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Late Night TV Shows Take Aim At Trump, Score Well In Ratings

Late night TV shows heavy on sharp satire of President Donald Trump are scoring well in the ratings. NPR takes a look at the phenomenon.

Late Night TV Shows Take Aim At Trump, Score Well In Ratings

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'The Good Fight' Offers Edgier Version of 'The Good Wife' In Series Debut

The Good Fight is a spinoff of CBS's award-winning drama, The Good Wife. It brings back star Christine Baranski, whose character's savings were wiped out in a financial scam.

'The Good Fight' Offers Edgier Version of 'The Good Wife' In Series Debut

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The Stylish FX Series 'Legion' Suffers From A Split Personality

Syd (Rachel Keller) and David (Dan Stevens) find themselves at the end of their tether in Legion. Chris Large/FX hide caption

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The Stylish FX Series 'Legion' Suffers From A Split Personality

Noah Hawley, writer-director of the FX series Fargo, has created a promising and visually striking series set in the X-Men universe that seems oddly reluctant to embrace its pulpy, superheroic roots.

The Stylish FX Series 'Legion' Suffers From A Split Personality

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Patriots' Victory Overshadows Super Bowl Commercials, Lady Gaga

New England won the Super Bowl in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons. But the Super Bowl is more than the game. From the half-time show to ads — we do a little Monday morning quarterbacking.

Patriots' Victory Overshadows Super Bowl Commercials, Lady Gaga

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BET Continues To Redefine Brand With Nelson Mandela Miniseries

The new BET miniseries, Madiba, starring Laurence Fishburne as Nelson Mandela, premieres Wednesday night. BET says the show is at the heart of their Black History Month programming. The show is also part of the latest attempt to redefine the BET brand with high quality scripted shows.

BET Continues To Redefine Brand With Nelson Mandela Miniseries

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TV Review: '24: Legacy' Is A Lot Like What We've Seen Before

The spinoff of the hit political action TV show 24, called 24: Legacy, premieres after the Super Bowl. The show is very familiar to the original, which is a "missed opportunity," our commentator says.

TV Review: '24: Legacy' Is A Lot Like What We've Seen Before

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Hollywood Grapples With TV In The Age Of Trump

Empire and Star creator Lee Daniels at this year's Television Critics Association winter press tour. He says brilliant art may come from Donald Trump's victory. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic hide caption

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Hollywood Grapples With TV In The Age Of Trump

As Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, Hollywood faces the question of how this polarizing president might affect its work — and how to tell politically charged stories for a divided audience.

Hollywood Grapples With TV In The Age Of Trump

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There's A Lot Of Great Stuff Coming To All TV Platforms, Our Critic Says

TV critics from across the country are in Pasadena, Calif., for the Television Critics Association press tour. It's that time when networks, cable companies and streamers present their upcoming shows.

There's A Lot Of Great Stuff Coming To All TV Platforms, Our Critic Says

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Pop Culture

Sky Arts Pulls Michael Jackson Episode of 'Urban Myths" Featuring Joseph Fiennes

An episode of the Sky Arts show Urban Myths, featuring Joseph Fiennes playing the role of Michael Jackson, will no longer be broadcast.

Sky Arts Pulls Michael Jackson Episode of 'Urban Myths" Featuring Joseph Fiennes

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At Golden Globes, Meryl Streep Takes On Donald Trump

Actor Meryl Streep poses in the press room with the Cecil B. deMille Award at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Earlier, when accepting the award, Streep was harshly critical of President-elect Donald Trump. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP hide caption

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At Golden Globes, Meryl Streep Takes On Donald Trump

Streep, a prominent progressive in the arts world, did not mention Trump by name when she criticized his remarks about a disabled reporter during the campaign, but her target was clear.

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Cuban-Americans Take Spotlight In Netflix Reboot Of 'One Day At A Time'

Netflix releases a new take on an old show, Norman Lear's One Day at a Time. This time, the show follows a Cuban-American family.

Cuban-Americans Take Spotlight In Netflix Reboot Of 'One Day At A Time'

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'Celebrity Apprentice' Returns With Schwarzenegger In Charge

After Donald Trump starred on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice, a new host takes over the boardroom. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the show shifts from Trump Tower to sunny Los Angeles.

'Celebrity Apprentice' Returns With Schwarzenegger In Charge

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'Twin Peaks' Revival Promises Weirdness And Mystery — But Is That Enough?

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'Twin Peaks' Revival Promises Weirdness And Mystery — But Is That Enough?

So much of today's high quality TV already feels like a distant homage to Twin Peaks. That may make it hard for co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost to surprise fans with their revival.

'Twin Peaks' Revival Promises Weirdness And Mystery — But Is That Enough?

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