Step into the 14th annual ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas—four days where television’s past, present, and future collide in exclusive premieres, nostalgic reunions, and industry insider panels.
Danielle and Christy take you inside ATX TV Festival 2025, from the debut of The Waterfront to thought-provoking panel discussions, celebrity encounters, and once-in-a-lifetime TV cast reunions. You’ll hear highlights from King of the Hill, The Leftovers, Mad Men, and The Golden Girls, plus creator insights from Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso). Whether you’re into TV industry news, festival recaps, or behind-the-scenes stories, this is your insider pass to the event dubbed “TV Camp for Grown-Ups.”
Highlights
- Exclusive Premiere – Behind-the-scenes scoop from The Waterfront debut.
- Star Power – Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso), King of the Hill creators, and more.
- Iconic Reunions – Nostalgia and insider stories from Mad Men, The Leftovers, and The Golden Girls.
- Pitch Competition – Fresh concepts and bold ideas that could shape TV’s future.
Chapters:
0:00 ATX TV Festival
2:40 The Waterfront Premiere
4:23 Pitch Competition
5:48 Celebrity Encounters
7:03 You Belong Here
11:41 King of the Hill
12:48 The Gilded Age
13:30 Shrinking
15:00 The Leftovers Reunion
16:30 Mad Men Reunion
18:35 Bill Lawrence
21:00 The Golden Girls
22:45 Final Thoughts
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