TV & Media
October 1, 2016
"The Monster of Piedras Blancas"

Rediscovering 'Monster of Piedras Blancas' and other movie beasts on video

With Halloween just weeks away, a spate of monster movies has invaded home video lately. A welcome surprise is the Blu-ray/DVD debut of 1959's "The Monster of Piedras Blancas."
Celebrities
October 1, 2016
Writer-producer Jackie Clarke, a comic and writer who was raised by a Filipina stepmother, based the pitch for "Mail Order Family" on her own life.

NBC axes 'Mail Order Family' comedy after backlash over stereotypes, sex trafficking

TV & Media
October 1, 2016
Hayley Atwell and Bess Armstrong in "Conviction."

TV picks for Oct. 2-6: 'Crisis in Six Scenes,' 'Best of Enemies,' 'Conviction'

Celebrities
September 30, 2016
Chris Hawkey struggled to come up with an answer during a game between the DJs on the radio during the early morning show at KFAN's studio in December

KFAN host, singer Chris Hawkey among 20 who contracted Legionnaire's

Ailment knocked Chris Hawkey off the job for nearly a week.
TV & Media
September 30, 2016
ORG XMIT: 2016-06-08: ORG1335_051616_LSage

TV picks for Oct. 1-2: Margot Robbie on 'SNL,' 'Nashville,' 'Ash vs. Evil Dead'

TV & Media
September 30, 2016
Samsung 4K Blu-ray player

Sound Advice: Dealing with variables makes comparing video streaming tricky

TV & Media
September 30, 2016
Ed McMahon, left and Johnny Carson (as Carnac the Great) ham it up on "The Tonight Show."

Johnny Carson 'Tonight Show' DVD reflects 1970s — warts and all

A new "Tonight Show" box set shows the stars – and societal shortcomings – of yesteryear.
TV & Media
September 30, 2016
Thandie Newton and Rodrigo Santoro in "Westworld."

It's high noon for mankind on HBO's 'Westworld'

"Westworld" has the intrigue, though not the heart, of a memorable HBO drama.
TV & Media
September 30, 2016

Four things you didn't know about Johnny Carson's 'Tonight Show'

TV & Media
September 29, 2016
Morgan Freeman as Chief Justice Wilbourne and Tea Leoni as Elizabeth McCord in the third season premiere of "Madan Secretary." Photo: Sarah Shatz/CBS

TV picks for Sept. 30-Oct. 2: 'Crisis in Six Scenes,' 'America Undivided,' 'Madam Secretary'

TV & Media
September 29, 2016
Somali-Canadian poet and rapper K'naan took the stage to a large crowd at the First Annual West Bank Block Party Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Minneapo

HBO closer to filming 'Mogadishu, Minnesota' in Mpls. public housing

But producers of 'Mogadishu, Minnesota' must satisfy resident council before getting the final OK..
TV & Media
September 28, 2016

TV picks for Sept. 29: 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Do the Right Thing,' 'Mighty Magiswords'

TV & Media
September 28, 2016
Screen grab from the new version of the video "Dave Ryan caught yelling at server," posted to YouTube by The Dave Ryan Show.

Viral video hoax prompts social media blowback for KDWB's Dave Ryan

KDWB's Dave Ryan was blasted on social media Tuesday after a video of him being rude to a restaurant server made the rounds on the internet.
TV & Media
September 28, 2016
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown scored by running back Lance Dunbar on a running play against the Chicago Bears in

Nielsen ratings for Sept. 19-25: NFL takes top 2 spots; 'Ninja Turtles' No.1 movie rental

TV & Media
September 27, 2016
Actor Bill Murray was chauffeured to the first tee by Team USA Captain Davis Love III before Murray teed off in the Ryder Cup Celebrity Matches Tuesda

TV viewers worldwide will have their eyes on Minnesota as Ryder Cup tees off

This weekend's Ryder Cup will be the year's most-watched sports event in the U.S.
TV & Media
September 27, 2016

TV picks for Sept. 28: 'Big Brother,' 'Criminal Minds,' 'Code Black'

TV & Media
September 27, 2016
Lester Holt keeps cool in hot-tempered Clinton-Trump debate

Lester Holt keeps cool in hot-tempered Clinton-Trump debate

The NBC anchor was a largely benevolent sheriff in high-profile political showdown.
TV & Media
September 26, 2016

TV talk-show highlights Sept. 27

TV & Media
September 26, 2016
AFTERMATH -- "RVL 6768" Episode 101 -- Pictured: (l-r) James Tupper as Joshua Copeland, Julia Sarah Stone as Dana Copeland, Levi Meaden as Matt Copela

TV picks for Sept. 27: 'Drunk History,' 'Aftermath,' 'Frontline'

TV & Media
September 25, 2016
Jeffrey Tambor in "Transparent."

TV picks for Sept. 26: 'Transparent,' presidental debate, 'Seth Meyers'

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