It might be a coincidence that the time periods of graduation and TV fall schedule announcements happen to coincide. Read more...
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May 26, 11:14 pm
New television shows must leave a lasting impression on audiences to survive cuts for new fall lineups
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 25, 1:51 am
Audio City: _Artists showcase talents in co-op housing_
Because artists are already in the business of sharing their works and ideas, perhaps they are naturally inclined to share their living space "“ and chores "“ in cooperative housing. Read more...
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At the Treehouse on Strathmore Avenue, guitars hang on the walls and open mic nights are held to showcase a variety of performers, from rappers to magicians.
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May 22, 11:24 pm
Pop Psychology: All good things come to an end
It's funny how unprepared we always are for endings. Here I am, for example, not at all ready to write my last "Pop Psychology" column. Read more...
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In the “Chuck” season finale, Sarah Walker (Yvonne Strahovski) and Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi) tie the knot, solidifying their long-developing relationship.
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May 20, 10:54 am
ABC comedy show 'Happy Endings' gets a second chance after being in danger of cancellation
Watching the first few episodes of a new show is often like getting through the first few weeks with a new roommate. Read more...
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May 13, 12:04 am
Endangered Series: _New NBC reality singing competition 'The Voice' lacks blind objectivity_
For many of us, superficiality has been inescapable since preschool. The reality singing competition "The Voice" is like going through the first week of classes without anyone paying attention to what you're wearing. Read more...
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NBC’s newest reality show “The Voice” is a singing competition in which professional singers mentor and critique contestants competing for a record deal.
Credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC
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May 6, 12:23 am
Endangered Series: _Fox’s new show 'Breaking In,' featuring college-aged characters, has comedic perks despite some problematic elements_
High school is familiar territory with TV audiences. "Glee" is immensely popular, and many of the subplots in family dramas or comedies revolve around the exploits of children who are of high school age. Read more...
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New Fox comedy “Breaking In” showcases a cast of college-aged security experts. Amid the wacky heist plots is genuine heart and lovable competence.
Credit: Jordin Althaus/FOX
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April 29, 12:22 am
Endangered Series: _Detective show 'The Killing' is consistent with AMC's high standards, viewership_
The cable channel AMC has what casual baseball fans like to refer to as a "good batting average." Since taking a chance on a little show called "Mad Men," the network has given birth to five original dramas. Read more...
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The pilot of AMC’s original series “The Killing” was the second-most popular debut in the network’s history. The show follows a pair of Seattle-based detectives on their season-long search for the murderer of a 17-year-old girl.
Courtesy of Carole Segal