Nov 20 Award-winning director Mike Nichols dies at 83 By Victoria Fleischer Mike Nichols, an award-winning director known for his versatility and genre-blending productions for film, TV and stage, died on Wednesday evening. Over the course of a more than five decades long career, Nichols, known for such hits as “The Graduate,”… Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch Cosbys host 'conversation' of African-American artworks at the Smithsonian By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch HBO offers streaming service as viewers shift to TV à la carte By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch Sitcom creator Norman Lear talks dangerous television, 'Family' inspirations By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch Norman Lear of 'All in the Family' on the golden age of television By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch Kevin Spacey on playing a politician who 'gets stuff done,' and cultivating new talent By PBS News Hour “It's interesting to play a politician who gets stuff done,” says “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey. “Ignore the murdering and the conniving.” On the eve of a benefit performance with the Shakespeare Theatre Company in the nation’s capital, Jeffrey… Continue watching
Oct 01 What questions do you have for acting legend James Earl Jones? By Andrew Mach On Thursday, Oct. 2, PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown will sit down for an interview with actor James Earl Jones, currently staring in "You Can't Take It With You" on Broadway in New York City, and we want your questions. Continue reading
Sep 25 Drones to soar into movie making with new FAA permits By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce Thursday that it is granting permits to seven movie and television production companies to fly drones, an important step toward greater use of the technology by commercial operators, said attorneys… Continue reading
Aug 14 Chuck Todd to replace David Gregory on 'Meet the Press' By Associated Press In tweets posted Thursday afternoon, Gregory said he is leaving the network as he arrived at it, "humbled and grateful."… Continue reading
Aug 12 Robin Williams' death rekindles questions about creativity and depression By Colleen Shalby Williams is not the only creative genius to have suffered from depression. That much is clear from history. Continue reading