Michael Malone
Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.
Latest articles by Michael Malone
George Lessens, WZZM Grand Rapids Chief Meteorologist, Sets Retirement
By Michael Malone published
Has spent 43 years at hometown Fox station, will step down in December
Warner Bros. Discovery Nets Unleash Super Bowl Sunday Programming for Those Who Don’t Like Football
By Michael Malone published
‘Puppy Bowl’ and ‘Stupid Pet Tricks’ both enjoy many-net simulcast on Super Bowl Sunday
Prime Video Orders Harlan Coben Drama Starring Sam Claflin
By Michael Malone published
‘Lazarus’ has Claflin as a forensic psychologist with some skeletons in his closet
‘Tracker’ Review: CBS’s Post-Super Bowl Drama Is Football Fan-Friendly Fare
By Michael Malone published
Justin Hartley stars as lone wolf who tracks down missing persons
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Gets a Second Season on Disney Plus
By Michael Malone published
Show premiered in December, with Walker Scobell playing Percy
Six Nations Rugby on Peacock, CNBC February 10-11
By Michael Malone published
Scotland hosts France, Ireland hosts Italy, England welcomes Wales
Peacock Orders More ‘The Traitors’
By Michael Malone published
Season three in the works, Alan Cumming returns as host
‘Abbott Elementary’ Returns With Two Episodes
By Michael Malone published
Comedies come back on ABC after long hiatus
Fox Orders Season Three of ‘Animal Control’
By Michael Malone published
Joel McHale stars in and executive produces comedy
10 Acts Make Finals of ‘America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League’
By Michael Malone published
Kodi Lee, Aidan Bryant, V. Unbeatable among those still standing before Feb. 19 finale
CNN Revamps Morning Lineup
By Michael Malone published
‘CNN This Morning’ will get new time slot, new host
Paramount Hosts ‘Expedition Vegas’ Fan Experience Alongside Super Bowl
By Michael Malone published
Immersive setup on Vegas Strip lets fans interact with shows, films
'CBS Evening News' Expanding ‘Eye on America’
By Michael Malone published
Series will be its own unit, headed up by Jim Axelrod
Grammy Awards Audience Jumps 34% for CBS
By Michael Malone published
Presenter Oprah, performer Billy Joel and big winner Taylor Swift draw most viewers since 2020
‘Survivor’ Shares Cast For Season 46
By Michael Malone published
A two-hour season premiere, then another two-hour episode, and 90 minutes apiece after that
Spectrum News Maine Launches
By Michael Malone published
News channel debuted as a streaming network, and now is fully linear
The CW Orders More ‘100 Days to Indy’
By Michael Malone published
Season two for INDYCAR series that builds up to Indy 500
‘Lyla in the Loop’, Animated Show Set in Philly, Debuts on PBS Kids
By Michael Malone published
Students from Philadelphia public schools sing theme song
Scott Sternberg Backs Platform for Unscripted Creators To Pitch Their Concepts
By Michael Malone published
Pitch is designed to help aspiring creator hone their concept, then share it with producers
Sam Waterston To Step Down From ‘Law & Order’
By Michael Malone published
His final episode as Jack McCoy is Feb. 22
High Marks in Chemistry Drive ‘CBS Mornings’
By Michael Malone published
Morning program notched 62-week high in 25-54 demo last week
Unhinged but Unstoppable: TMZ Investigates Kanye
By Michael Malone published
Controversial rapper profiled in Feb. 5 special on Fox
Kendis Gibson Joins WPIX New York as Afternoon Anchor
By Michael Malone published
New York-reared anchor has extensive experience at both local and national level