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
FX’s ‘American Horror Story: Delicate’ Returns April 3 (TCA)
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‘Welcome to Wrexham’ kicks off season 3 on April 18
Super Bowl LVIII: Chiefs-49ers: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Feb. 10-11)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Anthem Entertainment's Anthony Cicione Pins Down TNA Wrestling President Role
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Cicione to oversee day-to-say operations of pro wrestling company
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Wins Third Straight Primetime, Total Day Race
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MSNBC, ESPN finish in the top three on both charts
Nat Geo Renews ‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth,’ Taps Paul Rudd to Narrate ‘Secrets of Octopus' Series (TCA)
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At TV Critics tour, network slates second season of ‘A Real Bug's Life’
Lifetime To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With ‘Undeniable,’ Female-Centric Fare (TCA)
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Programming chief Elaine Frontain Bryant says new Lifetime-Terry McMillian production deal will add to originals lineup
AMC Sets New Installment of ‘The Terror’ Franchise; WE tv Welcomes Back ‘The Braxtons’ (TCA)
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‘Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire’ returns for second season May 12
‘Halo’ Returns to Paramount Plus: What’s Premiering This Week (Feb. 5-11)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Apple TV Plus Rolls Out Ambitious New Series Slate at TCA
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Renews series 'Loot,' 'The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy'
NHL All-Star Weekend, NFL Pro Bowl Games: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Feb. 3-4)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Nat Geo Does Double Take With ‘Genius: MLK/X’ (Content Spotlight Podcast)
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Season 4 producers talk about their deep dive into the lives of civil-rights icons Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X
Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Rolls in Primetime, Total Day
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New Hampshire primaries propel news networks in total day
‘Mr. & Ms. Smith,’ ‘Genius: MLK/X’ Debut; ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Starts Final Season: What’s Premiering This Week (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
NFL Championship Games; Australian Open Finals: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Jan. 27-28)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Prime Video Steps into PPV Boxing Ring in March with Keith Thurman-Tim Tszyu Fight Card
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Streaming service to distribute first pay-per-view boxing event March 30
Netflix Tops NAACP Image Awards Nominations
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CBS, BET to simulcast live awards show in March
Weekly Cable Ratings: ESPN, Fox News Battle for Top Spot in Primetime
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Fox News Channel tops total-day chart
BET Plus Taps Ludacris for Scripted Comedy Series
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Series to follow workings at hip hop station
‘Sexy Beast,’ ‘Expats,’ ‘Masters of the Air’ Debut: What’s Premiering This Week (Jan. 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
NFL Playoffs Continue; ESPN Punches Up ‘UFC 297’: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Jan. 20-21)
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A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
A&E Sets 'James Brown: Say It Loud!' Documentary Series
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Two-night event premieres February 19
Tony Khan Takes Pro Wrestling’s AEW to New Heights (Q&A)
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Sports entertainment company’s CEO looks to build on ratings, brand appeal entering media rights negotiations
Peacock Shines Spotlight on Run-DMC in New Docuseries
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'Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story debuts February 1