'Quiet on Set' explores allegations of abuse, toxic behavior at Nickelodeon
A new documentary series reveals the disturbing shadows behind the bright cheeriness of children's television.
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Wendy Williams' dementia was blatantly exploited by the docuseries, a complaint says
A newly unsealed complaint filed in New York by Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, argues that the former TV talk show host was "incapable" of agreeing to the Lifetime documentary.
4 female reporters tackle corruption and conflicts of interest in 'Girls on the Bus'
This MAX series focuses on four women covering a fictionalized presidential contest featuring an older politician who dies during the campaign and a female candidate brought down by a sex scandal.
'The Girls on the Bus' was written by a political journalist who's been there
Amy Chozick is an executive producer and co-creator of a new Max series about four female political journalists. Chozick covered Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign for The New York Times.
Eugene Levy gets out of his comfort zone in 'The Reluctant Traveler'
The Schitt's Creek star visits distant lands and tastes exotic foods as the host of the Apple TV+ series. Levy describes it as a show about "a guy traveling who doesn't love to travel."
'Manhunt' dramatizes Lincoln's assassination, and the 12-day search for his killer
A new, seven-part series on Apple TV+ unfolds like a period-piece Columbo. First John Wilkes Booth plans and commits the murder, then the lead investigator deciphers clues to catch the elusive killer.
Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon executive who created 'The Backyardigans,' dies at 72
Janice Burgess, the Nickelodeon television executive who oversaw shows like Blue Clues, Little Bill, and The Backyardigans, has died at 72. She's remembered for inspiring kids' sense of adventure.
The big takeaways from last night's Oscars
With the Oscars handed out, NPR critic Linda Holmes reflects on the night's big winners, takeaways, and telecast highlights.
FX 'Shogun' series takes a new approach to an old story
Unlike the 1980s miniseries version, the new adaptation of Shogun features fully-formed Japanese characters. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with the creators, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks.
Remembering 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama, dead at 68
Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama has died. He was 68. His "Dragon Ball" series has sold millions of copies worldwide and has inspired TV, film and video game adaptations.