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“Soul Train” turns 50; also, why did traditional dance TV shows end?

November 12, 2021December 10, 2021 Anthony

This year marks the 50th anniversary of landmark dance show “Soul Train.” However, why did “Soul Train” and traditional dance TV shows end?

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Why did Saturday morning cartoons end?

October 1, 2021December 10, 2021 Anthony

A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.

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The 2019 primetime Emmys hit record low ratings, but why?

September 25, 2019December 10, 2021 Anthony

This year’s primetime Emmys were held on Sunday. Originally, I wasn’t planning to write about them: I didn’t watch this year’s ceremonies; nothing animated was

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How long does it take to binge-watch various long-running cartoons?

July 3, 2019December 10, 2021 Anthony

A look at how long it takes to binge watch various long-running cartoons, from “Scooby-Doo” to “The Simpsons.”

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Kids’ TV study recommends various diversity improvements

May 8, 2019December 10, 2021 Anthony

The Center for Scholars and Storytellers, a US/Canadian research group backed by UCLA, Toronto’s Ryerson University, and others, has released a study of children’s TV

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Why is Superman more popular than Batman for live-action TV shows?

February 8, 2019March 24, 2022 Anthony

My thoughts on why Superman seems to be the go-to for live-action TV adaptions instead of Batman.

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What does it take for the FCC to revoke a TV station’s license?

September 10, 2018December 10, 2021 Anthony

I look at what it actually takes for the FCC to revoke a TV station’s license.

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Digital movie store guide 2017: The impact of Movies Anywhere

October 16, 2017December 10, 2021 Anthony

In the spring of 2016, I wrote about the major digital movie stores: Amazon, Vudu, iTunes, and Google Play. Given some major changes since then,

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Millennials, some Gen Xers prefer online news sources over TV

June 24, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

A recent study by Reuters shows that there’s a split along generational lines for how news is obtained. Reuters’ survey (PDF) reports that those over

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Are live sports cable TV’s last stand against cord cutting?

March 11, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

Yes, it’s another infographic from Statista. This time, it concerns live TV programming. Despite the rise of DVRs and on-demand programming, Nielsen reports that live

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