Television
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Feder: Pioneering aviator, trailblazing Chicago television host Jim Tilmon diesJan 18, 2021 12:00 am - It's a sign of how much Chicago loved Jim Tilmon that when he retired in 1994, Mayor Richard M. Daley proclaimed it "Jim Tilmon Day in Chicago," the Federal Aviation Adm...
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Javicia Leslie hopes to empower others as The CW's new 'Batwoman'
Jan 16, 2021 6:30 am - When Javicia Leslie moved to Los Angeles, she frequently rode down the popular Sunset Boulevard to view the row of erected TV and film billboards for inspiration. As an ...
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Widescreen: 'The Stand' tries too hardJan 16, 2021 6:30 am - The CBS All Access adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand" would be the most-discussed thing on television right now if A) it was on a more popular streaming service an...
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Oprah Winfrey documentary to release on Apple TV+
Jan 16, 2021 6:26 am - LOS ANGELES - Media mogul Oprah Winfrey will have a biographical documentary released on Apple TV+. The streaming platform announced Thursday a two-part documentary focu...
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Widescreen: Hollywood Bowl comes home, virtually of courseJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - Live outdoor concerts? In January? During COVID-19? PBS makes it possible with a new limited series premiering at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, on WTTW Channel 11. “In Con...
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Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Lady Gaga set to perform
Jan 14, 2021 10:00 pm - The A-list is back. How A-list? Try Lady Gaga and J. Lo. Inauguration officials announced on Thursday that the glittery duo would appear in person on Jan. 20, with Gaga ...
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Study: Pandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TV
Jan 14, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to...
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'Wildly silly,' perceptive Amber Ruffin earns TV spotlight
Jan 13, 2021 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - If you're someday in need of a plus-one to liven an unpromising party, consider Amber Ruffin. In fact, skip the party and just hang with Ruffin, whose week...
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'It was so frenetic:' HBO Max follows Wolfgang Puck Catering
Jan 13, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Cooking a meal for a big group is always stressful. So just imagine cooking for over 1,000 guests. Now make those guests white-hot celebrities like Brad ...
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Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be 'Jeopardy!' guest hosts
Jan 13, 2021 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, Aaron Rodgers and journalist Bill Whitaker are among the future guest hosts who will fill in for the late Alex Trebek on '...