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NBC is taking a gamble with the NBA. Did a poor decision by HBO spur the start of Netflix?

NBC is taking a gamble with the NBA. Did a poor decision by HBO spur the start of Netflix?

Update: 2025-05-15
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NBC is getting back into the NBA. The massive cable syndicate plans on replacing its nighttime programming with the hardwood two nights a week. Do we think that this is a good idea? What makes NBC want to take this leap of faith despite the NBA’s ratings in free fall?

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The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.  

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NBC is taking a gamble with the NBA. Did a poor decision by HBO spur the start of Netflix?

NBC is taking a gamble with the NBA. Did a poor decision by HBO spur the start of Netflix?

Jay Black