Watching the first few episodes of a new show is often like getting through the first few weeks with a new roommate. Read more...
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May 20, 10:54 am
ABC comedy show 'Happy Endings' gets a second chance after being in danger of cancellation
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May 13, 12:04 am
Endangered Series: _New NBC reality singing competition 'The Voice' lacks blind objectivity_
For many of us, superficiality has been inescapable since preschool. The reality singing competition "The Voice" is like going through the first week of classes without anyone paying attention to what you're wearing. Read more...
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NBC’s newest reality show “The Voice” is a singing competition in which professional singers mentor and critique contestants competing for a record deal.
Credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC
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May 6, 12:23 am
Endangered Series: _Fox’s new show 'Breaking In,' featuring college-aged characters, has comedic perks despite some problematic elements_
High school is familiar territory with TV audiences. "Glee" is immensely popular, and many of the subplots in family dramas or comedies revolve around the exploits of children who are of high school age. Read more...
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New Fox comedy “Breaking In” showcases a cast of college-aged security experts. Amid the wacky heist plots is genuine heart and lovable competence.
Credit: Jordin Althaus/FOX
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April 29, 12:22 am
Endangered Series: _Detective show 'The Killing' is consistent with AMC's high standards, viewership_
The cable channel AMC has what casual baseball fans like to refer to as a "good batting average." Since taking a chance on a little show called "Mad Men," the network has given birth to five original dramas. Read more...
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The pilot of AMC’s original series “The Killing” was the second-most popular debut in the network’s history. The show follows a pair of Seattle-based detectives on their season-long search for the murderer of a 17-year-old girl.
Courtesy of Carole Segal
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April 27, 1:56 am
Venue ventures: _Los Angeles offers variety of music locales for fans of all tastes and budgets_
From the small, intimate setting of the historic Roxy Theatre located on Sunset Boulevard to the mass migration of music fans to the large, open Hollywood Palladium venue, Los Angeles boasts plenty of sites for music lovers to see their favorite performers. Read more...
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April 27, 1:39 am
Diners and restaurants offer shrine to music, rock “˜n’ eats
Hungry visitors to Cafe 50's are greeted by an old jukebox, walls covered in vintage-framed albums and oldies like Del Shannon's "Runaway" playing "“ though these days the music doesn't come from the jukebox, but from a satellite radio. Read more...
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(From left) Waitress Anna Schultz, cashier Jackie Calderon and manager Daniela “Dani” Calderon stand next to the old-fashioned jukebox at Cafe 50’s in Hollywood. Cafe 50’s is one of several establishments in Los Angeles that evokes a rock “˜n’ roll diner feel.
courtesy of ALEXANDER GALLAGHER–SOLTES
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April 22, 1:41 am
Endangered Series: _Online show 'The Confession,' hosted by Hulu, lacks special TV elements_
It's amusing to think that if smartphones had existed in the 1950s, people probably would have used them to watch "I Love Lucy." Read more...