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The article discusses the views of comedian and television personality Stephen Colbert who is scheduled to begin hosting "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" late-night talk show beginning on September 8, 2015. According to the article, Colbert hosted "The Colbert Report" television program prior to being named as outgoing talk show host David Letterman's replacement. Fellow host Jimmy Fallon's work on "The Tonight Show" program is examined, along with research for Colbert's segment titled "Who Am Me?" which features information about him.

The article discusses American comedian and late-night television host David Letterman whose program entitled the "Late Show With David Letterman" is scheduled to air its last episode in May 2015. According to the article, actor Calvert DeForest was the first guest on the "Late Night With David Letterman" program in 1982. It states that many of Letterman's greatest television moments have become viral Internet videos. The success and popularity of Letterman's television programs are examined.

The article discusses the final season of the television program "Mad Men" starring Jon Hamm and John Slattery which is scheduled to begin airing on April 13, 2014, focusing on analyses of the 1960s-set program and the mafia-themed cable television program "The Sopranos" which aired its final episode in 2007. The wardrobe and set designs on "Mad Men" are examined, along with show creator Matthew Weiner and various television props. The relationship between television and culture is assessed.

The article discusses Mitch Hurwitz, the creator of the comedy television program "Arrested Development," focusing on Hurwitz's scripting of a 15-episode season of the show which will be available on the Netflix streaming video network on May 26, 2013. Cast members Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, and Tony Hale are mentioned, along with several guest stars including actor Ben Stiller. It states that the show originally premiered on the Fox television network in 2003. Netflix's business strategy is also examined.

A preview is presented of the fourth season of the television program "Breaking Bad," produced and created by Vince Gilligan and featuring Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn.

The article presents several calendars of events discussing entertainment offerings for the Fall of 2010, including motion pictures, books and music releases.

A calendar of summer release dates for books, films, music and television is presented which includes the release of the film "Toy Story 3" starring Tom Hanks and the book "The Passage," by Justin Cronin in June 2010 and the film "The Girl Who Played with Fire" starring Noomi Rapace in July 2010.

The article discusses the impact the television program "Lost" had on television viewing audiences. The series began in 2004 and will end with its season finale on May 23, 2010. Many believed that initially the show wouldn't fare well due to its nontraditional storyline which blended science fiction, action, serial drama and a complicated plot. According to the author, co-creator Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse interwove philosophy, science and literary references into the show's plot which resulted in the series taking on the quality of a modern myth. INSET: Previously on Lost....

The article discusses reality television and its evolution into a U.S. entertainment norm since programs including "The Real World" and "Survivor" first aired. It notes several current reality television programs including "Jersey Shore" and "Undercover Boss" and the scheduled March 2010 premiere of "The Marriage Ref" produced by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. INSET: What's Your Reality TV IQ?.

The article previews arts and entertainment for fall 2009 with reference to books, music, movies, television, and theater. Among those noted are the television shows "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Community," the books "The Lost Symbol," by Dan Brown and "Blood's a River," by James Ellroy, and the Wassily Kandinsky art exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

The article previews and evaluates the "The Jay Leno Show" on the NBC television network, noting its format, its experimental nature, and cost advantages its production offers compared to scripted dramas. It notes that its success will be measured more in terms of profit margins than by numbers of viewers. The article also discusses network and cable television competition. INSET: It's 10 p.m. Do You Know What Channel You're Watching?.

The article presents obituaries for several notable people including comedian George Carlin, actor Paul Newman, and dancer Cyd Charisse.

A calendar of dates that various television programs, operas, music, dance and books will be released during Fall 2008 is presented.

The article introduces the best top ten lists of 2007. Included is an the array of lists of the ten best religion stories, most popular stories on Time.com, the best and worst business deals, television shows, the most under reported stories, etc. The articles present various lists with pictures, illustrations and photographs of each subject.

The article presents the author's list of 17 shows that changed television in the U.S., including "I Love Lucy," "The Ernie Kovacs Show," and the Super Bowl broadcasts.

This article discusses radio disc jockey Don Imus, the racial slur that offended a Rutgers University women's basketball team, and the media rules regulating what can be said on the air. The author purports that we live in a culture where racially and sexually edgy material is often considered brilliant comment, even art.

This article looks at several factors that have made the reality television show "American Idol" a success. The author found that fans of the show like the performers to have an interesting back story, the show reaches out to people of all ages because of the variety of songs performed, the fact that the content of the show isn't sexual, and people like the voting aspect. The author also talks about past winners and losers like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, and Chris Daughtry.

Focuses on the booming housing market. Soaring house prices, which is fueling a national obsession with real estate; Jump in house prices by 15% in April, 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors; Percentage increase in the price of single-family houses in various cities including San Diego, Las Vegas and Miami; Warnings from economists that the housing bubble could burst; Television programs that focus on making over and selling homes, reflecting the current housing obsession.

Reports on the efforts of activists and Congress to clean up television and asks if television or the critics have gone too far. The Parents Television Council which watches every hour of prime time television and many cable shows and lists material it finds offensive into a database; PTC executive director Tim Winter who logs every incident of sexual content, violence, profanity, disrespect for authority and "other negative content"; The war over indecency which is getting hotter daily as the FCC, pushed by activists, has rebuked or fined broadcast networks; Congress which is gearing up to give the FCC stronger weapons; Head of the Entertainment Tracking System, the database that holds all the information who is L. Brent Bozell; How the groups have gained power since the Janet Jackson nipple exposure during the super Bowl half-time show; Critics who fear the trend is getting out of control; Poll results on what the audience thinks is appropriate or non-offensive; Lack of rules for broadcasters on what can and cannot be said on television; Examples of recent self-censoring by television shows; The wild inconsistencies in content; How changes in television viewing habits may affect the outcome; Belief it is still up to each person to decide what shows to watch. INSETS: A FINE MESS;WE HATE IT! WE WANT IT!;PUSHING THE ENVELOPE OR PULLING BACK?.

Discusses the success of crime shows such CSI which has spun off into shows such as CSI: New York and CSI: Miami. How CSI has raised its production standards, used new visual tricks, and given the older networks ways to survive amid cable competitors; Role of executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer in creating high-quality television which appears expensive to viewers; Importance of engaging the audience by appealing to th senses with sound effects, music, and scenery; Success of the show's flashback images which look similar to music videos and art film; Consideration of how the viewers are drawn to the shows because of the variety of crimes committed rather than the characters.

Presents observations about the three finalists, Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, and Jasmine Trias, on the reality television program 'American Idol.' Claims from fans that contestant Jennifer Hudson was voted off the show because of racism and vote fixing; How the contestants receive $450 a week to buy the clothing they wear during performances; Consideration of how the show draws viewers of all different ages; Role of judge Simon Fuller as the creator of 'Idol' in Great Britain; Importance of personality among the candidates on 'American Idol.'

Discusses the public reaction to the exposure of Janet Jackson's breast at the Super Bowl. Consideration of how the U.S. Federal Communications Commission blamed the television networks for the mishap; Role of MTV in the halftime show; Debate over the credibility of CBS as a result of the incident; Efforts of Congressional House and Senate committees to hold hearings on broadcast decency; Opposition to the overt sexuality of popular culture by parents who were upset with the show; Suggestion that various commercial advertisements were as obscene as Jackson's exposure.

Presents a look at mass media and mainstream culture in the U.S. Drop in ratings among viewers on the major broadcast television networks; Dispute over who was to blame; Objectionable programming; Suggestion that we are moving from the era of mass culture to the era of individual culture; Question of whether there is a mainstream pop culture at all; Social and cultural fragmentation; Coverage of the Iraq War; Influence of the media; Violence; Significance of "Finding Nemo," the year's top-grossing film; Celebrities; Different visions of the mainstream. INSETS: MOVIES;TELEVISION;MUSIC;BOOKS

Mentions meetings between several people that influenced social and political history. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers; Eva Duarte and Juan Perón; Fidel Castro and Che Guevara; Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad; Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay; John Lennon and Paul McCartney; Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong; Bill Gates and Paul Allen; Others.

Presents the opinion of the author that reality television is the best thing to happen to television in several years. Belief that it has created excitement among viewers; Comment that reality television is a way to tell involving human stories; Benefits of reality programs for network television; Comparison of reality television with sitcoms; Young audiences that support reality television; Comments about several reality shows, including 'Joe Millionaire,' 'The Bachelorette,' and 'American Idol'; Remarks from social critics of reality programs.

Discusses the prevalence of former-celebrities appearing on reality television shows. Discussion of the Warner Brothers (WB) television network program 'The Surreal Life'; How several former-celebrities share a mansion in 'The Surreal Life' including Jerri Manthey, Corey Feldman and Vince Neil; Reference to other reality shows including 'My Life Is a Sitcom' and 'Celebrity Mole.'

Presents a look back at popular culture in the year 2002. Impact of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on popular culture; Comments on music releases from Bruce Springsteen and Eminem; View that crime was big news and how that was reflected on the all-news channels and in drama offerings on television networks; Celebrity scandals including Winona Ryder and Martha Stewart; Popularity of MTV's 'The Osbournes'; Recap of movies, television, music, books and theatre.

Offers a preview of the fall 2002 season of the HBO television drama 'The Sopranos.' Background on its previous seasons; Overview of the first four episodes of the 2002 fall season; High ratings of the program, which is about New Jersey mobsters; Criticism of its violence; Comments of its creator David Chase; Relevance of the program to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Outlook for continuing the show.

Offers observations on the inadequacy of popular culture in the United States to address the impact of terrorist attacks against the United States. Belief that some entertainment is inappropriate following this type of tragedy; Direct response to the attacks by various entertainers, including singer Michael Jackson and performers who donated time to a telethon; Changes to scheduled programs which resulted from material which is similar to the attack; Possibility that these changes may be neither permanent nor appropriate. INSET: The Fallout in the Fun Industries.

Focuses on an apparent decline in protest or rebel music in the popular music industry. Success of various rebel music stars, such as Femi Kuti of Nigeria and Tarika of Madagascar; African-American musicians who sing a form of protest music, including Black Star, which is composed of rappers Talib Kweli and Mos Def; Lyrical content of songs by singer Ani DiFranco.

Focuses on the reality-based television programs, 'Survivor' and 'Survivor: The Australian Outback,' which were produced by Mark Burnett. Appeal of the shows to television audiences; Profile of the Australian program's contestants.

Discusses reality-based television programs. Examples including `Survivor,' `The Real World,' The 1900 House,' and `Big Brother'; Rise in the popularity of voyeur television; How ordinary people want to become celebrities; Reasons that people are willing to let their privacy be invaded; Irony that interest in voyeurism occurs as people are concerned about surveillance by computers and on the Internet; View that the shows send a message that life is an elimination contest. INSET: Looking Online.

Discusses the Fox network television special 'Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?' in which women competed to be the bride of a rich man whom they had never met or seen. The groom, Rick Rockwell, and the chosen bride, Darva Conger; Description of the show and criticism of its crass nature; Questions over what the couple are doing on their honeymoon; Comments from participants; Fox's reputation for such outrageous programming. INSET: What Happened to Love?, by Nora Roberts.

Discusses the potential popularity of Oxygen, a planned United States television network aimed at women. Details on chief executive officer Geraldine Laybourne, former president of the Nickelodeon network for children; Details on planned nonfiction programming; How Laybourne created the idea and plans for the network; Comparisons to the Lifetime network, also for women.

The article discusses "The Daily Show" political-based television program hosted by comedian Jon Stewart which debuted in 1999 and aired its last episode with Stewart in 2015, and it mentions how U.S. President Barack Obama made his seventh appearance on the television program one week before Stewart signed off as the program's host. Stewart's views about issues such as the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks are examined, along with comedian Trevor Noah's role as Stewart's replacement.

Focuses on the commercialism accompanying the change from the year 1999 to 2000. Media and business hype surrounding the millennium; Effect of the year 2000 (Y2K) computing crisis on the millennial spirit; A global partygoer's guide; Why people are opting for a simple, meaningful New Year's Eve. INSET: The Y2K Bug: Do We Still Have to Worry?, by Chris Taylor.

Focuses on the rising popularity of television programs that are about the life stories of celebrities, as of August 23, 1999. Suggested reasons for the popularity; A&E's `Biography'; TNN's `The Life and Times of...'; VH1's `Behind the Music'; CSPAN's `American Presidents'; PBS's `American Masters'; Lifetime's `Intimate Portrait'; E!'s `True Hollywood Story'; Target audience.

The article looks at trends in television programming in the U.S., as of 2013. The author notes that a great deal of violence is depicted on TV, including on well-written, highly-rated series, citing examples including "The Walking Dead," "Boardwalk Empire," and "Game of Thrones." He cites pressure for high ratings and cable television's freedom from traditional broadcasting regulations as factors. While acknowledging the quality of some of the most violent TV series, he rues that absence of complex dramatic series on less violent themes.

The article focuses on the television program "Enlightened," starring Laura Dern and Mike White. Topics include Dern's receipt of a Golden Globe for her role on the show, the reaction to the show's controversial characters, and why the show does not fit into the traditional categories of comedy or drama. Information is provided on the portrayal of corporate whistleblowing, how the writers determine Dern's character's motivation, and the performances of other characters played by Luke Wilson and Dianne Ladd. INSET: Hannah and Her Siblings.

An article is presented that reports on actor and comedian Louis C.K., born Louis Szekely, and his television comedy "Louie." The article describes the show, which airs on the FX network, and Louis' roles as its star, executive producer, director, writer, and editor. The article discusses his work in stand-up comedy, his television appearances, and his self-deprecating humor. Information is provided on how Louis depicts himself as a divorced father of two daughters on "Louie," as well as the show's continuity and format.

The article discusses the October 30, 2010 "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington D.C. to be staged by Comedy Channel faux-news anchors John Stewart and Stephen Colbert. The show is said to be designed to counter loud and crazy Americans who have come to dominate the national conversation. Some history is provided on the satiric comedy offered by Stewart and Colbert. They are credited with creating a humorous and sane answer to talk radio. Their television programs are said to be political without being partisan.

The article profiles David Simon and Eric Overmyer, television producers. The central focus of the article is on their 2010 cable television program "Treme," which is set in New Orleans, Louisiana. A number of issues are covered in the article including the importance of music to the television series, the contrast between "Treme" and "The Wire," the previous show worked on by Simon and Overmyer, and their collaboration on "Homicide: Life on the Streets," on network television. Among other topics the article examines the cast of "Treme."

The article discusses televised situation comedy programs, so-called sitcoms, their decline after the television program "Seinfeld" ended in 1998, and their noticeable reemergence with the 2009 television season. Several sitcoms are mentioned including "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with Larry David, former co-creator of "Seinfeld."

The article discusses the television industry and how its product may change as more content is being viewed on laptop computers and cellular phones. The author explains how websites like Hulu.com are changing television viewing by offering programs and films online. The author describes how he discovered online television and cell phone television outlets when his cable television service failed.

This article explores the effects of constant coverage and online media on how the press has reported the 2008 U.S. presidential campaigns. The author focuses on the way new technology and uninterrupted information have altered the speed and tone of news cycles. He discusses campaign events that exemplify these shifts and briefly evaluates how attuned the presidential campaigns of John McCain and Barack Obama were to these changes. INSET: The Other Race.

The article examines the collision of feminism and success as portrayed on two television shows, "Lipstick Jungle," and "Cashmere Mafia." Both shows feature very powerful women who are extremely successful at what they do. The author suggests that the shows blend the women's personal lives with their careers and delves into the issue of whether women who act the same way as men in the same positions get treated the same way.