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Howie Mandel makes 26 cases for return of ‘Deal or No Deal’

Howie Mandel makes 26 cases for return of ‘Deal or No Deal’

December 4, 2018

LOS ANGELES — CNBC executives have said “deal” to bringing back the television game show “Deal or No Deal.” Almost 10 years since the competition program hosted by Howie Mandel went off the air,...

Thanksgiving TV: What to watch

Thanksgiving TV: What to watch

November 20, 2018

Could the secret word be “Thanksgiving”? Because Thursday delivers a 24-hour marathon of colorful ’80s cult fave “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” (6 a.m.-Friday 6 a.m., IFC) — be sure to scream when...

8 TV shows you’re going to want to watch in November

8 TV shows you’re going to want to watch in November

October 30, 2018

November should keep you happily glued to whatever screen you’re normally glued to. There is much to see and savor, beginning with: WATERGATE (History, Nov. 2-4, 9 p.m.) Three nights, six hours, and...

The Simpsons’ response to Apu criticism sparks backlash

The Simpsons’ response to Apu criticism sparks backlash

July 3, 2018

It’s been five months since a documentary sparked a national conversation on the polarizing “Simpsons” character Apu, and the long-running Fox sitcom has finally addressed the controversy — though...

Christina Aguilera compares her stint on ‘The Voice’ to a ‘churning hamster wheel’

June 12, 2018

The Voice,” as its title implies, is supposed to be about singing and nothing else. That’s why “blind auditions” are employed with the coaches’ rotating chairs turned away from the stage as contestants...

The Simpsons and Silicon Valley and when TV showrunners avoid creative challenges

The Simpsons’ and ‘Silicon Valley’ and when TV showrunners avoid creative challenges

May 16, 2018

It's always surprising when you hear people behind successful TV shows confess they're out of ideas. I was thinking about this when the creators of HBO's "Silicon Valley" sheepishly admitted that issues...

Television Q&A: When is ‘Supergirl’ coming back?

Television Q&A: When is ‘Supergirl’ coming back?

March 29, 2018

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: I am a fan of the “Supergirl” series. Is it coming back? If so, when? A: The drama will be back on The CW on April 16. Among other things, look for a guest-starring...

Jessica Jones regroups for Season 2

‘Jessica Jones’ regroups for Season 2

March 13, 2018

NEW YORK _ On the Upper East Side of Manhattan last summer, Jessica Jones was doing her thing. The sardonic private detective played by Krysten Ritter was following a lead to a makeshift veterinary clinic...

Kevin Hart explains attempt to get on Super Bowl stage: ‘When alcohol is in your system, you do dumb stuff’

Kevin Hart explains attempt to get on Super Bowl stage: ‘When alcohol is in your system, you do dumb stuff’

February 6, 2018

Kevin Hart’s brazen attempt to celebrate onstage with the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl victory was motivated by a little liquid confidence. The comedian — who was shut down by a security...

The Boondocks’ predicted an Oprah 2020 presidency in 2006

The Boondocks’ predicted an Oprah 2020 presidency in 2006

January 9, 2018

An Oprah Winfrey presidency was predicted long before her rousing Golden Globes speech on Sunday convinced many she was the person to take America out of the Trump Era. A 2006 episode of the Cartoon Network...

CBS looks to Jeff Glor to give ‘CBS Evening News’ a digital boost

CBS looks to Jeff Glor to give ‘CBS Evening News’ a digital boost

December 29, 2017

(PHOTO) By Stephen Battaglio Los Angeles Times (TNS) As a youthful looking 42, Jeff Glor is the youngest anchor of “CBS Evening News” since Douglas Edwards first sat in the chair in 1948. It’s...

Television Q&A: ‘Kevin Can Wait,’ ‘Elementary’

December 21, 2017

By Rich Heldenfels Tribune News Service (TNS) You have questions. I have some answers. Q: So, I’ve been watching “Kevin Can Wait” and was wondering what happened to his wife from last season?...

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