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- Loyal fans spur comebacks of favorite TV shows
Shows like 'Full House,' 'The X-Files,' and 'Gilmore Girls' are all returning for new episodes long after they originally went off the air. What's behind these revivals?
- Netflix's 'Love': Moments of awkwardness could win over viewers
'Love' stars Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs as two people who forge an unlikely friendship that slowly grows into something more. This is a long, slow-motion deconstruction of how a relationship can evolve, with a lot of setbacks and detours, and a strong sense of L.A. as a backdrop.
- Comedian Bob Elliott of the comedy duo Bob and Ray dies
Elliott is the father of actor Chris Elliott and grandfather of 'Saturday Night Live' actress Abby Elliott. Bob Elliott worked with Ray Goulding for decades on radio and television.
- 'The X-Files': How the show will be different in its new revival
'X-Files' characters Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) return for a new set of 'X-Files' episodes on Jan. 24. Series creator Chris Carter says those behind the scenes have even more material to work with in crafting the story.
- What do Anderson and Duchovny say about the legacy of 'The X-Files'?
New 'X-Files' episodes premiere on Jan. 24 with new cast members such as Joel McHale. Anderson and Duchovny starred on the original Fox series, which became a hit in the 1990s.
- 'Sesame Street': How it's changed with its switch to HBO
'Sesame' premieres its first episode on HBO on Jan. 16. For the first time in the show's history, its new episodes will not be seen first on PBS.
- How to unlock the mystery of Netflix genres
By extensively dissecting each movie in its collection, Netflix has been able to create tens of thousands of 'microgenres,' a fraction of which can now be accessed through unique URLs.
- The state of broadcast TV: Where does it stand in our golden age of television?
TV is changing more than it ever has in its history. As cable networks like HBO and Showtime and streaming services like Netflix and Amazon draw viewers, what are those behind broadcast TV doing to help it adapt?
- Golden Globes: Why cable and streaming shows dominate the TV nominations
Broadcast TV programs are almost entirely absent from the Golden Globes TV nominees, with Fox's 'Empire' being the only broadcast show to make the cut for the best drama series or best comedy series nominations. What does this say about TV?
- 'American Idol' takes its final bow
'American Idol' dominated the pop culture landscape in the early 2000s and discovered such successful singers as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Now the program's final season will debut on Jan. 6.
- 'Sherlock' in movie theaters: How the lines between forms of entertainment are blurring
An upcoming episode of 'Sherlock' will be available for two days in movie theaters. This is just the latest sign that forms of entertainment are crossing over into one another as never before.
- How diversity on broadcast TV improved in 2015
Diversity in all areas of entertainment continues to stir discussion, but racial and ethnic diversity on broadcast TV has risen noticeably.
- Legacy of Al Molinaro, drive-in owner in 'Happy Days'
Mr. Molinaro also starred as Murray the cop in the 1970s hit "The Odd Couple," which demonstrated his knack for goofiness and his plus-size nose.
- 'Supergirl' has playfulness and action
'Supergirl' stars Melissa Benoist as Kara, the cousin of Superman who is working at a media company. Good casting and Benoist's deft handling of her role create hope for the show going forward.
- Can TV reduce stigma? Ask Julia, the new muppet on 'Sesame Street'
The newest character on the PBS children's program hopes to educate young and old by showing while everyone is different, we're 'all the same.'
- 'Supergirl': Has a wave of female-led superhero stories finally begun?
TV shows 'Supergirl' and 'Jessica Jones' are set to debut, while movies about Wonder Woman and the female Captain Marvel are in the pipeline for the next several years.
- First LookIs 'Homeland' racist? Street artists sneak 'graffiti bomb' past producers
This was not what producers for Showtime's hit drama had in mind when they requested 'Arabian Street Artists' to paint graffiti on a set.
- 'Saturday Night Live': How well do you know the show?
Since its debut in 1975, 'Saturday Night Live' has pushed the boundaries of television, brought viewers to a weekend late-night program, and introduced the world to now-famous comedians too numerous to list. From the Killer Bees to Chevy Chase hosting 'Weekend Update,' from Will Ferrell playing a cheerleader to Tina Fey portraying Sarah Palin, the show has had an indelible effect on pop culture. How well do you know the TV program? Take our quiz!
- Have women earned more Emmy nominations over the last decade?
For non-acting categories, women have shown little progress in garnering more Emmy nominations over the past 10 years, a women's media nonprofit has found.
- Emmy Awards 2015: Will 'Game of Thrones,' 'Mad Men' take major awards?
Leading contenders at this year's Emmy Awards include 'Thrones,' 'Men,' and Netflix's 'Orange Is the New Black.' 'Men' actor Jon Hamm is in his last year of being able to win a prize for best actor in a drama for the AMC show.