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NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer has opted to leave her role at the end of the year when her contract expires. Hammer, who has been with NBCU since 2004, has served as vice chair since 2020, and been instrumental in the success of numerous series, as well as the creation of streaming service Peacock.
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“Your Friends & Neighbors”, starring “Mad Men” alum Jon Hamm, who also serves as executive producer, has been renewed by Apple TV+ for a second season. Season 1 of the series, from creator Jonathan Tropper, will premiere globally on April 11 with two episodes. Other members of the cast include Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee and Lena Hall.
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Chuck Scarborough, the legendary NBC 4 New York broadcast journalist, will relinquish his anchor chair on Thursday, December 12 after a record-setting 50 years on the air. Scarborough began his run with WNBC on March 25, 1974 and holds the distinction of being New York City DMA’s longest-serving local television news anchor. In a statement, Scarborough said, “There is only one word: gratitude. Our WNBC viewers welcomed me into their homes for more than 50 years, trusting me to present the news free of any agenda, faithful to the fundamental principles of accuracy, objectivity and fairness—and to bring them vital, timely information during our darkest and brightest hours. That has been an extraordinary honor.” Scarborough, calling his future “retirement with an asterisk,” will be a periodic contributor to special station projects and programming once he wraps next month.
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The legal dispute between A+E Networks, Reelz and Amazon-owned Big Fish Entertainment has been resolved. A+E had sued Reelz and Big Fish over “On Patrol Live,” launched after A&E canceled “Live PD” in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. A+E Networks labeled the new show “brazen theft.” In connection with the settlement, Amazon and A&E Television inked a multi-year, non-exclusive licensing deal that will see A&E shows available on Amazon Prime Video as well as subscription packages and the launch of FAST channels. “A+E Networks and Amazon have agreed to significantly expand their commercial relationship in a multi-year agreement that will amplify the reach of A+E Networks’ brands and content on Amazon’s Prime Video service,” said an A+E spokesperson.
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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) members at PBS have reached a tentative agreement with three member stations on a new collective bargaining agreement, averting a strike. The three-year deal, which includes THIRTEEN, GBH and PBS SoCal, is said to “break new ground” with first-ever union protections for animation writers, paid parental leave, AI protections, expanded union protections for made-for-new-media programs, increased residual payments for reuse on streaming services, industry-standard raises and easier paths for members of writing teams to access health coverage.
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ABC will mark the 60th anniversary of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” with a two-night special event. On Wednesday, November 27, “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20” will feature rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film’s living legends, Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, as well as Walt Disney himself. Additional interviews include Josh Gad, John Stamos and Lin Manuel Miranda. Additionally, “The Last Verse”, a three-and-a-half minute brand film celebrating the message behind the Sherman Brothers song, “It’s a Small World,” will make is broadcast debut during the special. On Thursday, November 28, “The Wonderful World of Disney” presents the timeless classic, “Mary Poppins.”
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“The Day of The Jackal”, the thriller series from Peacock and Sky starring Eddie Redmayne, has been renewed for a second season. The show launched earlier this month to rave reviews globally and was ranked #1 on Peacock’s Top 10 TV Shows and was the biggest Sky Original to date, drawing a record audience of 3 million viewers in its first week. The series has been sold to nearly 200 territories globally.
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Connie Britton will serve as host and executive producer of “The Motherhood,” a new unscripted series for Hallmark+ set to premiere in 2025. Britton, a single mother, developed the idea for the six-episode series, which takes a single mom who is juggling the demands of work, parenting and self-care, and connects her with three expert coaches who help to refresh her wardrobe and living space, and implement effective parenting strategies. “Connie Britton brings an unmatched passion and authenticity to ‘The Motherhood,’” said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming Hallmark Media. “Her vision for this series perfectly aligns with Hallmark’s commitment to sharing inspiring and heartwarming stories.” The series will be filmed in Kansas City by “Queer Eye” producer Scout Productions.
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“Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest” premieres on Comedy.TV and THEGrio Television Network on Saturday, November 30 at 8p. The two-hour special is co-hosted by Byron Allen, Kenan Thompson, Cedric The Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish and Gabriel Iglesias.
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Norah O’Donnell’s final broadcast for “CBS Evening News” is set for January 24, 2025. O’Donnell, who was named anchor in July 2019, will transition into her new role as a senior correspondent for the news division and continue to contribute to “Evening News,” “60 Minutes” and other CBS News programs. On January 27, “CBS Evening News” will launch a new format of multiple anchors including John Dickerson, Maurice DuBois, weathercaster Lonnie Quinn and “Face The Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan.
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Jason Kelce, a contributor to ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown, will join the ranks of after-hours hosts with a limited-run series for ESPN, “They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce.” The new show will air on five consecutive Friday nights beginning on January 3, the last week of regular season NFL games, into the playoffs. The former Super Bowl champ will host the show from Philadelphia, where he played football for the Eagles for 13seasons, in front of a live crowd. The first four episodes are set to air during the 1a timeslot on Fridays, while the final episode will be released at 1:30a on February 1. The show’s title is a homage to “They Call it Pro Football,” which was NFL Films’ first full-length film in 1967.
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Thursday night’s NFL game on Prime Video between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns averaged 13.72 million viewers, making it the fourth most-watched “TNF” game of the year. It also marks the 13th time that “TNF” on Prime’s average audience has exceeded 13 million viewers since the franchise launched in 2022.
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OWN’s “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” and “First-Time Buyer’s Club” scored big on Saturday night, leading the cable telecasts among African American women on November 16. “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” delivered a 3.77 among AA W25-54, up 43% from last year. “First-Time Buyer’s Club” recorded a series high across all key demos. OWN was the #1 cable network among all AA demos for the night.
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Game show host Chuck Woolerly died November 23. He was 83. Woolery was best known as the original host of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Love Connection.”
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Wicked: Part 1 – $114 million
Gladiator II – $55.5 million
Red One – $13.3 million
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin – $5.1 million
Venom: The Last Dance – $4 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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