Wednesday, November 25, 2009

television

Obama on Fox News is Smart Politics

An end to Fox wars? more >>

California Goes After Power-Hungry TVs

Televisions account for 10 percent of a home's electricity use, and could rise with ever-larger sets. more >>

Reading Too Much Into the Politics of V (Spoilers)

Are they sniping at Obama? Sure? Bush too. more >>

Will CNN go the Fox Route Like MSNBC?

Will they follow MSNBC down the partisan path? more >>

Exclusive: White House Faith Adviser Defends <em>Sharia</em> Remarks

Dalia Mogahed regrets going on an extremist Muslim TV show but stands by statements she made on it. more >>

For Obama, Politics Isn't a Laughing Matter

President Obama is becoming the target of ridicule from late night comedy shows. more >>

SNL Obama Video Gets It Wrong--He Has Accomplished Too Much

But the Saturday Night Live skit is wrong—he's done too much. more >>

5 Diet and Exercise Tips From The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper

What you see on TV should be an inspiration, not necessarily a blueprint, the trainer says. more >>

FlashForward: A Mind-Blowing Journey of Human Consciousness

More Debate on the Pros and Cons of 'The Biggest Loser'

People are divided on whether the show inspires, but many want Jillian to watch her language. more >>

California Advances Tough Flat-Screen Energy Standards

The average plasma TV uses more than three times as much energy as an old cathode-ray tube set. more >>

'Reading Rainbow' Turns Its Last Page

The demise of the beloved children's show might have more to do with philosophy than with money. more >>

Mike Rowe: Why Dirty Jobs are Green

The Discovery Channel star explains the nitty-gritty of Dirty Jobs. more >>

<em>Bones</em> Star Urges Waxman to Help Chimps

Emily Deschanel, star of Fox's Bones, wants to know if Rep. Henry Waxman has a soft spot for chimps. more >>

New Technologies Require New Learning

Transition to digital TV revealed weaknesses in communications with older consumers. more >>

Poll Shows Public Sides With Palin Over Letterman

There's the outrage. more >>

Palin Accepts Letterman's Apology for 'Bad Joke'

Letterman had joked about her daughter getting "knocked up" by Alex Rodriguez. more >>

David Letterman Apologizes to Sarah Palin for A-Rod Joke

Palin accepts his apology, but her dead-ender supporters fight on. more >>

<i>Body Politic:</i> The Senate's New Soap Opera

Gabrielle Union and Tim Matheson completed a pilot based on the Senate. more >>

Sarah Palin Matches David Letterman in Cheap, Classless Jokes

The Alaska governor can't explain herself. Again. more >>

Is the Palin Crew's Fight with David Letterman a Publicity Stunt?

Comic makes a few jokes the Palin family doesn't like. more >>

Secrets to Surviving the Switch to Digital TV

June 12 is right around the corner. Are you ready for the switch? more >>

Democrats Mock Republicans for Old-Timers on TV Shows

The DNC ran a Web ad responding to Cheney, Gingrich, and McCain on the Sunday shows. more >>

Amazon Now Streams HD Movies and Shows

Service joins others in offering fare that's better than standard, but can't match Blu-ray more >>

Audio: Where to Recycle Old TVs

Interview with WTOP on how and where to recycle old TVs more >>

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