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'Supergirl' has playfulness and action'Supergirl' stars Melissa Benoist as Kara, the cousin of Superman who is working at a media company. Good casting and Benoist's deft handling of her role create hope for the show going forward.
Can TV reduce stigma? Ask Julia, the new muppet on 'Sesame Street'The newest character on the PBS children's program hopes to educate young and old by showing while everyone is different, we're 'all the same.'
'Supergirl': Has a wave of female-led superhero stories finally begun?TV shows 'Supergirl' and 'Jessica Jones' are set to debut, while movies about Wonder Woman and the female Captain Marvel are in the pipeline for the next several years.
First LookIs 'Homeland' racist? Street artists sneak 'graffiti bomb' past producersThis was not what producers for Showtime's hit drama had in mind when they requested 'Arabian Street Artists' to paint graffiti on a set.- 'Saturday Night Live': How well do you know the show?
Since its debut in 1975, 'Saturday Night Live' has pushed the boundaries of television, brought viewers to a weekend late-night program, and introduced the world to now-famous comedians too numerous to list. From the Killer Bees to Chevy Chase hosting 'Weekend Update,' from Will Ferrell playing a cheerleader to Tina Fey portraying Sarah Palin, the show has had an indelible effect on pop culture. How well do you know the TV program? Take our quiz!
Have women earned more Emmy nominations over the last decade?For non-acting categories, women have shown little progress in garnering more Emmy nominations over the past 10 years, a women's media nonprofit has found.听
Emmy Awards 2015: Will 'Game of Thrones,' 'Mad Men' take major awards?Leading contenders at this year's Emmy Awards include 'Thrones,' 'Men,' and Netflix's 'Orange Is the New Black.' 'Men' actor Jon Hamm is in his last year of being able to win a prize for best actor in a drama for the AMC show.
'Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris': Will NBC's variety show succeed?Harris's new live show is one of many fall programs heading to network TV. 'Best' could be the riskiest program coming on the air this autumn.
'Longmire': How Hollywood looks at older TV viewers'Longmire' aired on A&E and became its highest-rated drama original show, but it was canceled by the network. It's now airing on Netflix. What benefit does the program give the streaming service?
Beyond broadcast: A guide to finding original showsBaffled by the new shows popping up on cable networks and streaming services? Here are some of the new go-to places for acclaimed programming.
Stephen Colbert: How 'The Late Show' will be different from his Comedy Central gigColbert takes over as host of CBS's 'Late Show' beginning on Sept. 8. He's previously been a correspondent on 'The Daily Show' and hosted 'The Colbert Report.'聽
Is TV in a reboot renaissance? Or are we just out of ideas?Several TV networks have announced reruns or spinoffs of 90s hits. What prompted the nostalgic move?聽
'Fargo': Anthologies breathe new life into storytelling on TVAnthology TV shows are everywhere with programs like 'True Detective,' 'American Horror Story,' and 'Fargo' winning over viewers and critics. What makes these programs so popular?- How well do you know Jon Stewart's time on 'The Daily Show'?
On Aug. 6, Jon Stewart is reportedly stepping down as host of 'The Daily Show' after seeing the program through four elections and much political turmoil. The effect of Stewart and his show on America and the world was such that he was voted the most trusted newscaster in the country in a poll in 2009 despite the fact that his program centers on skewering the media and current events. As for the future, comedian Trevor Noah is taking over hosting duties for "The Daily Show."
How well do you remember Stewart's time on the program and some of his reactions to current events? Try out our quiz!
Conan O'Brien: Here's the special Comic-Con activity he's hostingO'Brien is broadcasting his TBS talk show from Comic-Con from Wednesday to Saturday and guests will include cast members from 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Walking Dead.'
Harry Shearer is back on board for 'The Simpsons'Shearer, who supplies the voice work for such 'Simpsons' characters as Mr. Burns and Smithers, has reportedly come back to the show. Following a contract dispute, the actor stated earlier this year that he'd be leaving.
'Avengers' star Patrick Macnee diesMacnee also appeared in the adaptation of 'Hamlet' starring Laurence Olivier and 'This Is Spinal Tap.' 'We were in our own mad, crazy world,' Macnee said of the popularity of the TV show 'The Avengers.' 'We were the TV Beatles.'
Most popular 'TV network' in 2016? Netflix.As online video giant Netflix continues to gain subscribers and converts, it looks on track to surpass TV's traditional broadcast heavyweights.
Dick Van Patten, best known as amiable patriarch on 'Eight is Enough,' has diedVan Patten, whose career spanned about eight decades, was known for a big smile framed by prominent cheeks and an effusive personality. He聽died on Tuesday.
'I did not tell the truth': Where does NBC's Brian Williams go from here?Williams is to return to the airwaves in August after being suspended for fabricating a story about his time reporting in Iraq 12 years ago. On Friday, he apologized for telling stories 'that were wrong.'
