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First Look'O.J.: Made in America' named among year's best, despite unusual releaseAs critics look back at the best work released in 2016, 'Made' is turning up frequently on best-of lists. The documentary aired on TV for multiple nights and was also briefly screened in movie theaters.
Did 'Hairspray Live!' win over reviewers with its message of acceptance?NBC aired its latest live musical production with 'Hairspray Live!,' a show that tells the story of the efforts to integrate a dance TV show in 1960s Baltimore. Maddie Baillio, Harvey Fierstein, and Jennifer Hudson star in the program.
NBC musicals return with 'Hairspray': Why do we still want live shows?TV viewers watch shows on their own schedules more than ever before, but people are still tuning in for events like NBC's now-annual live musical productions.
Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars: Why the late-night host was selectedKimmel has been selected to host the Oscars 2017 telecast, which will air on Feb. 26. Kimmel hosts ABC's late-night program 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
ABC gets the Oscars host it wanted with selection of Jimmy KimmelLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel will preside over the Oscars ceremony in 2017. The 2017 show will be the first time he has hosted the Oscars ceremony.
Will 'Sons of Anarchy' spin-off 'Mayans' be another cable winner?Work on a pilot for a 'Sons' spin-off will begin in 2017. FX's 'Sons' became a huge hit for the network when it aired between 2008 and 2014.
Dolly Parton performs on 'Voice' before 'Christmas Of Many Colors' debutParton performed her classic song 'Jolene' along with coach Miley Cyrus and the a cappella group Pentatonix on 'The Voice.' A new movie based on Parton's childhood, 'Dolly Parton's Christmas Of Many Colors,' is set to premiere on NBC on Nov. 30 following the success of the 2015 TV movie 'Dolly Parton鈥檚 Coat of Many Colors.'
Grant Tinker behind-the-scenes force for 'Mary Tyler Moore,' 'Cosby Show'Tinker was founder of MTM Enterprises, which was the production company behind programs such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'The Bob Newhart Show,' and was chairman at NBC when the network aired such hits as 'The Cosby Show' and 'Hill Street Blues.' 'I just had the good luck to be around people who did the kind of work that the audience appreciates,' Tinker said.
Did the critics like 'Gilmore Girls' on Netflix?The latest episodes of 'Gilmore Girls,' the first in nine years, were released on Netflix on Nov. 25. The show stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Kelly Bishop.
First LookLaurie Hernandez wins 'Dancing With the Stars': How pros help celebritiesThe season finale for the 23rd season of the ABC reality competition 'Dancing With the Stars' aired Tuesday. Among the finalists, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez and former football player Calvin Johnson Jr. faced off.
Who will compete in 'DWTS' finale, and what's behind its popularity?The final three pairs will face off on the 'Dancing with the Stars' season finale, airing Nov. 22.
First LookHolly Hunter to star in new Alan Ball show: how his work led to HBO successHunter will star in an untitled TV show that is being created by Ball for HBO. Ball has previously worked on the TV shows 'Six Feet Under' and 'True Blood.'
First Look'Gilmore Girls' returns: Most critically well-received of recent reboots?New episodes of 'Gilmore' will debut on Nov. 25. So far, the revival seems to be better-received critically than fellow reboots like 'The X-Files' and 'Fuller House.'
'Inhumans' show heads to ABC, IMAX: Where do Marvel programs stand?A TV show based on the Marvel Inhumans characters will debut on ABC next fall. Marvel already had programs on both ABC and Netflix. Is the studio as successful in the world of television as it is in film?
More 'Legends of Tomorrow' episodes: Did superheroes save the CW?The CW has ordered more episodes of 'Legends of Tomorrow.' The network has arguably become recognized most as the home of superhero shows, with programs such as the 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl.'聽
Stephen Colbert: Viewers should 'think about all the things we have in common'Colbert, host of CBS's 'The Late Show,' headed up a live Showtime election special that he concluded by urging viewers to 'think about all the things we have in common.'
Will there be a 'Big Bang Theory' prequel spin-off?CBS is reportedly planning a spin-off based around the younger days of 'Big' character Sheldon Cooper. The news comes as 'Big' enters double-digit seasons.
First LookWhy Idina Menzel appeared as guest judge on 'Dancing With the Stars'Idina Menzel appeared as a guest judge on the most recent episode of 'Dancing With the Stars,' which had contestants perform dances set to Broadway tunes.
Partway into first season, is 'Westworld' the 'Thrones' successor?The science fiction drama 'Westworld' has now aired several episodes on HBO. Is it the heir to the massively successful HBO fantasy show 'Game of Thrones'?
Hulu makes a deal with Fox, Disney: Shaping up to be big live TV presence?Programming from networks like ABC, Fox, and FX will be part of a planned live streaming service from Hulu. These acquisitions may make Hulu a major presence in the live TV world.
