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Columnist/Reporter | Media

Phone: 612-673-7431

As TV and media critic, Neal Justin has had the good fortune to interview David Letterman, Amy Adams, Howard Stern, Robert Redford, Mary Tyler Moore, Ben Kingsley and Urkel from “Family Matters.” Before joining the Star Tribune in 1995, he covered crime for the Rockford Register Star, which may explain his affinity for “Hill Street Blues” and “The Wire.”
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Neal Justin's top 10 shows of the 2012-13 season

What could be better than "Breaking Bad"? Well, nothing. Here's what else rocks on TV.

Updated: May 17, 2013, - 02:29 PM

Curry, Kimmel, Zucker among game changers of 2012-13 TV

Networks made gaffe after gaffe during a year that offered a glimpse of what TV’s future might look like.

Updated: May 17, 2013, - 02:26 PM

Brian Baumgartner says goodbye to 'The Office'

Before the pioneering sitcom closes its doors, we need to talk about Kevin -- played by the veteran of the Minneapolis theater scene.

Updated: May 15, 2013, - 03:21 PM

'Family Tools' star Pemberton looks back at Rochester childhood

A rare childhood disease and lousy ratings aren’t about to dampen the madcap spirit of a Rochester-reared actor.

Updated: May 14, 2013, - 02:34 PM

Go behind the scenes of 'Mary Tyler Moore Show'

The author of a new book about “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” talks about her behind-the-scenes look at one of TV’s most iconic series.

Updated: May 13, 2013, - 03:17 PM

'Constitution USA With Peter Sagal' is a smart educational ride

Minnesota may not be one of the original 13 colonies, but it's making up for its late-starter status with one smart documentary after another.

Updated: May 05, 2013, - 01:51 PM

Jay Leno opens up -- sort of -- about leaving 'Tonight Show'

On Saturday, the comic will help unload a motorcycle at a Minneapolis benefit. But he’s more reluctant to unload his true feelings about losing “The Tonight Show” again.

Updated: May 03, 2013, - 03:15 PM