Television 2015: Hammering On The Door Of Diversity
Network executives repeatedly affirm their commitment to more diverse programming. Progress, particularly with regard to producers, is spotty. So what now?
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A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter
When you're yelling on the Internet, it's hard to remember that there's a real person on the receiving end. But comedian Chris Gethard recently connected with a kid who sent him a foul-mouthed tweet.
Martin Milner, Star Of 'Adam-12' And 'Route 66,' Dies At 83
Actor Martin Milner, whose work as Officer Pete Malloy introduced generations of Americans to a tough and honorable policeman on Adam-12, died on Sunday.
Louis C.K. On Life And Stand-Up: 'I Live In Service For My Kids'
The star of the FX series Louie talks about the pain of his first-ever open mic experience and the "massive gift" of taking care of others before himself. Originally broadcast April 28, 2015.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Mr. Robot' And Title Sequences
The gang offers up its thoughts on a much-loved USA Network series and the way movies' opening credits can set the tone for what's to come. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week.
5 Skills President Obama Will Need To Survive A Day With Bear Grylls
While in Alaska, President Obama will be a guest on a survival show that takes celebrities into the wilderness to eat mice, rappel off cliffs and more.
How Shows Like 'Will & Grace' And 'Black-ish' Can Change Your Brain
Go ahead, use this article to justify binge-watching Orange Is the New Black all weekend.
Television 2015: The Future In Questions
We've spent two weeks looking at the state of television, and now it's time to ask some questions about where it's going from here.
A Colombian Kingpin Gets The 'Goodfellas' Treatment In 'Narcos'
A new Netflix series offers a fictionalized account of how smuggler Pablo Escobar built his cocaine empire. The show is compelling and complex — especially for fans of classic crime stories.
Television 2015: Some Writing About Writing About TV
Television coverage is in more places than ever, doing more work than ever, involving more people than ever. In that way, it's a lot like the medium it's analyzing.