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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.

5 years ago

Steven Eng as Gordon Hirabayashi in HOLD THESE TRUTHS
Arts & Entertainment

My journey bringing Gordon Hirabayashi to life in a solo play inspired by the WWII internment opponent

Actor Stephen Eng, who portrays Gordon Hirabayashi in the one-person show "Hold These Truths," writes about settling into the role.

5 years ago

In this Nov. 18, 2011 file photo, Regis Philbin appears on his farewell episode of
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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.

5 years ago

Watching movies
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How Movies Move Us

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

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CHICAGO PD --
Courts & Law

Floyd’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.

6 years ago

Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen, in Los Angeles. (Chris Carlson/AP Photo)
Courts & Law
Philadelphia Business Journal

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.

6 years ago

(Screenshot/Netflix)
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Billy Penn

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.

6 years ago

The statue of Public Broadcasting Service's Fred Rogers, the host of children's program
Community

#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.

6 years ago

Philadelphia legend Suzanne Roberts died on Monday at the age of 98. Mrs. Roberts was the widow of Comcast founder Ralph Roberts but also a trailblazer in her own right. She spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and host of the popular television show, “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne.” (Screenshot)
Arts & Entertainment

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.

6 years ago

How to stay occupied during quarantine
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

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 49:13
This undated image provided by Sesame Workshop shows Elmo and his parents Louie and Mae. Sesame Workshop announced Monday, March 30, 2020, that Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are featured in some of four new animated public service spots reminding young fans to take care while doing such things as washing hands and sneezing. The content, which will be translated into 19 languages, is part of Sesame Workshop's Caring for Each Other initiative to help families stay physically and mentally healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. (Sesame Workshop via AP)
Community

Sesame 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.

6 years ago

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Education

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.

6 years ago

Nancy Volpe-Beringer wraps herself in an Eagles' inspired faux fur coat in her studio. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly underdog makes it to the ‘Project Runway’ finale

Nancy Volpe-Beringer has survived to tonight’s final round of this season’s TV fashion-design competition.

6 years ago

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James Lipton arrives at night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Inside the Actors Studio’ host James Lipton dies at 93

Lipton died of bladder cancer at his New York home, his wife, Kedakai Lipton, told the New York Times and the Hollywood Reporter. He was 93.

6 years ago

The “Dispatches From Elsewhere” mural at the Comcast Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Dispatches from Elsewhere’ drinking game: Watch Jason Segel’s Philly-set AMC show

Amid the weirdness, Philadelphians can expect plenty of familiar sights.

6 years ago

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