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The Surprising (and Not-So-Surprising) Lessons of This Past TV Season Fox

The Surprising (and Not-So-Surprising) Lessons of This Past TV Season

The singing-competition bubble didn't bust, "the end of men" played out on-screen, and more

8 Types of TV Shows You'll See This Fall Fox

8 Types of TV Shows You'll See This Fall

Series about gay couples, the mafia, and quirky families, plus comedies galore

Things Are Looking Up for 'The Office' NBC

Things Are Looking Up for 'The Office'

The show's first year after Steve Carell's departure was rough, but next season should be better.

The Actors Who Were Almost Cast on 'Frasier,' 'Seinfeld,' and 'Friends' NBC

The Actors Who Were Almost Cast on 'Frasier,' 'Seinfeld,' and 'Friends'

John Lithgow auditioned to be Frasier on "Cheers," Rosie O'Donnell tried out to be Elaine on "Seinfeld," and more.

The Death of Must See TV: A Former Executive on NBC's Rise and Fall NBC

The Death of Must See TV: A Former Executive on NBC's Rise and Fall

A conversation with Warren Littlefield, who ran NBC's entertainment division from 1993 to 1998

For Kristen Wiig, an Uncharted Path From 'SNL' to Movie Stardom AP Images

For Kristen Wiig, an Uncharted Path From 'SNL' to Movie Stardom

Female castmembers from Jan Hooks to Rachel Dratch have had a hard time finding big film roles after leaving the show.

Can Guys Watch 'Girls'? HBO

Can Guys Watch 'Girls'?

Yes. And they can also watch "New Girl," "Two Broke Girls," and most of the other female-centric comedies on TV today.

The TV Musical Is Dead Fox

The TV Musical Is Dead

With "Smash" and "Glee" declining in both quality and ratings, it's time to put this genre to rest.

Why 'The Hunger Games' Has a Shot at the Best-Picture Oscar AP Images

Why 'The Hunger Games' Has a Shot at the Best-Picture Oscar

Well-reviewed, weighty, and commercially successful, the film could take advantage of the 'Dark Knight' rule change.

It's Time For Movie Stars to Stop Doing Television Shows ABC

It's Time For Movie Stars to Stop Doing Television Shows

The past year has shown that for every Alec Baldwin on "30 Rock," there are too many Maria Bellos on "Prime Suspect."

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