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Television
fromBustle
17 hours ago

I Want To Hug Phoebe Buffay After Lisa Kudrow's 'Friends' Confession

Lisa Kudrow reflects on her career post-Friends, feeling undervalued despite her success and Emmy nominations.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Time has not been kind to VHS - Harvard Gazette

VHS technology, once dominant, is now obsolete, with efforts underway to digitize and preserve its content before degradation occurs.
Photography
fromAol
19 hours ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
fromVulture
1 day ago

I Forgot Lisa Kudrow Was on Friends

Look at all these legendary movies, and now How's That?! can be the big TV hit for Stage 24. The documentary camera zooms in on the shows listed on the plaque under 'television,' including Mike & Molly, Full and Fuller House, and, most conspicuously, Friends.
Television
Humor
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

All Your Friends

All Your Friends is an indie dance party on April 11, 2026, celebrating early 2010s house party nostalgia with classic tracks.
#the-sopranos
Arts
fromQNS
1 month ago

'Sopranos' creator, stars talk 'best show ever made' during panel at Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria - QNS

Nancy Marchand's request to keep working led David Chase to spare her character Livia Soprano from death in season one, fundamentally altering The Sopranos' plot trajectory.
Arts
fromQNS
1 month ago

'Sopranos' creator, stars talk 'best show ever made' during panel at Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria - QNS

Nancy Marchand's request to keep working led David Chase to spare her character Livia Soprano from death in season one, fundamentally altering The Sopranos' plot trajectory.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Older People Are Sharing The Everyday Experiences From The Past That Are Suuuuuper Rare Now

Older adults describe everyday experiences from the 1950s-1980s that no longer exist today, including shared phone lines, elevator attendants, accessible firearms in public spaces, and inexpensive concert tickets.
#television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We got cancelled and we're still here!' Michael Patrick King on The Comeback and why And Just Like That will age well

Michael Patrick King announces the return of The Comeback, a beloved yet underwatched show co-created with Lisa Kudrow.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

The Best Way To Embrace Convergent TV? Break Down The Silos Between Linear And Streaming | AdExchanger

Marketers must adopt convergent TV strategies that blend linear and streaming approaches rather than debating programmatic versus direct buying methods.
Television
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Why Is Horror TV So Complicated Right Now?

Modern horror films have become overly complicated, straying from classic survival rules established in the 1996 film Scream.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Your Friends and Neighbours to Portobello: the seven best shows to stream this week

Jon Hamm stars in a black comedy about a burglar facing personal and professional challenges while navigating suburban life.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Romance on TV Ruining My Chances for a Relationship?

Television romance depicts the initial spark of attraction but omits the sustained investment and effort required for lasting, healthy relationships.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Is Binge-Watching TV Really a Pastime?

Binge-watching television has become a prevalent pastime in America, but it can lead to negative psychological effects like anxiety and depression.
Television
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of TV Briefing: WTF is the DASH TV universe study at the center of the latest Nielsen drama?

The TV universe study is essential for measuring U.S. TV viewership and establishing baseline numbers for audience segmentation.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The HBO brand doesn't deserve this

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will result in merging HBO Max with Paramount+, creating a streaming service with over 200 million subscribers.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The State of the Game Show

The State of the Union has transformed from a constitutional requirement for the president to report to Congress into a monarchical spectacle where Congress defers to the president rather than treating him as accountable to them.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Come at the king HBO changed TV forever, but is its crown under threat in the age of streaming and Trump?

HBO's tagline marked its ambition to redefine television, establishing a unique identity in an increasingly competitive landscape.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

'Frasier' Saying Cheers to Hollywood Hills

Kelsey Grammer listed his Hollywood Hills home for $715,000 after determining he and his wife were not using it frequently enough to justify ownership.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

9 weekend rituals from the 60s and 70s that created a sense of togetherness screens have replaced - Silicon Canals

Shared weekend rituals like family meals and aimless Sunday drives fostered togetherness, intimacy, and presence that digital devices have gradually eroded.
Television
fromMen's Journal
3 weeks ago

NBC Cancels One of Its Priciest Reality Shows

NBC canceled Yes Chef! after one season due to high production costs and insufficient profitability despite stable viewership numbers throughout its run.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Fictitious Capital of HBO's Industry

In the fourth season of Industry, everyone has a story to sell: a neutered fund or loveless marriage, shamed husbands, a life aimless after retirement, a payment-processing firm hampered by its ties to porn and sex work. These labels seem to indicate mistaken priorities or misplaced trust. But they are just narratives to be refined or redefined. Everything is up for grabs if you tell the right story.
Television
Music
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This classic MTV website goes where Netflix dare not venture

MTV's last music-only stations closed December 31, 2025, but online services like MTV Rewind recreate the vintage music-video TV experience.
Television
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)

Despite industry turmoil, quality television continues thriving with acclaimed new seasons and innovative shows across multiple genres in 2026.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
11 years ago

Realistic TV Ratings

A set of satirical TV rating labels pairs mock codes with cynical, humorous content warnings about sexual content, bloat, unfulfilled plotlines, and cultural effects.
#mtv-rewind
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Ten Shows Our Critics Have Recently Reviewed

The New Yorker's television critics review recent TV releases and comedy specials, offering guidance on what to watch as the industry faces uncertainty about its future quality.
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Dawson's Creek' duo have reunited for film trilogy

We obviously grew up together and spent a lot of time on camera together, she said. To not have that for 20 years and work with different people and have all these different experiences, and then come back together? Oh my god, I remember how much I know you on camera and you know me on camera.' It's so special, and it was so much fun because we work really well together.
Film
#neighbor-disputes
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Neighbors" Captures the Drama That Follows You Home

HBO's docuseries 'Neighbors' explores escalating homeowner disputes fueled by security cameras, firearms, and erosion of social civility.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Neighbors" Captures the Drama That Follows You Home

HBO's docuseries 'Neighbors' explores escalating homeowner disputes fueled by security cameras, firearms, and erosion of social civility.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

23 Things That Were So Common During The '90s That Are Basically Extinct Today

Everyday 1990s practices like meeting at airport gates, calling Moviefone, and leaving doors unlocked have largely disappeared due to security and technological change.
#james-van-der-beek
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Hunt for the Next Heated Rivalry Is Not That Simple

Heated Rivalry's unexpected success on HBO Max has sparked industry interest in sports romance content, but executives warn against creating derivative clones of the show.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Growing pains: Industry has shown that bigger isn't always better

We don't need proof, says one short-seller out for the kill, because we finally have a good story to tell. Cooked books can be explained as simply a misalignment between the velocity of my vision and the velocity of regulation, according to the slippery fintech entrepreneur Whitney Halberstram. The gap in between is where smart people have always made money.
Television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reality bites: why the wildest TV shows of the 2000s are haunting us now

Reality television from the 2000s is being retrospectively criticized for monetizing humiliation, with shows like The Biggest Loser, To Catch a Predator, and America's Next Top Model now examined for their exploitative practices and cruelty.
Television
fromFortune
1 month ago

50 seasons later, 'Survivor' bets on nostalgia to win the ratings game | Fortune

Survivor's 50th season premiere demonstrates the show's enduring cultural impact and continued viewership dominance in reality television.
Television
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

CBS in the spotlight as parent company pursues Warner Bros. Discovery deal

CBS faced multiple controversies including Anderson Cooper's departure from 60 Minutes, a blocked Stephen Colbert interview, and Paramount's final bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Television
fromAol
1 month ago

'King of Queens' Star Imagines Where His Character Would Be Today

Spence Olchin would have resented MetroCard retirement and quietly griped, reflecting his attachment to the old subway system and concerns about job security.
Television
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month

February's streaming lineup features diverse, swoon-worthy shows across romance, sci-fi, postapocalyptic, fantasy, and documentary genres for varied viewing tastes.
Television
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 series finales from the 70s and 80s that Boomers remember watching live with the whole family - Silicon Canals

Mass appointment television created shared cultural moments now lost to individualized, device-based streaming and infinite viewing choices.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I have rewatched the show more than 60 times': your favourite comfort TV

Television programs offer comfort, escapism, humor, and emotional refuge through witty comedies and reassuring documentaries, becoming personal favorites across diverse viewers and life circumstances.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

Short, character-driven, 23-minute comedies with self-contained episodes are ideal for casual, low-attention viewing while doing chores or hobbies.
Television
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

47 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026

2026 television features returning hit series, spinoffs, and final seasons from acclaimed shows, promising another strong year for small-screen storytelling.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Six Satisfying TV Shows You Can Watch in One Sitting

One-season TV can tell a complete story; The Night Of emphasizes the murder’s devastating consequences over finding the killer.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us your favourite TV romance

From sparks flying during The OC's Spider-Man snog to love stories so powerful they make you weep, Guardian writers have picked the television couples whose tales never fail to make hearts pound. Now we would like to hear yours. What is your favourite TV romance, and why? Share your favourite You can tell us your favourite TV romance using this form.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stop the blues a-callin'! It's our guide to the ultimate comfort TV

There isn't a weak link in the cast and they work together as seamlessly and apparently joyfully as you could wish. Jokes come thick and fast Andre Braugher and Terry Crews in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Photograph: Fox/Getty Images The jokes come thick and fast, the tone is perfectly pitched, the occasional emotional moment well done, and it rarely strikes a false note. You can watch it again and again and be delighted every time.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Every TV Show Canceled in 2026 So Far

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, pickup order to lack of renewal. Here we bid farewell to the canceled shows of 2026. Less than a month into the year (and last lunar year not even over) and shows are already starting to drop. This post will serve as living tribute to the TV we're going to miss in 2027. Don't cry because they're over, smile because hopefully there are some sort of residuals in place for the workers.
Television
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Maury Povich reflects on daytime television's wild ride in 'Dirty Talk'

1990s–2000s daytime talk shows transformed television and directly influenced modern reality programming by pushing sensational, ratings-driven content.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It launched a million fantasies': the greatest ever TV romances

Mae and George's romance combines palpable chemistry, deep friendship, and queer tenderness while portraying growth, identity struggles, and sustained mutual choice across a semi-autobiographical series.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The 12 Best Rewatch Shows On Streaming For Your Next Anxiety Binge

There's so much going on in the world, in our country, and hell, in our own work and family lives. Just because the headlines are straight out of a dystopian novel doesn't mean your kids stopped needing you to help with their homework. When our days are full of so many demands, no wonder we feel hyped up and anxious by the time the kids are in bed.
Television
Television
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Are we witnessing the death of traditional TV?

The Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube in 2029, reflecting shifting audience viewing habits and a move toward streaming for major live events.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Eternally spellbinding': the TV shows that baffle you but you can't get enough of

Catterick, Monkey Dust, The OA, and Mrs Davies deliver surreal, darkly comic, and increasingly bizarre narratives blending crime, dreamlike animation, sci‑fi, and oddball humor.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

No One Under 62 Can Identify These Classic TV Sitcoms From A Single Screenshot

A new classic TV sitcoms quiz features familiar and more obscure shows to challenge participants, especially those under 60.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Saturday Night Live: big name cameos can't save weak Stranger Things-themed episode

Saturday Night Live returned with a Trump-focused cold open and Finn Wolfhard's first-time hosting, blending political satire and pop-culture humor.
Television
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Netflix making us stupid?

Netflix originals increasingly rely on explicit exposition and simplified dialogue, reducing narrative subtlety and rewarding less attentive viewing.
Television
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Terrible TV: 'All's Fair' and 'Emily in Paris' show there's a big market for trash telly

All's Fair is a widely panned Disney+ legal drama starring Kim Kardashian that critics consider exceptionally poor television.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us your favourite confusing TV show

Submit favourite confusing-but-entertaining TV shows via an encrypted form; responses can be anonymous and data will be used only for the feature.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From the moon landing to accidental sexting: your greatest ever TV moments

Mum and dad bought a Vidor TV for the coronation in 1953. We used to watch the Television Newsreel on Saturday evening I was fascinated by the start, which was the BBC revolving round the Alexandra TV tower. I think this (together with listening to the shipping forecast on the radio) is what sparked my lifelong obsession with radio! It is still with me 70+ years later. Phil Holliday, 78, New Zealand
Television
Television
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How TiVo killed live TV

TiVo pioneered DVR features that transformed TV watching but failed to become a sustained commercial success as its innovations were adopted without it.
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