Save this article to read it later.
Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.
(See also: the rest of America.)
Thats a good thing, since preserving a sense of normalcy matters in unsettled times.
Soon, however, networks will use up their backlog of most original scripted series.
Weve already seen some networks and streamers step up.
The TV business has already unveiled amajor PSA campaign this is good!
but it can do much more.I love thatESPNisbringing back the Ochoin the absence of most new live sports.
And Hallmark Channels decision to schedulea Christmas movie marathon in Marchis as delightful as it is obvious.
But theres more that could be done.
But if TV news can still be produced, theres probably a way to do some national teach-ins.
But this is a time for traditional broadcast and cable channels to get creative about programming stunts, too.
Who wouldnt want to seeCheersback on TV every Thursday right about now?
Nielsen this week put out a study suggesting video consumption could soaras much as 60 percentin coming months.
But its now becoming clear that the worldwide economy is crashing into a major recession.
I could be completely wrong on the business logic of this idea.
And what about Netflix?
AddFriendsto HBO … right now!
Were committed to keeping our readers informed.Weve removed our paywall from essential coronavirus news stories.
