Television
The new crop of talk shows is friendly rather than furious, but veteran hosts defend shows known for confrontational style.
Jan. 30, 2001
Television * Although the business of syndication has changed, the types of series being offered tend to be more of the same.
Jan. 28, 2000
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July 15, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
Ronnie Larsen’s confused, sensationalistic “Talk Show” at the Zephyr takes dramatic license to new lows.
May 23, 1997
A jury in Michigan returned a $25-million civil judgment against the “Jenny Jones” show on Friday, a stinging indictment of the “trash TV” genre that could have a chilling effect on a wide variety of TV programs, say television producers and executives.
May 8, 1999
Television: The father of the daytime talk show delivered information, not titillation. Competition and fickle audiences caused ratings to drop.
Jan. 19, 1996
Awards
Times writer Yvonne Villarreal talks with actors, Megan Mullally (“You, Me and the Apocalypse”), Don Cheadle (“House of Lies”), Kristen Schaal (“The Last Man on Earth”), Jerrod Carmichael (“The Carmichael Show”), Randall Park (“Fresh Off the Boat”),
June 1, 2016
It was a banner year for television in 2015, with a record 409 scripted series across broadcast networks, basic and pay cable networks and streaming services.
Jan. 7, 2016
24 Frames
June 18, 2011
“Wolf Pack” creator Jeff Davis and consultant Courtney Knowles explain how the “Teen Wolf” follow-up series, premiering Thursday on Paramount+, signals an industry sea change.
Jan. 26, 2023