- In Multi-Platform Era, Emmy Noms Are Too Numerous To Count in
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07/10/2026
The sheer breadth of the categories, shows, platforms and Emmy nominees is a clear reflection of the size of the world of television today.
- Netflix 'Little House' Is A Big Pleasure in
TVBlog on
07/09/2026
Dropping on Netflix on Thursday with all eight episodes, "Little House on the Prairie" could be the most attractive new series of the year.
- TLC's Fascination With Dwarves Continues With 'Little Singles' in
TVBlog on
07/08/2026
It has been 20 years since TLC's first successful reality-dwarf series, "Little People, Big World," premiered in 2006.
- 'Naked and Afraid' All-Stars Never Shrink From A Challenge in
TVBlog on
07/07/2026
Two classic TV comedies come to mind with the announcement that "Naked and Afraid" will have its contestants stranded on a remote island after being dropped into cold water.
- A TV Critic Wonders: Is AI After My Job? in
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07/03/2026
Google Gemini says AI can aggregate a million opinions about a TV show, but it lacks the capability of actually generating its own - not yet, at least.
- Peacock's 'The Five Star Weekend' Is Likely Summer Hit in
TVBlog on
07/06/2026
Adapted from a bestselling 2023 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, "The Five Star Weekend" TV series has "hit" written all over it.
- Neighbor Vs. Neighbor Is Hot New TV Trend in
TVBlog on
07/02/2026
Three of something constitutes a trend, and that is what TV has accomplished in the bad-neighbor space with a new one from Netflix that premiered this week.
- Ferrell Hawks Skims Underpants And New Show, 'The Hawk' in
TVBlog on
07/01/2026
Funnyman Ferrell is well-known for the many movies and "SNL" sketches in which he unabashedly cavorted comedically wearing only a pair of white briefs.
- Host Announces End Of Best Investing Show On TV in
TVBlog on
06/30/2026
Consuelo Mack, the host of the best show on TV covering investments and finance, announced the end of the show, "WealthTrack," this past weekend after 21 years.
- Beloved Star's Last TV Role Gets Posthumous Premiere in
TVBlog on
06/29/2026
When James Van Der Beek died of colorectal cancer this past February at age 48, an entire generation mourned.
- I've Got 47 Problems But 86 Ain't One
by
Joe Mandese
(Red, White & Blog on
04/29/2026)
Speaking of 86, we must never forget Agent 86, the secret agent Maxwell Smart (Don Adams), famed for his mobile shoe phone on the 1960s spy comedy series "Get Smart." Sorry about that, chief! - Adam Buckman, MediaPost TV blogger
- R.I.P. NATPE: The Glory That Was Rome
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
04/01/2026)
Thanks for checking in, Joe. Of all the things you just described -- I can't decide which is better -- witnessing Hulk Hogan lifting Vanna White over his head or seeing Cloris Leachman drunk. It's a toss-up!
- 'Crazy' Story: Leonardo DiCaprio Accused Of Chimp Abuse
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
09/11/2024)
After this TV blog was published on Wednesday morning, PETA provided a timeline (not provided previously) to support its claim that it made multiple efforts starting in 2013 to contact DiCaprio with information regarding "the plight of chimpanzees in film/TV history" and provide "information" about the alleged mistreatment of Chance by the Rosaire family. PETA alleges that the actor did not reply.
- Outdoor Campaign For 'And Just Like That ...' Takes Over NYC
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
06/22/2023)
OUTFRONT Media is the out-of-home advertising firm that worked with New York City and Max to mount the citywide promotion campaign for the second season of "And Just Like That ...". The TV Blog mistakenly identified the company as Outdoor Media. The blog has been corrected and updated. The TV Blog regrets the error. -- A. Buckman
- 'Last Light' Plays Like Network Show, Goes Straight To Streaming
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
09/06/2022)
Correction: A representative of Peacock has informed me that the character played by Matthew Fox in "Last Light" is "Andy Yeats," not "Andy Nielsen." However, the character is identified as "Andy Nielsen" on the show's landing page on Peacock's web site for journalists -- which is how I came to use it in today's TV Blog. Nevertheless, the TV Blog regrets the error.
- With Team In The Sweet 16, Gonzaga Star Endorses Gambling
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
03/25/2022)
An update to the above TV Blog: While the Gonzaga Bulldogs did make it to the March Madness Sweet 16, they will not be advancing to the Elite 8 after losing to Arkansas on Thursday night (after this TV Blog was written and filed earlier on Thursday). Thank you, as always, for reading the TV Blog. -- Adam Buckman
- Oscar Preview, Part 2: Showmanship Deficit Plagues Joyless Show
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
03/24/2022)
Please allow me to clarify what happened here. We actually changed and updated that sentence to its present wording after Mr. Butcher pointed out our original error, for which we thank him. Sorry for any confusion, and have a great weekend. I am grateful for your readership. -- Adam Buckman
- Jimmy Dean Product Placement Almost Kills Young Sheldon
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/17/2017)
This just in (Monday, 11-20-17): The Jimmy Dean brand did not pay for this product placement, a spokesperson for Tyson Foods (parent company of Jimmy Dean) clarified in an email to the TV Blog. -- ABuckman
- 'Simpsons' Halloween Special Is Brand Slam For Butterfinger
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
10/16/2017)
Columnist's update: Al Jean, executive producer of "The Simpsons," informs me via Twitter today (10-17-17) that Kang and Kodos are indeed visible in "Treehouse Of Horror XXVIII" as "candies" in the trick-or-treat candy bowl also occupied by the Simpson family candy bars (although not in the above publicity photo, apparently). He was gracious in his correction, wishing me a Happy Halloween, which I hearby pass on to all readers of the TV Blog here. My one-word Twitter reply to him was: "D'oh!"
- Message To P.R. People: Stop 'Reaching Out' To Me, OK?
by
Adam Buckman
(TVBlog on
11/11/2016)
To all who read this blog post and especially to those who emailed me and/or left a comment here: I am very gratified by the attention this post has received since its publication last Friday. Good, bad or indifferent, I am grateful for your readership. All best, A. Buckman