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Meyers Roasts CBS & Trump Ties on Upfronts Stage
11 May
Summary
- NBC secured total viewer crown over CBS for first time in nearly two decades.
- Meyers joked about CBS's close ties to the Trump administration.
- NBCUniversal secured Taylor Sheridan in a deal worth $1 billion.
Seth Meyers delivered a roast of broadcast competitors during NBCUniversal's recent upfronts presentation. He highlighted NBC's achievement of securing the total viewer crown, surpassing CBS for the first time in almost twenty years. Meyers playfully speculated on potential future programming on CBS's networks, referencing its ties to the Trump administration.
His comedic barbs also extended to Paramount's advertising strategy, contrasting it with NBCUniversal's large-scale event. Meyers further quipped about the potential merger of streaming services and the performance of Peacock. A significant point of discussion was NBCUniversal's acquisition of 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan for a reported $1 billion.
The comedian also touched upon other upcoming upfronts, including those from Fox, Amazon, Disney, and Netflix, offering a humorous take on each network's approach to content and streaming.
