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
Starz Orders Season 4 of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Prior to Season 3 Premiere
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‘Power’ spinoff returns Dec. 1
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Returns; ‘Thriller 40’ Hits Screens: What’s Premiering This Week (Nov. 27-Dec. 3)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
NFL Cools Off But Still Commands Top Slots: The Week in Sports Ratings
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ESPN’s Celtics-76ers Matchup is most-watched event on nonfootball chart
Black Friday NFL Football, College Football Rivals Week, PPV Boxing: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Nov. 23-26)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Weekly Cable Ratings: Broncos-Bills ‘Monday Night Football’ Helps ESPN Score Second-Straight Primetime Win
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Fox News Channel dominates total-day ratings
Paramount Sells Off Bellator Mixed Martial Arts Franchise
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Professional Fight League adds Bellator to its MMA business
FX’s ‘Fargo’ Returns; Disney Plus Launches ‘Doctor Who’ Specials: What’s Premiering This Week (Nov. 20-26)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Netflix Film Shines Light on Unsung Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin
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Critics, stars praise Colman Domingo’s portrayal of historic March on Washington organizer in ‘Rustin’
College Football’s Week 12, Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Nov. 18-19)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
FX Greenlights ‘English Teacher’ Comedy Series
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Series star Brian Jordan Alvarez to also serve as executive producer
Fox’s Michigan-Penn State Telecast Tops College Football Viewership: The Week in Sports Ratings
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NBA takes top slots among non-football telecasts
Disney Plus to Stream New Season of Marvel’s ‘What If …?’ Series Over Consecutive Nights in December
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Animated series to debut second season on December 22
Weekly Cable Ratings: ESPN Charges to Primetime Win
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Jets-Chargers ‘Monday Night Football’ telecast helps ESPN top Fox News for top spot
FX’s ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Scores Third-Season Renewal
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Sports docuseries to return in Spring 2024
Miami Dolphins To Kick Off HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ In-Season Docuseries on Nov. 21
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Series will follow AFC East-leading team through the NFL playoffs
‘The Crown’ Wraps Up, ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Debuts: What’s Premiering This Week (Nov. 13-19)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
In Demand Gives KISS to PPV
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Iconic rock band’s final concert Dec. 2 will sell for $39.99
NWSL Title Game and Megan Rapinoe’s Farewell, ‘UFC 295’: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Nov. 11-12)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Fox Nation Taps Rob Lowe To Host Docudrama on the Boston Tea Party
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‘Liberty or Death: Boston Tea Party’ debuts Nov. 19
Pickleballtv Streaming Service Launches on Amazon Freevee, FuboTV
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Tennis Channel, PPA Tour-developed channel to offer live pickleball tournaments, studio programming
Fox’s Cowboys-Eagles NFL Game Flies High: The Week in Sports Ratings (Oct. 30-Nov. 5)
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Low-rated World Series still tops non-football telecast list
Netflix Dishes Up Second Season of Food Doc ‘High on the Hog’
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Four-part series looks at the influence of African-American cuisine on the U.S.
Weekly Cable Ratings: Israel-Hamas War Coverage Propels Fox News in Primetime
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ESPN falls to second place