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
‘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
O.J. Simpson Dies at 76
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NFL legend, actor was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife in 'trial of the century'
ESPN, Manning Brothers Extend Partnership Agreement
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‘Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli’ to continue as part of long-term deal
WE tv Sets Tia Mowry Docuseries
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‘Sister, Sister’ star tackles divorce, career future in ‘Tia Mowry: My Next Act’
Weekly Cable Ratings: ESPN Dunks Primetime Competition with Women’s College Basketball Tourney Coverage
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Fox News outlasts ESPN on total day chart
T. Howard Foundation Will Honor BET’s Scott Mills, Accenture’s Julie Sweet at Annual Awards Dinner
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Carlsen Resources’ Ann Carlsen, Cablefax’s Amy Mclean will also be honored
Max Rings in May Date For 'Pretty Little Liars: Summer School'
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Second season of Max's 'Pretty Little Liars' franchise debuts May 9
Prime Video’s ‘Fallout,’ HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Debut: What’s Premiering This Week (April 8-14)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting on streaming and cable services
Hulu, ABC Lead the Way in NAMIC Vision Awards Nods
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‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' vie for top honors in comedy, drama categories
Will Broadcast’s Local Sports Comeback Stand Up?
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Stations have snapped up pro-sports rights from struggling RSNs, but could find themselves edged out by direct-to-consumer streamers
Peacock Set To Stream ‘WrestleMania XL’
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Streaming service to offer exclusive coverage of WWE’s two-night event featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
March Madness Concludes; Baseball, UFL Football in Play: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (April 6-7)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Fox News Media Extends Greg Gutfeld’s Contract
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Will continue as host of Fox News Channel late-night show ‘Gutfeld!’ as as co-host on ‘The Five’
Weekly Cable Ratings: Tourney Helps TBS Edge Out Fox News in Primetime
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Fox News remains most-watched network in total day
Fox News Dominates Cable News Network Ratings in First Quarter 2024
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Tops MSNBC, CNN in primetime, total day
Michaela Jae Rodriguez Says Season 2 of ‘Loot’ Was ‘Fun’ With More Character Development (Video)
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Apple TV Plus comedy series launches second season April 3
AMC Sets June Premiere for ‘Orphan Black: Echoes’
By R. Thomas Umstead published
‘Orphan Black’ spinoff to debut June 23
Liberty Media Acquires MotoGP Motorcycle-Racing Franchise
By R. Thomas Umstead published
MotorGP parent Dorna Sports to continue to run the Madrid-based company