Adam West, Batman Of The 1960s, Dies At 88, After Short Battle With Leukemia
Adam West was best known for his portrayal as Batman in the campy 1960s TV show. He died Friday night at the age of 88.
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Adam West, Who Played The Dark Knight At His Brightest, Dies At 88
The actor donned Batman's costume for TV in the '60s, giving an enduring rendition of the hero. Later in his career, West enjoyed a renaissance as a voice actor. His family says he died Friday night.
Comic Jordan Klepper On His New Gun Documentary And Leaving 'The Daily Show'
In Jordan Klepper Solves Guns, the comedian dives into America's relationship with firearms. Klepper is also launching his own nightly show on Comedy Central this fall.
'Better Call Saul' Actor Giancarlo Esposito On The Making Of An Iconic Villain
Six years after the demise of his Breaking Bad character, Esposito is back on TV as the vicious drug lord Gus Fring. He says the current role allows him to take the character "back in time."
How Alan Alda Makes Science Understandable
How do you communicate complex ideas effectively? How do scientists and doctors get their findings across to a needing public?
Peter Sallis Of 'Wallace And Gromit' Fame Dies At 96
Before the British actor voiced Wallace in the animated films, he starred in the long-running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine. He was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes.
Why East Africa Is Hooked On Telenovelas
Both Latin American and homegrown telenovelas are booming in East Africa. It's a trend that reveals kinship between long-suffering countries an ocean apart.
'Sunday Night With Megyn Kelly' Makes A Tepid Debut
The former Fox News star's debut on NBC featured an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Neither Putin, nor our television critic, was impressed.
No Cameras, No Phones: You Can't Watch Bill Cosby's High-Profile Trial
Bill Cosby's trial starts Monday but don't expect it to saturate the airwaves or your Twitter feed. The will be no cameras allowed and reporters who tweet during court are being threatened with jail.
Bill Maher Apologizes After Using N-Word On His Show
"The word was offensive, and I regret saying it and am very sorry," Maher said Saturday. HBO called his comment "completely inexcusable and tasteless" and said it would be edited from future airings.