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Arthur the Aardvark returns with a new podcast. His headphones are still on wrong

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Critics say local TV news graphic frames Roxborough shooting like a ‘video game’

An exec at CBS Philadelphia said the image is no longer in use.

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How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts

From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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How we watch TV: networks, streaming, and fall previews

Fall TV used to be a big deal with all the network premiers but streaming platforms changed that. This hour, how we watch television and what to watch.

Air Date: September 16, 2022 10:00 am

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‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson visits Kimmel, collects apology

Brunson played her own gag on Jimmy Kimmel's Emmy prank with one of her own, and then collected an apology from the late-night host whose bit was criticized.

3 years ago

Jeopardy! champion Ryan Long was presented with a ceremonial model of the Liberty Bell at City Hall on September 13, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
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Philly Jeopardy! champ honored by city ahead of Tournament of Champions

Ryan Long went from a rideshare driver to a big winner on the nationally syndicated game show. Now, he’s ready to take on other Jeopardy! champions.

3 years ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts her statuette at the 74th annual Emmy Awards
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Billy Penn

‘Don’t ever give up on you’: Philly loves Sheryl Lee Ralph’s inspiring Emmys speech after ‘Abbott Elementary’ win

Show creator Quinta Brunson also took home a trophy, for best comedy writing.

3 years ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph sings as she accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for
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Arts & Entertainment

Five takeaways from the 2022 Emmy awards

The 2022 Emmys handed out awards to Succession, Squid Game, Abbott Elementary, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Lizzo's Here's To The Big Grrrls and others.

3 years ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for
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Sheryl Lee Ralph wins first career Emmy for performance in Abbott Elementary

Sheryl Lee Ralph was so moved by her Emmy win, she had to respond in song.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series

The former president won the best narrator award at Saturday's Creative Arts Emmys for his work on the Netflix documentary series, “Our Great National Parks.”

3 years ago

The 84-year-old actor said in an Instagram post Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has begun a six-month course of chemotherapy. (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Jane Fonda says she has cancer and is undergoing treatment

"I've been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and have started chemo treatments," the actress, activist, and former fitness guru told her Instagram followers on Friday.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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76ers to play 34 nationally televised games, including Christmas Day

The 76ers to kick off the season with a nationally televised away game against defending Eastern Conference Champions, the Boston Celtics, on Oct. 18.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as Lt. Nyota Uhura on "Star Trek," has died at 89.

3 years ago

Norman Lear, executive producer of the Pop TV series
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Bonus Interview: TV legend Norman Lear

From the archives: Norman Lear, who turned 100 this week, joined us in 2014 to discuss his early life, influences and his memoir, Even This I Get to Experience.

Air Date: July 30, 2022 6:00 am

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Actress Mary Alice holding her Emmy Award in the press room in 1993.
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NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Tony and Emmy winning actress Mary Alice has died at age 85

From Rose Maxson in Fences on Broadway to Lettie Bostic on TV's A Different World, Alice's career encompassed comedy, drama, stage and screen.

3 years ago

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