Super Bowl XLIX Was Most Watched Show In TV History
According to ratings released by Nielsen, 114.4 million Americans tuned in to watch the Patriots beat the Seahawks. It surpassed the 2014 Super Bowl by 2 million viewers.
Television
Oprah Winfrey And 'Selma' Director Ava DuVernay Team Up For A Series
One of the most powerful people in television is teaming up with a top-notch film (and TV) director to create a new series based on the novel Queen Sugar.
Fast-Sprouting Acorn Challenges PBS' British TV Dominance
The niche digital portal Acorn holds rights to some of the best-known British TV shows. David Folkenflik reports it's now streaming some of those shows on its own, in competition with PBS and the BBC.
Patriots Beat Seahawks 28-24 In Super Bowl XLIX
Defending champs Seattle were edged out by the East Coast rivals. The two closely matched teams were tied at halftime, but New England pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter.
Mindy Kaling's Super Bowl Ad: Are Indian Women Invisible?
In a commercial, the comedian pretends no one can see her. One Indian journalist wonders if there's more to the ad than selling insurance.
The Success Of Fox's 'Empire' Reveals A Few Do's And Don'ts For TV
Fox's hip-hop drama is a growing hit that could rescue the network. In a fragmented marketplace, the TV industry is learning the value of creating shows for underserved audiences.
Watch The Super Bowl Or We'll Kick This Dog: The Saddest Ads Ever
After years of nearly naked women and crazy animals, the Super Bowl ads had a new theme this year: your heart, and how to break it.
How 'Empire' Quickly Became The TV Show To Beat
The TV show Empire is the first in 10 years to gain viewers with each of its first four episodes. NPR's Arun Rath talks with TV critic Eric Deggans about the show and its success.
Cumberbatch Wants Britain To Pardon Men Convicted Under Anti-Gay Law
The Oscar-nominated star of the Alan Turing biopic The Imitation Game has joined actor and comedian Stephen Fry in calling for a blanket pardon of 49,000 men punished under long-defunct law.
NBC's 'Parenthood' Ends As A Family Drama Built On Small Moments
After six seasons, the final episode airs tonight. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says the show is a rare gem; a family drama centered on the small, emotional moments between relatives.