More Evidence TV Doesn't Reflect Real Life Diversity
A new study from the Nielsen company shows women, Latinos, Native Americans and older Americans are under-represented on TV.
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Latest Season Of 'Grey's Anatomy' Shows Americans What It's Like To Fight Pandemic
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Grey's Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff and medical consultant Naser Alazari about how TV is showing American viewers what fighting a pandemic truly looks like.
HBO's 'Industry' Features The Most Fascinating Character On TV Right Now
Harper, played by Myha'la Herrold, has shades of Annalise Keating and Shiv Roy.
'Wild Minds' Traces The Origins Of Animation — From Blackton And McCay To Disney
Author Reid Mitenbuler's real target is a quintessentially American story of daring ambition, personal re-invention, and the eternal tug-of-war of between art and business.
No More Mr. Nice Guy: Hugh Grant Embraces The 'Blessed Relief' Of Darker Roles
After spending much of his career playing the male lead in romantic comedies, Grant is shifting into darker roles. In the HBO series The Undoing, he plays a narcissistic doctor accused of murder.
'The Flight Attendant' Is A Fizzy, Dark And Funny Mystery
Kaley Cuoco plays a messy flight attendant in the HBO MAX series that begins when one very bad night leads to one very rough morning.
Carol Burnett On Her Signature Ear Pull And Accessing A Wide Audience
The Carol Burnett Show, which aired from 1967-1978, recently started streaming. We listen back to Terry Gross' 2003 interview with Burnett, and TV critic David Bianculli checks in with her now.
'Happiest Season' Is A Holiday Family Romcom With A Very Merry Cast
Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis play Abby and Harper, a couple headed home to Abby's parents' house for Christmas. Dan Levy, Victor Garber and Aubrey Plaza are among the terrific supporting cast.
From 'Dash And Lily' To Dolly Parton: These Holiday Specials Will Bring On The Cheer
Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour talk about their favorite 2020 holiday TV specials.
Conan O'Brien On Late-Night TV: 'All I Ever Wanted To Do Was Make People Laugh'
After 28 years of hosting late-night shows, O'Brien is moving to HBO. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2019 about getting his start and how late-night TV has changed over the years.