Television
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2014 gave viewers great shows on-air and onlineDec 29, 2014 5:00 am - NEW YORK — From the extraordinary Maggie Gyllenhaal-starring miniseries “The Honorable Woman” on SundanceTV to Syfy's goofy “Sharknado 2: The Second One,” TV delivered i...
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Over and out: TV flops, exits and endings in 2014Dec 29, 2014 4:00 am - NEW YORK — Along with its triumphs, the world of TV had its share of setbacks in 2014. Here's a sample: • “How I Met Your Mother” Concludes: This long-running CBS sitcom...
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DVD previews: 'The Equalizer,' 'Tusk'Dec 27, 2014 5:45 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Dec. 30: "The Equalizer" (R, 130 minutes, Sony): For all of "The Equalizer's" overkill, Denzel Washington retains an admira...
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Rosemont to be featured on ABC 7 New Year's Eve broadcastDec 26, 2014 12:01 am - Rosemont's entertainment district will be one of the featured sites on ABC 7's Countdown Chicago 2015 live New Year's Eve broadcast. For the second consecutive year, Win...
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ABC 7 to broadcast "Countdown Chicago 2015"Dec 25, 2014 12:01 am - ABC 7 will continue its 24-year tradition of a live, local New Year's Eve broadcast, "Countdown Chicago 2015!" The hourlong special begins at 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. ...
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Pop-culture moments to remember in 2014Dec 23, 2014 5:00 am - Shocking. Energizing. Hilarious. Here are the pop-culture moments I couldn't stop talking and thinking about this year, presented randomly. The Hound battles Brienne - ...
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In latest TV spat, Fox News blocked from Dish NetworkDec 21, 2014 12:01 am - NEW YORK - Dish Network subscribers were unable to watch Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network on Sunday when the channels were taken down as part of contract ne...
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Craig Ferguson says good night as 'Late Late Show' hostDec 20, 2014 7:30 am - NEW YORK — Craig Ferguson will spend tomorrow's future yesterdays (as his theme song proclaims) somewhere other than “The Late Late Show.” Friday was his last hoorah aft...
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DVD previews: 'Trip to Italy,' 'Good Lie'Dec 20, 2014 5:45 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Dec. 23: "The Trip to Italy" (unrated, 108 minutes, IFC Films): Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon reprise their roles in this "Th...
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Barrington grad, partner win million in 'Amazing Race'Dec 19, 2014 12:00 am - The Sweet Scientists will enjoy a sweet $1 million. Amy DeJong, the 24-year-old Barrington High School alumna, and her partner, Maya Warren, tasted sweet victory in the ...