Television

Linda Holmes and Trevor Noah talk during NPR's Weekend In Washington event on October 31.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: A Conversation With Trevor Noah

8:20am November 27, 2015

by Linda Holmes

Our panel is on vacation, but that doesn't mean there's no show: in October, our host chatted with The Daily Show's new host about comedy, diversity, decor, visiting South Africa, and lots more.

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'All My Children' Actor David Canary Dies

4:15pm November 25, 2015

David Canary, who played twin brothers Stuart and Adam Chandler on All My Children, has died.

It's Not Hosting SNL, But NBC Will Give 'Equal Time' To 4 GOP Candidates

4:50pm November 24, 2015

by Eric Deggans

The candidates made requests for equal time after Donald Trump guest hosted Saturday Night Live earlier this month. NBC will let them broadcast campaign messages on affiliate stations this weekend.

This walker is a spoiler-free representation of Sunday night's important episode of The Walking Dead on AMC.

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'The Walking Dead' Makes Another Life-Or-Death Decision

2:00pm November 23, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Sunday night's episode continued to explore when the show is and isn't willing to let characters go.

PBS To Air Eddie Murphy Receiving The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

5:14am November 23, 2015

by Eric Deggans

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor went to comedian Eddie Murphy this year. Monday night, PBS will air Murphy's first jokes for an audience in 28 years, delivered during his acceptance speech.

Aziz Ansari in the Netflix series Master of None.

Books
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Master Of None' And 'Challenger Deep'

10:48pm November 20, 2015

by Linda Holmes

A newly minted National Book Award winner and a new Netflix series have us fully occupied this week, but we've also got plenty making us happy.

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'Scandal' Finale Stirs Up Controversy

6:43pm November 20, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Fans express support as well as opposition after the lead character of the hit ABC drama is shown undergoing an emotional procedure.

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'Scandal' Abortion Storyline Marks Bold Move For Network Television

5:41pm November 20, 2015

by Eric Deggans

The winter season finale for the hit ABC TV show, Scandal, featured the lead character seemingly getting an abortion. That's highly unusual for network television and an invitation to controversy.

Krysten Ritter plays the believably damaged ex-superhero in Netflix's latest Marvel series, Jessica Jones.

Arts

'Jessica Jones' Struggles In Life — But Triumphs On Screen

5:12pm November 20, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Netflix's latest venture into the Marvel universe follows Jessica Jones, an unlikely ex-superhero who tries to keep her powers hidden while she works to defeat the telepathic villain who abused her.

Rupert Evans plays Frank, a young man caught up in postwar drama and turmoil, in the Amazon Prime series, The Man in the High Castle.

Amazon's 'High Castle' Offers A Chilling Alternate History Of Nazi Triumph

6:34pm November 18, 2015

by David Bianculli

The Man in the High Castle, a new Amazon Prime series set in 1962, takes place in an America occupied by German and Japanese forces. Critic David Bianculli calls the show "breathtakingly original."

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