Author: Luke Bouma
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49 Years Ago Today in TV History: “Gone With the Wind” First Aired on Broadcast TV
On this day in 1976, American television reached a pinnacle of cultural convergence as the legendary 1939 epic Gone With the Wind made its long-awaited broadcast debut on NBC. Aired in two parts over consecutive nights—November 7 and 8—the film captivated an astonishing 65% share of the nation’s TV viewers, setting a record that stood…
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YouTube TV Surpasses 10 Million Subscribers, Solidifying Dominance in Live TV Streaming
In a landmark achievement for the cord-cutting era, YouTube TV has crossed the 10 million subscriber threshold according to multiple reports, cementing its position as the undisputed leader among live TV streaming services in the United States. The Google-owned platform, which launched in 2017 as a modest alternative to traditional cable bundles, now boasts a…
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Peacock & HBO Max Could Soon Merger Together as Comcast Prepares an Offer to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
In a move that could redefine the streaming landscape and consolidate two of Hollywood’s most iconic content empires, Comcast has retained elite Wall Street advisers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to craft a formal bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s prized studios and streaming operations. Sources close to the deliberations confirm to Reuters that the cable…
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24 Years Ago Today: The Clock Starts Ticking as ’24’ Premieres on Fox, Revolutionizing TV Drama
Exactly 24 years ago, on November 6, 2001, the Fox network unleashed a groundbreaking television event that would redefine action thrillers and binge-watching culture: the premiere of 24, starring Kiefer Sutherland as the indefatigable Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent Jack Bauer. Airing in the shadow of the September 11 attacks just two months prior, the…
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Most Cord Cutters Blame Disney for Its Blackout on YouTube TV
The ongoing blackout of Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV has plunged millions of streaming subscribers into frustration, stripping away access to ESPN, ABC, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, and more since October 30, 2025. What began as a high-stakes contract negotiation between media giant Disney and Google’s live TV service has escalated into one of the…
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Plex Adds 10 New Free Ad-Supported Channels
Plex this week unveiled 10 brand-new live TV channels on November 6, 2025, further cementing its role as a go-to destination for cord-cutters seeking diverse, no-cost entertainment. The platform, known for blending personal media libraries with thousands of free streaming options, now surpasses 1,000 channels in total, delivering everything from nostalgic dramas to high-octane sports…
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YouTube Starts Using AI to Verify Your Age
YouTube has rolled out a second major phase of its artificial intelligence-driven age verification system, catching thousands of additional users off guard and sparking widespread frustration across online communities. The platform initially revealed plans for the technology in July, promising a gradual rollout starting in August to better enforce age-appropriate content access. However, the first…
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This Major Cable TV Company is Changing Its Name After It Continues to Lose Subscribers
Altice USA, a prominent player in the cable television and broadband industry, has unveiled a significant corporate transformation amid ongoing challenges in its traditional video services segment. The company, which has long operated under the Altice banner following its acquisition of cable assets from Suddenlink and Optimum several years ago, revealed intentions to rebrand its…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Lost $148 Million in the 3rd Quarter of 2025 As Cable TV Network Revenue Dropped 22% Year over Year
Warner Bros. Discovery wrapped up its third quarter of 2025 with a net loss of $148 million, a stark reminder of the turbulent shifts reshaping the media landscape. The entertainment giant, home to iconic brands like HBO, CNN, and the Warner Bros. film studio, revealed these figures in its latest earnings release on November 6,…
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Sling TV Added 159,000 New Subscribers in the 3rd Quarter of 2025
EchoStar Corporation delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, propelled by steady gains across its pay-TV, wireless, and broadband segments. The company reported total revenue of 3.61 billion dollars for the period, contributing to 11.21 billion dollars in revenue for the first nine months of the year ending September 30. Central to…