AT&T Names Dan Patrick Host of Sports Talk Series ‘Undeniable’

AT&T Audience Network has tapped veteran sports TV personality Dan Patrick to host the network’s long-running sports talk series Undeniable.

Undeniable With Dan Patrick will launch its sixth season with Patrick as the host replacing Joe Buck, who hosted the series for the first five seasons, according to network officials.

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The series under Patrick will continue to provide viewers with a unique look into the lives of sports figures. The sixth season will feature interviews with two-time NFL Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis; boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya; baseball Hall of Famers George Brett and Jim Palmer, and golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman.

“We want to the thank Joe for an incredible run ... he’s been instrumental to the launch and growth of the show and will always be part of its DNA,” said Daniel York, chief content officer and senior executive vice president, AT&T Communications in a statement. “At the same time, we are very excited to have Dan and his well-known storytelling and interviewing abilities guide Undeniable into its next chapter. We can’t wait to get started on production for the upcoming season which will make for can’t-miss TV.”

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.