Australian Soap Opera Resumes Production For A Socially Distant Season
A long-running Australian soap opera, shuttered by the pandemic, cautiously returns to production with some new rules. Among them: no kissing.
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Sesame Street's Grover Helps Kids Adapt To Life During COVID-19 Pandemic
In this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.
'Hamilton' Coming To Disney+ On July 3, Bypassing 2021 Theatrical Release
A film of the original Broadway cast performing Hamilton was scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. Now it's coming to Disney+ 15 months ahead of schedule.
New Genre Emerges In Hollywood: Do-It-Yourself TV
While much of the entertainment industry is shuttered, actors are filming themselves from home. Shows are written, directed and edited via Zoom. A view from virtual Hollywood.
'SNL' Just Wrapped Its 45th Season: It's Time To Cruelly Rank Its Musical Guests
It is vital that we reflect on the most recent season of Saturday Night Live and mean-spiritedly rank its 18 featured musical acts from worst to best.
Actress Patti LuPone Is Now Starring In 'Hollywood' Show On Netflix
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actress Patti LuPone about her role in the new Netflix show, Hollywood, and the future of the revival of the Broadway musical, Company, in which she was to star.
Comedian Jerry Stiller, Who Played Hotheaded Dad On 'Seinfeld,' Dies At 92
Stiller performed in a comedy duo with wife Anne Meara and appeared in films and on Broadway and television. Onscreen, he was George Costanza's father; in real life, he was dad to actor Ben Stiller.
ESPN Captivates Sports-Hungry Fans With Jordan Documentary 'Last Dance'
ESPN's broadcast of The Last Dance — a 10-part documentary on the career of NBA legend Michael Jordan and his six-time champions Chicago Bulls — is the talk of a sports-starved nation.
Stephen Sondheim's Star-Studded 90th Birthday Salute Made For Perfect TV
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban and Meryl Streep are just a few of the artists featured in Take Me to the World, a tribute to the iconic Broadway composer and lyricist.
No Emmys For Films On TV If They're Eligible For Oscars
Feature films forced to premier on the small screen because of the coronavirus crisis will not compete with television shows for awards.