Excellent: Harry Shearer To Return To 'The Simpsons' Cast
The man who provides the voice of Mr. Burns and many other characters had threatened to leave the show, which is heading into its 27th season.
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USA's 'Mr. Robot,' HBO's 'Ballers' Among Picks For Best Summer TV Series
A flood of some 120 series, both new and returning, are coming to TV sets this summer. So, how to choose which ones to binge-watch by the pool? Our TV critic picks his four favorite new shows.
Cosby Admitted Giving Woman Quaaludes
The comedian testified in 2005 he got the sedative with the intent of giving it to women with whom he wanted to have sex.
NBC News Chief Anchor Lester Holt Wants To Make Each Story Count
After a scandal knocked out his predecessor Brian Williams, last week Lester Holt become the network's chief news anchor — the first African-American to do so at a broadcast network.
Pop Culture Happy Hour No. 250: 'Magic Mike XXL' And 'Catastrophe'
For our 250th episode, the gang digs into a movie and a TV show, each geared toward grown people in different ways. And, as always, we close with what's making us happy this week.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Judy Blume's New Book And Lifetime's 'UnREAL'
On this week's show, a beloved author of books for kids writes another one for adults, and Lifetime sets a drama behind the scenes of a reality dating show.
Sonia Manzano, Who Played Maria On 'Sesame Street,' To Retire
Maria from Sesame Street — aka actress Sonia Manzano — is retiring after more than 40 years. NPR reports on the Hispanic pioneer's impact on generations of children.
Maria Leaves Sesame Street After 44 Years On The Block
Sonia Manzano's acting career began when she was in the original cast of Godspell — a musical which began as a student production on campus, according to the Associated Press.
From SCOTUS To The Confederate Flag, Cable Comedians Keep Tabs On The News
Critic David Bianculli says the commentary, questioning and ridicule of Jon Stewart, Larry Wilmore, John Oliver and Bill Maher help keep news outlets — and news-makers — honest.
After Ben Affleck Scandal, PBS Postpones 'Finding Your Roots'
The show came under fire after leaked emails revealed that the actor asked the show to hide the fact that one of his ancestors owned slaves.