Graphic Novelist Adrian Tomine Takes On The Notorious Long Duk Dong
The cartoonist shared how the cartoonish Sixteen Candles character affected him IRL.
Television
A Grammy Wrap-Up, With Soft Music And Extra Beck
Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson look back at the 2015 Grammys telecast and conclude that it could have used a little more joy.
A Brief, Weird History Of Squashed Asian-American TV Shows
With Fresh Off The Boat making waves, we look back at a colorful crop of shows with Asian-American leads that most of us have forgotten.
Korean Dictator, All-American Dad: One Actor's 'Very Unique Year'
When Randall Park realized how important the sitcom Fresh Off The Boat was going to be, he got cold feet — until the real-life Eddie Huang talked him down. Then came the storm over The Interview.
Live-Blogging The Grammy Awards
Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson get together for the seventh time to live blog the Grammy Awards.
NBC's Brian Williams To Temporarily Step Away From Anchor Desk
The anchor, who apologized for misremembering that a helicopter he was traveling during the 2003 invasion of Iraq had been fired on, said he would return to hosting the Nightly News "in a few days."
Missing Your 'Breaking Bad' Fix? 'Better Call Saul' Will Hit The Spot
This Sunday, AMC debuts Better Call Saul, the backstory behind Breaking Bad drug kingpin lawyer Saul Goodman. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says the show's so good, TV lightning just might strike twice.
Is Bruce Jenner Fervor Good For Trans Community?
Robert Siegel speaks with freelance journalist Parker Molloy about the notion of celebrity spokespeople and what it means (or doesn't) for trans individuals.
Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too
Arianna Huffington says readers need more positive news coverage, so her site is launching an effort focused on good stories. Their shareability may make "What Works" a smart business move, too.
Family Flees To 'Schitt's Creek' — That's 'Schitt' With A C
Eugene Levy and his son, Daniel Levy, star in Schitt's Creek on the CBC and Pop TV. The Levys talk with NPR's Scott Simon about the comedy, family dynamics and what it's like to work together.