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"Come, Family. Let Us All Bask in Television's Warm Glowing Warming Glow"
An interview with Alan Siegel, author of "Stupid TV, Be More Funny," a new history of "The Simpsons."
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Saul Austerlitz
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'Hacks' Co-Creator Jen Statsky on Getting Her Big Break on 'Parks and Rec'
Statsky's entry into scripted comedy was much smoother than the career machinations that happen on "Hacks": She was picked out of the crowd on Twitter…
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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
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The Surprising Blueprint Jerry Springer Left Behind for Democrats
Before Jerry Springer headlined his controversial talk show, he was a progressive politician who won over Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Thea Glassman
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'Greek' Creator Patrick Sean Smith Answered All of My Burning Questions
On Cyprus-Rhodes, capturing the magic of college, Evan and Cappie & more.
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Thea Glassman
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Writing A Novel About Mistaken Identity, Imposter Syndrome — and Actual Imposters
We ask Kirthana Ramisetti about her new novel, THE OTHER LATA!
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Ministry of Pop Culture
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And The Award for Best Actress Goes To...
Go behind the scenes of awards season with "The Talent."
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Kirthana Ramisetti
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What's It Really Like to Be in a Rock Band?
An interview with Franz Nicolay, member of The Hold Steady and author of the illuminating book "Band People" about "the character actors of music."
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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
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Behind the Episode: Sex and The City's ‘Boy, Interrupted’
Cindy Chupack on writing that David Duchovny storyline, Annabelle Bronstein and the great Big vs. Aidan debate.
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Thea Glassman
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Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Disney Channel's Glory Days
Looking back at peak tween television. (Cue the drama!)
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Erin Carlson
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Do You Ever Think About Dying?
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider does: She has started an organization dedicated to making death in TV and film more realistic—and helping us to plan for our…
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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
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Kind Words
A talk with Richard Kind on political canvassing, acting, tooth brushing, Joe Biden, and everything in between.
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Saul Austerlitz
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Guster's Ryan Miller on His Band’s Enduring Success and Writing Songs for the 'Safety Not Guaranteed' Musical
With a new album and celebratory tour cheekily inspired by Taylor Swift, Guster is riding higher than ever.
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Kirthana Ramisetti
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