The Spin-off

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Trends in Fall TV, The Battle for Thursday Nights Sep 11, 2014

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Fall TV season on the broadcast networks is just around the corner. On this episode of The Spin-Off, we talk new shows premiering and old shows returning, take a look at which networks are shaking things up with their nightly lineups, and which ones are hoping for success with more of the same.

Hits And Misses, Reality Risks and ‘Big Bang’ Contracts Aug 13, 2014

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This summer saw lots of new, original programming in both cable and broadcast networks. Not all of it was great, but much of it has been renewed. Some new reality projects are taking interesting risks, but are networks willing to give the shows the marketing boost they need? And after resolving contract disputes for the show's main stars, The Big Bang Theory will be back, though no one ever really doubted its return.

TCA Press Tour, Emmy Categories and New Leaders at Fox Jul 24, 2014

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Another summer’s TCA press tour wraps up, and Emmy nominations are out with no major surprises, but are certain shows gaming the system by switching up categories? Fox Broadcasting announced a new leadership plan, and it’s something of a return to form.

Big Summer Shows, Chelsea Handler and Cable Makeovers Jun 25, 2014

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Lots of big new shows launch this summer, and several cable channels get naming makeovers. Chelsea Handler will bring her late-night show, or some version of it, to Netflix, and AMC's Better Call Saul will be around for at least two seasons.

Diversity Is Up, Comedy Is Down; TV Stars on Film May 21, 2014

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Hosted by TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian, KCRW's The Spin-off is the podcast that takes you inside the television industry. Twice a month we feature in-depth conversations with people who are changing what and how we watch. You'll hear from showrunners, writers, actors, executives and other TV journalists tackling the latest news and evolutions in television.

Colbert to CBS; What's up with CNN and HLN?; Twitter and TV Apr 17, 2014

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Can CBS get the Colbert bump? What has become of CNN and its sister network, HLN? Plus, the intersection of Twitter and TV.

The State of ABC; Is There Too Much Good TV?; Amazon Shows Mar 14, 2014

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ABC loses a top exec and gains a (potential) new hit show, "Resurrection." Also, is there too much good TV? Can Amazon rival Netflix?

Changes in Late Night; The Olympics, NFL, and 'Bubble' Shows Feb 06, 2014

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Do changes in late night matter? Live sports: The Olympics and NFL; ‘Bubble’ Shows

TCA's; Wherefore Pilot Season; Duck Dynasty Jan 15, 2014

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What are the TCA's and do you care? Some TV networks are changing pilot season. What's the fallout from the "Duck Dynasty" drama?

'The Sound of Music Live;' TV Violence; Netflix Dec 11, 2013

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'The Sound of Music Live' hits big. Also, TV violence and the top TV stories of 2013.

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