Television
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Clarence Thomas summons empathy from Pierce in new HBO drama
Apr 13, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - It's impressive how Wendell Pierce confronts the challenge of his latest role, that of Clarence Thomas: with a hearty dose of empathy. Granted, Pierce ha...
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Gabrielle Reece weighs in on how to be 'Strong,' equal pay
Apr 12, 2016 7:00 am - WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Gabrielle Reece could be as intimidating in person as she is on paper. The 6-foot-3 former beach volleyball champion is a health and fitness e...
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Elgin bodybuilder competes on 'American Grit'Apr 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Rappel down a slippery mountain canyon? Run 5.2 miles while carrying a heavy log with three other people through an obstacle-filled course? Take on survival challenges d...
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Gloria Steinem to produce, host TV series for Viceland
Apr 11, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Gloria Steinem will host and produce a new television series on the Viceland network about the political impact of violence against women throughout the world...
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Sketch-comedy series 'MADtv' returning to TV, satire intact
Apr 11, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - The sketch comedy series "MADtv" is making a comeback. The CW network said it will air eight new one-hour episodes. The show's format will include its sign...
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PBS' documentary on Jackie Robinson reveals complicated lifeApr 11, 2016 5:00 am - NEW YORK — PBS' documentary on the life of Jackie Robinson gets most interesting when the gloves and bats are put away for good. The two-part film directed by Ken Burns,...
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Mishap-filled family road trip fuels TBS' 'Detour'Apr 11, 2016 5:00 am - We've all taken one: the never-ending family road trip. It's a phenomenon as American as apple pie, so leave it to Canadians, spouses and former “The Daily Show” regular...
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The Diceman cometh back for Andrew Dice Clay comedy seriesApr 10, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK — Andrew Dice Clay finds out his live-in girlfriend's ex is paying alimony. Never mind that the monthly checks help keep the lights on at the household of this ...
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'Catastrophe' and the case for short television seasonsApr 09, 2016 7:14 am - Even critics who write about nothing BUT television seem to feel overwhelmed by the Peak TV era, so as a critic who also writes about movies, books, music and the state ...
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Coming to you live from Facebook, a lure back to your televisionApr 09, 2016 6:47 am - Moments before a recent episode of ABC's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." aired on TV, series star Clark Gregg appeared live on a different network: Facebook. Gregg, who plays a...