Entertainment & Arts
When an actor dies who is currently starring on a TV show, the program must figure out how to not only deal with the tragedy in real life but how to incorporate it into the show.
Oct. 8, 2013
Network calls them cornerstones of its lineup but also seeks new programming.
Jan. 18, 2003
Television
“The Sopranos” and “The West Wing” tied for top honors as outstanding drama in awards handed out by television critics Saturday evening, while the HBO Mafia series was named program of the year.
July 23, 2001
The critically praised Home Box Office series “The Sopranos” and NBC’s new White House drama “The West Wing” captured Peabody Awards for broadcast or cable excellence Thursday.
March 31, 2000
Television NBC executives defend the less-expensive ‘Fear Factor’ and ‘Spy TV,’ criticized as lowbrow but which help pay the bills.
July 20, 2001
TV* Despite another Emmy win, ‘West Wing’s’ ratings are the lowest since its first season, but it still wins its time slot.
Oct. 11, 2002
The former ‘West Wing’ creator nips at the hand of TV in his new series ‘Studio 7.’ NBC evidently doesn’t mind a bit, snapping it up on spec for fall 2006.
Oct. 17, 2005
NBC’s “The West Wing” scored a landslide victory as the 1999-2000 season’s outstanding program in a vote by a group of more than 200 television critics, with the White House drama receiving a trio of awards Saturday as best drama, new program and overall program.
July 17, 2000
Take it as a sign of the times that some suspicious viewers were sure last week’s preemption of “The West Wing” was tied to star Martin Sheen’s outspoken opposition to the looming war in Iraq.
March 19, 2003
California
Courts: TV show’s creator agrees to enter rehab program after being arrested at Burbank Airport.
June 20, 2001