Randy Harward
Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering the intersection of music, film, and TV. A former editor for HARP, Blurt, and Salt Lake City Weekly, Randy has contributed to more than 20 publications, including Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, and CMJ New Music Monthly. He currently curates CableTV.com’s "What to Watch This Week" column and serves as the site’s resident horror expert—a specialized guide for fellow "couch creatures" looking for their next binge-watch (or a good scare).
Full Moon Features Review
by Randy Harward | Jun 20, 2025 | Brand Reviews, Reviews
Horror and cult film fans will love what Full Moon Features offers. Its library alone is worth the price, and the app runs smooth as butter. And the discounted annual subscription and 10 free DVDs/Blu-rays offer (worth up to $170) make it truly an excellent value.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (June 16–22)
by Randy Harward | Jun 16, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s What To Watch picks include the debut of Kevin Williamson’s The Waterfront and Shudder’s Hell Motel, plus the return of historical dramas The Buccaneers (Apple TV+) and The Gilded Age (Max)—and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (June 9–15)
by Randy Harward | Jun 9, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s What To Watch picks include Virgins on TLC, FUBAR on Netflix, Revival on Syfy (and Peacock), stand-up comedy from Atsuko Okasutka on Hulu, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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What Is a Broadcast TV Fee?
by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Jun 3, 2025 | TV FAQs
According to TV providers, a broadcast TV fee, or broadcast surcharge, is what you pay for access to your local broadcast affiliates like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. We know what you’re thinkin’: Isn’t that why I pay for my TV plan every month? Well, you’d think so.
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What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 6 TV and Movie Picks (June 2–8)
by Randy Harward | Jun 2, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s What To Watch picks include the return of Resident Alien on Syfy, USA, and Peacock—plus the debuts of The Survivors (Netflix), Stick (Apple TV+) and Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose (Max), and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (May 26–June 1)
by Randy Harward | May 27, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s What To Watch picks include a new FX comedy (Adults) and the third season of And Just Like That… on Max—plus, on Netflix, a new comedy special from Mike Birbiglia and the debut of a new detective drama, Dept. Q, And, of course, there’s more. Let’s hit the couch!
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How to Connect a TV to Wi-Fi
by Randy Harward | May 22, 2025 | Equipment Guides
Hey, reader. That’s a nice TV you’ve got there. We’ve compiled a guide to help you connect it to your home Wi-Fi network so you can start an epic streaming TV binge.
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What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 8 TV and Movie Picks (May 19–25)
by Randy Harward | May 19, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s What To Watch picks include the black comedy Sirens on Netflix, the second season of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers, the magical HBO doc Pee-wee as Himself, the return of Rick and Morty, the eighth and final season of Big Mouth, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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Try DIRECTV for free!
by Randy Harward | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Don't miss any of the drama this playoff season: DIRECTV is the only live TV streaming service that consistently offers a free trial and carries TNT—an essential channel for watching the NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup. So, are you eyeing DIRECTV for your live TV fix? Do what I did and start with the five-day [...]
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What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (April 21–27)
by Randy Harward | Apr 21, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s What To Watch picks include a new show from the creators of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Étoile), the final seasons of Andor and You, a new season of the Aussie crime drama Black Snow, a documentary about country music straight outta Swaziland, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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