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
NBA, NHL Playoffs Roll On; NFL Draft Concludes: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (April 27-28)
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A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Nathan Lane, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Carl Clemons-Hopkins Get Critics Choice Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television Honors
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Inaugural ceremony to take place June 7 in Los Angeles
ESPN, ABC To Lead NFL Draft Coverage
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Caleb Williams, Drake Maye highlight top quarterbacks expected to be drafted early
Nick Carter, Aaron Carter Subject of New Investigation Discovery Docuseries
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Four-part series to delve into the lives of the two troubled stars
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Channel Outpaces NBA, NHL Postseason
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News network wins in primetime, total day as playoffs propel ESPN, TNT into primetime top 3
Marquee Events Heat Up Pay-Per-View Boxing Category
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Devonta Davis, Canelo Alvarez, David Benavidez and Tyson Fury slated for fights over the next two months
Apple TV Plus’s ‘The Big Door Prize,’ Max’s ‘Velma’ Return to the Small Screen: What’s Premiering This Week (April 22-28)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
NBA Playoffs Will Offer Viewers Something Familiar, Something New
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ESPN, TNT Sports hope mix of fresh teams, players and postseason stalwarts will drive ratings
NHL, NBA Playoffs Begin; Haney-Garcia PPV Boxing Event: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (April 20-21)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Hall of Fame Boxing Announcer Jim Lampley Chatting Up the Sweet Science on PPV.com (Q&A)
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Will host PPV.com’s live chat for the April 20 Devin Haney-Ryan Garcia PPV boxing event
Fox Sports, TBT Secure Multiyear Media Deal
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Fox, FS1, FS2 to air 27 live games from hoops tourney
Apple TV Plus Sets July Premiere for Rashida Jones Series ‘Sunny’
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Mystery drama to debut July 10 with two episodes
Ken Solomon: Tennis Channel Looking to Score With Fans Across Multiple Platforms (TV Sportsplay)
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Network president says Tennis Channel serving fans on linear, FAST, SVOD platforms, and will launch DTC service in 2024
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Dunks TBS, TNT’s ‘March Madness’ Title Game Coverage to Recapture Primetime Crown
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News network rolls to 14th straight total-day win
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Help ESPN Score Record 2.4 Million Viewers for WNBA Draft
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Women’s sports content maintains its momentum after record-setting March Madness title game
‘Hacks’ Stars Reunite in Season-3 Teaser Trailer
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Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder return in Emmy-winning Max series
CNN Cancels ‘King Charles’ Series
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Gayle King, Charles Barkley-hosted weekly talk show ends after five-month run
‘The Spiderwick Chronicles,’ ‘Conan O’Brian Must Go’ Debut: What’s Premiering This Week (April 15-21)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting on streaming and cable services
CBS Cuts Off Billy Joel Concert Telecast (Updated)
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CBS to re-air concert this Friday after angering viewers Sunday by breaking away from taped concert telecast to air local news
The Masters, ‘UFC 300,’ NBA Regular Season Ends: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (April 13-14)
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A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
WWE Looking to Ride Post ‘WrestleMania XL’ Momentum for ‘SmackDown’
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Pro wrestling outfit hoping to pin down strong ‘SmackDown’ viewership after posting year-high ratings for ‘Monday Night Raw’
BET Plus Renews ‘Ms. Pat Settles It’ Courtroom Series
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Streaming service sets May date for return of ‘The Ms. Pat Show’ comedy series
Apple TV Plus Renews ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Series
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Streaming service, Legendary Entertainment to create multiple spin-off series