Jim Rome to debut new Showtime show on Nov. 21

First there was a daily show on CBS Sports Network. Then he moved his radio show to the new CBS Sports Radio Network, beginning in January.

Now here’s the next addition to Rome’s bounty in leaving ESPN for CBS. On Nov. 21, Rome will host a new weekly show on Showtime. Appropriately, it will be named Jim Rome on Showtime.

Here’s the lowdown from Showtime. More to come:

Continuing to expand on his multi-year deal with CBS, JIM ROME ON SHOWTIME will make its premiere on Wednesday, November 21stat 10 p.m. ET/PT. The new, one-hour series will showcase Rome’s trademark style and opinions that have made him one of the most famous and outspoken sports broadcasters of his generation. Weekly episodes will feature a combination of provocative monologues and interviews, along with in-depth features and profiles of relevant and influential figures in the world of sports and entertainment. The show will tape in Los Angeles. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.

“We’ve been very focused on increasing the amount and profile of sports programming on our air at SHOWTIME,” said Nevins. “Jim Rome is someone I’ve listened to for years; he is one of the top voices in the American sports world, and bringing him to the network in a fresh and premium format is a key part of accomplishing that goal.”

“Jim Rome’s sensibilities and perspective on the hottest topics in sports and entertainment make him a natural fit for this network,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. “JIM ROME ON SHOWTIME delivers on our promise to bring the most compelling and provocative programming to our subscribers.”

One thought on “Jim Rome to debut new Showtime show on Nov. 21

  1. I guess that CBS Sports Network will have to make their network personality-driven, since they have none of the big 4 Major League sports.

    I think the only thing that will make this network relevant is if they can find a way to steal the NBA from ESPN and/or Turner, since NBCSN had the NHL, the not even launched yet Fox Sports One has MLB and ESPN is… ESPN.

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