Aug 26 Bob Barker, popular host of ‘The Price Is Right’, dies at 99, publicist says By Frazier Moore, Associated Press A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99. Continue reading
May 06 Newton Minow, former FCC chief and champion of public television, dies at 97 By Tammy Webber, Associated Press Newton N. Minow, who as Federal Communications Commission chief in the early 1960s famously proclaimed that network television was a "vast wasteland," died Saturday. He was 97. Continue reading
Feb 19 Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and ‘Law & Order’ TV detective, dies at 78 By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died. He was 78. Continue reading
Dec 30 Barbara Walters, trailblazing television journalist, dies at 93 By Frazier Moore, Associated Press Barbara Walters, the intrepid interviewer, anchor and program host who led the way as the first woman to become a TV news superstar during a network career remarkable for its duration and variety, has died. She was 93. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 7:13 Critics look back on the standout TV shows of 2022 By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris, Alison Thoet TV might be the most popular American pastime. One study shows that on average, 55% of Americans spend one to four hours each day watching TV, and 22% watch four or more hours every day. 2022 has been a very… Continue watching
Dec 05 Bob McGrath, actor and musician of ‘Sesame Street’ fame, dies at 90 By Associated Press McGrath was a founding cast member of “Sesame Street” when the show premiered in 1969. Continue reading
Aug 09 ‘SNL’ veteran Kenan Thompson to host Emmy Awards By Associated Press Veteran "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson will host next month's Emmy Awards. Continue reading
Apr 20 Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. Continue reading
Apr 12 Gilbert Gottfried, actor and legendary comic known for his crude jokes, dies at 67 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 3:33 How diversity in media and entertainment affects young people By Student Reporting Labs Our Student Reporting Labs program, which leads journalism training in middle and high schools around the United States, asked teenagers why representation in pop culture matters to them. Continue watching