Universal TV Rides Industry Comedy Comeback With ‘Hacks,’ ‘A Man on the Inside’ and Kevin Smith’s New Comic Book Mystery Show (EXCLUSIVE)

When “Hacks” won the Emmy earlier this year for outstanding comedy, it shocked pundits who had expected another victory for “The Bear.” Even the “Hacks” producers were gobsmacked, jaws agape as they reached the stage. But for the execs at Universal Television, which produces “Hacks” for Max, that stunning moment came with a little vindication. […]