ViacomCBS Underscores the Power of Partnership, Content and Capabilities During Virtual Upfront Presentation
May 19 2021 - 4:30PM
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ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today showcased the
strength of its content and capabilities with a special
celebrity-casting Upfront edition of Survivor. Through a series of
unique challenges, fan-favorite talent from ViacomCBS’ leading
portfolio of entertainment, news and sports brands highlighted the
company’s largest slate of premium programming, powerful suite of
advertising solutions and massive reach to help marketing partners
outplay, outwit and outlast in today’s increasingly complex
marketplace.
“We’re giving marketers the ability to leverage the full scale
and power of our brands and businesses with the broadest set of
leading data-driven advertising capabilities and creative marketing
solutions across every platform,” said Jo Ann Ross, President and
Chief Advertising Revenue Office, ViacomCBS Domestic Advertising
Sales. “We have exceptional content for everyone, everywhere across
our expansive ecosystem — and this meaningful total reach in
premium, brand-safe, high-engagement environments spanning
broadcast, cable, streaming, experiential and social is second to
none.”
ViacomCBS is providing more touch points than ever before to
deliver true integration and alignment with its popular brands,
premium IP and coveted audiences through simplified, unified and
effective advertising solutions, including:
- ViacomCBS EyeQ Video, one of the biggest premium video ad
platforms in digital media, with 60 million monthly full-episode
viewers. Powered by ViacomCBS’ fast-growing ad-supported streaming
properties, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, the leading free
streaming television service in the U.S., EyeQ provides marketers
with unprecedented quality and scale for maximum reach and impact
in one easy solution.
- Leading multicultural marketing solutions to help advertisers
achieve their diversity, equity and inclusion goals as a trusted
leader in the space, ensuring that marketers reach and engage
ViacomCBS’ diverse audiences with authenticity and purpose.
- Award-winning custom creative, branded programming, live
events, influencer and shopper marketing solutions, offering
advertisers the opportunity to build affinity and convert
passionate fans through distinctive, genuine storytelling.
- Vantage, the industry’s most sophisticated advanced advertising
platform, which delivers relevance, optimization and results across
every consumer touchpoint, including linear, digital and an
addressable TV footprint of more than 40 million households.
- The company’s “InView” reporting platform, which provides a
holistic overview of campaign performance and new levels of
transparency, to help advertisers evaluate their multi-channel
marketing investments across the ViacomCBS portfolio.
Today’s presentation concluded with a content showcase,
unveiling the 2021-2022 CBS Fall Primetime schedule and previewing
ViacomCBS’ most significant slate of original series to date
spanning all genres, including drama, comedy, reality, kids and
family, late night and daytime, major specials and tentpole events,
as well as the best in sports and news.
Drama
- Blue Bloods – Stars Tom Selleck in a drama about a
multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law
enforcement.
- Bull – Stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull, a
brash, brilliant trial consultant who combines psychology, human
intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys,
witnesses and the accused tick. Inspired by the early career of Dr.
Phil McGraw.
- CSI: Vegas – The sequel to the network’s global hit CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation, opens a brand-new chapter in Las Vegas,
the city where it all began where a brilliant new team of
investigators led by Maxine Roby (Paula Newsome) must enlist the
help of old friends - Gil Grissom, Sara Sidle, David Hodges, and
Jim Brass - to do what they do best – follow the evidence.
- Equalizer – A reimagining of the classic series starring
Academy Award® nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah (Chicago,
Bessie) as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious
background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative
to help those with nowhere else to turn.
- Evil – A psychological mystery that examines the origins
of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The
series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a
priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the
Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed
miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess
if there is a logical explanation or if something truly
supernatural is at work.
- FBI: International – From Emmy® Award-winning executive
producer Dick Wolf, this fast-paced drama is the third iteration of
the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team.
- FBI – From Emmy® Award-winner Dick Wolf and the team
behind the Law & Order brand, FBI stars Missy Peregrym and
Zeeko Zaki in a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the
New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Games People Play – Based on the popular book by Angela
Burt-Murray, Games Divas Play, Games People Play is a sexy,
stylized drama about the L.A. high life, where everyone plays to
win.
- Good Sam – Stars Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs in a drama
about a gifted heart surgeon who excels in her new leadership role
as Chief of Surgery after her renowned boss falls into a coma. But
when he wakes up months later demanding to resume his duties, Sam
is tasked with supervising the man who never acknowledged her
stellar talent, who also happens to be her father, Dr. Rob “Griff”
Griffith.
- Land Man – Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West
Texas, Land Man is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the
world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of
roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s
reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
- Mayor of Kingstown – Follows the McLusky family – power
brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration
is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism,
corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at
their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has
neither.
- NCIS: Hawai’i – The first female Special Agent in Charge
of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and her
unwavering team of specialists balance duty to family and country
while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military
personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched
island paradise itself.
- NCIS – Starring Mark Harmon, NCIS is more than just an
action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses
on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team
forced to work together in high-stress situations as they
investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
- SEAL Team – A military drama that follows the
professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy
SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous,
high-stakes missions our country can ask of them.
- Star Trek: Discovery – Season four of Star Trek:
Discovery finds Captain Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew
of the U.S.S. Discovery facing a threat unlike any they’ve ever
encountered. With Federation and non-Federation worlds alike
feeling the impact, they must confront the unknown and work
together to ensure a hopeful future for all.
- The Good Fight – In the fifth season, Diane (Christine
Baranski) is forced to question whether it’s appropriate for her to
help run an African American law firm with Liz (Audra McDonald)
when the firm loses two top lawyers. Meanwhile, Marissa (Sarah
Steele) and the firm become entangled with Hal Wackner (Mandy
Patinkin), a regular Chicagoan who decides to open his own
courtroom in the back of a copy shop.
- Tyler Perry’s Ruthless – BET+ original series Tyler
Perry’s Ruthless is the riveting story of a young woman who becomes
entangled in a scandalous cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics, who
she must now play along with until she can find a way to free
herself and her young daughter.
- Tyler Perry’s Sistas – In the new season of Tyler
Perry’s Sistas, Tyler Perry takes viewers on an exhilarating ride
of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’
long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with
their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating
scene as they continue to search for love in their 30’s.
- Tyler Perry’s The Oval – The one-hour drama, Tyler
Perry’s The Oval, lifts the veil of what can happen when the leader
of the free world, his wife and family are crazed maniacs. The
series also highlights the personal side and everyday lives of the
staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic
residence.
- Y: 1883 – Follows the Dutton family as they embark on a
journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of
untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and
an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better
future in America’s promised land – Montana.
- Yellowstone – Chronicles the Dutton family, led by John
Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the
United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open
wounds and hard-earned respect, the ranch is in constant conflict
with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation
and America’s first national park.
- Yellowstone Spinoff, 6666 (Working Title) – Founded when
Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more
steeped in the history of the West than the 6666. Still operating
as it did two centuries before, and encompassing an entire county,
the 6666 is where the rule of law and the laws of nature merge in a
place where the most dangerous thing one does is the next thing…
The 6666 is synonymous with the merciless endeavor to raise the
finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately where
world class cowboys are born and made.
Comedy
- B Positive – A comedy from Chuck Lorre and Marco
Pennette that revolves around Drew (Thomas Middleditch), a
therapist and newly divorced dad who is faced with finding a kidney
donor when he runs into Gina (Annaleigh Ashford), a
rough-around-the-edges woman from his past who volunteers her
own.
- Beavis and Butt-Head – Emmy® Award-winning Mike Judge
reimagines MTV’s seminal, Gen X-defining Beavis and Butt-Head, who
return for another movie adventure to debut on Paramount+, and will
then kick-off the new series on Comedy Central.
- Bigger – Hailed by ESSENCE as, “A love letter to the
friendships Black women count on,” BET+ original series Bigger
follows Layne, a single-black-woman and her close-knit group of
30-somethings as they navigate love, friendships, career ambitions
and the journey to getting BIGGER, together. When a college
acquaintance suddenly dies, the group is forced to take a deeper
look at their messy lives, while asking themselves – is this it or
is there something bigger and better?
- Bob ♥ Abishola – From award-winning creator, executive
producer and writer Chuck Lorre, Bob ♥ Abishola is a love story
about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit
(Billy Gardell) who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a
Nigerian immigrant (Folake Olowofoyeku), while recovering from a
heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
- First Wives Club – Hit BET+ original series First Wives
Club, from Paramount Television Studios, follows best friends Ari,
Hazel and Bree as they reunite to help each other through rough
patches in their lives. Tired of always being the ones to make
sacrifices, they vow to prioritize their friendship and have more
fun. Along the way, the women learn that as long as they have each
other, there's nothing they can't do. In season two, Ari, Hazel and
Bree will continue to find strength in their sisterhood.
- Ghosts – Stars Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar in a
distinctive new comedy about a cheerful freelance journalist and an
up-and-coming chef from the city who throw both caution and money
to the wind when they decide to convert a huge, rundown country
estate they inherited into a bed & breakfast, only to find it’s
inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents who now call it
home. Based on the critically acclaimed BBC series.
- Guilty Party – Starring Kate Beckinsale as Beth, a
discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching
on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for
maiming and murdering her husband — crimes she claims she didn’t
commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over
her head as she contends with Colorado gun smugglers, clickbait
culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
- iCarly – The new season picks up nearly 10 years after
the original show ended, and finds Carly Shay, the original
influencer, and her friends navigating work, love and their family
in their twenties. Returning original series stars Miranda Cosgrove
(Carly), Jerry Trainor (Spencer) and Nathan Kress (Freddie) are
joined by newcomers Laci Mosley (Harper) and Jaidyn Triplett
(Millicent).
- Smallwood – Based on professional bowler Tom Smallwood’s
life, stars Pete Holmes and Chi McBride in a new comedy about a
stoic Midwest husband and dad who gets laid off from a car assembly
line and makes the extraordinary decision to provide for his family
by following his dream of becoming a professional bowler.
- The Game – Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, the
revival returns with a mix of original cast and new players to
offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism
of pro football. The team will tackle racism, sexism, classism and
more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love—all while
trying to maintain their souls as they each play "The Game."
- The Harper House – The adult animated comedy series
created by Brad Neely follows an overconfident female head of a
household as she struggles to regain a higher status for herself
and for her family of oddballs, after losing her job and moving
from the rich side to the poor side of an Arkansas small town. To
save money, they’ve moved into their inherited Victorian
fixer-upper, the historic Harper House.
- The Neighborhood – Stars Cedric the Entertainer and Max
Greenfield in a comedy about what happens when the friendliest guy
in the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles
where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme
neighborliness.
- Twenties – Ranked as the #1 new comedy series on cable
for African Americans P18-49 in 2020, and premiered to critical
acclaim with its first-time portrayal of a masculine-presenting
Queer woman of color as the lead in a primetime show. The scripted
series created and written by Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad
Productions stars a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of
being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends,
Marie and Nia. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on
each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test
the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.
- Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living – In season two of comedy
series Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living, Mr. Brown, Cora and the gang
open their assisted living facility, and a hilarious variety of
personalities come to live in the home, bringing with them a ton of
laughs and experiences. Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living is the #1 new
scripted series for African Americans P18-49, P25-54 and P2+ on
cable for broadcast season 20-21.
- Tyler Perry’s House of Payne – The eighth season of the
hilarious comedy features retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his
lovely wife Ella. Together, the loving couple navigates the
problems of life with their quirky modern-day family. Tyler Perry’s
House of Payne is the #1 comedy series on cable for African
Americans P2+ on Cable in the calendar year 2020.
- United States of Al – Stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker
Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a
Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in
Ohio, and Awalmir (“Al”) Kalyan, the interpreter who served with
his unit in Afghanistan, and has just arrived to start a new life
in America.
- Younger – Darren Star’s critically acclaimed smash-hit,
Younger, follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a talented editor
navigating the highly competitive world of publishing, while
juggling the complications of mixing business with pleasure, and
facing the lie she created about her age to land her dream
job.
- Young Sheldon – For young Sheldon Cooper, it isn’t easy
growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable
of advanced mathematics and science isn’t always helpful in a land
where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable,
gifted and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very
normal family must find a way to deal with him.
Reality
- Amazing Race – A multiple Emmy® Award-winning reality
series hosted by Emmy® Award-nominated host Phil Keoghan, where
teams of two embark on a trek around the world and compete in a
series of challenges at different destinations. Teams who fall the
farthest behind are gradually eliminated, with the first team to
arrive at the final destination winning The Amazing Race and the $1
million prize.
- Behind the Music – The groundbreaking and prolific music
documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best
of the vault remastered and updated for today’s audiences, with
artist interviews, a creative refresh and reimagined visual
style.
- Big Brother – Follows a group of people living together
in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones,
recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will
be voted out of the house, with the last remaining houseguest
receiving the grand prize.
- Come Dance with Me – Exceptionally talented young
dancers from across the country invite one inspirational (and
untrained) family member, or other adult who has supported their
dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut
their stuff for a grand prize. Hosted by Philip Lawrence with
judges Jenna Dewan, Tricia Miranda and Dexter Mayfield.
- Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly – In this groundbreaking
new true crime series, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and
actress Monica, who knows firsthand what being in the spotlight can
bring, explores celebrity cases where notoriety and fame turn
fatal. Each episode unravels the mystery and the motives behind the
crimes, revealing a dark side to being in the public eye when
betrayal, jealousy and greed lead to tragedy.
- Jersey Shore Family Vacation – Last trip brought the
family back together following the infamous bridesmaids’ speech,
and now, once again, the roommates are packing up and inviting
their friends, family and loved ones for a Jersey-style family
vacation. Between engagements, birthdays and gender reveals,
there’s plenty to celebrate on this trip.
- Kids Say the Darndest Things – Tiffany Haddish hosts the
reimagined variety show where she showcases her unparalleled
comedic talents, her singular voice, humor and life perspective to
interact with real kids from across the country in an honest,
unpredictable and hilarious way.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars – Premiering on Paramount+
for the first time, the highly anticipated new season is bringing
back thirteen fabulous queens to vie for a spot in the “Drag Race
Hall of Fame” and a cash prize of $100,000.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race – The Emmy® Award-winning competition
series hosted by five-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive
Producer RuPaul, brings together fabulous queens as they vie for
the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of
$100,000.
- Survivor – The groundbreaking reality series hosted by
Jeff Probst challenges a group of castaways to compete against each
other under difficult circumstances while sharing the same ultimate
goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast in order to be named Sole
Survivor and win the $1 million prize.
- Texas 6 – Emmy® Award-nominated docuseries following the
Greyhounds, a high school 6-man football team under the direction
of Coach Dewaine Lee, as they strive to win the 6-Man Football
State Championship. While football remains the spine of Strawn,
TEXAS 6 ultimately depicts the spirit of a small town and a team
that shows up for one another on and off the field.
- The Hills: New Beginnings – After a year of lockdowns
and lost time, the cast of Hollywood’s most iconic friend group is
reuniting. This season finds them at a crossroads and their lives
tested like never before. While some struggle with the financial
strains from the global pandemic and rebuilding businesses, others
are navigating through rocky relationships, struggling with
addiction as well as their mental and physical health. From a
highly-publicized divorce and rekindling former flames to starting
new families and surprise pregnancies, all bets are off this
season. Joined by a new Hollywood “it” girl on the scene and a
long-awaited reunion with a former castmate, the group is writing
their newest chapter once again.
- Tough as Nails – A competition series that celebrates
everyday Americans who consider the calluses on their hands a badge
of honor, hosted by Phil Keoghan.
- Yo! MTV Raps – MTV is bringing back its most storied
hip-hop series and music franchise for Paramount+. Its return will
include hosted segments, live performances, cyphers and lifestyle
content, and will serve as a comprehensive deep dive into the
current state of hip-hop. After its debut 33 years ago on August 6,
1988, Yo! MTV Raps became the premiere destination for all things
hip-hop. The advent of the series was crucial to the rise of rap
music worldwide, creating a global passion for the genre and
greater hip-hop culture, which has since become the most dominant
force in mainstream music and pop culture worldwide.
- 1000 Years of Slavery – This four-hour series follows
celebrities and activists on personal journeys of discovery to
confront the horrific legacy of slavery and its impact on the
world.
Kids and Family
- Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Based on the world-famous pop
culture phenomenon, the recently launched original series already
ranks as the #2 preschool show on all of television, second only to
PAW Patrol. The series centers on title character Baby Shark and
his best friend William as they journey on fun-filled, musical and
comedic adventures. Baby Shark’s Big Show! is co-produced by
Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy, the global
entertainment company behind the beloved children’s brand
Pinkfong.
- Big Nate (Premieres September 2021 on Nickelodeon) –
Based on author/cartoonist Lincoln Peirce’s best-selling children’s
book series, which has sold more than 20-million copies and spent
more than 150 weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list, Big
Nate is a brand-new TV series featuring the known and loved cast of
characters in all-new storylines, still centered on Nate, a
precocious 11-year-old boy whose shenanigans usually result in
disaster, detention, or both.
- Blue’s Clues & You! – A remake of the landmark,
curriculum-driven interactive preschool series Blue’s Clues, has a
new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with beloved
puppy Blue and new live-action host Josh. The series features new
CG-animation for Blue and Magenta, brand-new elements and refreshed
iconic items from the original series, including an updated Handy
Dandy Notebook equipped with smartphone technology, and the return
of fan-favorite characters. Currently in its second season, Blue’s
Clues & You! airs weekdays on Nickelodeon.
- Middlemost Post (Premieres July 2021 on Nickelodeon) –
In the tradition of Nickelodeon’s commitment to original
creator-driven animation, Middlemost Post plunges viewers into an
entirely unique world of quirky characters, hilarious adventures
and stories of unwavering friendship. From the mind of veteran
SpongeBob SquarePants storyboard artist John Trabbic III, this
2D-animated series follows Parker, a former rain cloud; Angus, a
brawny mailman; and Russell, their magical pet walrus, as they
deliver packages to the unusual inhabitants of Mount
Middlemost.
- Rugrats (Premieres May 27 on Paramount+) – This
brand-new, CG-animated reimagining of Nickelodeon’s iconic ‘90s hit
reunites members of the original voice cast and follows the iconic
crew of toddlers – Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica
Pickles, Susie Carmichael, and twins Phil and Lil DeVille –
throughout their day-to-day lives that become high-stakes
adventures in their imaginations.
- That Girl Lay Lay (Working Title; Premieres Summer 2021
on Nickelodeon) – Teen sensation and hip-hop artist Alaya “That
Girl Lay Lay” High stars in this new comedy series as Lay Lay, an
avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to
life. The series follows Lay Lay and her best friend Sadie as they
navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are. That
Girl Lay Lay is produced by Will Packer Media (Little, Girls Trip,
Ride Along, What Men Want), with Will Packer serving as executive
producer.
- The Barbarian and the Troll – This all-new live-action
puppet comedy series follows Evan, a bridge troll in search of
adventure, and Brendar, a fierce female warrior on a quest to
defeat the evil demon who has imprisoned her brother. Co-created
and executive produced by Mike Mitchell (Trolls, The Lego Movie II:
The Second Part) and Drew Massey (Mutt & Stuff, Sid the Science
Kid), The Barbarian and the Troll is, as AV Club cites, “...fun,
witty, charming, and can be enjoyed by kids, parents and – frankly
– adults who have absolutely no intention of having kids
ever.”
- The Smurfs TV Series (Premieres October 2021 on
Nickelodeon) – Based on the globally iconic franchise, and in
partnership with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, The Smurfs is a brand-new
original CG-animated TV series following Papa Smurf, Smurfette,
Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and others on a new set of adventures packed
with humor, heart and high-stakes action.
- The Universe of SpongeBob SquarePants – Nickelodeon has
expansive content plans for its major franchises, led by one of the
company’s largest global properties, the top-rated SpongeBob
SquarePants. Following its first-ever spin-off, Kamp Koral:
SpongeBob’s Under Years, an original CG-animated series which
successfully launched on Paramount+ in March, the franchise is
readying its next series with the July premiere of The Patrick Star
Show on Nickelodeon. The Patrick Star Show is a family sitcom
starring Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) and his relatives, who come
together to navigate the constant comedic disruptions caused by
Patrick’s wild whims and surreal imagination. The 2D-animated
series offers a deeper dive into the beloved best friend’s life,
with all the comedy and patented ‘Patrick-isms’ that have made the
character an iconic part of the SpongeBob SquarePants
Universe.
Late Night and Daytime
- CBS Daytime – The #1 daypart for 35 consecutive seasons
features the top program and longest-running game show, The Price
is Right hosted by Drew Carey; Let’s Make A Deal, hosted by Wayne
Brady; the top daytime drama, The Young and The Restless; the
most-watched U.S.-produced daytime drama series in the world, The
Bold and The Beautiful; and the daily talk show The Talk hosted by
Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amanda Kloots and Elaine
Welteroth.
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah – Comedy Central’s
tentpole late-night franchise brings insightful humor to the day’s
top headlines, providing coverage of and catharsis from daily
events through a sharp, incisive lens. Noah’s coverage is deepened
by his team of Correspondents and Contributors. The Daily Show with
Trevor Noah airs weeknights at 11:00pm ET/PT on Comedy Central and
is available the following morning on Paramount+, the streaming
service from ViacomCBS.
- The Late Late Show with James Corden – Each weeknight,
James Corden invites the audience to join in on the fun, as the
Emmy® Award-winning The Late Late Show with James Corden features a
mix of celebrity guests, musical acts, games and sketches.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Stephen Colbert
brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with
Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an
eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds
of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and
more.
- Unt. Charlamagne Tha God Project – Lenard “Charlamagne
Tha God” McKelvey hosts a weekly, topical show on Comedy Central
that gives his unfiltered take on relevant issues that are
permeating within politics and culture. Unapologetically Black,
nothing is off limits.
Specials and Events
- BET Awards – The biggest night in culture will celebrate
the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports and
social impact. The 2020 BET Awards broke ground as the first
official award show to move forward during the COVID-19 pandemic,
and claimed the top spot as the #1 Cable Awards Show among P18-49
for the 2020 broadcast season for the sixth consecutive calendar
year (2015-2020).
- CMT Music Awards – Hosted by superstars Kelsea Ballerini
and Kane Brown, country music’s only entirely fan-voted award show
will celebrate music’s hottest stars, delivering two-and-a-half
hours of nonstop performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations in
and around Music City on June 9.
- The DAYTIME EMMY® Awards – Honors the best in daytime
television and is produced by the National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and Associated Television International
(ATI).
- The EMMY® Awards – Presented by the Television Academy,
celebrates achievements in various sectors of the television
industry.
- Hip Hop Awards – The annual celebration pays homage to a
culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in
hip-hop music. Year after year, BET Networks delivers the best in
hip-hop for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and
tributes honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make
hip-hop culture a global force.
- MTV Video Music Awards – The MTV Video Music Awards
annually delivers the definitive celebration of the year’s best
music videos. With unparalleled performances and watershed moments,
the telecast provides an open forum for artistry and expression
that leaves an indelible mark on culture.
- Soul Train Awards – Recognizes the best in Soul, R&B
and Hip-Hop from legends to the next generation.
- The GRAMMY Awards ® – Presented by the Recording
Academy, recognizes exceptional achievements in the music
industry.
- The TONY® Awards – Presented by the Broadway League and
The American Theatre Wing, honors the outstanding shows,
performances and artistry of each Broadway season.
Sports
- NFL ON CBS – Will present more than 100 games during its
62nd year of coverage of the NFL with the Network's strongest
schedule and more Sunday afternoon games than ever before. Home to
the AFC and many of the NFL's best young quarterbacks, the 2021
slate features 10 national doubleheader windows in the NFL's
most-watched slot at 4:25 PM ET; the annual Thanksgiving showdown
in Dallas; appearances from marquee NFC teams; and four playoff
games, including the AFC Championship. Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and
Tracy Wolfson are the NFL ON CBS' lead announce team.
- CBS Sports Soccer – CBS Sports and Paramount+ have
quickly become a leading destination for U.S. soccer fans,
featuring multi-platform coverage of more than 1,400 live matches
each year across an extensive portfolio of soccer properties,
including UEFA club competitions; NWSL; Concacaf national team
competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup
Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League and Women’s Nations League);
Italy's Serie A; Argentina's Liga Profesional de Fútbol; and
Brazil's Campeonato Brasileirão Série A.
- GOLF ON CBS – CBS Sports has established CBS as the
preeminent network for golf coverage, showcasing the biggest events
and brightest stars in the sport on a weekly basis for a total of
20 events. The PGA TOUR ON CBS is the lead broadcast partner for
the PGA TOUR. CBS Sports also serves as the broadcast home for two
Major Championships, annually presenting THE MASTERS - the
longest-running sporting event broadcast on one network and
annually the most-watched golf tournament of the entire season -
and the PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, this week for the 31st consecutive
year.
- NCAA Men’s Basketball and March Madness – CBS Sports
enters its 41st consecutive season broadcasting men's college
basketball with coverage featuring top conferences, marquee teams,
rivalry games and Conference Championships, including the Big Ten
Championship. CBS will also broadcast the NCAA Division I Men’s
Basketball Championship for the 40th time, including a partnership
since 2011 with Turner Sports.
- SEC ON CBS – CBS Sports’ college football Saturday
showcase is home to the SEC ON CBS, providing national coverage of
the Southeastern Conference and the SEC Game of the Week. The
schedule, which features the most-watched college football
television package, has the majority of its games in the
traditional 3:30 PM ET time slot, and is highlighted annually with
a primetime game and the SEC Championship. Brad Nessler, Gary
Danielson and Jamie Erdahl are CBS Sports’ lead college football
announce team.
News
- CBS Sunday Morning – Anchored by Jane Pauley, CBS Sunday
Morning is America’s #1 Sunday morning news program, featuring
award-winning reporting on the arts, music, nature, entertainment,
sports, history, science, Americana, and highlighting unique human
accomplishments and achievements.
- CBS This Morning – Each weekday morning, Gayle King,
Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil deliver two hours of original
reporting, breaking news and top-level newsmaker interviews in an
engaging and informative format that challenges the norm in network
morning news programs.
- CBS This Morning: Saturday – Hosted by Jeff Glor,
Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, CBS This Morning: Saturday
presents a mix of stories and coverage of national and global news,
as well as featured interviews with celebrated chefs, authors,
celebrities and musicians.
- CBS Weekend News – Anchored by Adriana Diaz and Jericka
Duncan, CBS Weekend News is a national broadcast featuring the
latest headlines, original reporting and in-depth pieces that add
context and perspective to the world’s events.
- Evening News with Norah O’Donnell – Anchor and Managing
Editor Norah O’Donnell leads CBS News’ flagship evening news
broadcast featuring breaking news reports, feature stories and
interviews by CBS News correspondents and reporters covering events
across the world.
- Face the Nation – In this interview and discussion
broadcast, with the topics determined by news events of the week,
Margaret Brennan interviews principal newsmaker guests. The program
broadcasts from Washington, D.C. and features a roundtable
discussion.
- 48 Hours – One of the most successful true crime
docuseries in television history. Human drama at its most gripping
– covering the crimes that stop your heart and test your
conscience. The determined justice seekers versus the criminals who
believe they are above the law. 48 Hours is an award-winning
franchise that taps into our endless fascination with murder
mysteries.
- 60 Minutes – The most influential program on television
is still the #1 primetime news broadcast. With unparalleled
reporting, 160 Emmy® Awards and a steady presence among Nielsen’s
Top five programs – including as its #1 weekly broadcast among all
programs five times last season – 60 Minutes has never been
stronger.
About ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media
and entertainment company that creates premium content and
experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer
brands, its portfolio includes CBS, SHOWTIME, Paramount Pictures,
Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV,
among others. The company delivers the largest share of the
television audience in the United States and one of the industry’s
most extensive libraries of television and film titles. In addition
to offering innovative streaming services and digital video
products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production,
distribution and advertising solutions.
For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit
www.viacomcbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.
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