
TV
Celebs, coaches charged in college bribery scheme
Federal authorities called it the biggest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department, with parents paying an estimated $25 million in bribes.
6 years ago
Della Duck, intrepid space explorer and amputee, comes to TV
Della Duck is a brave and resourceful fowl, the sort that refuses to be defeated by a solo crash landing on the moon — even when it costs her a leg.
6 years ago
Actor Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack
The actor, who is black and gay, told police in late January that he was attacked because of his sexuality by two men in downtown Chicago who wrapped a rope around his neck.
6 years ago
Luke Perry dead at 52 after suffering stroke
A publicist for Luke Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has died. He was 52.
6 years ago
South Jersey fans turn out for ‘hometown hero’ Ariel Versace’s debut in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
RuPaul’s Drag Race is in its 11th season and for the first time a drag queen from South Jersey has made the program.
6 years ago
Listen 3:33Nielsen estimates about 16 million watched Michael Cohen
The Nielsen company says that 15.8 million people watched President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testify against him on television before a congressional commi
6 years ago
Meet the host of WHYY’s new ‘Movers & Makers’ program
"Movers & Makers" intends to pull back the curtain, showing the region, people and places that you might not know about. It premieres Thursday night at 9 on WHYY-TV.
6 years ago
Listen 5:53Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
"Colorism" is the idea that light-skinned minorities are given more privilege than their darker-skinned peers.
6 years ago
Netflix and chill no more — streaming is getting complicated
Streaming TV may never again be as simple, or as affordable, as it is now.
6 years ago
Guests: Willa Paskin, Mark Dawidziak It’s been another year with hundreds and hundreds of original television p ...
Air Date: December 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Star Trek’s interracial kiss 50 years ago heralded change
Throughout the ensuing decades, interracial relationships with black and white actors became more prevalent on television, spanning multiple genres.
7 years ago
Guests: David Bianculli, Douglas Howard, Robert Thompson There’s so many different reasons a television show co ...
Air Date: November 6, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Puppeteer who played Big Bird on ‘Sesame Street’ retiring
His apprentice, Matt Vogel, will succeed him in the Big Bird role. He also plays Kermit the Frog.
7 years ago
Key prosecutor says allegation of racism in Cosby case ‘completely offensive’
Entertainer Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison.
7 years ago
Listen 7:5976ers set to turn promising season into must-see TV with new show on NBC
NBC has given a script commitment to "Brotherly Love," loosely based on the life of the Aussie-born NBA rookie of the year.
7 years ago