Television

Beloved TV show 'Lost' wasn't immune to industry's pervasive toxic culture

5:37pm June 03, 2023

NPR's Eric Deggans talks to journalist Maureen Ryan about her exposé on the toxic culture behind the hit show Lost -- and what it says about the long-lasting toxic culture in Hollywood.

Teresa Huang is a member of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. She organized a special K-Pop day at the picketline outside Universal Studios this week.

Arts

Hollywood writers still going strong, a month after strike began

7:16pm June 02, 2023

by Mandalit del Barco

Members of the Writers Guild of America continue to strike against the major Hollywood studios, pushing for higher pay, more residuals and regulations on AI, among other things.

Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc and Frida Kahlo in the animated series Clone High.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

5:01pm June 02, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Clone High, the "Thursday Murder Club" mystery series, Mel Mitchell on TikTok, and more.

Netflix is rolling back the ability for users to share passwords

4:38pm June 02, 2023

by Neda Ulaby

It was fun while it lasted. Once a cornerstone of its marketing strategy, Netflix is rolling back access to shared passwords.

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Want Johnny Carson's desk? A trove of TV memorabilia is up for auction

5:00am June 02, 2023

Hollywood memorabilia collector James Comisar is relinquishing a trove of items — from scripts to costumes and even fake mustaches — that have taken decades to amass.

Actor Jeff Hiller feels fortunate to play a character who is both queer and religious

4:08pm June 01, 2023

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with the actor Jeff Hiller about how his character on HBO's Somebody Somewhere reflects some of his own personal spiritual journey.

In a town where private space is at a premium, this 1953 photo from Michael "Tony" Vaccaro taken for LOOK magazine shows off a stylish way to get a city view.

Our 5 favorite exhibits from 'This Is New York' — a gritty, stylish city celebration

5:01am June 01, 2023

by Jennifer Vanasco

The Museum of the City of New York is marking its centennial with an exhibition of NYC-inspired film, TV, music and fashion. But this is real New York, "not a love letter," says one of the curators.

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second rape trial on May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Actor Danny Masterson is found guilty of 2 out of 3 counts of rape in retrial

5:40pm May 31, 2023

by The Associated Press

A jury reached the verdict after deliberating for seven days spread over two weeks. They could not reach a verdict on the third count, that alleged "That '70s Show" star raped a longtime girlfriend.

National

A man's collection of more than 10,000 pieces of TV history are going up for auction

4:24pm May 31, 2023

James Comisar is a Hollywood memorabilia collector who is putting up hundreds of iconic television items up for auction.

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis, and Brett Goldstein as Richmond coaches Beard, Ted and Roy.

Arts

Five great moments from the 'Ted Lasso' finale

12:07pm May 31, 2023

by Linda Holmes

In a final episode that seems likely to be the end of the road for Apple's decorated show, friendships were cemented, football was played, and signs were everywhere.