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Jul 2020
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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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 ... Show More
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