2013-06-14 at 10:31
Last month, daytime viewers said goodbye to long-time The Young & the Restless star Jeanne Cooper who died at 84 years of age. After appearing on the soap drama for 39 years, so great was the hole she left that Y&R producers dedicated an entire hour remembering and eulogizing the actress... Read More
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2013-05-31 at 11:15
After a rather lackluster season that focused more on American Idol’s judges than on the talent, a recent article outlined the changes needed in order to save AI. But I have to ask: do we really want to?
Yes, AI has fuelled some successful careers, including that of Kelly Clarkson,... Read More
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2013-05-17 at NOON
He came into our homes for 33 years, 895 episodes and we hardly knew him. In 1968, that might be perfectly alright. But in an age of social media, camera phones and general nosiness, we want to know everything about the stars on TV.
A Mr. Rogers biopic is being developed... Read More
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2013-05-13 at 16:31
Last month, the news hit like a shockwave: Glee was renewed not just for Season Five but also Season Six!
It’s surprising since viewership has been dwindling almost as quickly as the criticisms have been growing.
I’ll admit, I was a diehard fan from the beginning.... Read More
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2013-05-03 at 10:44
In 1980, a handgun loomed out of the darkness as a Texas oilman was left bleeding on his office floor all summer long while everyone wondered “Who shot J.R.?”
It was a brilliant move that kept the minds of viewers continually mulling over potential scenarios at home and... Read More
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2013-04-26 at 10:16
More details are coming out regarding the lives of the brothers who bombed the Boston marathon.
And I keep wondering: why is it that some people who are given so many chances and opportunities, decide to destroy the world around them? While others who have so little, can dream of... Read More
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2013-04-12 at NOON
Serial killers fascinate their audience. When Criminal Minds premiered in 2005, critics praised the actors but questioned the psychiatric diagnoses.
Then series’ star, Mandy Patinkin left after just two years, claiming the dark subject matter was too much to handle. ... Read More
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2013-03-28 at 9:00 AM
News and interview programs have been updating and revising their hosts since the beginning to get just the right combinations of fun, sex appeal and chemistry.
When Kathy Lee Gifford retired, Regis tried out several gals live before settling on Kelly Ripa – who later did the same before... Read More
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2013-03-22 at 10:40
Though it may come as a shock, I love television. Despite my periodic complaints and commentary on the industry, I genuinely love the boob tube. Especially when I turn it on.
But sometimes, it would seem to have been better to leave it off.
This past week seemed to be full... Read More
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2013-03-15 at 10:35
For many years, people have recognized me out and about in my daily life.
Rarely do they remember my name. And after over a decade on TV news, you’d think that the weather would be my calling card.
But no, for over six years, I have been referred to as “The Pet Lady.” ... Read More
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