Television
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Fall TV season emphasizes the tried-and-true: retreads, spinoffs and Leno
Sep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - What can you say about a fall TV season most distinguished by the leap to prime-time by Jay Leno? Not exactly a fresh face after 17 years as host of "The Tonight Show," ...
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Cable channel shift reflects Disney's boy trouble
Sep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - BURBANK, Calif. -- A funny thing happened on the way to remaking the Toon Disney channel into one that catered to "tween" boys: It got a lot more popular with girls. Per...
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Disney's 'Wizards' co-stars coming to NapervilleSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - If Harper Finkle were picking out an outfit for Naperville's Last Fling, she might slip into a funnel cake hat and some corn dog earrings. One never knows what the shy b...
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ABC News: Gibson retiring, Sawyer will be anchor
Sep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Charles Gibson, who provided a steadying hand to a "World News" broadcast reeling from tragedy, will retire at the end of the year and ABC News appointed Dia...
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10 shows worth giving a second look this fall
Sep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - In sizing up the new series for fall, it's worth remembering that a new show usually premieres with its pilot episode. And a pilot isn't always representative of the ser...
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Oprah taping will shut down Michigan Ave.
Aug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Oprah Winfrey is shutting down a stretch of Chicago's Magnificent Mile next week as she hosts a free party open to the public with the Black Eyed Peas to celebrate the k...
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Public party kicks off "The Oprah Winfrey Show" seasonAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Oprah Winfrey is taking it the streets next Tuesday with a free, open-to-the-public taping on Chicago's Magnificent Mile to celebrate the 24th season of "The Oprah Winfr...
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An institution ends when 'Guiding Light' turns off
Aug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Until not so long ago, Stage 42 at CBS' Broadcast Center held a honeycomb of chambers where "Guiding Light" was shot. Here stood a life-size dollhouse whose ...
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Local baker's sweet dream crumbles on TV showAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - The theme was "pirates," but it was warm air and 70-plus pounds of rolled fondant that scuttled Bob Brougham's dream of winning the TLC network's "Ultimate Cake-Off." Th...
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CSN to show 23 hours of Jordan before inductionAug 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Comcast SportsNet will celebrate Michael Jordan's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame with 23 hours of programs, including complete game telecasts of five of his ...