Television
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Pauley, Gumbel to reunite on NBC’s ‘Today’Dec 27, 2013 4:02 pm - LOS ANGELES — The “Today” show is ending the year on a nostalgic note. NBC says that former “Today” anchors Jane Pauley and Bryant Gumbel will join Matt Lauer for Monday...
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A&E reverses ‘Duck Dynasty’ decisionDec 27, 2013 3:59 pm - LOS ANGELES — The A&E channel said it’s reversing its decision to drop “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson from the show for his remarks about gays. In a statement F...
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Arlington Heights security guard appears on “Jeopardy!”Dec 27, 2013 12:00 pm - Jerry Slowik says he's always been good at taking tests, from his perfect score on the SAT in high school to the near-perfect 34 he earned on the ACT. Some 10 years late...
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From Cumberbatch to Targaryen: The best of 2013Dec 27, 2013 5:00 am - I don't have a top-10 list for you, but I do have a look at a few of my favorite things (no, Carrie Underwood, not your performance) from all corners of pop culture in 2...
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Chicago area loses its own icons in 2013Dec 26, 2013 4:46 am - Writers, actors, ball players, radio icons and more - in 2013 the region lost some famous people who were part of the Chicago area family. Here is a final look. Kare...
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'Bad' went out with bang and 'Anarchy' reigned in 2013Dec 24, 2013 4:45 am - Even after all these years, TV in 2013 continued to surprise us. What a fine surprise was “The Returned,” a French-language zombie series aired by Sundance Channel. And ...
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Lt Gov: Duck Dynasty important to La. tourismDec 23, 2013 5:23 am - NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana’s lieutenant governor says the “Duck Dynasty” reality TV show is important to state tourism — and he could help connect the Robertson family with...
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Batavia comedy writer captures Christmas in the suburbs, circa 1980s.Dec 23, 2013 3:00 am - Christmas in the suburbs was magical for Kevin Jakubowski. Growing up in Batavia in the 1980s, he received the gift of his dreams at age 9 - the 8-bit Nintendo Entertai...
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The past year was a wild, wacky and tacky affairDec 20, 2013 3:48 pm - This year, Hollywood reminded us of one long Kanye West rant — somewhat intelligible yet completely nonsensical; intriguing but annoying; and something you wanted to ign...
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Rosemont to be featured during New Year’s TV broadcastDec 20, 2013 11:37 am - Rosemont’s entertainment district is ringing in the new year at all of its venues on Dec. 31, but those who can’t be there in person can still be part of the celebration...