Fifty years ago I arrived in Jamaica a Stevie Wonder fan, and left a Bob Marley fanatic. open.substack.com/pub/dougherz...

Not entirely sure how this quote from an industry podcast becomes a trade headline in 2025? Hell, I’m not even in show biz anymore. Slow news day? Epstein files distraction? #paramount #cable #streaming deadline.com/2025/08/form...

Not one to miss an opportunity, particularly given the buzz around South Park.Yesterday marked the 28th anniversary of its debut & the 1,676,709th time I bragged about the small part I played in its success. Here’s a conversation with the boys from a few years back: open.spotify.com/episode/5Cef...

Is there a future for late night? “We still want to spend an hour with personalities somewhere,” says Doug Herzog. “They’re called podcasts. They’re the bastard child of late night and Howard Stern and where we now get our deep dives and daily takes.” www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur...

Only a handful of A list artists (Springsteen for one) have used their voices and platforms to shout back. But some of the most noteworthy who have, share something in common: Comedy Central #SouthPark #JonStewart #TheDailyShow #StephenColbert #JimmyKimmel www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/b...

“Still more South Park: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Congratulations to Matt & Trey on their continued success and brilliance both creatively and business wise. Extraordinary. #southpark www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

On an incredibly memorable day, this may have been my favorite moment from Live Aid. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/dougherz... #liveaid40

ROCKIN ALL OVER THE WORLD: MTV, The 80’s and Live Aid 40. open.substack.com/pub/dougherz...

This weekend marks four decades since the biggest concert in history momentarily united the planet. It all seems so quaint now. Hop in “The Way Back Machine” to revisit MTV, the 80’s and Live Aid at 40

Big congrats to @okcthunder.bsky.social and their team President (and Emersonian) Sam Presti on their @nba.com championship! @emersoncolonial.bsky.social

Unlike myself, apparently these stories never get old. #cable #television open.spotify.com/episode/125d...

As the young people of Southern Califorinia prepare to descend on the Coachella desert for their annual rite of passage, it feels like a good time to look back on another culturally significant spring ritual from a bygone era #decoderring #slate #mtv #SpringBreak podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Thanks to @peabodyawards.bsky.social, Dr. Jeffrey Jones and the students of University of Georgia for a great afternoon talking television

Thanks to @abbijacobson.bsky.social for joining us at @emersoncollege.bsky.social Los Angeles tonight to share her journey from UCB to Broad City and beyond with our students. #emersoncollege #comedy

Talkin’ Cable TV Blues #cabletv #televison #streaming #cordcutting variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Almost 50 years ago, In Kingston Jamaica, I saw Bob Marley perform for the first time. It changed everything for me www.tumblr.com/dherzogblog/...

Given all the social media buzz around “Complete Unknown” I thought I’d share Dylan related family trivia. #bobdylan #peteseeger #woodyguthrie #completeunknown”

Do you hear what I hear? songs/24 now streaming open.spotify.com/playlist/0VQ...

My best of 2024 playlist open.spotify.com/playlist/0VQ...

Music and musings from 2024 open.substack.com/pub/dougherz...

Great night north of the border for the Springsteen tour ender in Vancouver. Some cool setlist additions including an “audible” Ramrod #BruceSpringsteen