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 Santa Clauses’ Returns, ‘Beacon 23’ Debuts: What’s Premiering This Week (Nov. 6-12)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
FX Cooks Up Third Season of ‘The Bear’
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Hulu-distributed dramedy series stars Jeremy Allen White
TNT, ESPN Primed To Cover NBA In-Season Tournament
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Networks, league hope first-ever event will build early-season interest
NASCAR Cup Series Championship, College Football Action: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (Nov. 4-5)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
CBS NFL Coverage Scores Second Straight Ratings Win: The Week in Sports Ratings
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World Series tops non-football chart despite record-low numbers
Weekly Cable Ratings: NBA, NFL Help ESPN Finish October Strong
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Fox News Channel extends total-day winning streak
Paramount Plus Documentary Reunites Doctors Who Treated JFK
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’JFK: What the Doctors Saw’ is a deep dive into medical observations made during president’s treatment at Dallas hospital
Taylor Sheridan's ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves;’ Nat Geo’s ‘JFK: One Day in America’: What’s Premiering This Week (Oct. 30-Nov. 5)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
ESPN Takes Swing at PPV Boxing Category with Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou Event
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ESPN's Matt Kenny says the company is bullish on PPV boxing in 2024
Fox Sports Takes the Field for a Surprising World Series Matchup (Q&A)
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Network execs look for unanticipated Diamondbacks-Rangers Fall Classic to draw viewers by going the distance
Showtime Drums Up December Debut for Michael Jackson ‘Thriller 40’ Documentary
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Special on Paramount Plus With Showtime service will chronicle King of Pop’s milestone 1983 album
World Series, Rugby World Cup: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Oct. 28-29)
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A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Fox Nation Taps Dennis Quaid for ‘Top Combat Pilot’ Series
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Four-part series debuts Nov. 6
CBS Scores Huge Ratings With Sunday NFL Telecasts: The Week in Sports Ratings
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MLB’s League Championship Series dominates non-NFL telecasts
Weekly Cable Ratings: MLB Playoffs Hit Primetime Ratings Home Run for TBS, FS1
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Fox News remains in first on place on 24-hour basis
‘Shaft’ Star Richard Roundtree Dies
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Actor most recently starred in OWN’s ‘Cherish the Day’
MLB Hopes Diamondbacks-Phillies Game 7 Will Spark World Series Ratings Rally
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League Championship Series viewing is up from earlier rounds, but still lags last year
NBA’s In-Season Tournament Highlights TNT, ESPN Coverage
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TNT kicks off its regular season on Oct. 24; ESPN hits the court on Oct. 25
TV Trailblazer Laureen Ong Still Sits at the Cutting Edge (Multicultural Perspectives)
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Executive who founded an early RSN, launched Nat Geo Channel sees more diversity work to be done on both sides of the camera
‘American Horror Stories’ Scares Up New Season; ‘The Gilded Age’ Returns: What’s Premiering This Week (Oct. 23-29)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies, and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Penn State-Ohio State Clash, 'UFC 294' PPV Event: What's On This Weekend in TV Sports (October 21-22)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Fox’s Jets-Eagles Telecast Soars With Viewers: The Week in Sports Ratings
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Rangers-Astros MLB ALCS Game 1 draws 7 million viewer
Nat Geo Sets Feb. 1 Premiere Date for ‘Genius: MLK/X’ Series
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Latest ‘Genius’ franchise installment to profile Martin Luther King and Malcolm X