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Remember When Fall TV Meant a Single Night of Network Must-Sees?

Remember When Fall TV Meant a Single Night of Network Must-Sees?

A look back at the era of 'Must-See TV,' when networks curated appointment viewing and the entire country watched together, and what we lost in the age of streaming.

The TV Genres Networks Are Leaning On Most for Fall 2026

The TV Genres Networks Are Leaning On Most for Fall 2026

A look at the genres—from sprawling procedurals to unscripted competitions—that networks are betting on to win viewers this fall season.

How Fall TV Preview Magazines Shaped The Language Of Television Hype

How Fall TV Preview Magazines Shaped The Language Of Television Hype

Before streaming, a different kind of algorithm shaped our viewing habits: the fall TV preview magazine. This is how they created a shared TV language.

Weekly vs. Binge: Which TV Release Model Better Builds Viewing Habits?

Weekly vs. Binge: Which TV Release Model Better Builds Viewing Habits?

An analysis of whether the traditional weekly broadcast model or the modern streaming binge-drop is more effective at building lasting viewer habits.

How to Build a Fall TV Watchlist Like a Programming Executive

How to Build a Fall TV Watchlist Like a Programming Executive

Learn to curate your fall TV watchlist with the strategic mindset of a network executive, balancing sure things with wild cards and new hits.

How Fall TV Preview Culture Helped Turn Premiere Week Into An American Entertainment Ritual

How Fall TV Preview Culture Helped Turn Premiere Week Into An American Entertainment Ritual

A look at how fall TV premiere week grew from a marketing schedule into a national cultural ritual, shaped by magazines, TV specials, and the internet.

How Fall TV Premiere Season Can Still Create Common Ground in a Fragmented Culture

How Fall TV Premiere Season Can Still Create Common Ground in a Fragmented Culture

In an era of endless streaming options, the traditional fall TV season has evolved but still provides a unique cultural rhythm and shared conversation.

The Strange History of the American Fall TV Preview

The Strange History of the American Fall TV Preview

From the hefty TV Guide to the endless scroll of streaming, explore the evolution of the fall TV season and why it disappeared.

The Origin of Fall TV Premiere Week and Why the Calendar Still Matters

The Origin of Fall TV Premiere Week and Why the Calendar Still Matters

Explore the surprising history of the fall TV season, from its ties to the auto industry to its lingering relevance in the age of streaming.

How Eventized Premieres Are Reshaping the Meaning Of Fall TV Launch Night

How Eventized Premieres Are Reshaping the Meaning Of Fall TV Launch Night

The traditional fall TV launch week is gone, replaced by a year-round strategy of 'eventized' premieres designed to create can't-miss cultural moments.

John Tesh Went From Sports Broadcasting to Music and Radio

John Tesh Went From Sports Broadcasting to Music and Radio

John Frank Tesh Jr., born on July 9, 1952, has carved out a multifaceted career in American media, transitioning from a well-known sportscaster and...

On This Day: ABC’s Saturday Morning Kids TV Era Began in 1950

On This Day: ABC’s Saturday Morning Kids TV Era Began in 1950

For decades, Saturday mornings on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) were synonymous with children's television. Beginning in August 1950 with...