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Friday, February 01, 2013
The Two-Way
Wacky Super Bowl Ads Are Already Getting Serious Play
February 1, 2013 Spoiler alert: A few Super Bowl commercials have launched on social media well before Sunday's big game. Ad industry watchers say the multi-million-dollar spots are meant to be entertaining, but a few of the ads are already controversial.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Monkey See
Doing The Work: What '30 Rock' Meant For Women On Television
January 31, 2013 30 Rock has a tricky set of gender politics, but it turned out to be a profoundly feminist show, not because of what it said, but because of whose voice was speaking.
Spacey And Fincher Make A 'House Of Cards'
January 31, 2013 Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey and Oscar-winning director David Fincher team up for a new Netflix original series that premieres Friday. House of Cards follows a Machiavellian politician as he schemes to take down the president of the United States.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
'House Of Cards' Is Built To Last
January 30, 2013 Two new dramas fueled by intrigue premiere this week: The Americans on FX and House of Cards on Netflix. While The Americans has its moments, House of Cards is the show that's going to make television history.
William H. Macy Is 'Shameless' On Showtime
January 30, 2013 As the alcoholic paterfamilias Frank Gallagher on the Showtime series Shameless, the actor enjoys portraying a man with a dark side. But he says it's Frank's better qualities that make him sustainable as a character.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monkey See
How '30 Rock' Found Its Tone When Liz Lemon Didn't Marry Her Cousin
January 29, 2013 One of the saddest episodes of 30 Rock — if you happen to be Liz Lemon — turned out to be one of its most important.
The Salt
Why Chicken Wings Dominate Super Bowl Snack Time
January 29, 2013 Serving chicken wings during the Super Bowl has become de rigueur for couch watchers on game day, thanks to the rise of sports bars' demand for cheap snacks. But now wings are so popular, they're one of the most expensive cuts of chicken you can buy.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Author Interviews
Al Roker On Being The 'Jolly Fat Person'
January 28, 2013 Roker won fame as the ever-smiling weatherman on NBC's Today show. But he also endured years of indignities because of his weight. Then, in 2001, he had bariatric surgery and lost more than 100 pounds. Roker speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his experiences and his latest book, Never Goin' Back.
Monkey See
A Farewell Salute To 'Ben & Kate,' A Show About Friends Who Are Actually Friends
January 28, 2013 With the departure of Ben & Kate, television loses one of its few comedies whose characters — gasp! — like one another.
Arts & Life
Watch This: Neil Gaiman's Imaginative Favorites
January 28, 2013 From The Muppet Show to The Twilight Zone and a creepy animated version of Alice in Wonderland, author Neil Gaiman shares his film and television favorites for the occasional Morning Edition series Watch This. Gaiman calls the Muppets "one of the comedic glories of the human race."
