Television
-
Sofia Vergara launches clothing lineOct 01, 2011 5:00 am - NEW YORK — At times, it’s hard to tell the difference between Sofia Vergara and Gloria, the character she plays on ABC’s hit comedy “Modern Family.” Both have gregariou...
-
Specter of terrorism drives 'Homeland' dramaSep 30, 2011 10:00 am - Only now, a decade after 9/11, would a network likely attempt a drama series such as “Homeland.” Another threat of terrorism on U.S. soil informs the intense Showtime dr...
-
On Sunday: A final few minutes with Andy RooneySep 30, 2011 6:00 am - NEW YORK - On the broadcast they call it "A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney." They might better have called it "A Few Choice Words From Andy Rooney." Rooney, despite his...
-
Star Trek 45 packed, and sold outSep 30, 2011 12:00 am - Of all the conventions going on in the Chicago area this weekend, this might be the only one that’s sold out. So if you don’t have a ticket, the organizers of STAR TREK ...
-
ABC 7 to expand weekend late newscast to an hourSep 29, 2011 12:00 am - ABC 7 Chicago announced Thursday that it will lengthen its Saturday and Sunday late newscasts, becoming the first station in Chicago to provide an hour of news coverage ...
-
Local talent thin during 'X Factor' Chicago airingSep 29, 2011 12:00 am - YouTube Chicago got less than 45 minutes of screen time, and the three most promising contestants weren't even from the area. Country duo Makenna and Brock showed off b...
-
Network TV featuring fewer gay charactersSep 28, 2011 2:00 pm - NEW YORK — The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has dipped slightly this season to 19 out of nearly 650 roles, according to the Gay...
-
Eden Sher is the girl in 'The Middle'Sep 27, 2011 11:00 pm - BURBANK, Calif. - Something is wrong at the annual block party: Turnout is lighter than usual; hot dogs have no buns and there are no cups for the drinks. Worse yet, one...
-
Sheen, studio settle lawsuit over 'Men' firingSep 26, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — The studio that fired former “Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen said Monday it has struck a deal with the actor to end their legal dispute. Warner Bro...
-
Andy Rooney exiting '60 Minutes' this SundaySep 26, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — With 1,096 essays for “60 Minutes” under his belt, Andy Rooney will deliver his 1,097th on Sunday's broadcast. And it will be his last as a regular contributo...