'New Moon' rises to top at box office Nov 23, 2009
When they re up there on the stage, you are going to be looking at two of the greatest interviewers in the history of television paired together, said Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Motown royalty. (Boston Globe)
International Emmys to honor David Frost Nov 22, 2009
"When they're up there on the stage, you are going to be looking at two of the greatest interviewers in the history of television paired together," said Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts ces. The presentation will highlight an evening in which 41 nominees from 17 countries will be competing in 10 categories for International Emmys, honoring excellence in TV programming produced outside the U.S. British television productions garnered a leading... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
North-west begins digital switch Nov 4, 2009
Page last updated at 00:12 GMT, Wednesday, 4 November 2009. Elderly and disabled people are being offered help to switch to digital. (BBC News -- UK)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
From 1990 through 1995, "The Simpsons" presented what was arguably the most cunning satire in the history of television. What made it so was its style -- its masterfully hewn characters, rapid-fire comic timing, and a welcome lack of the sort of self-congratulatory comic vanity the networks normally give us. (Salon)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
(Years later, editing a TV series on the history of television, colleagues and I noted how, in his excitement, Cronkite almost talked over Armstrong's "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."). As time went by, America became blas. (Salon)
'Buffy' creator to direct 'Glee' Oct 25, 2009
" directed one of the great musical episodes in the history of television on 'Buffy,' " gushed Murphy, "so this is a great, if unexpected, fit. I'm thrilled he'll be loaning us his fantastic groundbreaking talent.". And there's no reason to panic, "Dollhouse" fans: I'm told the auteur's moonlighting in no way, shape or form suggests that that show is a goner. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Buffy' creator to direct episode of 'Glee' Oct 21, 2009
"Joss directed one of the great musical episodes in the history of television on 'Buffy,' " gushed Murphy, "so this is a great, if unexpected, fit. I'm thrilled he'll be loaning us his fantastic groundbreaking talent.". And there's no reason to panic, "Dollhouse" fans: I'm told the auteur's moonlighting in no way, shape or form suggests that that show is a goner. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Dennis Miller locked and loaded Oct 9, 2009
The hatred toward FOX News is far and beyond any other network in the history of television. It's the hatred factor that I'm not quite sure about. (Fox News)
Letterman ramps up the 'ick' factor Oct 2, 2009
I think Letterman is one of the few people in the history of television who can legitimately be called a genius. He reinvented the talk show by turning it on its ear, until the funhouse-mirror version that he created became the standard. (AZCentral -- News)
Football night changing days Sep 9, 2009
"Our hope is to showcase these games as true events," said NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol, boastfully adding that the Sunday night crew of Bob Costas, Cris Collinsworth and Michaels is "a trio of talent unsurpassed probably in the history of television.". Costas, a winner of 19 Emmy Awards, will host the studio show live from the site of each week's premier game and will be involved in some game content. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Let kids hear the president Sep 7, 2009
Gary R. Olsen wrote on Sep 6, 2009 12:41 PM:" Stephen - I believe you're right- Except you mentioned Fox News instead of CNN (The most biased news channel in the history of television) ". cvdailyreader wrote on Sep 6, 2009 2:27 PM:" Patrick,You should read my posts under the news article misnamed, "Schools Dodging Obama's Furor. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hello everyone. How do you do? Help me! Can not find sites on the: Opalescence vs... Aug 31, 2009
And I always think Six Feet Under and the most stunning finale in the history of television, written and directed by Ball. True Blood doesn;t belong in this list. (Multichannel News)
NBC's Ebersol loves his NFL TV talent Aug 27, 2009
He said Costas, along with game announcers Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, form an "incredible trio of talent." No, make that "a treasure trove of talent." Hold on, they're really a "trio of talent unsurpassed probably in the history of television." And and , back in the NBC studio, "are the sports studio tag team of all time.". And you thought 's exit might hurt NBC.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Elsewhere on reality TV Aug 18, 2009
There is nothing in the history of television to suggest that being part of it makes your personal life any easier and plenty to suggest otherwise. Yet people continue to hand over the keys to their homes to camera crews. (FOX59, IN)
Rock Hall of Fame honors Austin City Limits Aug 11, 2009
"It just seemed natural that we try to do something down here in Austin around the longest-running musical series in the history of television. What this program has done in trying to create this incredible archive of material of both iconic and emerging, cutting-edge artists is remarkable," said Terry Stewart, president and chief executive of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
Dennis Miller in No Spin Zone Aug 7, 2009
But this is the most successful program in the history of television. Worldwide phenomenon. (Fox News)
Nissan cube(R) Featured in NBC's Heroes Booth at Comic-Con Jul 29, 2009
In addition, NBC offers such hit dramas as "Heroes," NBC's #1 series of the 2007-08 season in 18-49 and the powerful "Law & Order" franchise, anchored by the series that ties "Gunsmoke" as the longest-running drama series in the history of television. About Comic-Con. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
• Video: Ten top moments Jul 18, 2009
Wilshire ngton on Variety. Walter Cronkite outlived the length of his tenure in the anchor chair at "CBS Evening News," a fact that provided dozens of opportunities for perspective and retrospective. (Variety)
Family Guy can’t compare to The Simpsons Jul 18, 2009
That season is not only the best in the history of The Simpsons, but one of the best seasons of comedy in the history of television. Think about it, almost every episode still rings true as great and looking at the lineup has made several critics call it the 1927 Yankees of comedy (woohoo sports reference). (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Huckaby: This past week a major one for public figures Jun 28, 2009
Nobody in the history of television ever got more mileage out of two words than Ed McMahon got out of "Heeeeeeerrrrrree's Johnny!". Jack Nicholson even spoofed him in "The Shining," one of the best scary movies ever made. (Athens Banner-Herald)
America 's sidekick Jun 24, 2009
And probably the most recognizable phrase in the history of television: "Heeeeeere's Johnny!". McMahon died early Tuesday at age 86, after securing his place in the entertainment firmament as television's ultimate sidekick, alongside Carson for 30 years on Tonight, from 1962 to 1992. (The Augusta Chronicle)
For 'Nip/Tuck,' beauty fades Jun 21, 2009
"You can't deny the place that the show has in the history of television, and I feel personally that I played a pretty extraordinary character on a TV show," McMahon said during a telephone interview. The two stars took the crew out for a post-production celebration at Beso in Hollywood when they completed filming their last scene, a surgery with Roma Maffia, who played lesbian anesthesiologist Liz. (Multichannel News)
Secret to Lenos success? Work, work, work May 23, 2009
NBC prevailed upon him to front one of the most audacious experiments on the history of television: his own, five-night-a-week, prime time comedy series. Well give it a chance and see what happens, says Leno, smartly playing down expectations. (MSNBC -- Television)
How I learned to love (and hate) "American Idol" Apr 19, 2009
(NBC Universal head Jeff Zucker said it might be "the most impactful show in the history of television," and whenever studio execs say things like that, it is wise to prepare for the End of Days. The show may have a chewy, heartwarming center, but it's unbelievably creepy around the edges. (Salon)
TWIB takes a look at N.Y.'s new parks Apr 17, 2009
Going into its 32nd year, TWIB -- the longest-running sports anthology show in the history of television -- is known for giving fans a glimpse of the game through the eyes of players and coaches. In keeping with that theme, TWIB will also have Yankees manager Joe Girardi mic'd up from New York's workout day at the stadium on April 2. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Blank backs longer season, likes DirectTV Apr 9, 2009
For last year s Super Bowl we had 150 million people watch the game, the biggest single event in the history of television. We get 125 to 150 million fans every week that watch football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fox News host walks fine line with apology Mar 26, 2009
"The idea is simple. We just sit down and talk about junk. We have no props, no high end production values, no huge guest stars. I am the most inexperienced talk show host in the history of television. I'd describe it as a chat show for miscreants." On Red Eye in The Guardian newspaper. "I feel like I'm a lion tamer holding chain saws. It's somewhat similar to somebody who's lost his mind. I'm a complete maniac. You may disagree with me, but you can't stop watching. I don't even think you... (Globe and Mail)
I Like to Watch Mar 22, 2009
Not only have the show's writers improved steadily since the pilot, but in its second season, "30 Rock" has reached a level of relatable but farcical comedy that's practically unmatched in the history of television. As much as I loved "Seinfeld," "Arrested Development," "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Everybody Loves Raymond," I think "30 Rock" makes me laugh out loud more often than any other TV comedy I've seen. (Salon)
Montel Williams Joins Air America Media Mar 18, 2009
Williams was the EMMY-award winning host and executive producer of The Montel Williams Show for 17 years, one of the longest running daytime talk shows in the history of television. In addition to his talk show and several acting appearance on hit television programs, Williams is an accomplished author, having published eight books with four New York Times best-sellers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weird Chronicles: Lost In Facebook Mar 17, 2009
"Yes, I've become a Facebook addict, one of those slightly vacant, twitchy-fingered dweebs obsessed with updating my status, finding old high school friends who probably haven't thought of me in the nearly quarter-century since we graduated and looking up various other odd folks I've known through the years.I now have nearly 400 friends (feel free to "friend" me if you're of a mind, but you'll have to join my Mafia, too), some of whom I'll confess I honestly don't know from Adam's off ox. That's... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
NBC orders Jerry Seinfeld reality series... Feb 27, 2009
"Some of the greatest comedies in the history of television have been around marriages," Silverman said ... "Some of the greatest comedies in the history of television have been around marriages," Silverman said. (The Drudge Report)
DVD Review: Sports Night Special Ed... Feb 17, 2009
Probably most interesting from a history of television point of view, though, are two of the features that have little to do with the show s stars or creators. One is a series of interviews with the current anchors and staff of ESPN s Sportscenter, who compare the details of Sports Night with the reality of producing a live sports broadcast. (Suite101.com)
Newsreader Brian Naylor confirmed among the dead Feb 9, 2009
"He was the doyen of newsreaders in this country's very rich history of television news. Certainly in this city he reigned over a period where he was the very best at his craft and I personally have never seen anyone who could hold a candle to him.". In a statement, Naylor's lawyer, John Beckwith, confirmed the tragedy on Sunday evening. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Digital TV explained Feb 7, 2009
The history of television in South Africa is an eventful one, despite spanning just 37 short years. By comparison, Zimbabwe or Southern Rhodesia as it was known then introduced the box back in 1961. (iAfrica.com)
