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BTJA’S “EXCITING NEW SERIES” PICKS
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), which revealed the nominees for its first-ever Critics’ Choice Television Awards earlier this week, today announced the recipients of a...
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TV Trend Toward Fantasy, Horror Shows No Sign of Abating
By Beck/Smith TV viewer appetite for fantasy and horror has to be at an all-time high, considering the massive successes of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” Fox’s “American Horror Story” and HBO’s “Game of...
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What/Who I Wish Had Been Nominated for 2012 Emmys
By Rachel Bennett It’s that time of year again! This morning, the nominees for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced. You can’t argue with some of the nominees (Mad Men, anyone?), but others —...
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TV REWIND: Kimmel Moves Up, ‘Office’ Shuts Down, Oscar Producers Picked
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor & Columnist Every Friday, Rachel recaps the week’s major TV-related news, announcements, and gossip! * * * • Jimmy Kimmel is moving up to the big leagues: Come...
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TV REWIND: ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Battles DNC, Peek Into ‘Abbey,’ Big Cameos For ’30...
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor & Columnist Every Friday, Rachel recaps the week’s major TV-related news, announcements, and gossip! * * * TOP STORIES • The fifth episode of TLC’s Here Comes...
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HOMELAND SEASON 2: 12 Reasons To Watch Tonight
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor & Columnist *** Almost a year after premiering and taking the TV industry by storm, Showtime’s Homeland returns tonight for its second season. Despite the...
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Television’s Top 10 One-Season Wonders
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor and Columnist *** This week, Netflix Instant added a series I’ve heard about for a long time but have never seen: Fox’s Undeclared. The 2001 comedy stars Jay...
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Season Length Adds Complexity To Broadcast Drama Dynamics
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor & Columnist *** Last week, I discussed how Showtime’s Homeland changed the terms of pacing when it comes to TV series. With its twists and turns, the drama is...
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The Best Broadcast Pilot Orders of the 2013-2014 Season: NBC and CBS
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor & Columnist *** It’s pilot season, which means your favorite out-of-work TV actors, actresses, creators and writers are getting a chance to return to the small...
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The Best Broadcast Pilot Orders of the 2013-2014 Season: ABC and Fox
By Rachel Bennett Television Editor & Columnist *** It’s pilot season, which means your favorite out-of-work TV actors, actresses, creators and writers are getting a chance to return to the small...
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