Author: Luke Bouma
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35 Years Ago Today in TV History: Johnny Carson Announced the End of an Era with Final Season of ‘The Tonight Show’
On April 22, 1991, NBC announced that Johnny Carson had signed a new one-year contract to continue hosting “The Tonight Show,” extending his run through September 1992. At the same time, the network revealed that Carson had made clear his intention to step down after that period, marking what would likely be the conclusion of…
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There May Be Another Major Wireless Merger Coming Soon, This Time with T-Mobile
German telecommunications powerhouse Deutsche Telekom is in preliminary discussions about a full combination with its majority-owned American subsidiary T-Mobile US. The potential transaction would involve creating a new holding company that would acquire shares of both entities through a stock-based offer. This structure could result in the largest public merger and acquisition deal on record…
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Netflix is Reportedly Undermining Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery
Hollywood insiders and executives at Paramount Global are growing increasingly suspicious that Netflix is playing a behind-the-scenes role in efforts to prevent the proposed combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, a deal commonly referred to in industry circles as WarnerMount, according to a report from Puck News. The streaming giant, led by co-chief…
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Nexstar’s CEO Thinks That Soon Only 2 or 3 Companies Will Own Most Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
Nexstar Media Group chief executive Perry Sook sharply criticized DirecTV for its opposition to the company’s proposed acquisition of Tegna, arguing that the pay-television provider has a pattern of undermining broadcasters during negotiations. The comments came during Sook’s first public remarks since a federal judge halted the $6.2 billion deal, which would have created the…
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As AT&T Shuts Down Its DSL & Traditional Home Phone It Added 292,000 5G Home Internet & 273,000 Fiber Customers In the 1st Quarter 2026
AT&T delivered exceptional broadband growth during the first quarter of 2026, adding a record number of customers to its high-speed internet services through a balanced expansion of fiber and 5G-based fixed wireless offerings. The telecommunications giant reported total Advanced Connectivity internet net additions of 584,000 for the quarter. This figure broke down evenly between approximately…
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34 Years Ago: “Murphy Brown” Celebrates 100th Episode Milestone
This week marks the 34th anniversary of the 100th episode of the iconic American sitcom Murphy Brown, which aired in April, 1992. The episode, titled “Birth 101,” was a pivotal moment for the series, encapsulating its bold storytelling and cultural impact. As we reflect on this milestone, let’s revisit the history of Murphy Brown, a…
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California Accuses Amazon of Price Fixing, Driving Up Prices at Walmart & Target
California authorities have escalated their long-running antitrust battle against Amazon by releasing previously sealed internal documents that detail alleged efforts by the e-commerce giant to influence pricing across the retail landscape. The materials, made public on April 20, 2026, form part of a 2022 lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta in San Francisco…
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33 Years Ago Today: “Walker, Texas Ranger” Debuts on CBS, Kicking Off a Legendary Action Series
33 Years ago today on April 21, 1993, CBS introduced audiences to Walker, Texas Ranger, an action-packed television series starring martial arts legend Chuck Norris as the titular Cordell Walker, a modern-day Texas Ranger with a knack for delivering justice with his fists and a strong moral code. Thirty-two years later, the show remains a…
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PBS in Minneapolis is Taking Over Control of a Smaller PBS Station, Likely a Sign of Things to Come
Twin Cities PBS, also known as TPT, has expanded its reach into southern Minnesota by entering into a comprehensive management and programming agreement with KSMQ Public Television in Austin. The partnership, which took effect on April 14, allows TPT to oversee daily operations of the Austin-based PBS member station while preserving its local identity and…
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What New Roku TVs and Roku Players Are Coming in 2026? Here is What We Know
As consumers continue to rely heavily on streaming devices for entertainment, many are wondering whether Roku will introduce new streaming players in 2026. The company has established itself as a major player in the streaming hardware market by offering affordable and easy-to-use options that deliver reliable access to popular services. Following a busy 2025 that…