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
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Debuts; ‘Dr. Death’ Returns: What’s Premiering This Week (Dec. 18-25)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Starz Renews ‘Power Book IV: Force’
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Third spinoff in ‘Power’ franchise to return for season 3
College Football Bowls, Saturday NFL Games, Showtime Boxing Card: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Dec. 16-17)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
TBS To Relaunch ‘Friday Night Vibes’ in January
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Nina Parker, Kevin Fredericks to host diverse movie-themed programming block
Nat Geo, Stanley Tucci Cook Up Food-Themed Docuseries
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‘Tucci — Heart of Italy’ explores the complexity of Italy through its cuisine
Army-Navy Game Delivers 7 Million Viewers; Lakers-Pacers NBA In-Season Tourney Final Draws Nearly 5 Million: The Week in Sports Ratings (Dec. 4-10)
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But NFL keeps racking up TV’s biggest sports audiences
Disney Channel Sets February Date for Season 2 of ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’
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Animated, superhero-themed series returns on Feb. 3
Starz’s ‘Hightown’ To Return in January for Final Season
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Season 3 of drama series to launch January 26
BET Plus Wraps Up New Holiday Movies Leading Into Christmas
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Streaming service to deliver three of the more than 20 holiday-themed films set to debut over the next 12 days before Christmas
Weekly Cable Ratings: ‘Hannity’ Propels Fox News to Repeat Wins in Primetime, Total Day
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ESPN finishes a close second in primetime
Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ Returns, Apple TV Plus Movie ‘The Family Plan’ Debuts: What’s Premiering This Week (Dec. 11-17)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Combat Sports Streamer FITE Rebrands as TrillerTV
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Will offer more content via subscription service and FAST Channel under new moniker
NBA In-Season Tournament Final, MLS Cup: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Dec. 9-10)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
NFL, College Football Telecasts Run Up Viewership Numbers: The Week in Sports Ratings
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Warriors-Kings NBA in-season tournament game tops non-football list
Prime Video Punches Up Live Sports Lineup with Premier Boxing Champions Distribution Deal
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Streaming service to offer PBC pay-per-view boxing events formerly distributed by Showtime Sports
Me TV, Catchy Comedy To Pay Tribute to Norman Lear
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Networks to air ‘200th Episode Celebration’ of ‘All in the Family’
Weekly Cable Ratings: DeSantis-Newsom Debate Powers Fox News to Primetime Win
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Fox News regains total day crown from ESPN
HBO Gives ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ 3-Year Renewal
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Emmy Award-winning talk show to run through 2026
‘OWN Celebrates The New Color Purple’ Special to Debut December 8
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Oprah Winfrey interviews the stars of ‘The Color Purple’ remake film
ESPN, TNT Set To Telecast NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Stage
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Monday-, Tuesday-night quarterfinal games to determine Final Four teams to play for title in Las Vegas
Paramount Plus’s ‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie,’ ‘Leave The World Behind‘ on Netflix: What’s Premiering This Week (Dec. 4-10)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
College Football Conference Title Games, NFL Week 13: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Dec. 2-3)
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SEC, Big Ten championships top slate of weekend sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Thanksgiving Holiday Serves Up Ratings Boost to NFL, College Football Telecasts: The Week in Sports Ratings
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Fox Thanksgiving night college basketball telecast tops non-football ratings chart