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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 3h

Just in: Paramount names former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO. David Ellison to' lead all strategy, creative and technology while Kreiz to 'oversee the Company's day-to-day operations and integration of the combined businesses'

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 9h

CNN’s Pamela Brown is the latest staffer to launch a new streaming series for the news outlet's 'All Access' subscription service... variety.com/2026/tv/news... via @variety.com

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CNN’s Pamela Brown Launches New Streaming Series, ‘Body Language’

CNN's Pamela Brown Launches New Streaming Series, 'Body Language'

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Slylock Fox has never been the warmest of funnies-page characters, but in today's strip, he diabolically helps arch-nemesis Count Weirdly plan his own demise!

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A new Capital One commercial featuring Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T in their Law & Order: SVU roles marks NBC's latest attempt to win bigger ad packages with tentpole events, like its looming 100th anniversary... variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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NBC Taps 100th Anniversary to Hook More Advertisers With Tentpole Events

NBC Taps 100th Anniversary Special to Hook More Advertisers to Tentpole Events

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ha ha! Sluggo's poverty is extreme, but it makes for a heartwarming tale, amirite?

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here's a word you don't see very often in the funnies...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We probably don't do this often enough, but let's give thanks for narrators! Narration: Without it, we might think Hank and Yvonne were lost in the woods, which would turn Hank's friendly utterance into an extremely caustic remark....

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

At last, Toby's horrible secret is out! She uses bucatini, a tubed pasta that offers more heft than spaghetti. Too bad the extra carbs will be all but wiped out by the warm sauce that ought to be in the refrigerator to prevent harmful bacteria from killing those who eat it!

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes, Disney is grappling with a myriad of issues, including the rise of tech giants that want to dominate entertainment. But the company's defense of its intellectual-property remains formidable!

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Anne and Randy dine on thick slabs of industrial cardboard while poring over some of life's great mysteries...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Draconian new regulations put into place in whatever town it is the Bumsteads call home mandate alliterative titles for all local eateries -- and now it's causing friction in Blondie's and Dagwood's marriage...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'Marvin' has been successfully shoveling poop jokes for more than 40 years and still others continue to take up the gauntlet. Congrats on your new effort, 'Insanity Streak.'

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Is the NYT's 'Headliner' feature in trouble? Have never seen it run below the fold before, but perhaps that's what happens when what was meant as a spotlight for celebrity pop-culture picks devolves to 'my sleep mask' and 'my fire pit'...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Proletariat uprising? It starts in the comics panels...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How bad are things over at 'Rex Morgan M.D.?' Even the ancillary characters are quietly plotting 'vacations' that take them out of this comic's feeble storylines for a prolonged period of time...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The rise in anti-Mary Worth sentiment in her own comic strip these last few days has been shocking!

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dennis the Menace already had very severe problems paying attention, but now he can blame it all on short-form video and streaming...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No one should be subjected to the sight of a character who has been appearing in comic strips for nearly a century in the bath, but damn if that song he's singing couldn't be a holiday commercial jingle for Tyson's, Perdue or any other poultry giant...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Would you watch a holiday special featuring Geico ad characters instead of a stop-motion Frosty the Snowman or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Apparently, it's in the works... variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

John Berman has done almost everything an anchor can at CNN. He guides viewers through breaking news on 'CNN News Central,' fills in for Anderson Cooper, and is trained to handle CNN’s 'Magic Wall' Now he must master new digital skills variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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CNN’s Interactive ‘Office Hours’ Has John Berman Testing New Skills

CNN's Interactive 'Office Hours' Has John Berman Testing New Skills

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

CNN CEO Mark Thompson says he's 'enthusiastic' about staying with the news giant under Paramount, but also confides he's not sure he'll be allowed to do so... variety.com/2026/tv/news... via @variety

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CNN Chief Says He’s ‘Enthusiastic’ About Staying Under Paramount, But Not Sure He Can

CNN Chief Says He's 'Enthusiastic' About Staying Under Paramount, But Not Sure He Can

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The second episode of this season's ’60 Minutes’ notched a gain in viewership vs year-earlier figures, but still shed some of the linear audience it enjoyed for its season debut, when an NFL game buoyed attention... variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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’60 Minutes’ Notches Ratings Gain Over Last Year, But Cedes Viewers From Season Premiere

'60 Minutes' Notches Ratings Gain Over Last Year, But Cedes Viewers From Season Premiere

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Geico, one of TV's biggest ad spenders, is putting a new spotlight on weaving 30 years of ad characters into programming and looking for new ways to entertain consumers. In the works: an alliance with Dairy Queen and a Geico holiday special... variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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A Geico Holiday Special? Insurance Giant’s New CMO Widens Spotlight on Entertainment

A Geico Holiday Special? Insurance Giant's New CMO Widens Spotlight on Entertainment

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My understanding is that overall viewership for the second week of 60 Minutes is up compared to the same broadcast last season -- but preliminary data has viewership for this week's broadcast down significantly from last week's season premiere...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

MS NOW anchor Stephanie Ruhle is among a growing number of traditional TV anchors being asked to embrace live, immediate interaction with audiences both online and in studio.... variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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Stephanie Ruhle Tests Live-Audience Show as MS NOW Seeks More Interaction With Crowds

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just in: Billy Bush slated to join Fox News Media as a contributor, signaling potential new interest in coverage of celebrity and popular culture.... variety.com/2026/tv/news... via @variety

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Billy Bush to Join Fox News as Contributor

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Does it feel like someone in the plot-making department at 'Rex Morgan M.D. Industries' forgot to plan ahead?

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

P.J.'s sudden ability to hold inner monologues, utilize logic and navigate the difference between rational knowledge and behavior is nothing short of stunning. Less surprising: His newfound desire to separate himself from the rest of the family...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thank goodness Mark Trail is on hand to answer some of the day's more pressing questions...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'KA-CHING,' says smirking ambulance-chaser Rex Morgan, M.D....

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Creator-media experts and newsletter gurus say an enticing headline plays a critical role in snaring engagement....

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just in: Ross Douthat, in his first 60 Minutes segment, will interview Patrick Clancy, who was married to Lindsay Clancy when she strangled their three children and claimed mental illness as a factor. Sounds more like 48H than 60M?

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Was it football, or the overhaul? The season premiere of CBS News' 60 Minutes shed 21% of its audience from last year's debut, tackled by a weaker-than-expected NFL lead in, leaving open Qs of whether a sweeping overhaul of the show has alienated viewers... variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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‘60 Minutes’ Season Debut Sees 21% Drop in Ratings: Is NFL or CBS News to Blame?

'60 Minutes' Season Debut Sees 21% Drop in Ratings: Is NFL or CBS News to Blame?

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

'Deliriants and tokoloshe devices?' asks The Phantom. 'Boy, things have sure changed since I decided to rely solely on hand-held pistols!'

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

'Another 17 weeks of potential plotlines out the window,' sighs the comics-syndicate boss...

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

They say nothing makes people smile like the antics of a little child, but this premise would seem to offer few prospects for humor....

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My take on @60Minutes premiere: Little desire for shake-up in debut, w $67M in ads on the line and last season's audience up 9%. Those figures are critical to maintain, w ratings eroding at 'CBS Mornings,' below desired levels at 'CBS Evening News.' variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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’60 Minutes’ Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Old Ticks, Tricks

'60 Minutes' Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Same Old Ticks

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

CBS News says it needs to push "60 Minutes" into the future if the show is to survive, but the first telecast of the season following a shocking overhaul of its staff relied on many elements from the program's past. variety.com/2026/tv/news...

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’60 Minutes’ Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Old Ticks, Tricks

'60 Minutes' Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Same Old Ticks

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I don't know who owns WDIG, but its hyperlocal focus on all sports pertaining to Coach Gil Thorp's Milford Mudlarks, but it's clear that company has ponied up, all to obtain global streaming sports rights!

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Intrepid nature journalist Mark Trail hates to be scooped, so congrats on spotlighting Jimothy the Racoon on the very same day the NYT puts the creature on its Sunday front....

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hot romance makes its way to 'Judge Parker'...!

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Did you say the sand was made of pulverized bone?

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Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In 'Beetle Bailey,' the answer should always be the same: 'No.'

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