Television

Arts

'Blue Planet II' Celebrates The Beauty Of Nature Across The Globe

2:39pm February 23, 2018

by David Bianculli

Scientists and filmmakers capture images in unprecedented, truly breathtaking ways in the BBC nature documentary series. Critic David Bianculli calls Blue Planet II a "dazzling piece of television."

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In her new series, We'll Meet Again, Ann Curry highlights people who have had brief, meaningful first encounters but have lost touch over the years.

Arts

Ann Curry On Journalism, Her PBS Series And Working On The 'Today' Show

11:29pm February 21, 2018

Curry shares the inspiration for her new series, We'll Meet Again, and reflects on the "verbal sexual harassment" she and others experienced at NBC's morning show.

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Rachel Bloom as Rebecca, Donna Lynne Champlin as Paula, Vella Lovell as Heather and Gabrielle Ruiz as Valencia on the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Arts

The 25 Songs Of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Season 3, Rigorously And Definitively Ranked

5:19pm February 21, 2018

by Glen Weldon

The recently concluded third season of The CW's darkly hilarious musical comedy series featured 25 original songs; once again, Glen Weldon ranks them all with cool, scientific precision.

Longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has been chosen to moderate a Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate this fall.

He'll Take 'Gubernatorial Debate' For 400: Trebek Tries Out Moderator's Chair

4:16pm February 21, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The longtime game show host has described himself in the past as a political independent and has expressed interest in one day moderating a presidential debate as well.

A cross-country skier passes Olympic rings on Feb. 16.

More Ways Than Ever To Watch The Olympics, And Fewer Are Watching In Prime Time

4:00pm February 21, 2018

by Eric Deggans

Prime-time viewership is lower than it was for the Sochi Winter Games, though NBC is still drawing more viewers in prime time than its competitors.

Fred Rogers rehearses the opening of his PBS show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which premiered Feb. 19, 1968.

Arts

It's A Beautiful 50th Birthday For 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

3:45pm February 19, 2018

by David Bianculli

Fred Rogers debuted on national public television in 1968 and quickly became known for his deliberate manner of relating to children. "Every one of us longs to be in touch with honesty," he once said.

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Arts

50 Years Later, Mister Rogers Remains Our Favorite Neighbor

8:07am February 18, 2018

by Andrew Limbong

Fred Rogers' pioneering childrens' show debuted on Feb. 19, 1968. We look at what made the series different for its time and how Fred Rogers contributed to saving public broadcasting.

An American Marriage explores themes of love, race and criminal justice.

Books
Arts

An American Marriage: Redefining The American Love Story

10:02am February 16, 2018

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Tayari Jones' new novel tells a story of love, race, justice and what happens when "normal" people come face-to-face with the unthinkable.

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Arts

Jeffrey Tambor Officially Exits 'Transparent' Following Claims Of Misconduct

6:28pm February 15, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The actor earned plaudits for his turn as a trans woman in the Amazon series. But his future with the show had been in doubt since multiple sexual harassment claims surfaced against him last fall.

Figure skater Adam Rippon of the United States celebrates after competing in the team event at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.

Sports

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Sports, Zazz And Commerce At The Winter Olympics

5:00am February 14, 2018

by Linda Holmes

On this episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, Sam Sanders joins the panel to talk about his memories of the Sochi Olympics, the way young athletes handle attention and athleticism itself.

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