Television
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Nielsen's top programs for May 16-22
May 24, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 16-22. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. "NCIS," CBS, 18.02 million. 2. "N...
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'Top Gear' roars back with Matt LeBlanc, high expectations
May 24, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - "Top Gear" doesn't do understatement. If it were a car, the BBC's hit auto show would be a flashy, precision-tooled racer. Co-host Chris Evans calls it "a ...
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Schaumburg native to appear on 'Undercover Boss'May 24, 2016 1:00 am - Former Schaumburg High School and Harper College football player Jeff Dudan will be featured on the season finale of "Undercover Boss" at 7 p.m. Sunday night, May 29, on...
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Dan Rather to host program on fallen musicians
May 23, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Dan Rather will host an hour-long television special in two weeks on five musicians who have died within the past 13 months, featuring his own interview ...
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'Fresh Off the Boat' team reflects on breakthrough sitcom
May 23, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Television is mostly entertaining, sometimes enlightening and, occasionally, can make a difference. The sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat" hits all the marks. Bec...
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The CW's strongest identity going forward: A home for superheroesMay 23, 2016 6:00 am - At the TV upfronts this week, it became clear that to a great degree, much of The CW could be called The GB. That's because the network is set to strip most of its week ...
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Jason Patric moves to 'Wayward Pines' for second seasonMay 23, 2016 6:00 am - By joining “Wayward Pines,” Jason Patric is moving into new territory in multiple ways. The movie and theater actor — and grandson of television icon Jackie Gleason — ma...
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Prospect Heights magician to appear on 'Masters of Illusion'May 23, 2016 1:00 am - As a kid growing up in Prospect Heights, Bill Cook would be glued to the TV watching "Masters of Illusion," a show where magicians dazzled audiences with their tricks. N...
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Constable: Film tells of WWII planes on lake bottomMay 21, 2016 8:00 am - The story behind Wheaton native John Davies' new film of mystery, drama, tragedy, ingenuity and heroism starts precisely the way tales such as these should. "I met a guy...
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Why virtual reality won't transform sports viewing
May 21, 2016 7:29 am - Virtual reality's ability to immerse viewers in new worlds has fueled talk of a fundamental change in how consumers experience media. While interest is growing in the em...