Tuesday, July 14, 2009

television

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 >>

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 >>

Where to Recycle Your Old Television

Switch to digital broadcasts is causing consumers to trash millions of obsolete sets. more >>

Susan Boyle's Rocket-Like Rise to Harmonic Hymnal Heaven

I'm not obsessed—just thrilled with her success. more >>

Why Singer Susan Boyle, No "American Idol," Is a Big Deal

She reminds us how shallow Hollywood's notions of beauty are. more >>

Glenn Beck's "Light Me On Fire" Immigration Moment—The Nuttiness Continues

Do they pad walls on the Fox News Channel sets? more >>

Actor Kal Penn's Surprise Suicide on 'House' Opens Way to Job With Obama White House

Penn will become associate director in the White House Office of Public Liaison. more >>

Tune In To the Social Channel

Social networking is moving to the TV. Are you ready? more >>

Liberal Hollywood Conspiracy Confirmed--Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Run It

It turns out the conservatives were right: There really is a secret, liberal, Hollywood plot. more >>

ER Ends Its 15-year Run on TV. Good Riddance

South Park, The West Wing, The Daily Show, or The Simpsons I'll watch. But ER? No. more >>

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, The Onion ... and the Decline of Mainstream Media

Stewart, Colbert, CNN, The Onion ... which is which? more >>

Americans United for Change Pushes Obama's Budget in TV Ads

The progressive group is starting its largest ad buy ever. more >>

Is Obama's Media Spectacular Working?

The president attempts to rally public support for his agenda. more >>

Obama Overexposure Could Spread His Telegenic Message Thin

Obama overexposure could dull his telegenic message. more >>

Obama '60 Minutes' Interview Nothing Like the Jay Leno Disaster

The president should keep away from Jay Leno and stick to interviews with serious reporters. more >>

Jay Leno Wins on Tonight Show, But Obama and His Special Olympics Joke Flop

One big point for Jay Leno. None for Obama. more >>

Battlestar Galactica Bows Out--Goodbye to the Best Show on TV

The best show on television bows out tonight. more >>

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