Television

Politics & Government

Debate Review: How Did It Play Out As A Media Event?

8:22am October 14, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Tuesday night's Democratic debate at a Las Vegas casino wasn't just a political exercise. It was prime-time television drama. Pop star Cheryl Crow sang the national anthem before the debate started.

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A study by two U.S. senators estimated that 99 percent of cable TV subscribers rent their set-top boxes and pay on average $231 a year to do so.

Groups Aim To Make It Easier To Own A Cable TV Box Instead Of Renting

7:54pm October 13, 2015

by Brian Naylor

A study estimated that 99 percent of cable TV subscribers rent their set-top boxes and pay on average $231 a year to do so. Groups want to make it easier for consumers to own similar devices.

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Arts

'Fargo' Returns, With An Oddball Style Reminiscent Of 'Twin Peaks'

1:19pm October 12, 2015

by David Bianculli

The FX-drama series Fargo begins its second season Monday with a new story and cast. TV critic David Bianculli says the new season is full of charm, and "ridiculously loaded" with great performances.

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TV Series Review: 'Fargo' Returns To FX

9:05am October 12, 2015

by Eric Deggans

FX's TV adaptation of Fargo returns for a second season Monday night. Our critic says the new episodes are a quirky, creative reinvention that improves on an already stellar show.

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Music & Culture

At 84, Award-Winning Actress Rita Moreno Tries New Projects

9:05am October 12, 2015

by Felix Contreras

Rita Moreno will receive the Kennedy Center Honor next month for her career in show business. With a new gig as a voice in an animated TV series and a new album, there's no way she's done performing.

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Matt Damon as Astronaut Mark Watney in The Martian.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'The Martian' And How-To Stories

10:28am October 09, 2015

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, we chat about The Martian, consider other stories that enlighten us about the work people do, and — as always — offer up what's making us happy this week.

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Lorne Michaels backstage at the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, NY on February 15, 2015.

Arts

'If They Have It, It's Undeniable': Lorne Michaels On Casting 'SNL'

7:57am October 09, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Saturday Night Live executive producer says criticism of the show's perceived lack of diversity frustrated him, but that the perception needed to be addressed.

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Arts

Live From New York, It's Lorne Michaels

6:38am October 09, 2015

by NPR Staff

There are few shows in comedy with the influence of Saturday Night Live, and few producers with the influence of SNL creator Lorne Michaels. The latest season premieres this weekend.

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Arts

Correction: Product Integration And Televison Advertising

6:43pm October 08, 2015

In an interview with New Yorker writer Emily Nussbaum Wednesday, NPR mistakenly characterized a segment on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as paid product placement. Both Taco Bell and Ben & Jerry's say they had nothing to do with the segment.

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Arts

I Saw The Seinfeld

10:42am October 08, 2015

In this game we put our VIPs, The Milk Carton Kids, on the same team. Kenneth describes famous Seinfeld catchphrases to Joey, who must guess the line.

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