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Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.

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"Selena: The Series' showrunner Moises Zamora; HBO Max's 'Wonder Woman' risk 20.11.2020 1:12:15

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: HBO Max taking bold swings (3:20) An end of an era for Conan O'Brien (14:30) More executive changes (20:12) Showrunner Spotlight: Moises Zamora ('Selena: The Series') (26:58) Critics Corner (1:00:32) Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Da...

Tracey Wigfield shares how 'Saved By the Bell' is honoring its past; CW Chief bids farewell to 'Supernatural' 13.11.2020 1:20:28

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Remembering Alex Trebek (2:41) Bidding farewell to 'Supernatural' with Mark Pedowitz (14:14) Another busy week on the executive front (28:53) Showrunner Spotlight: Tracey Wigfield ('Saved By the Bell') (33:30) Critics Corner (1:06:48) Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Les...

'Industry' showrunners Mickey Down and Konrad Kay; Inside HBO's Big 'Industry' Investment 06.11.2020 1:12:51

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: All eyes are on the election results (3:33) CBS launches scripted originals this week (15:29) Dawn Olmstead becomes CEO of Anonymous Content (26:47) Showrunner Spotlight: Mickey Down and Konrad Kay ('Industry') (32:48) Critics Corner (59:34) Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Edi...

Broadcast TV returns and what to expect from Stephen Colbert's election special 30.10.2020 1:04:10

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: DODGERS WIN THE WORLD SERIES! (5:01) Broadcast scripted originals return (14:26) Jon Stewart returning to TV (24:05) Showrunner Spotlight: Chris Licht ('Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020: Democracy's Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020') (29:46) Critics Corner (53:41) Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episod...

'This Is Us' creator Dan Fogelman on the pandemic's impact; Quibi's demise and the state of Shondaland 23.10.2020 1:31:26

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Quibi bites the dust (3:20) Major executive change at CBS All Access (11:55) Shonda Rhimes from ABC to Netflix, with Lacey Rose (17:30) Showrunner Spotlight: Dan Fogelman ('This Is Us') (32:35) Critics Corner (1:20:07) Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and...

America Ferrera on her 'Superstore' exit; Inside 'Dexter's' return 16.10.2020 1:26:32

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: NBC News in a firestorm this week (3:34) In exec new... (11:50) 'Dexter' revived at Showtime; with Clyde Phillips (15:59) Talent Spotlight: America Ferrera ('Superstore') (38:09) Critics Corner (1:16:16) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fi...

Inside the state of 'Star Trek' with franchise captain Alex Kurtzman 09.10.2020 1:24:43

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: More unrenewed shows (3:21) SNL is back in the studio (18:11) 'Gilmore Girls' is coming to The CW (26:15) Showrunner Spotlight: Alex Kurtzman ('Star Trek Discovery' & 'Clarice') (31:47) Critics Corner (1:12:27) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Da...

Gillian Flynn on Amazon’s Pandemic Drama ‘Utopia’; October TV Preview 02.10.2020 1:24:31

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Recap of this weeks presidential debate (4:02) New high-profile original programming (12:42) Mailbag! (23:22) Showrunner Spotlight: Gillian Flynn ('Utopia') (40:42) Critics Corner (1:11:33) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief...

'Fargo' creator Noah Hawley on season 4; Emmys wrap and DC's streaming strategy 25.09.2020 1:16:27

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Emmys recap (2:52) The fate of DC Universe is official (11:52) Guilds and studios reach deal to return to production (18:54) Showrunner Spotlight: Noah Hawley ('Fargo') (26:47) Critics Corner (1:03:48) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fien...

‘PEN15’ stars on season two; Emmys preview, why ‘Stumptown’ was canceled 18.09.2020 1:40:18

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: What to expect from the Emmys, with Michael O'Connell (6:08) ABC's 'Stumptown' gets canceled (25:17) NBCUniversal loses key creative executive (35:15) Showrunner Spotlight: Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine ('PEN15') (41:42) Critics Corner (1:25:48) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Gold...

'Teenage Bounty Hunters' creatorKathleen Jordan; why 'Walking Dead' and 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' are ending 11.09.2020 1:08:48

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Netflix delivers bombshell of an executive change (5:25) The end of an era at AMC and E! (14:02) John Landgraf addresses the press corp (23:47) Showrunner Spotlight: Kathleen Jordan ('Teenage Bounty Hunters') (32:47) Critics Corner (57:39) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg,...

Inside Hulu's 'Woke' with Mo Marable; How Netflix signed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Summer TV wrap 04.09.2020 1:15:26

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Another big week for Netflix (4:42) Hits and misses of Summer TV (12:38) Mailbag!!! (21:41) Showrunner Spotlight: Mo Marable ('Woke') (30:07) Critics Corner (1:04:40) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will...

'Power' boss Courtney Kemp on growing the franchise; why TV shows are "unrenewed" and understanding 28.08.2020 1:34:37

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: The pandemics impact on shows (3:00) ABC and CBS unveiled more concrete premiere dates (13:48) Mailbag (23:00) Showrunner Spotlight: Courtney Kemp ('Power') (35:16) Critics Corner (1:26:00) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief...

‘Ellen Show’ shake-up, Netflix’s talk show woes 21.08.2020 50:34

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Takeaways from the DNC (3:23) Trouble at The Ellen DeGeneres Show (14:27) Netflix talkshows continue to fizzle (21:56) 'Tosh.0' just got cancelled (30:59) Critics Corner (40:59) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television C...

Inside ‘Lovecraft Country’ with showrunner Misha Green; the industry’s big consolidation changes and Comedy Central’s future, explained 14.08.2020 1:11:02

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: WarnerMedia restructuring executive ranks, with Kim Masters (3:19) The future of Comedy Central coming into focus (19:28) Controversial 'Black-ish' episode has seen the light of day (25:22) Showrunner Spotlight: Misha Green ('Lovecraft Country') (31:08) Critics Corner (59:17) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Holl...

Interview with Bill Lawrence of Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’; NBC’s major changes, Disney’s big ‘Mulan’ move, and writers vs. agencies winding down 07.08.2020 1:11:52

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Battle over packaging fees is winding down (4:26) Disney changes streaming strategy (10:35) NBC's Paul Telegdy is being investigated (18:19) Showrunner Spotlight: Bill Lawrence ('Ted Lasso') (22:26) Critics Corner (1:04:38) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV E...

Krista Vernoff on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Emmy noms analysis, and returning to Production 31.07.2020 1:10:01

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Emmys nominees have been revealed (2:22) The Emmys goes virtual (15:27) A major change at AMC (20:16) Showrunner Spotlight: Krista Vernoff ('Grey's Anatomy') (26:08) Critics Corner (1:00:34) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief...

Inside the World of HBO's 'Betty'; Emmy Nominations Preview 24.07.2020 1:18:52

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Emmy nominations preview, with Scott Feinberg (4:06) Major League Baseball is back! (21:56) Mailbag time (28:13) Showrunner Spotlight: Crystal Moselle ('Betty') (42:44) Critics Corner (1:12:08) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Ch...

An interview with 'P-Valley' creator Katori Hall, how coronavirus continues to impact the TV industry and remembering Naya Rivera 17.07.2020 1:08:19

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: TV community bids farewell to two beloved personalities (4:31) The ways coronavirus is impacting the TV world (9:50) HBO Max readying a TV spinoff for the upcoming Batman film (16:34) Showrunner Spotlight: Katori Hall ('P-Valley') (24:05) Critics Corner (59:46) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter'...

Sara Bareilles opens up about going from 'Waitress' to creating Apple's 'Little Voice' 10.07.2020 1:10:32

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: There's a lot going on in the streaming space (1:58) The latest in the world of basic and premium cable (12:31) What's happening with the broadcast networks (18:18) Showrunner Spotlight: Sara Barielles and Jessie Nelson ('Little Voice') (23:32) Critics Corner (59:54) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Rep...

Inside 'Search Party's' curious path to HBO Max; TV’s racial reckoning and Hulu’s big arrivals 26.06.2020 1:09:11

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Two more FX scripted originals moving to FX on Hulu (7:39) Television beginning to right some recent wrongs (13:37) Showtime going to air its James Comey miniseries (22:06) Showrunner Spotlight: Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers ('Search Party') (33:01) Critics Corner (1:02:02) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, Th...

On the Case With the 'Perry Mason' creators Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald; How COVID-19 Is Impacting Awards Season and Sports 19.06.2020 1:21:24

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: NBC and ABC reveal their 2020-21 broadcast season schedules (4:22) COVID's impact on awards season (16:51) The pandemics impact on sports (25:16) Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald ('Perry Mason') (35:52) Critics Corner (1:13:19) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV...

Hollywood's response to calls for police reform; a chat with the showrunners from 'Love, Victor' 12.06.2020 1:16:07

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: Hollywood's response to calls for police reform (4:35) Mailbag! (14:45) An update on TV production, with Lacey Rose (32:51) Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger ('Love, Victor') (42:24) Critics Corner (1:09:44) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Dani...

A Conversation About Police and Hollywood With the 'Law & Order: SVU' Showrunner 05.06.2020 49:10

Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor, and Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, will be talking all things TV. Each episode will be broken into five segments that will be sure to deliver real-time television news, a critical look at current and upcoming shows, as well as regular analysis of programs on TV and much more....

Meet 'Bob's Burgers'; (and 'Central Park') creator Loren Bouchard, plus what to watch in June 29.05.2020 1:21:51

The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover in quarantine this week are: 'Men of a Certain Age' on HBO Max, with Mike Royce (2:56) A look at the most anticipated June premieres (15:39) An executive change at Freeform (26:53) Loren Bouchard ('Central Park') (33:35) Critics Corner (1:12:22) Welcome to the TV's Top 5! On this podcast, The Hollywood Reporter's own Lesley Goldberg, West Coast TV Editor,...