event television
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
When deciding how to produce the Oscars, we recognize it’s a live event television show and we must prioritize the television audience to increase viewer engagement and keep the show vital, kinetic, and relevant.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2022
At its best, few shows could match it in terms of pure event television.
From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 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
"This is event television, sumptuous, intelligent, and serious, meticulous in detail but not humourless or po-face," wrote Sam Wollaston in the Guardian.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2015
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