Bravo Renames ‘Watch What Happens Live’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Bravo has renamed its latenight series Watch What Happens Live in preparation for its Jan. 3 return, the network said Thursday.

The newly named Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen will return Jan. 3 with a new logo and new studio set, said network officials. The series, which debuted in 2009, aired its 100th episode this past March.  

“Our new clubhouse is the perfect upgrade for us because it won't lose any of the intimacy or lunacy provided by our current home,” said Andy Cohen, host and executive producer of the series in a statement. “We're going from an audience of 22 to about 50, plus we have roof access and a whole lot of new surprises.  It's like moving from a Tic Tac to a studio apartment!”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.