Television
Television: A&E;’s top-rated show may give birth to its own cable channel. Now that’s ‘brand extension.’
Aug. 16, 1996
Here’s a look at the channels that offer biography series: American Masters PBS: PBS’ “American Masters” is characterized by its scholarly research and creative camera work and editing.
April 26, 1998
Show Tracker
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March 16, 2011
Company Town Blog
Nov. 16, 2011
With the broadcast networks relying primarily on reruns, summer is a good time for the cable channels to lure new viewers with original programming.
July 17, 1993
In the wrenching last act of the TV movie “Brian’s Song”--a three-hankie affair if there ever was one--dying football player Brian Piccolo hoarsely croaks to teammate Gale Sayers, “It’s fourth and eight, and they won’t let me punt.”
March 28, 2001
Entertainment & Arts
As the 10th anniversary of the attacks approaches, TV specials look at Sept. 11 from every angle. The mostly elegiac programs range from the fresh to the trivial.
Sept. 3, 2011
Television: Eye on the People will debut in March and focus on biographies.
Aug. 21, 1996
The hottest trend on TV is biography, from historical greats to fly-by-night celebs. But how deep do these instant bios go?
Critic’s Notebook: 9/11-related TV programs to watch