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President Donald Trump delivered an 18-minute, rapid-fire speech on prime time, aiming to reassure the economy, but his hurried delivery and harsh tone left allies and viewers puzzled about its effectiveness.
The Week 11 NFL game between the Seahawks and Rams, despite its significance and rivalry, remains scheduled for a daytime slot due to NFL flex scheduling rules, divisional matchup restrictions, and existing broadcast commitments, preventing it from being moved to prime time.
Pundits are predicting a Baltimore Ravens victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in their upcoming prime-time NFL matchup, largely due to Lamar Jackson's strong performance record in such games. Despite the Chargers' balanced team and strong defense, the Ravens' offensive firepower, led by Jackson and Derrick Henry, is expected to prevail. Concerns remain about Baltimore's defense, especially if key players are absent, but the consensus is that the Ravens will bounce back from their recent loss to the Steelers.
Denver Broncos fans, including Greg Wellesley, are scrambling to adjust their travel plans after the NFL flexed the Broncos vs. Chargers game to a Thursday night slot, marking the first-ever Thursday night flex. Originally scheduled for Sunday, the change has caused logistical and financial challenges for fans who had planned to travel to Los Angeles for the game. Despite the inconvenience, Wellesley remains optimistic about the Broncos' chances in the prime time slot.
The Detroit Lions' wild-card win against the Los Angeles Rams drew an average of 31.9 million viewers on NBC, making it the most-watched prime-time program since last year's Super Bowl. The game outdrew all wild-card games over the last two seasons and ranked among the most-watched programs on TV in 2023, highlighting the team's growing popularity and success.
Apple is preparing for a prime time keynote event, aiming to capture a larger audience and advertise its products to a wider range of viewers. While other tech companies have attempted similar strategies, Apple has been particularly successful in turning its announcements into major events. By moving its keynote to a prime time slot, Apple hopes to generate more attention and become a consistent part of the cultural conversation. This shift may also serve as a test run for future keynotes, particularly those centered around the Apple Vision Pro, an AR and VR headset. Apple's increasing focus on entertainment and Hollywood ambitions may also play a role in the creative direction of the event.
Kaitlan Collins, the CNN anchor who moderated the network’s recent town hall with former President Donald Trump, will take over as host of its 9 p.m. hour starting in June, network boss Chris Licht said in an email to staff Wednesday.
The NFL has released its 2023 regular-season schedule, with the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts all shut out of prime time games. However, each team could have games flexed into prime time, and times for Week 18 have not yet been set. The Detroit Lions were the only team last year not to play a game in prime time, but this year, they will play in four prime-time games, including the season opener against the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs.
CNN is reportedly close to signing Gayle King, co-host of CBS Mornings, to host a weekly show in prime time starting this fall. The network is also said to be in talks with basketball analyst Charles Barkley to appear on the show with King. CNN president Chris Licht has been implementing programming and personnel changes since taking over last year, and has expressed interest in recruiting King.