“Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” averaged 6.32 million viewers on November 24, making it the most-watched prime-time entertainment special so far this season. Due to the strong interest in the reunion, CBS will air an encore special on November 28th.
According to Nielsen ratings, “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” was CBS’ most-watched special since the 77th Emmy Awards in September (7.59 million). The special’s live and same-day ratings were higher than any prime-time non-sports program this season, except for “60 Minutes,” “Trackers,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “Matlock.”
Also, among recent CBS tribute specials, “Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter” (July 22, 2024, 4.05 million views) was up 56% and “Dick Van Dyke: The Magic of ’98” (December 21, 2023, 3.04 million views) was up 108%.
The 90-minute special, hosted by Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal, provided a look back at the making of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” The special featured appearances from Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Madilyn Sweeten, Monica Horan and more, who shared special behind-the-scenes stories and fun facts to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary.
“Everybody Loves Raymond” first aired on CBS in 1996 and ran for nine seasons until 2005.
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The HBO original documentary “Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” will debut on HBO on December 11th and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos tells the story of how art and music have the power to change global perceptions and consciousness through the story of Nigerian superstar Wizkid as he prepares for a ground-breaking performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. One of the most commercially successful African musicians of all time, Wizkid’s talent and authenticity transcend borders, bringing African music to the world stage, challenging Western media stereotypes and reclaiming the world’s African identity. ”
Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jada Pollock, Julie Adenuga, Seni Saraki, Sunday Ah, Starboy, Karen Binns and Topps appear in the documentary.
Watch the trailer for “Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” below.
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+Life’s “World AIDS Day Unraveling HIV” special, hosted by journalist Carl Schmidt, will premiere on Hulu on November 30th.
This special will highlight the program’s efforts to blend science, fashion, and storytelling to spotlight HIV awareness at New York Fashion Week 2025. Through runway moments, behind-the-scenes access, and intimate personal stories, the special will highlight “how creativity can dismantle bias, bridge generations, and reimagine modern advocacy.”
Models and special guests included Javier Muñoz (activist, actor, “Hamilton”), Demetre Daskalakis (former director of the CDC Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases), Mary Gibson (singer), Art Bezrkavenko (content creator), Mila Jam (singer), John Freer (“Taxi TV” host), Jay Vallée (NBC Out), and Lionel Moyes (ABC). News), Mark McKillop (“Broadway Bears”) and others.
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Un Abogado en Nueva York (The New York Lawyer), a legal microdrama created by immigration lawyer Anibal Romero, returns for a second season on November 26th.
The six-episode anthology legal microdrama will be available for free on YouTube, with new episodes released monthly.
According to the official synopsis, the series “continues Romero’s vision of transforming real-life legal dramas into engaging, character-driven storytelling that blends cinematic craft and authenticity. Season 2 deepens its cross-cultural reach by uniting international creators with Hollywood’s top talent.”
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“Def Comedy Jam” has officially found a new home on Revolt, with the show’s library of episodes airing weekdays at 11pm ET on the network.
With its appearance on Revolt, “Def Comedy Jam” brings an archive of groundbreaking performances by Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, and other comedians who started their careers on the show.
“‘Def Comedy Jam’ opened doors for so many of us and changed the landscape of the genre forever. It gave black comedians the space to tell our stories and jokes the way we wanted them to be told,” Cedric the Entertainer said in a statement. “Seeing the show return on Revolt proves that the foundation we laid still inspires our viewers.”
