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Studio 2 Extra: Famous TV and movie houses…and what it’s like to live inside
Picture the house from Home Alone, Full House or Friday. In a new documentary, NJ's own Tommy Avallone reveals the perks, and the consequences, of living in a famous home.
Air Date: December 20, 2024
Listen 9:44Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances
“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music" will broadcast live on NBC in January and become available to stream on Peacock.
4 days ago
We asked ChatGPT to create an ‘Abbott-Sunny’ crossover episode
AI dreamed up a few storylines that … well, you’ll have to decide for yourself.
3 weeks ago
Here’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
The show will originate in front of a live audience from Union Transfer in Philadelphia.
1 month ago
WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
1 month ago
Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
She told Rudolph's version of Harris “you got this” and the pair in sync delivered the signature “Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!”
2 months ago
Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a ‘war hawk’ if she had guns pointed at her
Trump made the comment at an event late Thursday in Arizona with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
2 months ago
What to watch: TV critic reviews new shows and cult classics
We talk about the best shows on TV right now, from comedy to drama and everything in between. Melanie McFarland, Salon's award-winning senior culture critic joins us.
Air Date: October 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01‘Like a new planet’: WHYY News to debut new Delaware documentary, ‘Resurrecting Riverside’
The long-neglected swath of Northeast Wilmington has a rich history, and now it’s undergoing a comprehensive $500 million revitalization.
2 months ago
Why are we spending so much time at home?
Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.
Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:59Sheryl Lee Ralph gets personal about education as ‘Abbott Elementary’ returns Wednesday
Ralph won an Emmy for her portrayal of veteran teacher Barbara Howard on the hit TV show. She opens up about her career and her fight for equitable education.
3 months ago
Listen 2:01How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
The 90-minute debate will start at 9 p.m. EDT on Oct. 1.
3 months ago
Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Maggie Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.
3 months ago
WHYY wins four Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards
WHYY won four regional Emmys in the categories of health and science, lifestyle, education and human interest.
3 months ago
Can we separate art from the artists when they do something bad?
Do you still watch The Cosby Show, or listen to R. Kelly, or do you change the channel and edit your playlist in disgust? What responsibility do we have as consumers?
Air Date: September 25, 2024 12:00 pm
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