Examples of the small screen in a Sentence
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On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously appeared in the HBO movie Too Big to Fail and won an Emmy, SAG Award and Golden Globe for his role as the title character in the HBO miniseries John Adams.
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Billy Joel is bringing his iconic concert to the small screen with a new television special airing tonight on CBS.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
However, most of Ferrell’s career was spent on the small screen, with dozens of guest appearances on L.A. Law (which earned her an Emmy nomination), Friends, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, and more.
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Katie is an accomplished actor David’s daughter, Katie, has made a big splash on the small screen, having starred in Arrow and Supernatural, among other shows.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
There seems to be a split between viewers who are upset to not see their favorite on the small screen for a few more weeks and others who are excited to see Jenn take on the role.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
In recent years, the comic-book adaptation machine struggled to deliver hits both critically and commercially, at the box office and on the small screen.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Key to that will be activating Costner’s muscle at the box office after a decades-long career, and luring in fans from that other Western of his on the small screen, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
There's one screen that the 2024 film festival won't have: the small screen.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Billy Joel is bringing his iconic concert to the small screen with a new television special airing tonight on CBS.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
However, most of Ferrell’s career was spent on the small screen, with dozens of guest appearances on L.A. Law (which earned her an Emmy nomination), Friends, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, and more.
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Katie is an accomplished actor David’s daughter, Katie, has made a big splash on the small screen, having starred in Arrow and Supernatural, among other shows.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
There seems to be a split between viewers who are upset to not see their favorite on the small screen for a few more weeks and others who are excited to see Jenn take on the role.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
In recent years, the comic-book adaptation machine struggled to deliver hits both critically and commercially, at the box office and on the small screen.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Key to that will be activating Costner’s muscle at the box office after a decades-long career, and luring in fans from that other Western of his on the small screen, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
There's one screen that the 2024 film festival won't have: the small screen.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
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“The small screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20small%20screen. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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