Olivia Bono
Olivia Bono loves entertainment, and she’s never going to shut up about it. Here at CableTV.com, you’ll find her writing about the wild world of streaming. Her specialty is animation—you can find much of her work at our anime hub page. Olivia previously wrote for the Cornell Daily Sun, where in addition to television, she reviewed movies, albums, and video games. Outside of work, she loves to listen to audiobooks, make art, and spend time outdoors.
Is Late Night Dying? Fans Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert in New Survey
by Olivia Bono | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment
Kimmel is now back on the air, but only in certain cities. This comes just a couple of months after CBS cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and After Midnight before that. Is this the beginning of the end for late-night TV? We asked 500 Americans what they thought, and their answers surprised us.
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YouTube and Netflix Are Preserving the Future of Sesame Street. Who Would Have Thought It?
by Olivia Bono | Sep 25, 2025 | Industry News
Today I get the rare treat of telling you something these corporations did right. That’s right—Netflix and YouTube have both signed deals with Sesame Workshop that’ll actually improve things for kids and families. It’s a bit of a long story, so let’s jump right into the details.
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What’s the Best Alternative to Optimum?
by Eric Chiu and Olivia Bono | Sep 22, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
If you’re finally ready to jump ship from Optimum, here’s what you need to know about alternatives to Optimum TV and internet service.
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The Best Student Discounts for Streaming: Pay Less With These Deals for College Students
by Olivia Bono | Sep 19, 2025 | Best Of
What’s the best part of college? The couple dollars you save on subscription services. And those dollars add up! I’ve scoured the web for the best student discounts in streaming, and compiled this list of the ones that I think are worth taking.
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YouTube Officially Rolls Out AI Age Verification, What You Need to Know
by Olivia Bono | Sep 8, 2025 | Industry News
YouTube’s AI allegedly works by tracking a “variety of signals” like “the types of videos a user is searching for, the categories of videos they have watched, or the longevity of the account.” You need to be 13 to make a Google account, so hypothetically speaking, accounts older than five years should be good to go. Unfortunately, there’s a big gray area there. “Hypothetically speaking” isn’t the same thing as 100% confidence.
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Unsubscribed: New Data Reveals Why Viewers Are Saying Goodbye to Netflix (and Other Streamers)
by Olivia Bono | Sep 8, 2025 | Outreach
Streaming is the biggest thing in TV right now, and the landscape of the industry is constantly changing. The vast majority of people are subscribed to at least one streaming service. So what would drive someone to cancel their subscription?
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Where Can You Stream Emmy-Nominated Shows in 2025? Cut Through the AI Nonsense With Our Guide
by Olivia Bono | Sep 1, 2025 | Entertainment
I’ve listed out which nominees are available on which streaming service, and starred the really important ones that you watched winning awards during the the 2025 Primetime Emmys.
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How to Watch the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards: Channel, Time, and More
by Randy Harward and Olivia Bono | Aug 27, 2025 | Entertainment
Watch the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards live on Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Our comprehensive guide includes the best ways to watch the Emmys for free and more.
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What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (August 4–10)
by Olivia Bono | Aug 4, 2025 | Entertainment
This week’s “What To Watch” picks include King of the Hill on Hulu, Wednesday on Netflix, Platonic on Apple TV+, Ebony & Ivory on video-on-demand, and more. Let’s hit the couch!
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What Channel Is HBO On? Find Your Local Affiliate by City with Our Channel Guide.
by Olivia Bono | Jul 18, 2025 | TV FAQs
If you have a cable TV plan, the live HBO channel can be a great way to avoid having to find that tiny Roku or Fire TV remote before a live House of the Dragon watch party. I’ve done the hard part and assembled HBO’s channel numbers for 50+ of the biggest U.S. cities. Hopefully, this can help you get watching faster!
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