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'The Apprentice', the reality-TV show that features Donald Trump as the oracle of business wisdom, is discussed. The show, which selects youngsters to be part of Trump's corporate team, is widely admired but it has its own share of detractors.

The article focuses on Kara Robinson Chamberlain who was abducted and raped by Richard Evonitz who had kidnapped and murdered girls in Virginia. Topics discussed include escape of Kara from the murderer and help authorities to identify, Kara forced to smoke marijuana and watch pornography and money rewarded to Kara for capturing the person.

The wizards of genetics keep closing in on the biological roots of personality. It's not your imagination that one baby seems born cheerful and another morose. But that's not the [...]

Whenever we hear some celebrity complaining about the high cost of fortune and fame, we can't help thinking, Sit down. Shut up. There's more where you came from. It's nearly [...]

LET US PAUSE now, briefly, to recall the Wedding of the Century: the hushed magnificence of St. Paul's on that perfect summer's day, the solemn medal-strewn groom and his radiant [...]

The article profiles missing indigenous women, including Alyssa McLemore, Aubrey Dameron, Ida Beard, Tiffany Reid, Ashley Loring Heavy Runner, and Sumi Gail Juan.

The article focuses on the unsolved murder of U.S. attorney Thomas Wales, who was shot on October 11, 2001.

A Tribute to Americans Who Care THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THEM, tireless men, women--and teenagers, too--who are quietly making a difference in communities across the country. In an age when [...]

In transcripts of talks with the princess, her sad, candid voice details the horrors of her marriage WE'VE HEARD THESE devastating stories before. The suicidal plunge down a flight of [...]

The article presents an interview/discussion with several television actors and actresses including Bryan Cranston, Chris Colfer, Christina Hendricks, Eric Stonestreet, Matthew Fox, and Connie Britton. Topics discussed include Stonestreet's first job, whether the public considers Hendricks to be an overnight success, and the decision-making process behind submitting a television program for consideration for an Emmy Award.

They were perfect teens, Then she got pregnant, they got scared--and the baby ended up dead. AMY WENT INTO labor just after midnight. She was in her freshman dorm room [...]

EVEN AFTER THE MYSTERY OF what happened to TWA Flight 800 is eventually solved, images of the 230 passengers who died in the crash will endure. Here are the stories [...]

The article covers a roundtable discussion between a number of television actors and actresses who have been nominated for a 2008 Emmy Award, including Rachel Griffiths of "Brothers and Sisters," Michael C. Hall of "Dexter," Rainn Wilson of "The Office," Mary-Louise Parker of "Weeds," and John Slattery of "Mad Men." They discuss giving an acceptance speech, the anticipation of the show, and how they plan to dress.

The article presents a round table conversation with a number of television actors in which they discuss the 2007 Emmy Awards in advance of the ceremony which took place in September 2007. The five actors feature in the conversation are Jeremy Piven, Sally Field, Masi Oka, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and America Ferrera.

The author interviews entertainer Rosie O'Donnell as she is about to join the cast of the television program, "The View." She is asked about her feelings about former cohost of "The View," Star Jones. She is asked what she did during her four-year hiatus from television. O'Donnell gives her views about fame.

This article discusses the television show "Lost" and its cast and the success of its second season on TV. The cast members all say they love being in the show, but this season the viewership has fallen off in the second half of the season. Some of the actors such as Dominic Monaghan, say that not being the new popular show has made it a longer more tedious season. The article also provides some information about the season finale.

This article covers anchor Katie Couric's departure from the "Today" show as she makes the transfer over to the "CBS Evening News" and the television program "60 Minutes." Couric will become the first solo anchorwoman in the history of network television. The CBS network was adamant at winning Couric in an effort to revive the evening news and to attract a younger audience. CBS announced that the runner up for Couric's spot on the news program was Couric's "Today" show successor, "The View's" Meredith Vieira.

This abstract features a profile of television personality Stephen Colbert, who uses humor to analyze current U.S. culture on his show, "The Colbert Report," which appears on Comedy Central. Recently a term created by Colbert, truthiness, was named the word of the year by the American Dialect Society. The article also compares Colbert's parodic political character on his show with Colbert's real views and life.

IT WASN'T UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE SHE left home to become the first female cadet at The Citadel that Shannon Faulkner felt she could celebrate. For the last two Augusts, [...]

Focuses on Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show." Style and humor of the program, which won two Emmys in 2003; Examples of the comedy show's social and political satire; Why Stewart is starting to be taken seriously as a political force; Comments of Stewart; Politicians on late-night television; How "The Daily Show" targets not only politicians but the media.

Reports on the HBO television production of a six-hour, $60 million version of the Broadway show "Angels in America." Director Mike Nichols with a cast headed by Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson; Interviews with several cast members on the making of the movie.

Reports on the last season of the television program "Friends" which is ending a nine year run. Speculation on the end of the sitcom format; Why the show kept its appeal and audience over the years; Little known facts about the show; Imitators of the format; Reasons for fewer comedies on television; Possible cost to NBC; Plans of the cast after the final episode.

Focuses on the television talent show, 'American Idol.' How the show has made mini-stars out of some of the contestants; Factors that contribute to its success; Role of host Simon Cowell; Overview of the series; 'American Idol' fans; Music; Participants.

Focuses on Phil McGraw, who talked his way onto a spot as a therapist on 'Oprah.' Debut of his television program 'Dr. Phil'; McGraw's style of therapy and approach to analyzing problems; Biographical and career background; His experience appearing on Oprah Winfrey's show; Criticism of his therapy; Speculation on whether his show will succeed.

Discusses the way that Martha Stewart and others benefitted from inside information relating to the stock of the biotechnology company ImClone Systems. Friendship of Stewart with the former chief executive officer of the company, Sam Waksal; Topic of the social elite of New York, where inside information is passed among the rich; Way that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would not approve the cancer drug Erbitux.

Highlights Home Box Office's (HBO) satirical television series 'Six Feet Under' which is about a dysfunctional family-owned funeral home. Popularity of the television show; The show as a cultural phenomenon; Sample story lines including a psychic widow who talks to her husband; The often hilarious and surprising deaths in the program, including a death by a dough mixer; Comments from creator Alan Ball.

Discusses the Christian entertainment industry. Outlook for the success of the motion picture 'Megiddo: Omega Code 2,' directed by Matthew Crouch; Economic aspects of the Christian popular culture movement; Outlook for the success of the industry.

Focuses on Home Box Office (HBO) cable television program, 'The Sopranos.' Success of the television series; Reasons why the program appeals to viewers; Thought that viewers can identify with the show; Speculates on the impact of the show on how networks do business.

Focuses on the popularity of the reality-based CBS television program called 'Survivor.' Interest in which of the four contestants left on the island will win the one million dollar grand prize; Highlights on the series and the contestants, which includes the four-member alliance of Richard Hatch, Rudy Boesch, Kelly Wiglesworth, and Susan Hawk; Data culled from the viewing audience.

Focuses on the Home Box Office (HBO) cable television network program, `The Sopranos,' a middle-class mob drama. Profile of major characters; Reasons for the show's success; Authenticity of story lines; How the show was written in 1995 and offered to major television networks; Concern about stereotypes in the United States.

Byline: Marc Peyser On the fame of her mother, Debbie Reynolds: 'She is literally like an icon--a gay icon, but you take your iconic stature where you can get it.' [...]

Byline: Joshua Alston and Marc Peyser When Bryan Cranston, 54, was accepting the first of two Emmys he's won for Breaking Bad, the crowning achievement of a storied career, Chris [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser When Natasha Richardson debuted in 'Cabaret' on Broadway in 1998, she was a nervous wreck. She had sung onstage only once before. Even scarier: she was all [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser Art and culture in the Bush Era Start with the title: in England, the show was called 'Pop Idol'--but when it migrated here in 2002, it apparently [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser You might say that Sean Avery is the human equivalent of jock itch. It's his job, as the baddest badass in the National Hockey League, to annoy [...]

Nope: When 'Seinfeld' signed off, it was hailed as a classic--the original must-see TV. Looking back now, you can't help wondering, what were we thinking? By Marc Peyser Are you [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser (With Joshua Alston) When 'Davy Crockett' debuted on ABC in 1954, the show was supposed to be a flop. 'Crockett' was an earnest series of dramas based [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser Butley Booth Theatre, New York Nathan Lane has spent so much time mugging in recent years--'The Producers,' 'The Odd Couple,' 'The Lion King'--that you forget the man [...]

Byline: Nicki Gostin, Marc Peyser Q&A: Roseanne Roseanne is back with a one-hour comedy special on HBO. She spoke with Nicki Gostin. You talk a lot about aging in your [...]

Byline: Raina Kelley, David Gates, Marc Peyser Moral Disorder by Margaret Atwood If only we had Margaret Atwood around us always, making our lives' hard choices and awkward impasses seem [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser Shark: Debuts Thursday, Sept. 21, on CBS James Woods has never been Hollywood's most subtle actor--which makes him perfect for 'Shark.' Sebastian Stark, a.k.a. Shark, is the [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser You might think that Tom Cruise doesn't have a single fan left, but you would be wrong. We found one. Her name is Rosie O'Donnell. Rosie may [...]

Byline: Marc Peyser When we say that Aaron Sorkin's 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' is this season's big newTV show, that's not 'Fall Preview' hype. We mean that literally. [...]