Like Trump, Tom Brokaw Attacks the Media Messenger
Please click here to read TVWeek Open Mic contributor Chuck Ross’ insightful essay about Tom Brokaw’s attacks on journalism.
Daily Archives : May 2, 2018
Documentary to Go Inside the Mind of Robin Williams
The premiere date has been set for a new TV documentary about the late comedian Robin Williams. “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind” will premiere July 16 on HBO. “Told largely through Williams’ own words, the film celebrates what he…
Executive Move at Freeform
Freeform announced an executive appointment today, with Disney|ABC Television putting the word out that the position of VP, Communications, has gone to Erin Moody. Kevin Brockman, executive vice president, Global Communications, Disney|ABC Television, made the announcement. Moody will report to…
Hulu Hits Subscriber Milestone, Announces Plan to Introduce Ads to Live TV
The Hulu streaming service made several key announcements today, including revealing that it has surpassed 20 million U.S. subscribers. The service also announced that it will soon introduce advertising in live TV. “Beginning later this quarter, Hulu will begin offering…
Use Your Eagle Scout Skills to Figure Out Which Famous Organization Is Dropping the Word ‘Boy’ From the Name of Its Flagship Program
A U.S. organization that has had the word “Boy” in its name for more than a century is taking a big step toward becoming gender neutral. USA Today reports that the Boy Scouts of America will drop the “Boy” from…
Season Two of Amazon Prime Original ‘Goliath’ Premieres on June 15 on Prime Video
Press release from Amazon Prime, May 2, 2018: Amazon Prime Video today announced the second season of its Prime Original series Goliath, starring Golden Globe winner Billy Bob Thornton, will return on Friday, June 15. Thornton will reprise his role…
Hulu Surges Past 20 Million U.S. Subscribers and Announces Plans to Offer Advertising in Live TV This Quarter
Press release from Hulu, May 2, 2018: Today, during the Hulu 18 Presentation at the newly-named Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company’s rapid growth, announce multiple original programming and exclusive acquisition deals…
Like President Trump, Tom Brokaw Attacks the Media Messenger
NBC News’ special correspondent Tom Brokaw’s now public email of April 27th ferociously attacked former NBC News correspondent Linda Vester’s account of several encounters they had. Vester, 52, in the pages of both the Washington Post and Variety the day…