Lesley Goldberg

Hollywood Reporter

Guest

Lesley Goldberg is TV news editor at the Hollywood Reporter.

Lesley Goldberg on KCRW

Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

TV not spared from Hollywood production downturn

Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

from KCRW Features

Every year, there are more and more scripted TV series for your perusal. Last year brought 532 of them.

What it’s like working in peak TV

Every year, there are more and more scripted TV series for your perusal. Last year brought 532 of them.

from Greater LA

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ recently wrapped it’s 15th--yes, 15th!--season on ABC. The medical drama, created by Shonda Rhimes in 2005, is still the number one drama on the network.

'Grey's Anatomy' showrunner Krista Vernoff and writer Elisabeth Finch

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ recently wrapped it’s 15th--yes, 15th!--season on ABC. The medical drama, created by Shonda Rhimes in 2005, is still the number one drama on the network.

from The Business

More from KCRW

Green Street Pictures created two of the most ambitious shows of the last few years, and they’re both cartoons.

from KCRW Features

Warner Bros. Discovery has renamed its streaming service once again. Beginning in the summer of 2025, “Max” will be “HBO Max” again.

from The Business

The popularity of Shohei Ohtani is encouraging fans to try Japanese food at Dodger Stadium.

from KCRW Features

Critics review the latest film releases: “Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” “Sister Midnight,” “Fountain of Youth,” and “Jane Austin Wrecked My Life.”

from Weekend Film Reviews

Executives at the LA YMCA started a grassroots effort to bring free food and essentials to immigrant families anxious about ICE. They’ve had dozens of requests.

from KCRW Features

Wes Anderson and Bill Murray discuss “The Phoenician Scheme,” Tyler James Williams talks “Abbott Elementary,” and comedian Carol Leifer has The Treat.

from The Treatment

The latest film releases include Karate Kid: Legends, The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back, and Mountainhead.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Forrest Whitaker talks “Godfather of Harlem,” The Workers Club co-founder Adam Cameron talks denim, and Lucia Micarelli talks music for The Treat.

from The Treatment

The shift in housing value is marking up prices for some communities, while others show only modest gains, according to a study from Crosstown LA.

from KCRW Features