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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 13h

Byron Allen Is Lobbying for Stephen Colbert’s CBS Late Night Time Slot: ‘My Hand Is Already Up’ variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Byron Allen Is Lobbying for Stephen Colbert’s CBS Late Night Time Slot: ‘My Hand Is Already Up’

Speaking at New York's Advertising Week, Byron Allen said he's lobbying for Stephen Colbert's late night time slot on CBS for "Comics Unleashed."

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 10d

Jimmy Kimmel Rose to the Occasion in His Late-Night Return, Reminding Us Why We Have to Speak Out Against Tyranny variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Jimmy Kimmel Rose to the Occasion in His Late-Night Return, Reminding Us Why We Have to Speak Out Against Tyranny

In his return, Jimmy Kimmel demonstrated why has the skill to rise to this moment and explain the importance of free speech.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 19d

As Nexstar and Sinclair Take on Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC Is Happy — but Will It Backfire? variety.com/2025/tv/news...

As Nexstar and Sinclair Take on Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC Is Happy — but Will It Backfire?

Station groups Nexstar and Sinclair went aggressive on Disney by refusing to air 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last week. But will their gambit backfire?

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 23d

After Shocking Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Trump Keeps Successfully Silencing His Critics — and That’s Terrifying.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' is the latest victim of Trump's weaponized FCC and media conglomerates quick to bend the knee: variety.com/2025/tv/news...

After Shocking Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Trump Keeps Successfully Silencing His Critics — and That’s Terrifying

With Disney's shocking suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Trump keeps successfully silencing his critics — and that’s terrifying.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 25d

Why It Was So Important That the Emmys Honored the Corporation for Public Broadcasting This Year variety.com/2025/tv/awar... via @variety.com

Why It Was So Important That the Emmys Honored the Corporation for Public Broadcasting This Year

In his Awards Circuit column, Michael Schneider discusses why the Emmys honored the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with the Governors Award.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 26d

Emmys Behind the Scenes: Producers on the Boys & Girls Clubs Running Joke, Eric Dane's Absence, Nate Bargatze's Performance and More variety.com/2025/tv/news... via @variety.com

Emmys Behind the Scenes: Producers on the Boys & Girls Clubs Running Joke, Eric Dane’s Absence, Nate Bargatze’s Performance and More

Emmys producers Jesse Collins Entertainment spoke after this year's telecast to give a behind the scenes look at Nate Bargatze's performance and more.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · 29d

Emmys host Nate Bergatze, producers Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Jesse Collins, and TV Academy chair Cris Abrego discuss security plans and what to expect — including whether Beyoncé will show up. variety.com/2025/tv/news... via @variety.com

Nate Bargatze and Emmys Team on Security Plans, How They’re Keeping the Focus on TV — and If Beyoncé Will Show Up

Emmys host Nate Bergatze, producers Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Jesse Collins, and TV Academy chair Cris Abrego discuss security plans and what to expect.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Sep 10

I spent some time with national treasure and @matlockcbs star #KathyBates for our @variety.com pre-Emmy issue, and it was a tremendous treat to connect with her. Go here: variety.com/2025/tv/feat...

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 22

L.A. Plays Itself: How Shows Like ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Shrinking’ and More Are Honoring the City of Angels Right When We Need It Most variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

L.A. Plays Itself: How Shows Like ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Shrinking’ and More Are Honoring the City of Angels Right When We Need It Most

In his Awards Circuit column, Michael Schneider lauds shows like 'Nobody Wants This,' 'Hacks' and 'Shrinking' for honoring Los Angeles.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 20

As Fascism Takes Hold in the U.S., How Will — and Should — the TV Landscape Depict Our Real-Life Horrors? variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

As Fascism Takes Hold in the U.S., How Will — and Should — the TV Landscape Depict Our Real-Life Horrors?

In his Awards Circuit column, Michael Schneider looks at the U.S.' descent into fascism, and asks how the TV landscape should depict the horrors.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 18

TV Academy President on Televerse Year 1: What Worked, What Didn’t, When Might It Be Profitable and Plans for Next Year’s Event variety.com/2025/tv/news...

TV Academy President on Televerse Year 1: What Worked, What Didn’t, When Might It Be Profitable and Plans for Next Year’s Event

TV Academy president Maury McIntyre discusses Televerse Year 1: What worked, what didn't, when might it be profitable and plans for next year's event.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 18

Conan O’Brien Says Late Night TV Is Dying, but Stephen Colbert Is ‘Too Talented and Too Essential to Go Away’ variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Conan O’Brien Says Late Night TV Is Dying, but Stephen Colbert Is ‘Too Talented and Too Essential to Go Away’

At the TV Academy's Hall of Fame, Conan O'Brien said late night TV is Dying, But Stephen Colbert is 'too talented and too essential to go away.'

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 18

Emmy Nominee and DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter on the Evolution of TV Directing and Her Hopes that the Biz Will ‘Build Back Up’ variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Emmy Nominee and DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter on the Evolution of TV Directing and Her Hopes that the Biz Will ‘Build Back Up’

DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter, Emmy nominated for 'Zero Day,' discusses the evolution of TV directing and hopes that the biz Will 'build back up.'

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 18

A Salute to Legends Like Kathy Bates, Jean Smart and Harrison Ford on Finally Getting Their Emmy Flowers variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

A Salute to Legends Like Kathy Bates, Jean Smart and Harrison Ford on Finally Getting Their Emmy Flowers

In his Awards Circuit column, Michael Schneider notes living legends like Jean Smart, Kathy Bates and Harrison Ford are finally getting Emmy flowers.

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Danielle Turchiano @danielletbd.bsky.social · Aug 12

It's finally here! Season 3 of my podcast started this AM. My friend & former colleague @franklinavenue.bsky.social deep-dives into his passion for radio (#AT40) & discusses the new #PhineasAndFerb

If you watch on YouTube you'll see the charts he created as a kid www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRyw...

PHINEAS & FERB, AT40 & Michael Schneider (Made Possible by Pop Culture Season 3 Ep 1)

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 12

New #AwardsCircuit podcast episode: Adam Scott and Britt Lower Debate Which ‘Severance’ Couple to Root For: Mark and Gemma Scout, or Mark S. and Helly R. variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

Adam Scott and Britt Lower Debate Which ‘Severance’ Couple to Root For: Mark and Gemma Scout, or Mark S. and Helly R.

On Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast, "Severance" stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower discuss the Season 2 ending, and which couple to root for.

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Sam Youngman @samyoungman.bsky.social · Aug 2

I covered the Obama WH. Tapper, Chuck Todd and lots of other big names were in the briefing room then. I can assure you they would have been on it nonstop had Obama launched a program for kids alongside a registered sex offender.

So why don’t they give a shit now?

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 3

How Ozzy Osbourne Changed Reality TV: Former MTV Boss Van Toffler on the Unprecedented Success of ‘The Osbournes’ variety.com/2025/tv/news...

How Ozzy Osbourne Changed Reality TV: Former MTV Boss Van Toffler on the Unprecedented Success of ‘The Osbournes’

With the death of Ozzy Osbourne, former MTV boss Van Toffler remembers the success of "The Osbournes," and how it impacted both MTV and reality TV.

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Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · Aug 1

‘I’m Voting for Stephen’: Jimmy Kimmel’s Emmys FYC Ad Stands Up for Colbert and ‘The Late Show’ Amid CBS Cancellation

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‘I’m Voting for Stephen’: Jimmy Kimmel’s Emmys FYC Ad Stands Up for Colbert and ‘The Late Show’ Amid CBS Cancellation

Jimmy Kimmel rents a West Hollywood billboard reading "I'm voting for Stephen" in support of Stephen Colbert's canceled Late Show, for Emmys campaign.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Aug 1

With the Media, the Arts and Los Angeles Under Direct Attack, Here’s What the Upcoming Emmys Should Do: Support PBS, Local L.A. Businesses and More variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

With the Media, the Arts and Los Angeles Under Direct Attack, Here’s What the Emmys Should Do

The media, the arts and Los Angeles are just some of the institutions under attack by this administration. How can the Emmys address it?

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Jul 31

Leanne Morgan on Teaming With Chuck Lorre to Build a @netflix.com Series Around Her Comedy — Reviving the Once-Common Path From Stand-Up to Sitcom variety.com/2025/tv/news... via @variety.com

Leanne Morgan on Teaming With Chuck Lorre to Build a Netflix Series Around Her Comedy — Reviving the Once-Common Path From Stand-Up to Sitcom

Leanne Morgan discusses what it was like to team up with Chuck Lorre to build a new Netflix comedy and take the once-common path from stand-up to TV.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Jul 17

My annual look at some of the fun trivia and oddities coming out of this year's #Emmys nominations: variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Jay-Z vs. Beyoncé, Emmy Firsts for ‘American Graffiti’ Stars Ron Howard and Harrison Ford — and More Trivia From 2025’s Nominations

Jay-Z vs. Beyoncé in variety special (live), Harrison Ford and Ron Howard finally get noms and more 2025 Emmy nominations trivia and oddities.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Jul 16

HBO Max Boss Casey Bloys on ‘The Penguin’ Season 2, What’s Next for ‘The Last of Us’ and If He’d Ride a Plane Piloted By Nathan Fielder variety.com/2025/tv/news... #emmys @variety.com

HBO Max Boss Casey Bloys on ‘The Penguin’ Season 2, What’s Next for ‘The Last of Us’ and If He’d Ride a Plane Piloted By Nathan Fielder

HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys celebrated his 142 Emmy nominations, discussing 'The Penguin' Season 2, what's next for 'The Last of Us' and more.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Jul 7

Craig Robinson Isn’t Really Quitting Comedy — It’s Likely a Teaser for a New Marketing Campaign variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Craig Robinson Isn’t Really Quitting Comedy — It’s Likely a Teaser for a New Marketing Campaign

Despite reports that "The Office" star Craig Robinson is quitting comedy, it's more likely he's teasing a new marketing campaign.

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Michael Schneider @franklinavenue.bsky.social · Jul 7

‘Rick and Morty’ Boss on How James Gunn and Zack Snyder Agreed to Parody Themselves and Their Dueling ‘Superman’ Takes (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘Rick and Morty’ Boss on How James Gunn and Zack Snyder Agreed to Parody Themselves and Their Dueling ‘Superman’ Takes (EXCLUSIVE)

'Rick and Morty' exec producer Scott Marder shared how James Gunn and Zack Snyder agreed to parody themselves and their dueling 'Superman' takes.

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