Television

This image released by Peanuts Worldwide shows promotional art for the 1965 animated TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The soundtrack has sold more than five million copies.

The jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

3:40am December 06, 2022

by The Associated Press

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" became an indelible holiday tradition and so, too, has jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition, "Christmas Time is Here" for the animated TV special.

Mike White attends the Los Angeles premiere of Season One of The White Lotus in July 2021 .

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'White Lotus' creator Mike White finds wide success after 25 years in the margins

3:10pm December 05, 2022

by Terry Gross

As the second season of HBO's The White Lotus comes to a close, creator Mike White reflects on how it examines the dark side of sex, and how at its heart is a mix of Laverne & Shirley and Survivor.

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Beloved 'Sesame Street' actor Bob McGrath dies at 90

5:02am December 05, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

Bob McGrath, who played the character "Bob Johnson" on the iconic children's program Sesame Street, has died. He was 90.

Bob McGrath, is seen at the 2010 AFTRA AMEE Awards at The Plaza Hotel in 2010 in New York City.

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Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

11:35pm December 04, 2022

by Emma Bowman

McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

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A new model of masculinity is emerging on TV among America's cartoon dads

7:48am December 04, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to culture writer Adrienne Matei about a new model of masculinity that's emerging on TV among America's cartoon dads.

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Trevor Noah steps away from 'The Daily Show', embarks on new standup tour

1:22pm December 02, 2022

by Terry Gross

Trevor Noah is stepping down as host of The Daily Show after seven years. We'll listen back to portions of two 2016 interviews with Noah, whose newest standup comedy special just premiered on Netflix.

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South Korean actor Oh Young-soo speaks Sept. 21 during a press conference at the Welcome Daehakro Festival 2022 in Seoul, South Korea.

'Squid Game' actor Oh Young-soo is indicted on indecent assault charges

1:11pm December 01, 2022

by The Associated Press

The 78-year-old Emmy nominee is accused of inappropriately touching a woman during a meeting in 2017. A South Korean outlet says Oh denies wrongdoing in the incident.

Will Smith opens up to Trevor Noah about the 'rage' behind his Oscar slap

5:12am November 30, 2022

A teary Will Smith gave his first major interview since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars to Trevor Noah of the Daily Show. Smith described how he lost it over Rock's joke about his wife's hair.

The creator of 'Bluey' writes for both kids and grown-ups

4:21pm November 29, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Joe Brumm, creator of the hit TV series "Bluey," about the show's international success, which now has a theatrical adaptation "Bluey's Big Play."

Kara Wang and Markian Tarasiuk in Christmas at the Golden Dragon.

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Gingerbread! Santa! Moppets! Here's your 2022 holiday movie guide

7:00am November 25, 2022

by Linda Holmes

Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix and ... QVC? Everybody has holiday movies now, and we're here to help you make your way through the snow. With bells on.