Television

TV Networks Unveil Fall Lineup At Summer Press Tour

6:46pm August 11, 2016

Broadcast and cable networks unveiled their fall lineup to television critics. NPR looks ahead at the good, the bad and the ugly for the upcoming TV season, and how the business is changing.

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Arts

Like These TV Shows? Here Are 70+ Things You Might Also Like ...

5:35pm August 11, 2016

Did you just watch the last episode of your favorite TV show? NPR is here to help you find the next thing to watch, read or listen to. Browse our handpicked list of books, movies, podcasts and more.

Rami Malek plays Elliot Alderson — a cybersecurity engineer who takes justice into his own hands — in the TV show Mr. Robot.

Arts

Hacking Is 'A Bit Of A Superpower,' Says Creator Of 'Mr. Robot'

2:40pm August 11, 2016

by NPR Staff

Sam Esmail believes hackers have immense power — the trouble is, superhero psychology isn't always sound. He says his vigilante hacker is driven by narcissism, paranoia, loneliness and pain.

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L: Hillary Clinton checks her phone at the Libyan Conference in 2011 in London; R: Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event Aug. 9 in North Carolina.

Why Are The Media Obsessed With Trump's Controversies And Not Clinton's?

1:33pm August 11, 2016

by Ron Elving

While less than shocking by Washington standards, the latest emails between Clinton Foundation and State Department staff underscore existing concerns about Hillary Clinton's ethics and transparency.

Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination at the convention on Thursday.

Politics & Government

WATCH: A 'Tremendous' Timeline Of Trump's TV Commercials

8:58am August 10, 2016

The Republican presidential nominee has a long history of starring in TV commercials, from pizza to computers.

National

'Doc McStuffins': The Olivia Pope For Kids?

9:14am August 07, 2016

If you have young children at home, chances are you know Doc McStuffins. If you don't, comedian W. Kamau Bell will tell you why you should love the 6-year-old cartoon girl with a stethoscope.

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"I hope that the Opening Ceremony will be a drug for depression in Brazil," film director Fernando Meirelles said of the show in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio Throws A Party For The World, Kicking Off The 2016 Olympics

11:14pm August 05, 2016

by Bill Chappell

After months of negative news, Rio ushers in the Summer Olympics on Friday night. And the city finally gets to do what it's famous for: putting on a grand spectacle.

A New Lucille Ball Statue Replaces 'Scary' One In Her Hometown

7:47pm August 05, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

In 2009, legions of Lucy fans were horrified by a sculpture they dubbed "Scary Lucy." The new one reflects the glamorous TV comedy star of the 1950s. It's being unveiled Saturday, her 105th birthday.

Actor David Huddleston, pictured with his wife, Sarah Koeppe, was nominated for an Emmy in 1990 for his role as the grandfather on The Wonder Years.

Arts

David Huddleston, Who Played The Real Mr. Lebowski, Dies

2:20pm August 05, 2016

by Rose Friedman

The Emmy-nominated character actor starred in classics such as The Big Lebowski and Blazing Saddles. His career spanned more than 50 years in movies, TV and on Broadway.

Fireworks light the sky during a rehearsal Wednesday for the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Organizers hope the event, which will be held Friday night in Maracana Stadium, will lift the country's spirits after months of pr

After A Rough Run-Up, Rio Aims For An 'Awesome' Opening Ceremony

9:43am August 05, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The Friday night spectacle could be "a drug for depression in Brazil," says the creative director of the show that viewers around the world will see tonight.