<b>Video:</b> Emmys 2013  Round Table | Let's get real

Video: Emmys 2013 Round Table | Let's get real

The hosts of some of the most popular reality shows on TV sat down with Times writer Yvonne Villarreal to talk Emmys and about what really goes on...

 Drama prize for 'Days of Our Lives' at Daytime Emmys

Drama prize for 'Days of Our Lives' at Daytime Emmys

After being ignored for most of the evening, "Days of Our Lives" won the drama series prize at the 40th Daytime Emmy Awards — the first time...

Emmys 2013 : A Golden Moment in Drama

Emmys 2013 : A Golden Moment in Drama

Television has been proudly brandishing its "Golden Era" calling card of late largely on the merits of the many top dramas being produced on prime...

'Mad Men': Megan Draper will not die, at least, not this season

'Mad Men': Megan Draper will not die, at least, not this season

Ever since up-and-coming actress Megan Draper (Jessica Pare) donned the same T-shirt that Sharon Tate wore in a 1967 photo shoot, "Mad Men" conspiracy...

Emmys 2013: Carson Daly on whether Emmy noms matter in reality TV

Emmys 2013: Carson Daly on whether Emmy noms matter in reality TV

In the world of reality television, what do Emmy nominations mean for a show? It depends on who you ask.

Emmys 2013: Jeff Probst says format is the star in reality TV

Emmys 2013: Jeff Probst says format is the star in reality TV

It's easy enough to pick out the star of a sitcom or drama: Just look for the person whose character the title refers to or whose name comes up...

Monica Potter's close call with her 'Parenthood' cancer story

Monica Potter's close call with her 'Parenthood' cancer story

Monica Potter, who plays Kristina Braverman on NBC's sleeper hit "Parenthood" (just renewed for a fifth season), had an emotional story about breast...

Some timely intel on 'Homeland'

Some timely intel on 'Homeland'

Brody's gone off the grid and, jokes "Homeland" show runner Alex Gansa, he's either sporting a serious lumberjack beard right now or has "shaved his...

'Homeland' plots a course not all ready to follow

'Homeland' plots a course not all ready to follow

In its first season, "Homeland" hinged on the premise that Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) had been turned while held captive by Al Qaeda...

The Contenders: Vera Farmiga cozies up to 'Bates Motel'

The Contenders: Vera Farmiga cozies up to 'Bates Motel'

Vera Farmiga remembers vividly how she came to see Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" for the first time.

The Gold Standard: Actors in drama series

The Gold Standard: Actors in drama series

"Homeland" swept the two lead acting drama categories last year. Could another first-year series be poised to duplicate the feat? Let's look at the...

Emmys 2013: Andrew Lincoln 'was terrified' to join 'Walking Dead'

Emmys 2013: Andrew Lincoln 'was terrified' to join 'Walking Dead'

Judging from his character Rick Grimes' understated cowboy-like swagger on "The Walking Dead," it's hard to imagine British actor Andrew Lincoln being...

Emmys 2013: Kevin Bacon talks flawed characters, TV violence

Emmys 2013: Kevin Bacon talks flawed characters, TV violence

Kevin Bacon's character on the crime drama "The Following," former FBI agent Ryan Hardy, doesn't have it easy. Season 1 found him matching wits with...

'The Newsroom': Join a live chat with Jeff Daniels today

Live chat: Join a live chat with Jeff Daniels from 'The Newsroom' now

Now, more than ever, it might be time to follow up with gruff cable newscaster Will McAvoy on why America is the greatest country in the world,...

'The Office': Join a live chat with Jenna Fischer today

Video: A chat with Jenna Fischer from 'The Office'

Sometimes office life can be a drag -- so if the mundane sounds of phones ringing and typing on keyboards become insufferable, consider joining...

Holly Hunter plumbs the mysteries of GJ and 'Top of the Lake'

Video: Holly Hunter plumbs the mysteries of GJ and 'Top of the Lake'

Did you spend seven hours watching the Sundance Channel's crime-drama "Top of the Lake" and still feel like you didn't quite understand what Holly...

The Contenders: Timothy Olyphant of 'Justified'

The Contenders: Timothy Olyphant of 'Justified'

"Justified" just finished a typically terrific fourth season that featured the Detroit Mafia invading Kentucky, a marriage proposal from antihero Boyd...

Emmys 2013: Bryan Cranston on saying goodbye to his characters

Emmys 2013: Bryan Cranston on saying goodbye to his characters

Bryan Cranston is no stranger to goodbyes.

'The Americans' Matthew Rhys talks 'honey trap' and spy games

Video: 'The Americans' Matthew Rhys talks 'honey trap' and spy games

Matthew Rhys, star of FX's 1980s-era spy-thriller "The Americans," joined us for a live chat in which he outlined the finer points of sleeping with...

Emmys 2013: 'Mad Men's' Elisabeth Moss on Peggy Olson's journey

Emmys 2013: 'Mad Men's' Elisabeth Moss on Peggy Olson's journey

The show may be titled "Mad Men," but one of the most compelling and finely shaded characters on the '60s-set AMC drama is Peggy Olson, the secretary-...

Emmys 2013: Connie Britton on being a role model and taking risks

Emmys 2013: Connie Britton on being a role model and taking risks

After five years playing the strong, supportive guidance counselor and wife Tami Taylor on the football drama "Friday Night Lights," it's no...

<b>Video:</b> Emmys 2013 Round Table | Drama

Video: Emmys 2013 Round Table - Let's talk drama

Stars Bryan Cranston, Connie Britton, Andrew Lincoln, Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Moss discuss their shows and craft during a roundtable with Los...

'House of Lies' to 'New Girl': Comedy is seriously complicated

'House of Lies' to 'New Girl': Comedy is seriously complicated

Comedy is hard, in large part because it's supposed to look easy. Carefully crafted sentences must be delivered with both precision timing and a sense...

'The Big Bang Theory' stars discuss bright future as show hits 20 mil viewers

'The Big Bang Theory' stars discuss bright future as show hits 20 mil viewers

"You're 'The Big Bang Theory?' You do realize you're in the wrong part of the building?"

 Quiz: Are you one of Lena Dunham's 'Girls'?

Quiz: Are you one of Lena Dunham's 'Girls'?

You need not own a croissant-shaped clutch bag, have "held hands" with a doorman or be writing an e-book chronicling the ups and downs of your lost...

Lena Dunham analyzes three episodes of 'Girls'

Lena Dunham analyzes three episodes of 'Girls'

— Lena Dunham finally moved out of her parents' house last year, buying a modest, one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn Heights. It's her first...

The Gold Standard: Emmy chances for comedy shows and stars

The Gold Standard: Emmy chances for comedy shows and stars

"Modern Family" has won the comedy series Emmy for each of its three seasons. Other shows that have gone the three-peat route — "30 Rock,"...

Emmys 2013: Jon Cryer talks about longevity and battling Spanx

Emmys 2013: Jon Cryer talks about longevity and battling Spanx

Ten seasons in and counting, the sitcom "Two and a Half Men" has proved remarkably popular and durable, even weathering the much-publicized firing...

Emmys 2013: Top TV stars on surviving the comedy landscape

Emmys 2013: Top TV stars on surviving the comedy landscape

In the competitive world of TV comedy, it helps to have an ace up your sleeve, whether it's an intriguing concept, a great cast, smart writing or,...

'Scandal': Join a live chat with Kerry Washington today

5 p.m. chat: Kerry Washington on her career and 'Scandal'

Get the popcorn and wine ready. You'll need it.

Emmys 2013: Jake Johnson, Don Cheadle reveal embarrassing moments

Emmys 2013: Jake Johnson, Don Cheadle reveal embarrassing moments

Being a television star isn't all wine and roses — at times, it can even be a bit embarrassing. Just ask Jake Johnson of "New Girl" or Don...

Lucy Liu talks Twitter, dishes on 'Elementary' and offers advice

Video: Lucy Liu talks Twitter, dishes on 'Elementary' and offers advice

Lucy Liu had never done a live Web chat before, but let's just say she was a natural. In fact, she didn't want to stop, asking us to keep the...

'Girls': Join a live chat with Alex Karpovsky on Friday

'Girls': Join a live chat with Alex Karpovsky on Friday

It's a shame about Ray. Or is it? Join "Girls" cast member Alex Karpovsky on Friday at 1 p.m. PDT (rescheduled from its earlier Tuesday time) as we...

<b>Video:</b> Stars talk embarrassing on-screen moments

Video: Emmys 2013 roundtable | Comedy

Stars Jon Cryer, Matt LeBlanc, Mindy Kaling, Jake Johnson and Don Cheadle discuss their shows during a roundtable with Los Angeles Times television...

'Veep's' Matt Walsh on how his Mike epitomizes U.S. government

Video: 'Veep's' Matt Walsh on how his Mike epitomizes U.S. government

Is it possible to sell a boat on EBay? Why would anyone in their right mind want to work on Capitol Hill? And might this stellar second season of...

Emmys 2013: Jon Cryer, Matt LeBlanc on the wrath of angry fans

Emmys 2013: Jon Cryer, Matt LeBlanc on the wrath of angry fans

Compared with outsize former costar Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer of "Two and a Half Men" seems like a pretty mild-mannered guy. But that hasn't stopped...

'The Wire': No. 9 on 'best-written' series list but zero Emmys

'The Wire': No. 9 on 'best-written' series list but zero Emmys

"The Wire," HBO's groundbreaking and multi-layered drama about drugs, politics and life in Baltimore, is generally regarded by TV critics and...

Emmys 2013 Buzzmeter: Pundit's picks

Emmys 2013 Buzzmeter: Pundit's picks

From "Breaking Bad" to "Modern Family," our pundits predict who they think will be nominated for the 2013 Emmy Awards in nine key categories.

David Morrissey on the Governor, 'Walking Dead' and Lynyrd Skynyrd

David Morrissey on the Governor, 'Walking Dead' and Lynyrd Skynyrd

David Morrissey, "The Governor" from "The Walking Dead" joined us for a live video chat, and though he didn't spill the beans (or should we say...

Aden Young talks about the joy and weight of Sundance's 'Rectify'

Aden Young talks about the joy and weight of Sundance's 'Rectify'

Aden Young stopped by our building for a live video chat to delve into the mysteries surrounding the Sundance Channel's acclaimed new series "Rectify....

Jonny Lee Miller talks 'Elementary,' Sherlock Holmes and tattoos

Jonny Lee Miller talks 'Elementary,' Sherlock Holmes and tattoos

Jonny Lee Miller, star of the hit CBS television series "Elementary," joined us for a video chat in which he talked about playing a contemporary...

Emmys 2013: Mindy Kaling says Chloe Sevigny 'can do anything'

Emmys 2013: Mindy Kaling says Chloe Sevigny 'can do anything'

Guest characters are a time-tested way to spice up television shows, whether by providing an intriguing new foil, upping an episode's star power or...

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Post-Oscars 2013: The music, and the art of predicting wins

Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris chats with Times writer Todd Martens about the music...

Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris chats with Times writer Todd Martens about the musical hits and misses of the award show, and with The Gold Standard's Glenn Whipp on his prediction process.