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The time the Masked Scheduler was caught between ‘Cosby’ and ‘Roseanne’
The Masked Scheduler was on the wrong side of a debate over whether "Roseanne" or "The Cosby Show" won a season, but for the right reason. → Read More
The Masked Scheduler on 2018’s comedy pilots: ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and
"The Kids Are Alright" has a solid pilot, the Masked Scheduler writes, but the rest of the 2018 network comedy pilots are uninspiring. → Read More
The Masked Scheduler’s ‘Arrested Development’ saga, part 4: The finale
"Arrested Development" was set for its final season on FOX, but not before Rupert Murdoch took one more swing at the show. → Read More
The Masked Scheduler’s ‘Arrested Development’ saga, part 3: The fix is in
The discussion over whether "Arrested Development" should get a third season on FOX didn't go the way the Masked Scheduler expected. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: ‘Arrested Development’ vs. Rupert Murdoch, part 2
Rupert Murdoch was NOT happy when FOX executives unveiled a 2004-05 schedule that had "Arrested Development" on it. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: ‘Arrested Development’ vs. Rupert Murdoch, part 1
The Masked Scheduler recalls FOX executives going to bat for "Arrested Development" despite the misgivings of their boss, Rupert Murdoch. → Read More
The Masked Scheduler evaluates the post-‘Roseanne’ options for ABC
The Masked Scheduler answers your questions about what ABC might do in the wake of cancelling "Roseanne." → Read More
The Masked Scheduler ranks the 2018-19 TV series trailers: ‘The Neighborhood’ does its job the best
The Masked Scheduler ranks trailers for new shows not by how good the show looks, but by how effective they are as sales tools. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: Upfronts may be outdated, but broadcast networks are evolving
The Masked Scheduler isn't a fan of the dog-and-pony show aspect of TV upfronts, but he knows the business behind them is ever-changing. → Read More
Masked Scheduler on The CW’s fall 2018 lineup: A network that knows itself
As much as any other network, The CW knows what it is and leans into that identity, the Masked Scheduler writes. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: CBS has the most new shows for fall, but it doesn’t feel that way
CBS knows what it's doing, the Masked Scheduler writes, even if there some issues here and there with its 2018-19 slate. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: ABC stays on brand with fall 2018 schedule
A sales- and family-friendly schedule for fall 2018 shows ABC has its head in the game, the Masked Scheduler writes. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: NBC is in a good place for 2018-19, FOX makes the most of a tough situation
The Masked Scheduler says NBC put together a solid schedule for 2018-19, while FOX did the best it could in an uncertain situation. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: Can ABC keep building? and other upfronts questions
Upfronts week brings a lot of questions to the Masked Scheduler's mind. Here's some of what he's hoping to see from the networks. → Read More
The Masked Scheduler’s upfront memories: The good, the bad and the disastrous
The Masked Scheduler recounts some of the high- and lowlights from TV network upfronts during his time in the business. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: The (possible) thinking behind FOX’s ‘Last Man Standing’ play
The Masked Scheduler casts a skeptical eye on the chances for "Last Man Standing" on FOX, should a deal go through. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: Keep an eye on these 2018 network pilots
The Masked Scheduler makes some early picks for pilots he think will make the fall 2018 schedule. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: ‘Roseanne’ hits ABC’s family-comedy sweet spot
The Masked Scheduler notes that controversy aside, "Roseanne" is on brand for ABC, among other lessons learned from the show's relaunch. → Read More
Masked Scheduler: Steven Bochco changed TV with ‘Hill Street Blues’
Steven Bochco paved the way for what we think of as prestige TV with "Hill Street Blues," the Masked Scheduler writes. → Read More
The Masked Scheduler on ‘American Idol,’ part 4: The decline and end of the FOX run
Had things gone a bit differently, FOX might not have been ready to get rid of "American Idol" in 2016, the Masked Scheduler writes. → Read More