Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?
Norwegian TV producer Thomas Hellum describes why his programs — which feature hours of train rides, fishing, and knitting — help viewers slow down and return to life in 'real time.'
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Shante, He Stays: RuPaul Reflects On Decades Of Drag — And 2 Emmy Nominations
RuPaul is the most recognizable drag queen in America. His hit show, RuPaul's Drag Race is up for two Emmy Awards as it begins filming its ninth season. But drag, he says, will never be mainstream.
What To Watch For When Watching 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'
The search for America's Next Drag Superstar(TM) continues, as the drag competition returns for a second All-Star season on Thursday. We humbly offer a guide for the perplexed.
The Old-Fashioned Romantic Comedy Pops Up On YouTube With 'Single By 30'
It may be a recent arrival in original TV content, but YouTube has rolled out a pleasantly traditional romcom about friends who may or may not (oh, come on) fall in love.
Actor John Krasinski Takes Stock Of His 'Lottery-Ticket Life'
Krasinski says he's thankful for his big break "every single day." Three years after the wrap of The Office, he continues to branch out. He's now directing and co-starring in the film The Hollars.
NBC Declares Rio A 'Media' Success, Though TV Ratings Were Down
NBC broadcast more than 6,000 hours from the Summer Olympics on various platforms and hailed it as a big triumph, even though TV ratings dropped off substantially from London in 2012.
WATCH: Clinton Opens Pickle Jar In Response To Rumors About Her Health
During an appearance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, Hillary Clinton dismissed rumors about her health that Donald Trump and his supporters have been raising.
Modern Television Portrays Complex View Of The Middle Class
As part of the All Things Considered series, "The New Middle," we take a look at how the middle class has been portrayed on television.
Who Are The Duffer Brothers? 'Stranger Things' Creators On Netflix's Summer Hit
Netflix's surprise summer TV hit, Stranger Things, is full of scares and 1980s nostalgia. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matt and Ross Duffer, the relatively unknown brothers behind the show.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'The Get Down' And What's Coming In TV
Brittany Luse and Kiana Fitzgerald join the roundtable for a chat about Netflix's The Get Down and what Linda Holmes learned at the annual Television Critics Association press tour.