Television

(L to R) Michael (Neil Patrick Harris) and pal Suzanne (Tisha Campbell) schmooze a prospective client.

Arts

In 'Uncoupled,' Neil Patrick Harris gets dumped, but Carries on

5:00am July 29, 2022

by Glen Weldon

After his 17-year relationship ends, a gay NYC real estate agent (Neil Patrick Harris) leans on friends as he navigates hookup culture in this breezy Netflix comedy reminiscent of Sex and the City.

Actress Mary Alice holding her Emmy Award in the press room in 1993.

Arts

Tony and Emmy winning actress Mary Alice has died at age 85

5:51pm July 28, 2022

by Elizabeth Blair

From Rose Maxson in Fences on Broadway to Lettie Bostic on TV's A Different World, Alice's career encompassed comedy, drama, stage and screen.

National

Season 3 of 'Harley Quinn' is an example of how to keep superhero stories relevant

5:34pm July 28, 2022

by Eric Deggans

HBO Max's animated series Harley Quinn is a madcap, often profane adult-oriented look at the Batman universe that succeeds more than most of DC's live action films. The third season begins Thursday.

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Streaming service Hulu is now allowing political ad buyers to address issues like abortion rights and gun control.

Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry

4:43pm July 28, 2022

by Chloe Veltman

The streaming service had refused ads on topics like gun control and abortion. The policy change is likely to drive more dollars into mid-term election TV campaigns.

James Caan was so persuasive as "Sonny" Corleone in The Godfather, that he got turned down when he tried to join a country club because its members thought that he, like his character, was a "made man."

Arts

Like a mob hit – the passing of a generation of movie gangsters

2:06pm July 28, 2022

by Bob Mondello

Funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Paul Herman, and Tony Sirico — all in a few weeks. It's the passing of a generation of Hollywood's most celebrated "mobsters."

Bernard Cribbins looks on after receiving the annual J M Barrie Award for a lifetime of unforgettable work for children on stage, film, television and record, at the Radio Theatre, Broadcasting House in London, on Nov. 13, 2014. Cribbins has died at age 9

Actor Bernard Cribbins, who delighted U.K. kids for generations, dies at 93

12:51pm July 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Bernard Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy "Carry On" comedies to children's television and "Doctor Who," has died.

Full Frontal With Samantha Bee was canceled by TBS and that might signal a tougher road ahead for women and people of color in late-night comedy.

Arts

Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV

12:00pm July 28, 2022

by Eric Deggans

The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents.

Previous winner Ken Jennings will permanently host Jeopardy! episodes from September through December, while actress Mayim Bialik will host the show from January on.

Arts

'Jeopardy!' says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split the host job

11:58am July 28, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Bialik is a neuroscientist and former star of The Big Bang Theory. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! contestant who went on an unmatched 74-game winning streak and was a consulting producer on the show.

Franklin Armstrong made his debut in the Peanuts in 1968.

A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators

5:13am July 28, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

The Armstrong Project provides two $100,000 endowments to Howard University and Hampton University.

Tony Dow, actor, director and artist, poses at his home and studio in Los Angeles in 2012.

Arts

Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow has died

4:14pm July 27, 2022

by Elizabeth Blair

Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver on the hit TV show Leave It To Beaver, has died at 77. He had cancer.