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“Chicago Med” encore #1 show on the Big 4 networks

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2020 0 Comment

An encore telecast of “Chicago Med” (0.4 rating in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) is the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, ...

Chicago’s Jane Lynch to host ‘Weakest Link’ on NBC

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2020 0 Comment

NBC is bringing back hit British import and international game show phenomenon Weakest Link, co-produced by BBC Studios’ Los Angeles production arm and Universal Television A...

HBO Max orders ‘Young Love’ based on ‘Hair Love’

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2020 0 Comment

HBO Max has ordered a 12-episode season of the all-new, 2D animated series, Young Love, based on the characters introduced in the Academy Award®-winning short film,&...

HBO debuts ‘Lovecraft Country’ filmed at Cinespace

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2020 0 Comment

Filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, HBO's new drama series from J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele and showrunner/executive producer Misha Green, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY debuts Sunday,...

Legendary Pam Zekman honored with virtual tributes

By Reel Chicago Jul 1, 2020 0 Comment

The team at Reel Chicago feels that Pam Zekman is as much a part of Chicago as Navy Pier, the Cubs, and Vienna dogs. Clearly the people of Chicago feel the same way. Commen...

Lil Rel brings big laughs to NBC’s ‘Small Fortune’

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2020 0 Comment

NBC has named Chicago comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery as host of the new game show, Small Fortune. Howery, who will also serve as executive producer, joins...

Season 3 premiere of Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi’

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020 0 Comment

"The Chi" Season 3 premieres this Sunday, June 21st at 8 PM CT on Showtime. Created by Chicago’s own Lena Waithe and filmed entirely in Illinois, "The Chi" is a comin...

WMAQ says no current plans to replace Johnson

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2020 0 Comment

WMAQ-5 says it will not be replacing recently deceased anchor Dick Johnson in the immediate future. Johnson, who was 66, died a week ago while on medical disability leave battl...

Kate Kane will be replaced, not killed off in ‘Batwoman’

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2020 0 Comment

Last month, we reported that the star of the CW's Batwoman, Ruby Rose, would be leaving the series and recast. Like most, we speculated that the character would simply be recas...

‘Chicago Fire’ encore is Wednesday’s top show

By Reel 360 Jun 10, 2020 0 Comment

NBC’s encore "Chicago” lineup won the night among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and tied for #1 in all key adult-female demographics. An encore telecast of Chicago...

WGN America announces ‘News Nation’ team

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020 0 Comment

WGN America, Nexstar’s cable network, has announced the official weekday and weekend anchor lineup for its live newscast, News Nation. The three-hour nightly news show will d...

WTTW News correspondents host a virtual town hall

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment

WTTW News correspondents and producers Brandis Friedman and Paris Schutz hosted a virtual town hall meeting, WTTW NEWS: COVERING COVID-19, to share their experiences producing...

Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

The economic impact of Covid-19 has hit CBS News and its Chicago affiliate WBBM CBS-2 in a big way. After 39 years of delivering award-winning investigative stories, iconic Pam...

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

With a season completely dismantled on March 12 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is considering a plan that would bring the Stanley Cup Playoffs to NBC a...

WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot

By Colin Costello May 28, 2020 0 Comment

Over the last four years, it has become increasingly acceptable in some circles to assault and threaten journalists and on-air reporters. Of course, when you are egged on and ...

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020 0 Comment

Haven't gotten enough Michael Jordan from ESPN's uber successful The Last Dance? Jordan LeBron James, and Charles Barkley will headline opening night of this week’...

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO Chicagoland during WW II

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2020 0 Comment

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO, narrated by legendary journalist Bill Kurtis, is a comprehensive telling of nearly everything that happened in Chicagoland during World War II. ...

NBC Sports presents Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020 0 Comment

On the date of the originally-scheduled 2020 Indianapolis 500, NBC Sports will celebrate the traditions of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with its enhanced presentation...

UPDATED: Ruby Rose leaves ‘Batwoman’

By The Geek May 19, 2020 0 Comment

Um.... well... This is Bat Sh*t crazy! Deadline is reporting that Ruby Rose, the star of the CW’s drama series Batwoman, is leaving the Warner Bros. TV/Berlant...

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2020 0 Comment

An encore telecast of Chicago Med (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) joined with the episode’s original telecast on Nov. 6, 2019 (8.1 million...