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2002-2010
8 seasons
PBS
Documentary, News
TV-PG

Called "one of the last bastions of serious journalism on TV" by the Austin American-Statesman, The PBS weekly newsmagazine NOW engages viewers with documentary segments and insightful interviews that probe the most important issues facing democracy, including media policy, corporate accountability, civil liberties, the environment, money in politics, and foreign affairs. Hosted by award-winning veteran journalist David Brancaccio, NOW goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives viewers the context to explore their relationship with the larger world. In an era where commercial values in journalism risk overwhelming democratic values and corporate interests can prevail over the public interest, NOW continues to stand apart as what The Christian Science Monitor called the "one program going against the grain."

2002-2010
8 seasons
PBS
Documentary, News
TV-PG

Dude, that GG/VM ...

Question: Dude, that GG/VM Logan-crossover scoop? Best. Ever. Where am I sending you that case of Snapple? Answer: Sure, now you want to send me Snapple. Where were you two weeks ago when I was lying on the floor of the Ritz Carlton twitching like Whitney in rehab. But I'm not bitter. And to prove it, I'm going to share with you what Rob Thomas had to say about the Oct. 24 crossover, which, as many of you pointed out, isn't technically a crossover since Matt Czuchry isn't playing Logan Huntzberger on Mars. (Cue me rolling my eyes and making a "W" with my fingers.) "The network suggested it, as [happens with] many of these things. But it's one of those times that I'm happy about the suggestion. I'm excited that it's a real actor… rather than a Top Model — not that I think our Top Models h

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

BB 5 Alum Di's Trying on All-Stars

Last Thursday Diane Henry became the third and final alumna of Season 5 to be eliminated from the Big Brother 7: All-Stars house. The 24-year-old had engaged in a "showmance" with winner Drew her first time on the series and landed in third place, but this time she couldn't find people to ally with. TVGuide.com caught up with Diane to ask about the Mr. & Mrs. Smith rumor, Mike Boogie's crush and if she's still angry at

Tue, Aug 8, 2006

Come on, give it up: What ...

Question: Come on, give it up: What "swag" did you get at the press tour? Answer: I have to say, my swag bag was pretty hollow this year. The coolest freebie I got was a $25 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma from my good friends at The Greg Behrendt Show. Well, they're my good friends now.

Wed, Aug 2, 2006

Jane Lynch Enters the Dating Game

Who put the overly amorous boss from The 40 Year Old Virgin in charge of a dating service?! Part of the credit goes to Will & Grace's Eric McCormack, one of the executive producers of the Lifetime series Lovespring International (premiering tonight at 11 pm/ET). In this improv comedy, Jane Lynch plays Victoria, the head of an "elite Beverly Hills" dating service... based out of Tarzana, California... whose staffers are as pathetic as its pretend pedigree. At the

Mon, Jun 5, 2006

Has your life finally gotten ...

Question: Has your life finally gotten back to normal after the craziness that ensued following your Veronica Mars appearance? Answer: Would you believe things are just now starting to calm down? Who knew two seconds of screen time would cause such mass hysteria? (Truth be told, I had my suspicions.) Meanwhile, with my episode of Next Food Network Star just four days away, my handlers are warning me to brace for another wave of insanity. Lemme tell you, this fame thing is exhausting.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Brooke Burns Gives Pepper Its Kick

If Murphy Brown and Ally McBeal had a baby, she'd probably resemble the title character of WB's new Pepper Dennis (premiering tonight at 9 pm/ET). But as pretty as series star Rebecca Romijn may be, the top story here, in this intrepid reporter's opinion at least, may be Brooke Burns, cast against type as the sexy newscaster's wholesome sister, Kathy. TVGuide.com: I have to say — and I hope this doesn't forfeit me any dinner invites from Rebecca Romijn — you are the most fun thing about this show.Brooke Burns: Oh, stop! You say that to all the nurses! [Laughs] TVGuide.com: No, really! What a fun role for you.Burns: It's such a great role, is

Tue, Apr 4, 2006

HBO's Entourage is expanding....

HBO's Entourage is expanding. In yet another sign of the boys' growing popularity, the show's third season (which launches in June) will consist of 20 episodes — six more than last year and more than double the Season 1 order. "HBO's happy with it, and they want to have as many episodes this year as they can," notes series creator Doug Ellin, who concedes that the increased workload "is pretty daunting." With production scheduled to begin in a matter of weeks, shouldn't Ellin be writing scripts instead of chatting with, well, me? Oops, wrong question. Um, can we have a wee bit of preview? "We're going to be dealing with Vince and the release of 'Aquaman,'" he reveals, "and whether it's going to take him to the next level, kind of a Leo status, or be a disaster." As for the matinee idol's romantic travails, he'll have "dozens" of girlfriends, says Ellin. "He's coming out of a relationship [with Mandy Moore], so he's hitting the single life a little harder

Thu, Jan 26, 2006

Surface "I thought it was gonna...

Surface"I thought it was gonna kill me. I really did." Are you referring to the talking monkey girl, or this episode in general? 'Cause if it's the latter, well then, Crazy-Eyed Rich, I'm right there with you. What the hell is going on? We've got two, count 'em, two episodes left to get all this business wrapped up before the "finale" (be it season or series), and we're choosing now to introduce the idea that creepy Agent Lee is actually an ageless genetic-engineering pioneer? What? No, really. What? And to top it all off, he's gonna have my girl Martha Plimpton whacked? But she just got here! With her geeky little outfits and delightfully spunky haircut and the having of actual answers! Now I'm never gonna get the chance to thank her for drugging Dr. Laura and lea

Tue, Jan 24, 2006

Looking for Comedy, Brooks Finds Trouble

For Albert Brooks, it was a longer trip than expected from Los Angeles to India. His new film, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World — in which the comic, as a version of his real self, visits India and Pakistan on behalf of the U.S. government to learn what makes Muslims laugh — originally was slated for an October release (and lofty Toronto Film festival showing). Instead, it got shuttled to this weekend due to some nervous Nellies. And all because of the title. After screening some footage almost a year ago for Sony execs, "Everyone felt excited, but I didn't feel as excited as the others," Brooks recalls, "because when I told them the title, one of the big shots made a joke that was weird to me, like, 'Good title. I guess we're going to have to put extra phone lines in to take these calls.' When studios say t

Fri, Jan 20, 2006

Looking for Comedy, Brooks Finds Trouble

"California... here we come!"...

"California... here we come!" And with that, baseball's a thing of the past. (Love the game, but the season? Too. Long.) Finally we can get back to the drama at hand. I've got my November-sweeps beret on, so you know I'm expecting a big, big episode. I didn't get one, but that's okay. It was a nice, solid effort from The O.C. folks. Dean Mess decided to mess with Ryan's collegiate future. So what does the troubled boy do? He cancels the tutor, drops out of high school and faster than you can say Perfect Storm, he goes all George Clooney on us and signs on for fisherman duty. Ryan can thank Marissa's new public-school pal Johnny for the offshore gig. The two do seem to get along now — now being the operative word. Remember a long, long time ago (before the baseball play-offs), when Summer spied some extracurricular goings-on between terrible Taylor

Fri, Nov 4, 2005