Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens – be they tablets, phones or TV sets – increasingly dominate our lives.
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Coronavirus and TV industry: uncharted waters, plus streaming recommendations
EntertainmentOver the past week, the TV industry moved quickly to first get rid of live audiences at late night tapings and game shows. Now those productions have been shut down altogether.
Coronavirus and TV industry: fewer live audiences, Upfronts, Emmy events
EntertainmentFollowing the cancelation of the music festival South by Southwest, other industry events are taking precautions.
Without Bob Iger, will Disney+ hit road bumps?
EntertainmentA month ago, Bob Iger announced that the launch of Disney+ had been a smashing success with almost 30 million subscribers.
What Netflix gets right about reality TV
EntertainmentJust a few years ago, reality TV was in a major slump. Now the genre is experiencing a revival, thanks in part to innovative programs on Netflix.
Disney+ lifts the veil on subscriber numbers
EntertainmentDisney+ has released some subscriber stats, and with nearly 30 million sign-ups, the streamer is off to a strong start. Now the question is, how do they maintain it?
Linear networks get bold about promoting streamers
EntertainmentAlmost 100 million people watched the Superbowl last weekend.
Streamers release a lot of numbers, but what do they actually mean?
EntertainmentShows could be hailed as a "breakthrough" or "most popular" based on selective numbers released by a streamer, just don't confuse a puffed-up press release with actual total audience…
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