Television : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1138 Television en Copyright 2023 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:00:15 -0500 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 Television https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1138 You will not be betrayed by 'The Traitors' The Peacock competition series combines a solid cast, the perfect host, an entertaining atmosphere and a nice, juicy game design. And it all adds up to a highly binge-able show. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:00:15 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/15/1149054904/the-traitors-review-alan-cumming https://www.npr.org/2023/01/15/1149054904/the-traitors-review-alan-cumming

The Peacock competition series combines a solid cast, the perfect host, an entertaining atmosphere and a nice, juicy game design. And it all adds up to a highly binge-able show.

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]]> Linda Holmes What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: <em>Alice in Borderland</em> Season 2, and the films <em>Aftersun, After Yang</em> and <em>Jeanne Dielman.</em> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:01:10 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1148380176/alice-in-borderland-aftersun-after-yang-jeanne-dielman https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1148380176/alice-in-borderland-aftersun-after-yang-jeanne-dielman

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Alice in Borderland Season 2, and the films Aftersun, After Yang and Jeanne Dielman.

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]]> Ronald Young Jr. At the end of humanity, 'The Last of Us' locates what makes us human Like the video game it's based on, the HBO series about a mutated fungi that destroys civilization spotlights the connections between its compelling characters, not the monsters they face. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:33:32 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148349973/last-of-us-review-hbo https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148349973/last-of-us-review-hbo

Like the video game it's based on, the HBO series about a mutated fungi that destroys civilization spotlights the connections between its compelling characters, not the monsters they face.

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]]> Glen Weldon Middle age 'is a force you cannot fight,' warns 'Fleishman Is in Trouble' author Taffy Brodesser-Akner says the start of middle age hit her "like a truck." As her friends got divorced and began dating again, she was inspired to write a novel — which she's adapted for the screen. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:57:15 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1147818087/fleishman-is-in-trouble-taffy-brodesser-akner https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1147818087/fleishman-is-in-trouble-taffy-brodesser-akner

Taffy Brodesser-Akner says the start of middle age hit her "like a truck." As her friends got divorced and began dating again, she was inspired to write a novel — which she's adapted for the screen.

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]]> Tonya Mosley After 2 years of controversy, the Golden Globe Awards were back on TV The 80-year-old Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out its awards with a lavish party emceed by comedian Jerrod Carmichael. Many studios, networks and stars boycotted 2022's ceremony. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:11:02 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148333222/after-2-years-of-controversy-the-golden-globe-awards-were-back-on-tv https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148333222/after-2-years-of-controversy-the-golden-globe-awards-were-back-on-tv The 80-year-old Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out its awards with a lavish party emceed by comedian Jerrod Carmichael. Many studios, networks and stars boycotted 2022's ceremony.

]]> Mandalit del Barco The Golden Globes had a lot to prove — and still have a long way to go After years of scandal, these awards were about survival not simply ceremony. But the so-called "party of the year" was stunted by a hodgepodge of honors and a host whose caustic comedy didn't fit. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:24:26 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148150829/golden-globes-2023 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148150829/golden-globes-2023

After years of scandal, these awards were about survival not simply ceremony. But the so-called "party of the year" was stunted by a hodgepodge of honors and a host whose caustic comedy didn't fit.

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]]> Eric Deggans His poem polarized India. Now comedian Vir Das is telling his side "Don't ever let anyone tell you how to love your own country," Vir Das says in his new comedy special. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:00:42 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1148054200/vir-das-comedian-two-indias-poem-controversy https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1148054200/vir-das-comedian-two-indias-poem-controversy

"Don't ever let anyone tell you how to love your own country," Vir Das says in his new comedy special.

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]]> Ziad Buchh Golden Globes 2023: The complete list of winners The 80-year-old Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out its awards in a ceremony hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael. Here's who won. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:10:09 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1147161055/golden-globes-winners-2023 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1147161055/golden-globes-winners-2023

The 80-year-old Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out its awards in a ceremony hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael. Here's who won.

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]]> Isabella Gomez Sarmiento The impact of Prince Harry's media blitz Prince Harry is having an eventful week with a book coming out and multiple TV interviews. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:38:57 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/09/1147909111/the-impact-of-prince-harrys-media-blitz https://www.npr.org/2023/01/09/1147909111/the-impact-of-prince-harrys-media-blitz Prince Harry is having an eventful week with a book coming out and multiple TV interviews.

]]> Eric Deggans Adam Rich, former 'Eight Is Enough' child star, dies at 54 Adam Rich, the child actor with a pageboy mop-top who charmed TV audiences as "America's little brother" on <em>Eight Is Enough</em>, has died. He was 54. Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:00:41 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/08/1147765665/adam-rich-eight-is-enough-child-star-dead-at-54 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/08/1147765665/adam-rich-eight-is-enough-child-star-dead-at-54

Adam Rich, the child actor with a pageboy mop-top who charmed TV audiences as "America's little brother" on Eight Is Enough, has died. He was 54.

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]]> The Associated Press The best TV in early 2023: From more Star Trek to a surprising Harrison Ford The best thing about the start of a new year, especially in media, is the excitement of fresh possibilities. TV critic Eric Deggans says some big stars are in exciting projects this spring. Sun, 08 Jan 2023 05:00:13 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/08/1147070336/from-more-star-trek-to-a-surprising-harrison-ford-the-best-tv-in-early-2023 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/08/1147070336/from-more-star-trek-to-a-surprising-harrison-ford-the-best-tv-in-early-2023

The best thing about the start of a new year, especially in media, is the excitement of fresh possibilities. TV critic Eric Deggans says some big stars are in exciting projects this spring.

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]]> Eric Deggans WWE's Vince McMahon is back after misconduct investigation Vince McMahon is rejoining the board of WWE several months after he retired from the sports entertainment company during an investigation into alleged misconduct. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:00:38 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/06/1147635496/wwes-vince-mcmahon-is-back-after-misconduct-investigation https://www.npr.org/2023/01/06/1147635496/wwes-vince-mcmahon-is-back-after-misconduct-investigation

Vince McMahon is rejoining the board of WWE several months after he retired from the sports entertainment company during an investigation into alleged misconduct.

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]]> The Associated Press A new year means lots of new TV shows and movies. What to expect With the new year comes new television shows and movies. Two members of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour team tell us about the TV shows and movies they're looking forward. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:15:53 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/03/1146620866/a-new-year-means-lots-of-new-tv-shows-and-movies-what-to-expect https://www.npr.org/2023/01/03/1146620866/a-new-year-means-lots-of-new-tv-shows-and-movies-what-to-expect With the new year comes new television shows and movies. Two members of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour team tell us about the TV shows and movies they're looking forward.

]]> A Martínez More than fame and success, Rosie Perez found what she always wanted — a stable home Raised in a convent for abandoned kids, <em>The Flight Attendant</em> co-star used to dream of stability and a loving home. Now that she has it, Perez says, "It's priceless."<em> Originally published May 9, 2022.</em> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:30:57 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/02/1146002055/more-than-fame-and-success-rosie-perez-found-what-she-always-wanted-a-stable-hom https://www.npr.org/2023/01/02/1146002055/more-than-fame-and-success-rosie-perez-found-what-she-always-wanted-a-stable-hom Raised in a convent for abandoned kids, The Flight Attendant co-star used to dream of stability and a loving home. Now that she has it, Perez says, "It's priceless." Originally published May 9, 2022.

]]> Terry Gross Bringing 'Fleishman Is in Trouble' to the screen NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner about <em>Fleishman Is in Trouble</em>, the television series based on her hit book of the same name. Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:43:20 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/31/1146491013/bringing-fleishman-is-in-trouble-to-the-screen https://www.npr.org/2022/12/31/1146491013/bringing-fleishman-is-in-trouble-to-the-screen NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner about Fleishman Is in Trouble, the television series based on her hit book of the same name.

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