The State of the Television Industry One Year Into the Pandemic

Chris and Andy reflect on how the pandemic has affected new and old TV shows, the Oscars, and more

By Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Mar 15, 2021, 9:15pm EDT

One year in, Chris and Andy reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entertainment industry. They talk about how it has affected Oscar nominations and award shows in general (5:16); the lack of central, water-cooler TV shows (32:02); and shows that have had success during the pandemic such as The Last Dance, The Queen’s Gambit, and Grey’s Anatomy (41:53).

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