'Maya And Marty': NBC Tries A Lukewarm Summer 'SNL' In Prime Time
What could have been a true variety show collapsed into a halfhearted version of late-night comedy where the bright spots only accentuated the weak ones.
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'Top Gear' Returns With New Hosts On BBC America
The massively popular BBC show, Top Gear, relaunches Monday on BBC America. Following the painfully public downfall of its former host, the new hosts have big gears to grind.
A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'
The remake of the seminal TV miniseries begins on the History channel Monday night. Co-producer LeVar Burton says he recognized an opportunity to retell the story "to and for a new generation."
'Roots' Remake: Your Take
We want to hear your thoughts on the remake of the classic series. Use your phone's voice memo app to record yourself and email the audio to nprcrowdsource@npr.org using the subject line "Roots."
From Broadway To TV, An Actress' Death Takes Us Down Cultural Rabbit Hole
Beth Howland died in December at age 74. One of her best known roles, was as the original Amy in Stephen Sondheim's "Company." Looking into her past can lead you down a pop culture spiral.
Chef Eddie Huang On Cultural Identity And 'Intestine Sticky Rice Hot Dog'
Huang and his brothers, Evan and Emery, headed to China to reconnect with their culture, to eat lots and lots of food — and to cook. He's documented his travels in his new book, Double Cup Love.
Comedian Maria Bamford Finds Humor In Uncomfortable Topics
The star of the new Netflix series Lady Dynamite has used comedy to address her serious struggles with OCD, bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. Originally broadcast July 18, 2013.
In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television
This weekend, an eight-hour remake of the 1977 miniseries begins airing on A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel. TV critic David Bianculli says the new Roots deserves to be seen and talked about.
Marc Maron On Sobriety And Managing His 'Uncomfortable' Comfort Zone
The comic recently played out his own fictional relapse on his IFC show, Maron. He says relapse is "a very real fear of mine. I'm glad it happened in fiction and not in real life."
Parade Of Goofballs 2016: Can JoJo Find A Prince In A Haystack?
It's that time again. A fresh bachelorette has to make her way through 26 men, hoping to find a good one, and we have some thoughts.