TV
Veteran broadcaster Larry King dies at 87
With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.
4 years ago
Screen Actors Guild may discipline, expel Donald Trump
After leaving the White House, President Donald Trump may lose his SAG card, too.
4 years ago
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92
Joanne and Fred Rogers were married for more than 50 years, spanning the launch and end of the low-key, low-tech “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood."
4 years ago
Tina Fey’s ‘I’m a SEPTA b*tch’ wouldn’t be a bad slogan, says transit agency GM
Before her recent car purchase, the Philly-area native comedian was a public transportation diehard, she told Jimmy Fallon.
4 years ago
Actor Stephen Eng, who portrays Gordon Hirabayashi in the one-person show "Hold These Truths," writes about settling into the role.
4 years ago
Report: Television personality Regis Philbin dies at 88
Philbin died Friday, just over a month before his 89th birthday. He died of natural causes, according to a family statement to the magazine.
4 years ago
Movies may not be real — but in a lot of ways, they’re real to us. Great films help us understand the world, history, and one another ...
Air Date: July 3, 2020
Listen 49:07Floyd’s death hastens shift in police pop culture portrayals
Protests have already changed television. “Cops,” which for 33 seasons allowed viewers to sympathize and identify with real police, was dropped this week.
5 years ago
Comcast and Byron Allen settle long-running legal battle
Allen's company, Entertainment Studio Networks, said it reached an agreement with the media giant to carry three of ESN’s channels, Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV and JusticeCentral.TV.
5 years ago
Queer Eye’s Philly season is live on Netflix — here’s a guide in the form of a drinking game
There’s an overwhelming amount of colonial garb.
5 years ago
#143Day: Fred Rogers and a day of kindness in Pennsylvania
The day was Friday — Pennsylvania’s second annual 1-4-3 Day, an occasion when state officials encourage people to share their acts of kindness and gratitude.
5 years ago
Philadelphia icon Suzanne Roberts dies at 98
Suzanne Roberts spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and television host.
5 years ago
How to stay occupied during quarantine
What are the best things to read, watch and cook during your time in quarantine?
Air Date: April 10, 2020
Listen 49:13Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing
Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on.
5 years ago
Social distancing with the kids? WHYY offering expanded educational programming on PBS
WHYY has expanded its TV and online educational programming as the coronavirus pandemic keeps more and more families indoors.
5 years ago