Randy Harward
Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering 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).
Spectrum vs. DIRECTV Streaming
by Randy Harward | May 29, 2026 | Reviews, Streaming, TV
Our TV experts’ research shows that Spectrum’s affordable, premium-jammed plans beat DIRECTV’s poor value.
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Optimum vs. DIRECTV Stream
by Randy Harward | May 29, 2026 | Reviews, Streaming, TV
Cable apples and streaming oranges aside, Optimum is better than DIRECTV’s streaming service. It has the best channel counts, bundles, and value—especially when you consider its no-contract plans and $500 contract buyout.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (May 18–24)
by Randy Harward and Olivia Bono | May 18, 2026 | What to Watch
Relax this week with top TV picks for Cartoon Network, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video, and more! Discover what to watch this week!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (May 11–17)
by Randy Harward and Olivia Bono | May 11, 2026 | What to Watch
Relax this week with top TV picks for Cartoon Network, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video, and more! Discover what to watch this week!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (May 4–10)
by Randy Harward | May 4, 2026 | What to Watch
Relax this week with top TV picks for AMC+, Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video, Shudder, and more! Discover what to watch this week!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Apr. 27–May 3)
by Randy Harward | Apr 27, 2026 | What to Watch
Relax this week with top TV picks for Apple TV, Britbox, Netflix, Prime Video, and more! Discover what to watch this week!
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (April 20–26)
by Randy Harward | Apr 20, 2026 | What to Watch
Relax this week with top TV picks for Apple TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, and more! Discover what to watch this week!
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Spectrum vs. DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Apr 16, 2026 | Reviews, Streaming, TV
Spectrum offers cable TV and internet services to select regions across the US without a contract. Its TV plan is affordable, flexible, simple, and bundles well with Spectrum’s high-speed internet service.
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Spectrum vs. DISH
by Randy Harward | Apr 16, 2026 | Reviews, TV
See a side by side comparison of Spectrum vs Dish TV. See pros and cons of each, and make comparisons based on customer satisfaction, features, internet options and more.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (April 13–19)
by Randy Harward | Apr 13, 2026 | Entertainment, What to Watch
Relax this week with top TV picks for Apple TV, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and more! Discover what to watch this week!
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