Television
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'The Americans' renewed for 2 more seasons before bowing out
May 25, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - "The Americans" will conclude its series run on FX with two more seasons, the network announced Wednesday. A 13-episode fifth season will air in 2017, fo...
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Ron Magers signs off after decades in Chicago televisionMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - After a half-century in journalism, including more than three decades in Chicago, Ron Magers said goodbye after ABC 7's 10 p.m. newscast on Wednesday night. Magers, 71, ...
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'Grey's Anatomy' actor helps produce BET documentary
May 24, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Actor Jesse Williams says he sees BET's documentary premiering Thursday on the Black Lives Matter movement as a time capsule capturing the conditions that led...
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Everybody 'nose' these stars set for 'Red Nose Day'
May 24, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Celine Dion, Tyler Perry, Bono and Julia Roberts are a few of some 65 big names scheduled to appear on the second annual "Red Nose Day Special" this Thur...
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PBS to air film of American couple that defied Nazis
May 24, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - PBS will air a film in September about an American couple that spent two years rescuing Jews in Europe before and after the start of World War II, made b...
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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...