Networks put on big ‘shows of shows’ for upfronts

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The Tiffany network, meanwhile, set up shop at Carnegie Hall.

CBS brought in large video panels as well, but created an arched installation reminiscent of the network’s eye logo.

The archway included an opening in the center of the stage for talent entrances, which was also backed by another video wall.

During most segments of the presentation, sparkling effects were added around the edge of the entrance arch, while the shapes found in the graphics themselves often echoed the curves in the CBS logo.

CBS’s upfront was also closely watched for two reasons — it was the network’s first without ousted CEO Leslie Moonves and also served as a sort of formal debutante ball of the news division’s sweeping talent changes on both its morning and evening newscasts. 

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Melissa Rauch, Kunal Nayyar, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Chuck Lorre, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Mayim Bialik from outgoing show ‘The Big Bang Theory’ made an appearance on stage which included show inspired graphics. Photo by John P. Filo, CBS

CBS News president Susan Zirinsky used the upfronts to show off her new morning anchor team of Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil. The graphics above her included a 3D CBS eye and curved accents as well as a large video ‘frame’ showcasing footage from ‘CBS This Morning.’ Photo by John P. Filo, CBS

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The ‘This Morning’ team came on stage, followed by their soon-to-be-former co-anchor Norah O’Donnell, who is set to take over ‘CBS Evening News’ later this summer. The graphics here included an image of the Capitol, a nod to the network’s plan to move production of ‘Evening News’ to Washington D.C., in the fall. Photo by John P. Filo, CBS