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event television

British  

noun

  1. television programmes focusing on events that attract media attention and high ratings

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But if only one character has to be sacrificed to the gods of event television, my vote's for Wendy.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2022

The “Easy on Me” crooner is bringing back event television with her new concert special and sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2021

But you do get a real sense that you’re making event television.

From The Guardian • Jun. 2, 2019

By embracing social media, bold, operatic hijinks, and a radical romance, Scandal turned itself into event television, the rare show you had to watch in real time.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2018

Cornwell says he has no comment on the issue, but believes the show had, overall, "been event television".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2016

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