"Peak TV" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Coined by American television executive John Landgraf at a Television Critics Association event in 2015. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Peak TV}} Peak TV
  1. (television, neologism) A golden age of television generally held as beginning in the late 1990s and peaking in the 2010s, characterized by the proliferation of a large, diverse array of scripted shows coinciding with the rise of premium cable and streaming services. Wikipedia link: Golden Age of Television (2000s–present), John Landgraf, Television Critics Association Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Television Synonyms: Prestige TV

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