On today’s episode, Variety's Michael Schneider discusses Variety’s plans to take a long look at NBC's centennial and its role in advancing mass media in the electronic age with the creation of the first radio network. And we have highlights from Kate Aurthur’s recent sit-down with Andy Cohen at the Newport Beach TV Fest. The two reflect on the “ongoing documentary project” that is “The Real Housewives” franchise.

On today&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;Variety's Michael Schneider discusses Variety&rsquo;s plans to take a long look at <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/nbc-firsts-broadcasting-color-late-night-garroway-nbc100-1236770818/">NBC's centennial and its role in advancing mass media in the electronic age with the creation of the first radio network.</a> And we have highlights from Kate Aurthur&rsquo;s recent sit-down with <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/andy-cohen-watch-what-happens-live-real-housewives-bravo-1236767367/">Andy Cohen at the Newport Beach TV Fest.</a> The two reflect on the &ldquo;ongoing documentary project&rdquo; that is &ldquo;The Real Housewives&rdquo; franchise.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

Strictly Business

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Variety's Strictly Business

Daily Variety -- How NBC Created the Broadcast Network Paradigm and Other Firsts; Andy Cohen Reflects on 20 Years of 'Real Housewives'

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