Television

Arts

'Fresh Air' Marks The Return Of 'Better Call Saul' By Dipping Into The Archives

2:36pm August 03, 2018

With the Breaking Bad spinoff about to begin its fourth season, Fresh Air presents archival interviews with star Bob Odenkirk, co-creator Peter Gould and actors Giancarlo Esposito and Jonathan Banks.

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Arts

New Season Of 'Better Call Saul' Brings Spinoff One Step Closer To 'Breaking Bad'

2:36pm August 03, 2018

by David Bianculli

Better Call Saul acts as both a sequel and a prequel to AMC's series about the crystal meth trade. Critic David Bianculli says the show remains "as delightful as ever" in its fourth season.

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'Game Of Thrones' Castle For Sale In Northern Ireland

5:37am August 01, 2018

A castle in Northern Ireland, that was used in Game of Thrones, is up for sale for about $650,000.

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Alex Trebek Suggests Retirement

5:16am August 01, 2018

The longtime host of Jeopardy! suggested that he may retire when his contract ends in 2020.

'I'm Not Angry': Alan Alda Says He's Living With Parkinson's

5:00pm July 31, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

"It hasn't stopped my life at all. I've had a richer life than I've had up until now," the M*A*S*H actor said as he made the announcement Tuesday on CBS This Morning.

Arts

Tony Shalhoub On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Questioning His Worth As An Actor

1:43pm July 31, 2018

by Dave Davies

The former Monk star recently won a Tony for his role in The Band's Visit and is up for an Emmy for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Despite his success, he still feels like each role could be his last.

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CBS CEO and Chairman Leslie Moonves arrives arrives at a promotional boxing aprty in August 2017. The 68-year-old has been accused by six women of sexual assault and harassment.

Les Moonves Remains At Helm As CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations

5:58pm July 30, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The company's board of directors decided not to take further action against the CEO and chairman as it conducts an independent investigation into sexual assault allegations against him.

World News

State Department Funded Program Brings Middle Eastern TV Writers To Hollywood

5:54pm July 30, 2018

by Justin Richmond

Eleven Middle Eastern television writers are learning from U.S. industry pros how to create better TV. The problem for producers from Saudi Arabia, for instance, is getting past censors.

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National

CBS Hires Outside Law Firm To Investigate Allegations Against CEO Les Moonves

5:41pm July 30, 2018

by David Folkenflik

The CBS Corporation's board of directors decided Monday to hire an outside law firm to conduct an independent investigation into allegations against the company's chairman and CEO.

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Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman host NBC's new craft competition, Making It.

Arts

Crafts Get The Competitive Treatment In NBC's 'Making It'

8:51am July 30, 2018

by Linda Holmes

If you enjoy glitter and glue and a good time, Making It might be just the summer diversion for the builder and baker and diorama maker in you.