Television

ABC's Dr. Ken is based on the life and comedy of Ken Jeong.

National

Fresh On The Screen: How TV Is Redefining Whom We Think Of As 'American'

3:11pm November 09, 2015

by Jeff Yang

After a century in the shadows, immigrants are stepping into the prime-time spotlight. Code Switch takes a look at the past and present of immigrants on TV.

'Walking Dead' Toys With Fans Concerning Glenn Rhee's Fate

6:55am November 09, 2015

by Eric Deggans

The character Glenn Rhee is a fan favorite on The Walking Dead. An ambiguous scene made it appear he might be dead, but the show has viewers waiting to find out if he's actually been eaten by zombies.

What To Expect When Donald Trump Hosts 'Saturday Night Live'

10:16am November 08, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Donald Trump will host Saturday Night Live tonight, despite protests from Hispanic groups who are angry about his criticisms of immigrants.

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Claire Robbins (Sarah Hay) left Pittsburgh for the Big Apple, and the big stage — where she now dances for the tyrannical artistic director, Paul Grayson (Ben Daniels).

Arts

From 'Bad' To The 'Bone': Writer Behind Walter White Turns To Pirouettes

8:32am November 08, 2015

by Elizabeth Blair

Moira Walley-Beckett penned one of Breaking Bad's most beloved episodes. Perhaps it should be no surprise, then, that her new ballet drama Flesh and Bone brings ominous darkness to the dance floor.

Politics & Government

Trump Takes SNL: Show Highlights

7:54am November 08, 2015

Donald Trump appeared on Saturday Night Live last night. NPR's Rachel Martin shares a few highlights from the show.

Batmobile Creator George Barris Dies At 89

4:21pm November 06, 2015

George Barris, who created the Batmobile through his work customizing cars, has died.

"I thought Ted Cruz was a lot of fun," Late Night host Seth Meyers said of the senator's March interview on his show.

Politics & Government

Seth Meyers Takes On The Campaign, From Canned Jokes To Day Drinking

3:57pm November 06, 2015

by NPR Staff

The presidential campaign is the butt of many of Late Night host Seth Meyers' jokes these days. "So many butts, there are so many butts in this campaign," he says.

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Books
Arts

Lena Dunham On Sex, Oversharing And Writing About Lost 'Girls'

1:58pm November 06, 2015

Dunham says when she started writing HBO's Girls, she was drawn to characters with "a bit of a Zelda Fitzgerald lost, broken woman quality." Originally broadcast Sept. 29, 2014.

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Books
Arts

Ron Perlman On 'Sons Of Anarchy' And His Many On-Screen Transformations

1:58pm November 06, 2015

In his book, Easy Street (The Hard Way), actor Ron Perlman describes himself as having a face "that was not ugly but surely one of its kind." Originally broadcast Sept. 22, 2014.

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Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher star in Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Fox.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' And Things We Meant To Do

9:20am November 06, 2015

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, we check in on a comedy in progress: Fox's Brooklyn Nine-Nine. We also talk about culture we've been meaning to get to, and about what's making us happy this week.

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