Tag Archives: TV

Gene Upright, a former colleague who spent nearly 60 years in the broadcasting industry passed away last week surrounded by family.

After spending more than three decades in television, I think I might just have some valuable advice to offer journalism students.

Since Pat Sajak announced his coming retirement from 'Wheel of Fortune,' we've learned about a Vanna White salary controversy.

There's a well-known saying about music having charms that can soothe a savage something. But is it a savage beast or breast?

Ryan Seacrest will take over hosting duties on 'Wheel of Fortune' for the show's 42nd season next year, the show has announced.

A weather alert about possible flooding prompted a debate among viewers over whether a TV station meant areal or aerial.

People sometimes ask me why I love Rough Collies so much. You can indirectly blame the fictional 'Lassie' and its portrayer, Pal.

Pat Sajak, who has presided over the long-running 'Wheel of Fortune' for 40 years, says his upcoming 41st season will be his last.

If you're like me, reality shows might be some of the last thing you'd ever want to watch. But we're about to get a big wave of them.

You can blame the death of the TV western in the 1970s on several factors. But I recently heard one argument that surprised me.

Some viewers hate the laugh track added to sitcoms. But for a show that uses them, a missing laugh track can be even more distracting.

'The Price is Right' is headed for a new home after spending more than 50 years at the former CBS Television City in Hollywood.

You would think that in the age of streaming media, movie theater ticket prices might fall to keep theater chains more competitive.

When I was a kid, one show we looked forward to each week was 'The Carol Burnett Show.' The unscripted laughs were part of the fun.

Each year, I try to craft a short list of what I consider the cream of this blog's annual crop. So here are my best posts of 2022.

NBC, which introduced the colorful bird as its mascot back in 1956, is quietly rolling out a redesigned peacock for its on-air look.