5 Things We Learned From ShondaLand
We know that Shonda Rhimes doesn't want to talk about her legacy, that Olivia Pope is a questionable role model, and a few other things about Thursday nights on ABC.
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Reflecting On Football And Addiction As 'Friday Night Lights' Turns 25
A quarter-century ago, Buzz Bissinger wrote about the big-time stakes of small-town high school football in Friday Night Lights. Now he talks about the impact the book had on the players and himself.
Love Is Dead: Ms. Piggy And Kermit Call It Quits
Despite the end of their tempestuous 30-year relationship, the Hollywood power couple will continue to work together on the new prime-time Muppets show.
A Pig, A Frog And Two Producers: 'The Muppets' Talk About Returning To Prime Time
At the Television Critics Association press tour, the producers and stars of the new Muppet comedy talked about romance, fighting, and being owned by Disney.
Betty White, The Golden Girl From The Golden Days Of Television
The Hot in Cleveland actress got her start over 60 years ago on a live TV show called Hollywood on Television. Now she's 92 years old, but she says that's no reason to quit show business.
How'd Karyn Parsons Get Her Gig On 'Fresh Prince'? Brattiness
Parsons played Hilary Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The role first called for a model type, but Parsons says she couldn't do that. So, she says, she made Hilary self-centered: a "real brat."
Jon Stewart's Private White House Meetings
Comedian Jon Stewart was called to the White House on at least two occasions for private meetings with President Obama, according to Politico. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with reporter Darren Samuelsohn.
Despite Host Controversy, Amazon Takes A Chance On 'Top Gear'
The trio that made Top Gear the world's biggest car show will return to the small screen in a new show for Amazon Prime. The BBC canned one of its hosts last year after a fight with a producer.
For Key And Peele, Biracial Roots Bestow Special Comedic 'Power'
Comics Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele satirize people of all races on their Comedy Central sketch show. Originally broadcast Nov. 20, 2013.
Jon Stewart, Faking It and Making It
As host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Jon Stewart is a funny man with a serious message. Originally broadcast July 22, 2005.