# US Television **URL:** \ **Category:** Subscription and International\ **Created:** [January 8, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563 "2016-01-08T12:31:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 101
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2044 "2023-08-30T03:30:45Z")
![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/e/2/3/e2395699fd502a22addca610062c4ac64acb8831.jpeg) > MAJOR LIFE UPDATE - for the remainder of the strike [@StephenAtHome](https://twitter.com/StephenAtHome?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@JimmyFallon](https://twitter.com/jimmyfallon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@SethMeyers](https://twitter.com/sethmeyers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), [@IamJohnOliver](https://twitter.com/iamjohnoliver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & I are joining forces for a new podcast called [@StrikeForceFive](https://twitter.com/StrikeForceFive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). Hear the first episode tomorrow 8/30. ALL proceeds (thanks to [@Casamigos](https://twitter.com/Casamigos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and [@MintMobile](https://twitter.com/Mintmobile?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)) go to support… [pic.twitter.com/Czyvlpmba2](https://t.co/Czyvlpmba2) > > — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) [August 29, 2023](https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel/status/1696612559661736081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ---
**Author:** ![WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/westknight/32/321147_2.png) [@WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WestKnight)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2045 "2023-08-31T02:49:37Z")
Approaching the US fall season, here’s a look at the CW-turned-indie CBS O&Os’ primetime block, courtesy of [TVNewsCheck](https://tvnewscheck.com/business/article/cbs-to-transition-eight-stations-from-cw-to-independents/): ![CBS_Stations_grid_2023-1024x268](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/d/f/bdfb9501c97eb007c5d2205b587ddc2770a64e9e.png) New brands in the bunch: KSTW (to Seattle 11) and WTOG (to Tampa Bay 44). They, alongside WKBD/Detroit 50, are not adding new newscasts in primetime. * * * Meanwhile, WPCH, instead of Tegna’s WATL, is to be the CW affiliate in Atlanta, in addition to Gray’s current affiliates. This shadows the prospect of KONG, also owned by Tegna, joining the network. > **[The CW Network and Gray Television Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership...](https://www.nexstar.tv/the-cw-and-gray-expand-extend-affiliation-partnership/)** > > Network Adds New Affiliate with Launch of CW Programming on WPCH-TV in Atlanta BURBANK, CA (August 30, 2023)—The CW Network (The CW) today announced that Previously, Nexstar switched their CW Oklahoma station from Sinclair’s KOCB, to their own station KAUT. As previously mentioned, Sinclair’s WPNT may switch to CW in Pittsburgh, so this can be a compensating action. **[Update]** The WPNT switch is official, in addition to the Seattle affiliation going to KOMO, currently an ABC affiliate, not KONG: > **[The CW Network and Sinclair Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership |...](https://www.nexstar.tv/the-cw-and-sinclair-expand-and-extend-affiliation-partnership/)** > > The CW Network Adds New Affiliate Stations with Launch of CW Programming on KOMO-TV in Seattle and WPNT-TV in Pittsburgh Multi-Year Agreement Extends CW Interesting to have no mention of the KAUT/KOCB switcheroo, as this was detailed in a [separate news release](https://www.nexstar.tv/kaut-tv-in-oklahoma-city-to-become-cw-affiliate-sept-1/). By now, CW has these replacements and new additions at hand: - **Philadelphia** : WPHL - **Tampa Bay** : WTTA - **San Francisco** : KRON - **Sacramento** : KQCA (via Hearst) - **Detroit** : WADL (via Mission) - **Atlanta** : WPCH (via Gray) - **Seattle** : KOMO (via Sinclair, possibly on a subchannel?) - **Pittsburgh** : WPNT (via Sinclair) - **Oklahoma City** : KAUT ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2046 "2023-09-07T22:40:18Z")
> **[Former employees allege ‘toxic environment’ on set of Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight...](https://au.news.yahoo.com/jimmy-fallon-former-current-employees-175643895.html)** > > A new report has shared claims of hostility on the set of the popular NBC late-night programme ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2047 "2023-09-08T01:21:09Z")
> **[American actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes](https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/american-actor-danny-masterson-sentenced-to-30-years-to-life-in-prison-for-rapes-20230908-p5e2zb.html)** > > His distraught wife Bijou Phillips was in the courtroom as the actor, best known for his role in That ’70s Show, was sentenced to a minimum 30 years for raping two women about 20 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Medianext.MX](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@Medianext.MX](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Medianext.MX)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2048 "2023-09-08T17:01:34Z")
> **[Jimmy Fallon Apologizes To ‘The Tonight Show’ Staff After Bombshell Report](https://deadline.com/2023/09/jimmy-fallon-apologizes-to-the-tonight-show-staff-after-bombshell-report-1235539929/)** > > Jimmy Fallon has offered a mea culpa to his staff after a report highlighted a “pretty glum atmosphere” at The Tonight Show over the years. Deadline understands that Fallon spoke to staff this afte… ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2049 "2023-09-15T16:12:05Z")
Update on sale of ABC and local ABC affiliate stations, FX and National Geographic. > **[Media Mogul Byron Allen Makes $10 Billion Offer for ABC, FX, NatGeo (Report)](https://tvline.com/news/abc-byron-allen-sale-talks-fx-national-geographic-disney-1235043961/)** > > Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen has reportedly made a $10 billion offer to the Walt Disney Company to acquire ABC and local ABC affiliate stations, as well as Disney-owned cable networks FX an… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2023, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2050 "2023-09-19T10:32:44Z")
> **[‘The Wonder Years’ Canceled at ABC After Two Seasons](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-wonder-years-canceled-abc-two-seasons-1235592088/)** > > Dulé Hill starred on the comedy that was inspired by the original Fred Savage-led series of the same name. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2051 "2023-09-21T22:20:48Z")
Strike nearing an end? > **['Positive sign': Hollywood writers talk with studios in hopes of ending strike](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-21/signs-wga-and-hollywood-producers-could-end-writers-strike/102884082)** > > Writers and producers could soon reach an agreement to end the writers strike, according to sources, following a meeting with top Hollywood executives. ---
**Author:** ![WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/westknight/32/321147_2.png) [@WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WestKnight)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2023, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2052 "2023-09-25T02:39:00Z")
The writers union have reached a deal with the studios, suspending their part of the strike. Actors’ guild is still striking at the moment, which the writers are encouraged to join in. > **[Deal! WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers...](https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/writers-strike-ends-wga-amptp-deal-2-1235733452/)** > > The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative contract agreement that will bring an end the 146-day writers strike. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2053 "2023-09-25T03:07:25Z")
Good news that the writers’ strike is over, meaning many talk shows can resume filming. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2054 "2023-09-27T01:37:15Z")
> The WGA reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. Today, our Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council all voted unanimously to recommend the agreement. The strike ends at 12:01 am. Check out our deal at [https://t.co/c0ULMXhPL7](https://t.co/c0ULMXhPL7). [#WGAStrong](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WGAStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/7z8kw9xI1p](https://t.co/7z8kw9xI1p) > > — Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) [September 27, 2023](https://twitter.com/WGAWest/status/1706823193561067770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/5/a/b/5abe64d0ab7d049d2e8c2f0815de3dfd5843b9ed.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2055 "2023-09-27T01:42:36Z")
But actors are still on strike, right? ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2056 "2023-09-27T01:46:35Z")
Correct. ---
**Author:** ![WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/westknight/32/321147_2.png) [@WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WestKnight)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2057 "2023-09-27T15:45:45Z")
The 5 late night shows will be back on 2/10 (1/10 for Oliver): [https://twitter.com/StrikeForceFive/status/1707047447086972957](https://twitter.com/StrikeForceFive/status/1707047447086972957) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2058 "2023-10-17T21:43:15Z")
Showtime is closing its sports division after 38 years. > **[Showtime To Shut Down Sports Division](https://deadline.com/2023/10/showtime-sports-division-closed-boxing-1235576055/)** > > The changes at Showtime continue. Paramount Global confirmed Tuesday that the network’s sports operation will be dissolved by the end of the year. Showtime will honor its 2023 obligations, ai… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2059 "2023-10-19T02:38:38Z")
> **[Is new kids’ show Chip Chilla a ‘blatant Bluey knock-off’ for conservatives?](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/17/is-new-kids-show-chip-chilla-a-blatant-bluey-knock-off-for-conservatives)** > > The show has been launched by a US rightwing media brand as a means to ‘challenge the left’. It looks … familiar ---
**Author:** ![WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/westknight/32/321147_2.png) [@WestKnight](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WestKnight)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2060 "2023-10-31T10:31:10Z")
> [@WestKnight](#): > > In Detroit, Mission Broadcasting has bought WADL 38. It’s signed under an SSA (shared service agreement) with Nexstar, which means: > > - Nexstar will be responsible for advertising on WADL, but Mission still has control on their programming, editorial and the Mission-controlled facilities; > - Nexstar will provide services to WADL in graphic design, production, continuity, master control, transmission facilities, assistance in buying programmes upon request and negotiating retransmission consent; > - Nexstar is also able to acquire the station license and other properties. Now, 2 months into the switch, WADL has pulled CW programming off the station, as Nexstar allegedly hasn’t pay the current management up after a 10-day ultimatum. They’re currently reverted back to being a MyTV affiliate, including their website. > **[CW Network yanked from Detroit airwaves over business spat](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/10/30/cw-network-yanked-from-detroit-airwaves-over-business-spat/71380700007/)** > > Station had been broadcasting on WADL-TV (Channel 38) since September. **[Update]** Scripps’ **WMYD-TV 20** is said to pick up the network. It’s announced on the website of their sister station, [WXYZ](https://www.wxyz.com/news/tv20-detroit-to-air-cw-network-primetime-programming-live-sports-starting-nov-13), and Nexstar has an official [news release](https://www.nexstar.tv/detroit-wmyd-to-become-cw-affiliate-nov-13/) for it. * * * Earlier, CW’s affiliate in Montana also switched from Scripps’ statewide MTN to a subchannel in KSVI Billings, which is owned by Nexstar and is currently affiliated with ABC. > **[Programming Changes in Billings, Montana | TDS Home](https://blog.tdstelecom.com/news/programming-changes-in-billings-montana/)** MTN later [relaunched](https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/mtn-launches-as-montana-home-of-vegas-golden-knights-will-air-big-sky-conference-football-games) to emphasize Scripps’ new focus on sports on local TV, following RSNs’ collapse. Their star there, NHL team Vegas Golden Knight, was previously broadcast by AT&T Sportsnet. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/4m0xJmdpnNI/maxresdefault.jpg "MONTANA TELEVISION NETWORK 2 "INDEPENDENT" PROMO (10-19-2023)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m0xJmdpnNI) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2061 "2023-11-02T02:27:08Z")
[https://au.news.yahoo.com/disney-buy-remaining-33-stake-231204212.html](https://au.news.yahoo.com/disney-buy-remaining-33-stake-231204212.html) > Disney said the US$8.61 billion price represents NBCU’s percentage of the US$27.5 billion “guaranteed floor value” for Hulu that was established when Disney and Comcast entered in to their 2019 agreement, “minus the anticipated outstanding capital call contributions payable by NBCU to Disney.” * * * > **[Taylor Tomlinson To Host CBS’ ‘After Midnight’](https://deadline.com/2023/11/taylor-tomlinson-after-midnight-1235590385/)** > > Turns out it’s Taylor Tomlinson hosting After Midnight. The comedian has scored the late-night CBS gig. She beat out X Mayo and Ricky Velez for the hosting job.   The news was announced on The… ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2062 "2023-11-02T04:47:49Z")
> **[HBO Bosses Used 'Secret' Fake Accounts to Troll TV Critics](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/hbo-casey-bloys-secret-twitter-trolls-tv-critics-leaked-texts-lawsuit-the-idol-1234867722/)** > > Casey Bloys ordered staffers to create fake accounts to fire back at critics, according to texts reviewed by Rolling Stone as part of a new lawsuit. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563/2063 "2023-11-07T22:06:59Z")
> **[Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate And Gray Television Team With Free TV...](https://deadline.com/2023/11/warner-bros-discovery-lionsgate-gray-television-free-tv-networks-streaming-broadcast-tv-1235595771/)** > > Free TV Networks, a new programming entity with a presence in both over-the-air broadcast and streaming, has enlisted Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate and Gray Television as partners and suppliers… [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563.md?page=100) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/us-television/563.md?page=102)