What To Watch For In This Year's Emmys Race (And Why It's Important)
The biggest honors in television will be handed out Sunday night. This year's ceremony comes at a turning point for the awards and the TV industry in general.
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On 'The Tonight Show,' A Relaxed Hillary Clinton, Finally
Clinton has struggled to seem at ease on the campaign trail given the controversy surrounding her use of a private email server as secretary of state. She broke through that Wednesday night.
How Former Gang Member Richard Cabral Went From Prison To Prime Time
Cabral is up for an Emmy on Sunday, but it wasn't long ago that he was facing a possible 35-year sentence for violent assault. He says a program called Homeboy Industries helped turn his life around.
Like A 'Hall Of Mirrors,' TV Duo Dance With Selves On Other Side Of Screen
Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells are best friends and British actresses — who also happen to play best friends and British actresses on TV. In Doll & Em, the meta experiment gets a bit out of hand.
Neil Patrick Harris' 'Best Time Ever': A Variety Show In Need Of More Variety
NBC's new live weekly show mixes mini-quiz shows, game shows, production numbers, stunt competitions and pranks. Despite all this, critic David Bianculli says it hasn't yet reached its full potential.
CBS Entertainment Chief Nina Tassler Is Stepping Down
Tassler has been at the helm of the most-watched broadcast network's drama, comedy and late-night offerings since 2004. It's a surprising development at a network known for executive stability.
'American Crime': An Ambitious And Inventive Drama With Miles To Go
It's hard to predict where the complex American Crime might be headed, but it's led by terrific performances and it's tearing into some interesting issues.
In Loaded Launch Event, New Apple TV May Merit Closest Look
While Apple's new phones and tablet mostly follow the faster-bigger-sharper formula, Apple TV's voice functionality and app ecosystem could be a breakthrough.
Stephen Colbert Brings Showmanship — And Harmony — To His 'Late Show' Debut
The opening Late Show with Stephen Colbert was so packed with business, guests and music, it went several minutes overtime. But TV critic David Bianculli says "it didn't feel long. It felt good."
Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute To Letterman, Makes 'Late Show' His Own
Excitement and enthusiasm for the comic's return to television helped paper over more than a few awkward moments during his debut as host for the CBS show. George Clooney and Jeb Bush were guests.