Television

Neil Patrick Harris, seen here hosting the 2013 Emmys, is getting the Oscars job many have long wanted for him.

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With Few Stages Left To Conquer, Neil Patrick Harris Goes To The Oscars

8:58am October 16, 2014

by Linda Holmes

It seems like Neil Patrick Harris has always hosted everything, but in fact, his February 2015 outing hosting the Oscars will be his first time in that particular job.

Lena Dunham and Allison Williams star in Girls, one of several popular HBO shows that stand-alone streaming could include.

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HBO Without Cable, Coming In 2015

12:28pm October 15, 2014

by Linda Holmes

HBO has announced that beginning in 2015, it will offer what many have long wanted: access to HBO without having cable.

Ken Marino and Casey Wilson star in NBC's Marry Me.

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'Marry Me' Throws Plenty Of Jokes (And Its Lead Actress) At The Wall

10:28am October 14, 2014

by Linda Holmes

NBC's new romantic comedy Marry Me may wind up joining a frustrating group of shows that struggle to survive on broadcast, where appealing to everyone is key.

The New Food TV: The Era Of Julia Child Packed Its Knives And Went

6:52pm October 12, 2014

by NPR Staff

Since the original Japanese Iron Chef first appeared on the Food Network 15 years ago, how-to cooking shows have gradually been displaced by reality shows that pit chefs against each other.

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TV Giant Norman Lear Shares Gems From 92 Years Of 'Experience'

8:35am October 12, 2014

by NPR Staff

Where did Lear get the confidence to spend three years fighting to get All In The Family on air? His answer: "Can you say 'beats the **** out of me' on NPR?"

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Andrew Lincoln, left, and Norman Reedus star in AMC's The Walking Dead.

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AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Is A Hit Show With Two Meanings

2:20pm October 11, 2014

by Eric Deggans

As The Walking Dead returns for a fifth season Sunday, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says some storylines offer extra meaning for fans who have read the graphic novels which inspired the show.

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Inconsistent Memories Are Revisited In 'The Affair,' A Captivating New Drama

2:06pm October 10, 2014

by David Bianculli

The Showtime show is about two people who betray their spouses and fall into a relationship. It's told from more than one perspective, and the actors are so likable, you forgive them their trespasses.

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'This Impromptu Dance': Geoffrey Holder's Son Tells One More Story

11:52am October 09, 2014

by Leo Holder

Dancer, choreographer, director, actor and painter Geoffrey Holder died Sunday. His son, Leo, writes about the remarkable last night he spent with his father.

Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash on The CW's The Flash.

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'The Flash' And 'Gotham' Succeed By Taking Comic Book Stories Seriously

2:24pm October 08, 2014

by Eric Deggans

As The CW's new superhero series The Flash debuts tonight, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans notes the best new broadcast dramas of the fall season are based on comic book stories.

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Sherilyn Fenn and Kyle MacLachlan starred in the original run of Twin Peaks. MacLachlan is rumored to be reprising the role of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in the new episodes.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour, Small Batch: 'Twin Peaks' Returns

11:41am October 08, 2014

by Linda Holmes

Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon take a few minutes to discuss the resurrection of the David Lynch cult television series Twin Peaks.

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