Today’s Premieres
HBO: Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning at 9p
Netflix: Dew Drop Diaries
Today’s Finale
FOX: Kitchen Nightmares at 8p
IN THE NEWS
Stephen Colbert returns to “The Late Show” today following surgery. The talk show was canceled last week as Colbert recuperated from a ruptured appendix. Tonight he’ll talk with Sarah Paulson and Jason Isbell, with Drive-By Trucker and his band the 400 Unit set to perform.
Chelsea Handler is back as host of the Critics’ Choice Awards. “I am very happy and excited to be hosting the Critics’ Choice Awards again this year, as last year was one of the most fun nights I’ve had,” said Handler. “There is no greater reward than making fun of actors and then getting drunk with them afterward. It’s an honor.” The awards show airs Sunday, January 14 at 7p on The CW.
Longtime HGTV star Hilary Farr has bid farewell to “Love It or List It.” After appearing in 258 episodes since the series premiered in 2011, Farr said, “’’Love It or List It’ has had such a true impact on so many lives, including mine, but now it’s time for me to embrace new challenges that have come my way. If this is my legacy, it’s a great one.”
Drama “Riches” is ending after one season on Prime Video. “Much love to this incredible ensemble of actors and our fabulous crew. Thank you to everyone who supported,” posted series creator Abby Ajayi on Instagram. “So proud we got to make this show.”
“Churn is the cholesterol of streaming,” maintains Mike Bloxham, EVP, Global Media, Entertainment and Games / Co-Lead of Subscriber Science at Magid. “We used to think that all cholesterol was bad and that you wanted as little of it as possible. But now we know that there is such a thing as ‘good’ cholesterol and it’s all about having a healthy balance. Churn is the same.” Hear more from Bloxham in Cynsiders. |
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Netflix has renewed “The Upshaws” for season four. The multi-camera comedy series created by Wanda Sykes and Regina Hicks will have a 10-episode fourth season, with production scheduled to begin next year. The second half of season three (part five) is slated to premiere in spring 2024.
“Reacher” scored an early season three renewal. The drama’s sophomore run kicks off December 15 on Prime Video.
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions has signed on to co-produce a RoboForce animated series. Aptly named “RoboForce: The Animated Series” is set in 2089, when a rogue code infects the Utopia Aegis 101. Brian Volk-Weiss will direct and executive produce the Nacelle project alongside Cisco Henson, Matt Kravitsky, Michael Goodman, Tom Stern and Gavin Hignight on behalf of Nacelle. Johnson, Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz will executive produce for SBP. “We love that it’s a story about redemption, second chances, and rising to the challenge as told through the eyes of funny, messed up, renegade robots who finally get their chance to shine,” said Garcia and Johnson.
Amazon is developing a comedy series with Jamie Lee and Nikki Glaser. “Unsettling” follows two childless best friends in their 30s who agree to “go in” on a baby together. Written by Lee, the series is in development for Prime Video from Warner Bros. TV, Doozer Productions and Amazon MGM Studios.
Acorn TV’s Jane Seymour-led series “Harry Wild” has been renewed for a third season. The mystery series starring and executive produced by Seymour will debut on the platform next year.
Country music star Walker Hayes has signed on to executive produce a drama series inspired by his life. United Entertainment has acquired the Grammy-nominated artist’s life rights for the contemporary scripted series and will executive produce alongside him.
A scripted series based on novel The In-Between is in the works. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, has secured the rights to the project adaptation of the book written by hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos. Vlahos will serve as an executive producer on the series. “I feel that my patients are living on through everyone hearing their stories and I am thrilled about the opportunity to share those stories on a different platform to reach even more people,” said Vlahos.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Paramount+ series “HALO,” based on the Xbox game, returns Thursday, February 8. In season two, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant.
CBS will broadcast four new episodes of syndicated daily comedy game show “Funny You Should Ask” in a primetime special, “Byron Allen Presents Funny You Should Ask,” on Saturday, December 9 at 8p. Comedians featured include Allen, Adam Carolla, Whitney Cummings, Vivica A. Fox, Billy Gardell, Jamie Kennedy, Natasha Leggero, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Ross and Sheryl Underwood. Jon Kelley (“The Mole”) hosts.
COMING UP
Fox is in the holiday spirit with “The Christmas Break,” focused on a couple traveling to Ireland for Christmas, who find themselves at a crossroads in their marriage. Starring Justin Long and India Mullen, the new television movie event from MarVista Entertainment airs Thursday, December 21.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
No. 2 Stanford and No. 1 seed Florida State will compete in the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Women’s College Cup championship match tonight at 6p on ESPN+ and ESPNU. It’s the first NCAA Division I women’s championship game between unbeaten teams. Tied with three women’s soccer championship titles, Florida State and Stanford rank behind North Carolina as the second-most successful teams in the competition. |
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| RATINGS
“Lawmen: Bass Reeves” ranks as Paramount+’s most-watched global series premiere of the year. Starring and executive produced by David Oyelowo, the series has achieved an average global audience of over 7.5 million.
FOX News Channel’s “DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate” was the second most-watched program in linear television on November 30, averaging a total of 4.75 million viewers and 742,000 in among A25-54, which represented nearly 73% of the cable news share in total viewers and 77% of the cable news share in the key demo, according to Nielsen. The encore of the debate from 12-1:30a averaged 706,000 viewers for a combined total of 5,456,0000 viewers and 1,050,000 in the demo |
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This Day in History
1956 – The “Million-Dollar Quartet” – Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash – had an impromptu recording session at Sun Studios in Memphis.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
What year did Hallmark Channel first run its “Countdown to Christmas” programming stunt? 2009. Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA, Kelly Paxson-iHeartMedia, Jessica Michaels-West-Locality/Brooklyn, NY, Christa Ramage-Bedford Free Library/Bedford, NY, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA, Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA
Today’s Trivia Question
How many toppings are available on Pretzel Day in “The Office” (2005-2018)? (Email [email protected] 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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INTERSECTION
SEATTLE, WA
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INTERSECTION
PORTLAND, OR
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EAST COAST ADVERTISING SALES
THE ALLEN MEDIA GROUP
NYC (Hybrid)
Responsible for coverage of assigned advertising agencies and clients specifically dedicated to representing AMG linear, digital and streaming platforms. Also grow and maintain existing clients as well as prospect and close new business. Work closely with clients and advertising holding companies ensuring AMG is a ‘must-buy’ for advertisers. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Communicate the value and brand strength of the Network to advertisers and agencies as well as create compelling presentations that convey the benefits and features of TV One programming and the TV One viewing audience. Full info HERE
COPY COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Manage the delivery and arrival of commercial content working closely with Manager of Commercial Operations to resolve conflicting traffic instructions as well as oversee maintenance of E-faxes and storage of client files. Responsible for entering original account data and revisions into the traffic system. Full info HERE
AD SALES COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Establish business relationships with agency counterparts and internal departments including: Pricing and planning, inventory management, marketing, traffic and billing, also fulfill advertiser allocations requests, ensure stewardship delivery in accordance to deal guarantees, send commercial airing times, and update clients of programming. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
HALLMARK MEDIA
NYC
Execute communications objectives and develop strategies to elevate Hallmark Media, its workforce, and business entities. Evaluate existing communications program in the context of its ability to support strategic planning and operating objectives. Minimum of 10+ years progressive PR/Communications Industry Experience. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
FUTURE TODAY
CHICAGO
Represent Future Today, selling an expansive portfolio of O&O CTV apps, inclusive of HappyKids, Fawesome, The LEGO Channel, FilmRise, Blippi. 5+years selling linear/streaming/OLV exp req.Biz dev position inclusive of direct, pmp/pg.Solid relationships; agency & client. Full info HERE
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TV ONE
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Communicate the value & brand strength of Urban One Networks to advertisers & agencies. Create compelling presentations that convey the benefits & features of our programming and the viewing audiences. Proactively keep clients informed of pertinent account and network information. Min. 4+ yrs national advertising sales or equivalent sales exp. Full info HERE
VP/HEAD OF ADVERTISING SALES
FREEBEE
FL/NYC Remote
Lead, manage, develop, and grow Ad Sales teams. Attract and retain the best talent. Work with leadership team to set, achieve, and grow revenue targets across OOH, Digital and Experiential. Instrumental in driving the team to exceed all expectations and goals. 15+ years’ experience in advertising, media, and relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FREEBEE
MIAMI
Achieve revenue and growth targets across linear and digital. Identify and execute strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets. Develop and execute effective sales strategies that showcase as well as maximize overall revenues for the overarching National Sales division. 7-10 yrs exp. in advertising, media & relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE
SENIOR AUDIO/VIDEO PROMOTION PRODUCER >>
WHYY/PHILADELPHIA: Produce best-in-class promotional spots, accurately reflecting WHYY’s brand mission, from strategy through management approvals. Write killer scripts for audio and video to engage audiences. Organize promotional spot production schedule for video and audio spots needed for TV, FM, digital and social platforms. 10-15+ years’ experience. Full info HERE
DIGITAL DIRECTOR, NEWS >>
WHYY/PHILADELPHIA: Develop a cogent strategy for developing and publishing WHYY news content across social media and emerging digital platforms. Convey and create SEO, social media and digital best practices in concert with the digital staff with the focus of informing and developing the newsroom’s digital muscles. Five or more years of journalism experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR STUDIO TECHNICAL MANAGER
A+E NETWORKS
HYBRID NYC
Technical manager for live, studio, productions/events. Provides technical oversight, support, solutions, troubleshooting, and in-house technical resource. Functions as Studio and Tech Manager for Studio and Tech Manager for remote productions, on-site and off-site corporate events. Requires 5-7 years production technical management experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT LICENSING
A+E NETWORKS
REMOTE
Negotiate, draft & review agreements for owned & operated platforms/services, third-party platform. Exp. in digital media, content licensing (domestic/international), linear & on-demand rights & distribution, Privacy & Data Security preferred. Min 5 yrs of exp. supporting digital media at media company or streaming platform. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TV
NYC
Represent FETV & FMC to media community via ongoing communications & relationship building. Maintain & develop strong working relationships w/both agencies & internal departments in support of sales efforts. Work w/sales management, pricing & planning to achieve quarterly revenue goals. 5+ yrs media sales exp. preferably in cable TV- agency exp. +. Full info HERE
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HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Proactively identify, research, and develop new opportunities for our family-friendly programming blocks on ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW, Telemundo, & other media & digital/social outlets. Support creation and present strategic, cross-media concepts to multiple stakeholder groups that meet our client’s business objectives. 8 + yrs of business dev. exp. Full info HERE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR >>
BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT/NYC/NJ: Coordinating onboarding for all new hires.
Administering the benefits and payroll changes for employees accurately.
Maintaining an efficient filing system—paper and electronic, for employee and company records related to their job functions. Building a successful bridge between management and employees. 7 yrs entertainment exp. preferred. Full Info HERE
DIRECTOR, MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS >>
PBS DISTRIBUTION/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Oversee media systems operations, including daily operations as well as development and implementation of overall media supply chain. Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders on design and implementation of hardware and software solutions for media systems. 7+ yrs of work exp. in the areas of television, media, or consumer products. Full info HERE
TV/VIDEO SPONSORSHIP-PRODUCT INTEGRATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE >>
GAME ON MEDIA SOLUTIONS/Remote: Game On Media Solutions is looking for an independent business development oriented sponsorship sales representative. Focus will be on TV/Streaming project opportunities for brands that include product integration and placement. This is an Independent Contractor performance compensated opening. Attractive fees can be earned for closed deals. Full info HERE
BRAND ASSISTANT >>
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TALENT ASSISTANT >>
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR NATIONAL POLITICAL SHOW >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Develop and oversee the production of a daily or weekly national political show that covers the most important political news and events of the day. Develop and execute strategies to increase the show’s audience and engagement. At least 5 years of experience as an executive producer for a political show or similar program. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Oversee all editorial and entertainment content, news production and presentation. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the show: producing, writing, and guiding creative. Develop content for the News @ TEN, plan, assign and create production schedules. 7 years of experience as executive producer or show producer. Network experience preferred. Full info HERE |
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MONDAY DECEMBER 4
ABC: NFL Football
CBS: The Price Is Right at Night, Let’s Make a Deal Primetime, NCIS
CW: Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, World’s Funniest Animals
FOX: Kitchen Nightmares [f]
NBC: The Voice, Barmageddon
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Telemundo: Exatlón Estados Unidos: All-Stars, Vuelve a Mí, Secretos de Sangre
Univision: Vencer la Culpa, Mujer, Minas de Pasión |
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