Television http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1138&ft=1&f=1138 Television en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Television http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1138&ft=1&f=1138 'Arrested Development' Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/21/185783915/arrested-development-leads-the-charge-for-old-brands-in-new-media?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/21/185783915/arrested-development-leads-the-charge-for-old-brands-in-new-media?ft=1&f=1138 Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.

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]]> With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/05/20/185573321/with-new-xbox-microsoft-makes-a-bigger-play-for-living-room?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/05/20/185573321/with-new-xbox-microsoft-makes-a-bigger-play-for-living-room?ft=1&f=1138 Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room.

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]]> Christine Ha: From MasterChef To Home Kitchen When Christine Ha won <em>MasterChef</em> in 2012, she blew the reality TV show judges away with her Vietnamese influenced cooking. But what really impressed viewers was that she had total control in the kitchen, even though she's blind. Host Michel Martin speaks to Christine Ha about her new cookbook <em>Recipes from my Home Kitchen</em>. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534668&ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534668&ft=1&f=1138 When Christine Ha won MasterChef in 2012, she blew the reality TV show judges away with her Vietnamese influenced cooking. But what really impressed viewers was that she had total control in the kitchen, even though she's blind. Host Michel Martin speaks to Christine Ha about her new cookbook Recipes from my Home Kitchen.

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]]> 'Scandal' Creates Twitter Frenzy Social media was ablaze during the season finale of ABC's hit political thriller <em>Scandal</em>. Host Michel Martin asks Gene Demby, blogger for NPR's Code Switch team, what it is about the show that makes it ripe for Twitter chatter — especially among African Americans. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534670&ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534670&ft=1&f=1138 Social media was ablaze during the season finale of ABC's hit political thriller Scandal. Host Michel Martin asks Gene Demby, blogger for NPR's Code Switch team, what it is about the show that makes it ripe for Twitter chatter — especially among African Americans.

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]]> Mel Brooks: 'I'm An EGOT; I Don't Need Any More' The screenwriter, producer, director and actor, whose name has become synonymous with American comedy, talks about his penchant for spoofs and his decades-long friendship with Carl Reiner. Brooks, who is among a handful of people who've won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, is the subject of a new documentary on PBS. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/182609040/mel-brooks-i-m-an-egot-so-i-don-t-need-any-more?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/182609040/mel-brooks-i-m-an-egot-so-i-don-t-need-any-more?ft=1&f=1138 The screenwriter, producer, director and actor, whose name has become synonymous with American comedy, talks about his penchant for spoofs and his decades-long friendship with Carl Reiner. Brooks, who is among a handful of people who've won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, is the subject of a new documentary on PBS.

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]]> Reaction Saturation And Sunday Night Television On Sundays, it can seem like we're a nation of critics. But we're not. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/20/185498148/reaction-saturation-and-sunday-night-television?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/20/185498148/reaction-saturation-and-sunday-night-television?ft=1&f=1138 On Sundays, it can seem like we're a nation of critics. But we're not.

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]]> Despite Digital Platforms, TV Still Relies On Word Of Mouth TV is still a huge topic of conversation on and offline, according to recent research. In fact, conversation about TV is growing in the last few years. And face-to-face word of mouth still has tremendous power when it comes to attracting new viewers to a show. TV still seems to be the most influential medium when it comes to shaping American culture. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185458147/tv-shows-still-rely-on-word-of-mouth?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185458147/tv-shows-still-rely-on-word-of-mouth?ft=1&f=1138 TV is still a huge topic of conversation on and offline, according to recent research. In fact, conversation about TV is growing in the last few years. And face-to-face word of mouth still has tremendous power when it comes to attracting new viewers to a show. TV still seems to be the most influential medium when it comes to shaping American culture.

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]]> Show Abandonment: When Viewers Drop Popular TV Programs What happens when fans stop talking about a show that used to be their favorite? Take <em>American Idol</em>, for example. Last week's finale was way down from last year's finale. It was the first time a finale did not reach the 20-million mark. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185458149/show-abandonment-when-once-popular-shows-nose-dive-in-the-ratings?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185458149/show-abandonment-when-once-popular-shows-nose-dive-in-the-ratings?ft=1&f=1138 What happens when fans stop talking about a show that used to be their favorite? Take American Idol, for example. Last week's finale was way down from last year's finale. It was the first time a finale did not reach the 20-million mark.

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]]> Nostalgia For Sale As Captain Kangaroo's Pals Are Auctioned Off A giant lot of <em>Captain Kangaroo</em> memorabilia goes on the auction block this week in Los Angeles. Among the items up for auction are several of the captain's signature jackets, Mr. Green Jeans' famous jeans and the life-sized costume worn by Dancing Bear. Mon, 20 May 2013 03:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/184856244/nostalgia-for-sale-as-captain-kangaroos-pals-are-auctioned-off?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/184856244/nostalgia-for-sale-as-captain-kangaroos-pals-are-auctioned-off?ft=1&f=1138 A giant lot of Captain Kangaroo memorabilia goes on the auction block this week in Los Angeles. Among the items up for auction are several of the captain's signature jackets, Mr. Green Jeans' famous jeans and the life-sized costume worn by Dancing Bear.

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]]> 'Scandal': Preposterous, Unmissable, Important The show has become a social event for a large and varied crowd of African-Americans and others on Twitter, for reasons mysterious, complex and worth exploring. Sat, 18 May 2013 11:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/18/184859810/scandal-preposterous-unmissable-important?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/18/184859810/scandal-preposterous-unmissable-important?ft=1&f=1138 The show has become a social event for a large and varied crowd of African-Americans and others on Twitter, for reasons mysterious, complex and worth exploring.

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]]> Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/18/184832930/working-women-on-television-a-mixed-bag-at-best?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/18/184832930/working-women-on-television-a-mixed-bag-at-best?ft=1&f=1138 Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.

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]]> Previously, On Arrested Development NPR's guide to the running gags from the show. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184818002/previously-on-arrested-development?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184818002/previously-on-arrested-development?ft=1&f=1138 NPR's guide to the running gags from the show.

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]]> Bill Hader On Sketch Comedy, Classic Hollywood This weekend will be Hader's final romp on <em>Saturday Night Live</em>. He joined the cast in 2005 and has been nominated for an Emmy for his character Stefon, an obsessive clubgoer. Hader talks about not understanding how people do standup and about watching old films, which sparked his interest in Hollywood. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184507565/bill-hader-on-sketch-comedy-classic-hollywood?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184507565/bill-hader-on-sketch-comedy-classic-hollywood?ft=1&f=1138 This weekend will be Hader's final romp on Saturday Night Live. He joined the cast in 2005 and has been nominated for an Emmy for his character Stefon, an obsessive clubgoer. Hader talks about not understanding how people do standup and about watching old films, which sparked his interest in Hollywood.

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]]> Notes On A 'Scandal': Fitz Is The Most Dumpable Man On Television Viewers of <em>Scandal</em> know that Fitz is the worst. But do they know why? We do. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/17/184736847/notes-on-a-scandal-fitz-is-the-most-dumpable-man-on-television?ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/17/184736847/notes-on-a-scandal-fitz-is-the-most-dumpable-man-on-television?ft=1&f=1138 Viewers of Scandal know that Fitz is the worst. But do they know why? We do.

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]]> Left Without New Star Trek Episodes, Fans Create Their Own The next Star Trek movie comes out this week. It's been four years since the last one came out, and more than 40 years since the final episode of the original <em>Star Trek</em> series aired on television. Some fans moved on. Some spent the intervening decades pining away for Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and the rest of the crew of the Starship Enterprise. And some took up the gauntlet Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry threw down in 1966 and started making episodes of their own. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184559295&ft=1&f=1138 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184559295&ft=1&f=1138 The next Star Trek movie comes out this week. It's been four years since the last one came out, and more than 40 years since the final episode of the original Star Trek series aired on television. Some fans moved on. Some spent the intervening decades pining away for Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and the rest of the crew of the Starship Enterprise. And some took up the gauntlet Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry threw down in 1966 and started making episodes of their own.

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