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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Monkey See
Home Video Review: 'Slings And Arrows'
January 16, 2013 If you're not a drama nerd, you might think the Canadian backstage comedy Slings and Arrows isn't for you. But film critic Bob Mondello says just one episode may be enough to change your mind.
Monkey See
Fans Gather To Remember Huell Howser
January 16, 2013 California public television host Huell Howser earned the affection of many fans, hundreds of whom turned out for a memorial Tuesday night.
The Two-Way
Conrad Bain, Mr. Drummond On 'Diff'rent Strokes,' Dies
January 16, 2013 He was the kindly white adoptive father of two young African-American brothers on the popular TV series, which aired from 1978-86. Bain, 89, died Monday in California. The show made Gary Coleman a star. He died in 2010.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Around the Nation
The Reselling Of Lance: A Job Too Big Even For Oprah
January 15, 2013 The rapid rollout of an apology tour that culminates with Thursday's airing of his sit-down with Oprah Winfrey gives us a front-row seat to the workings of the modern-day reputation reset. But just what can the hyperaggressive Lance Armstrong accomplish with this orchestrated stab at humility?
Monday, January 14, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Monkey See
Watch The Golden Globes With Us, Where The Drinks Are Optional
January 13, 2013 Tonight, we'll be live-blogging the Golden Globes and hoping for great things from hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Lena Dunham Addresses Criticism Aimed At 'Girls'
January 11, 2013 The creator and star of HBO's new series Girls addresses the backlash against the show, which follows four 20-somethings as they navigate the ups and downs of life in New York City. The second season premieres January 13.
Season Two Brings Changes For 'Girls'
January 11, 2013 The second season of the HBO series premieres this month, and Fresh Air critic David Bianculli says "these young women — these girls — really are changing and growing and adapting to tough life in the big city."
'Living' In Color, Long Before 'Girls'
January 11, 2013 HBO's series Girls has been criticized for not being diverse enough. Long before Girls, two shows — Living Single and Girlfriends — featured professional African-American women. But the creator of Girlfriends says times have changed, and the shows she now produces have more multicultural casts to reflect changing demographics.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Monday, January 07, 2013
The Two-Way
Huell Howser, A Favorite Public TV Personality, Dies At 67
January 7, 2013 Huell Howser, a fixture of public television in California, has died at 67. Howser hosted the popular public TV program California's Gold, which celebrated the state's unique stories and people. The Tennessee native charmed audiences with his folksy enthusiasm for finding rich stories in the everyday.
Julian Fellowes On The Rules Of 'Downton'
January 7, 2013 On the hit Masterpiece Theater series, the social rules the characters have always known are changing as the world events of the 20th century unfold. The series' creator, Julian Fellowes, says his relatives who lived through that era inspired his lasting interest in class.
