TV in 3: CBS’ Late-Night Surrender; Scoop: Kennedy Center Producers Bolt
Sources say the network is ‘considering’ even more cost-effective programming
I wrote about the Pitt casting controversy, dug into what’s taking Peter Friedlander so long to set TV strategy at Amazon, and interviewed legendary TV creator David E. Kelley. I’m lesley.goldberg@theankler.com
TGIF, Series Business readers!
What a week of news! From the WGA’s surprise deal with the AMPTP (without so much as a strike-authorization vote by the guild) to Jeff Shell’s resignation at Paramount (which sources say has no plans to replace him) to the DOJ revealing its investigation into NFL media deals as a violation of antitrust laws — it’s been a lot. And I’m not even touching the U.S./Israel and Iran mess (though I will join the chorus complaining about gas prices and the fact that it cost me north of $100 to fill up my wife’s SUV).
Today, I dig into another entertainment headline making a splash: CBS’ deal to rent its late-night slots to Byron Allen. I’ve also got a scoop about two ex-Kennedy Center creatives plotting their next venture and a wrap on a brilliant season of my favorite show currently airing.
Let’s get to it.