record-setting 50 years on the air. Scarborough began his run with WNBC on March 25, 1974 and holds the distinction of being New York City DMA’s longest-serving local television news anchor. In a statement, Scarborough said, “There is only one word: gratitude. Our WNBC viewers welcomed me into their homes for more than 50 years, trusting me to present the news free of any agenda, faithful to the fundamental principles of accuracy, objectivity and fairness—and to bring them vital, timely information during our darkest and brightest hours. That has been an extraordinary honor.” Scarborough, calling his future “retirement with an asterisk,” will be a periodic contributor to special station projects and programming once he wraps next month.
The legal dispute between A+E Networks, Reelz and Amazon-owned Big Fish Entertainment has been resolved. A+E had sued Reelz and Big Fish over “On Patrol Live,” launched after A&E canceled “Live PD” in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. A+E Networks labeled the new show “brazen theft.” In connection with the settlement, Amazon and A&E Television inked a multi-year, non-exclusive licensing deal that will see A&E shows available on Amazon Prime Video as well as subscription packages and the launch of FAST channels. “A+E Networks and Amazon have agreed to significantly expand their commercial relationship in a multi-year agreement that will amplify the reach of A+E Networks’ brands and content on Amazon’s Prime Video service,” said an A+E spokesperson.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) members at PBS have reached a tentative agreement with three member stations on a new collective bargaining agreement, averting a strike. The three-year deal, which includes THIRTEEN, GBH and PBS SoCal, is said to “break new ground” with first-ever union protections for animation writers, paid parental leave, AI protections, expanded union protections for made-for-new-media programs, increased residual payments for reuse on streaming services, industry-standard raises and easier paths for members of writing teams to access health coverage. |
 ABC will mark the 60th anniversary of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” with a two-night special event. On Wednesday, November 27, “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20” will feature rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film’s living legends, Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, as well as Walt Disney himself. Additional interviews include Josh Gad, John Stamos and Lin Manuel Miranda. Additionally, “The Last Verse”, a three-and-a-half minute brand film celebrating the message behind the Sherman Brothers song, “It’s a Small World,” will make is broadcast debut during the special. On Thursday, November 28, “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents the timeless classic, “Mary Poppins.”
Laura Ingle has been tapped as NewsNation’s new weekend anchor. The former Fox News anchor, who joined NewsNation in 2023 as a freelance correspondent and was bumped up to senior correspondent this past May, will host NewsNation Live on Saturdays from 10a to 1p and Sundays from 11a to 1p.
“The Day of The Jackal”, the thriller series from Peacock and Sky starring Eddie Redmayne, has been renewed for a second season. The show launched earlier this month to rave reviews globally and was ranked #1 on Peacock’s Top 10 TV Shows and was the biggest Sky Original to date, drawing a record audience of 3 million viewers in its first week. The series has been sold to nearly 200 territories globally.
Advertisers spent $6.3 billion on 10 Comcast cable networks in the first three quarters of 2024 according to marketing intelligence platform MediaRadar, marking a 33% increase year over year. NBC led all channels with $3.2 billion in ad spend, a 51% increase from the $2.1 billion spent during the first three quarters of 2023. USA Network followed with $850 million, a 62% increase, while Bravo ranked third with $750 million, a 17% increase. |
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT |
| Connie Britton will serve as host and executive producer of “The Motherhood,” a new unscripted series for Hallmark+ set to premiere in 2025. Britton, a single mother, developed the idea for the six-episode series, which takes a single mom who is juggling the demands of work, parenting and self-care, and connects her with three expert coaches who help to refresh her wardrobe and living space, and implement effective parenting strategies. “Connie Britton brings an unmatched passion and authenticity to ‘The Motherhood,’” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming Hallmark Media. “Her vision for this series perfectly aligns with Hallmark’s commitment to sharing inspiring and heartwarming stories.” The series will be filmed in Kansas City by “Queer Eye” producer Scout Productions. |
Today’s Premieres
Netflix: Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey
Acorn TV: Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking
Peacock: What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’
HBO: Get Millie Black 9p |
| COMING UP |
| “Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest” premieres on Comedy.TV and THEGrio Television Network on Saturday, November 30 at 8p. The two-hour special is co-hosted by Byron Allen, Kenan Thompson, Cedric The Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish and Gabriel Iglesias.
Norah O’Donnell’s final broadcast for “CBS Evening News” is set for January 24, 2025. O’Donnell, who was named anchor in July 2019, will transition into her new role as a senior correspondent for the news division and continue to contribute to “Evening News,” “60 Minutes” and other CBS News programs. On January 27, “CBS Evening News” will launch a new format of multiple anchors including John Dickerson, Maurice DuBois, weathercaster Lonnie Quinn and “Face The Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. |
| STREAMING |
| TCLtv+, the streaming service from consumer electronics company, TCL, has struck a new content deal with Paramount Streaming. Under the new agreement, 23 CBS FAST channels will join the service beginning this month, including 14 local CBS Stations’ streaming channels. The streaming service is available on all TCL TVs in US and Canada, and the new CBS content will first be available to US audiences through all the TCL Google TV and FireTV. |
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| SPORTS UPDATE |
| Jason Kelce, a contributor to ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown, will join the ranks of after-hours hosts with a limited-run series for ESPN, “They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce.” The new show will air on five consecutive Friday nights beginning on January 3, the last week of regular season NFL games, into the playoffs. The former Super Bowl champ will host the show from Philadelphia, where he played football for the Eagles for 13seasons, in front of a live crowd. The first four episodes are set to air during the 1a timeslot on Fridays, while the final episode will be released at 1:30a on February 1. The show’s title is a homage to “They Call it Pro Football,” which was NFL Films’ first full-length film in 1967.
UK’s Premier League soccer will bring its international media content production and distribution in house beginning with the start of the 2026/27 season. For the past 20 years, the service has been provided in partnership with IMG. “IMG has been a fantastic partner for the Premier League over the past 20 years,” said Premier League Chief Media Officer Paul Molnar. “They have worked tirelessly on our behalf to provide world-class content and services to our international partners. During this time, our partnership has been at the forefront of broadcast innovation to deliver top-class programming week in, week out throughout the season.” |
| GOING GLOBAL |
| World Athletics has retained Infront to lead international media rights sales for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a new event that will at the Budapest National Athletics Stadium from September 11-13, 2026. HBS, a subsidiary of Infront, has been tapped to deliver host broadcast services. Said World Athletics CEO, Jon Ridgeon, “The Ultimate Championship is also a chance for us to really innovate how we deliver our sport, presenting it in new formats and across different platforms which are specifically designed to keep the entire venue engaged, ensuring constant, fast-paced excitement.” |
| SOCIAL GOOD |
| NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA’s seventh annual Help for the Hungry campaign returns November. 22 through December 31 to support local food banks throughout Southern California. Community members can help the fight against hunger and donate any amount by texting H4H to 707070 or by making donations in-person at their neighborhood Ralphs and Food 4 Less locations. A QR code will also appear on screen during newscasts to give viewers another option to donate. Since 2018, Help for the Hungry has raised more than $2.6 million in donations, providing over 10.5 million meals across Southern California. |
| RATINGS |
| Thursday night’s NFL game on Prime Video between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns averaged 13.72 million viewers, making it the fourth most-watched “TNF” game of the year. It also marks the 13th time that “TNF” on Prime’s average audience has exceeded 13 million viewers since the franchise launched in 2022.
OWN’s “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” and “First-Time Buyer’s Club” scored big on Saturday night, leading the cable telecasts among African American women on November 16. “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” delivered a 3.77 among AA W25-54, up 43% from last year. “First-Time Buyer’s Club” recorded a series high across all key demos. OWN was the #1 cable network among all AA demos for the night. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Chernin Entertainment has promoted Tracey Cook and Kaitlin Dahill to lead the company’s television division. Since the duo joined Chernin Entertainment over seven years ago, the company’s television hits have included “See,” “Truth Be Told,” “P-Valley,” and “New Girl” for Fox. |
| IN MEMORIAM |
| Game show host Chuck Woolerly died November 23. He was 83. Woolery was best known as the original host of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Love Connection.” |
This Day in History
1940 – Woody Woodpecker first appeared on film.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In which reality competition was the prize $66,666? “13: Fear Is Real.” Kudos to: Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Roger Furman-DBTV/Greentown, PA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
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Christina Applegate celebrates her birthday today. On which soap opera did she get her acting start in 1972? (Email trivia@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four answers per time zone.) |
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