Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
by Neda Ulaby
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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Notes On A 'Scandal': Fitz Is The Most Dumpable Man On Television
by Linda Holmes
Viewers of Scandal know that Fitz is the worst. But do they know why? We do.
While The Audience Turned Away, 'American Idol' Found Some Great Singers
by Linda Holmes
This may have been a lousy year for ratings on our most-watched talent show, but not for talent.
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A Farewell To 'The Office': The 10 Best Episodes
by Linda Holmes
As The Office reaches its end, we look at 10 favorite episodes.
What's On TV This Fall? The Networks Roll Out Their New Shows
by Linda Holmes
This fall, Michael J. Fox returns to network comedy and Joss Whedon brings the Avengers universe to television.
Watch The First Trailer For ABC's 'Avengers' Follow-Up
by Linda Holmes
ABC has released the trailer for its fall series picking up the Avengers saga.
Christopher Guest Comes To HBO With A 'Family' Comedy That's Serious
by Linda Holmes
Christopher Guest talks to Scott Simon about improvisation, style, and finding a ventriloquist in the family.
PBS Continues The March Into Streaming Programming
by Linda Holmes
PBS introduced a nifty new channel this week serving streaming content to users with Roku boxes attached to their TVs. Is the shift to streaming inevitable?
If Jeff Probst Were President
by Linda Holmes
Our imagination takes us to President Jeff Probst's State Of The Union address.
Shut The Door, Have A Suite: 'Mad Men' Steps It Up
by Linda Holmes
Last night's Mad Men brought talk of cars, fathers, and old resentments.
Marc Maron On His New Show And Becoming A Good Listener
by Glenn McDonald
Marc Maron has found success in podcasting, and Friday night, he moves on to a new show on IFC.
Discovery's 'Big Brain Theory': Not That Kind Of Nerd TV
by Linda Holmes
Discovery is debuting a new science show called The Big Brain Theory, and these aren't the parents'-basement nerds television has gotten so lazy about presenting.
How 'New Girl' Got Smarter, Sexier, And A Lot Less Annoying
by Linda Holmes
Fox's New Girl had a very iffy beginning, but has matured into a terrific comedy over two seasons.
Can Online Shows Be Habit-Forming? Soaps May Provide Some Clues
by Linda Holmes
An experiment to bring back canceled soaps online may give some clues to whether viewers are ready to form habits around online streaming the way they once did around TV sets.
How 'The Office' Took A Scene From The Heart And Shot It In The Foot
by Linda Holmes
The Office is hobbling toward its finale, but in the last scene of the night, it blew a great opportunity.
