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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.

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.

Profiles businessman Donald Trump. Details of the reality television program "The Apprentice," which is hosted by Trump; Who the person chosen at the end of the series will get a one-year apprenticeship as head of one of the companies in the Trump empire; Public reaction to the show; Trump's lifestyle; How Trump was almost forced to declare bankruptcy in the early 1990s. INSET: Donald's 7 Rules of Success.

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.

Focuses on the increasing number of elderly people in the United States. Predictions about the US elderly population by Peter G. Peterson in his book `Gray Dawn'; Economic, social, and political implications of aging; Impact of aging on education and society; Companionship for the elderly; Life expectancy; Declining US birth rate. INSETS: It's Not Just Here;Counting the Silver Hairs.

Features Serena and Venus Williams, sisters and professional tennis players. Their plans for the United States Open tennis tournament in August 1998; Description of their tennis technique; When they lose control in a game; Women's Tennis Association regulation concerning 16-year-olds; Comments from father and coach, Richard Williams; Career prizes; Endorsements.

Examines the life and death of designer Gianni Versace. His July 1997 haute couture show in Paris as a return to his former strengths; His designs, combining Hollywood glamour, rock-and-roll attitude, playful exuberance and sexuality; His childhood in Reggio di Calabria, Italy; His rise to the pinnacle of fashion; Clients; Lifestyle; His four homes; His business partners Santo, older brother, and Donatella, sister; His partner, Antonio D'Amico; Forecasts on the company's future.

Reports that a child's personality is determined by a combination of genetic factors and their experiences in the first years of life. Whether behavioral differences between girls and boys are inborn; Genetic underpinnings of personality development; Research into which personality traits are genetic and which derive from socialization; Research continuing.

The article discusses the evolution of television programming in parallel with the baby boomer generation. The argument is made that TV served to bond the boomers and, beyond entertainment, influenced their social perceptions, inculcated a sense of irony, and, for a while, provided shows with thinly veiled social and political commentary before abandoning it.

The article presents an interview with Howard Stern, who is fleeing FCC regulations on Sirius satellite radio. Satellite radio, like cable television, is available for a monthly fee but is not controlled by federal decency regulators. Stern discusses his enthusiasm for the new medium, and his history of contention with the FCC.

Discusses television programming in the past several years. Details of the Janet Jackson Super Bowl halftime show scandal; Television shows that have had some controversial material such as "CSI" and "Keen Eddie"; Comparison between television shows in the past compared to shows now; Amount of complains to the FCC about television and radio programs over the past several years; Details of government testimony on the Super Bowl halftime show and other controversial television programming. INSET: Different Worlds: Prime Time's Changing Face.

Discusses the ABC reality television program, 'The Bachelorette,' in which Trista Rehn, a former Miami Heat cheerleader dates 25 men in hopes of finding a husband. How it is based on the show, 'The Bachelor'; Comments of Mike Fleiss, creator of 'The Bachelorette' and of contestant Rehn.

Focuses on the television program, 'CSI: Miami,' starring David Caruso and Kim Delaney, which debuts in fall 2002. Discussion of the show and how it compares to 'CSI: Las Vegas,' a drama about crime-scene investigators from which the Miami version was developed; Concern of the original program's cast members that the spinoff would dilute their audience in the United States and diminish their personal value.

Profiles actor and comedian Will Ferrell and his performance on the television program 'Saturday Night Live.' His portrayal of United States President George W. Bush; Biographical information; Career highlights.

Presents the views of four contestants, who participated in the CBS Inc. television series, `Survivor,' a 13-part reality show set on an island off Borneo. Basketball coach Gervase Peterson, retired Navy SEAL Rudy Boesch, teacher Gretchen Cordy, and neurologist Sean Kenniff; Topics of why they went on the show, what they were allowed to take with them, concerns about island life, and their scariest moments.

Reports on the controversies caused by the formation of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) in some schools in the United States. Experience of Leslie-Claire Spillman and Martin Pfeiffer when they tried to start a GSA club at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge; Description of GSAs which were designed as both support for gay students and a bulwark against homophobia; The 1984 Equal Access Law which prohibits schools from selectively prohibiting extracurricular groups from meeting on campus.

Discusses the success of the television program ` Malcolm in the Middle.' How the family sitcom is different from previous shows in the genre; Background on actors starring in the program such as Frankie Muniz; Characters and storyline.

Discusses menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The effects of estrogen on cells; Alleviating symptoms of menopause; Pros and cons of HRT; Choices in HRT; Selective estrogen receptor modulators; The risk of breast cancer. INSET: To HRT or Not to HRT?.

Focuses on the acceptance level of homosexuality in the United States as of August 1998. Backlash on a national level, including anti-gay bias crimes; Straight people generally accepting gay civil rights; Uneasiness of viewing homosexuality in terms of morality and taboo sexuality; Brief statistics from a `Newsweek' poll; Comment of Kevin Jennings of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, on the expectation of backlash in social change.

Details the story of an abandoned baby in Delaware. How the teenage parents Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson Jr. deposited their baby into a hotel dumpster where the baby died; The autopsy finding of violence against the baby; The type of crime as being more common than expected; The affluent background of the parents; How the story broke; Charges filed against Grossberg and Peterson.

Profiles some of the 230 passengers killed in the explosion of TWA Flight 800. Death of 16 high-school students and five chaperons from Montoursville, Pennsylvania; Jed Johnson, an acclaimed interior decorator; Jack O'Hara, the executive producer of ABC Sports; Other victims.

Reports on Shannon Faulkner, who fought to become the first woman cadet at The Citadel, and her decision to resign after one week. Her sickness during The Citadel's `hell week'; Stress; The Citadel's jubilant reaction to her departure; Why her supporters will not call her departure a defeat; The Supreme Court deciding whether the Citadel must admit women outright. INSET: `People don't know how much hell I've been through'.

The article profiles actor Johnny Depp, who discusses his career, super-star status, and family life. He will star in the sequel to "Pirates of the Caribbean" in the summer of 2006. Depp's past movie roles are chronicled, and his leap from cult-favorite to Hollywood stardom is discussed. The authors provide several other examples of similar conversions by stars like Ingrid Bergman and John Travolta.

This article discusses a convention of television executives and advertising representatives in New York City. Television executives from NBC, CBS, FOX, UPN, and ABC developed presentations for advertisers that included celebrity guests, such as Carrie Underwood and Mariah Carey, in an attempt to solicit advertising contracts before the start of the 2006 fall television season.

The article focuses on television producer Dick Wolf's crime drama shows. His "Law & Order" shows have lost viewership, and recent project "Trial by Jury" was cancelled after 12 episodes. Wolf is remaking his empire with a new show, premiering March 3, 2006, "Conviction." The difficulty of continuing success in a fickle Hollywood environment is discussed.

Profiles actor Taye Diggs who will star in the new TV drama "Kevin Hill". Time he spent performing on Broadway with his wife Idina Menzel; "Kevin Hill" as the most promising new programs this season; Why he has always felt insecure about his appearance, even though he is very good looking.

Presents a description of children's television network Nickelodeon's annual Kids' Choice Awards. Account of how actor Cameron Diaz, who is co-hosting this year's awards show with comedian Mike Myers, is trying to perfect her burping skills; Report that the awards show has become a major destination for A-list Hollywood celebrities, such as Brad Pitt, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro; Details of the financial clout of Nickelodeon's audience; Description of a typical awards show, which involves pouring slime on a celebrity; Reasons why kids love the show.

Presents a profile of supermodel and television presenter Tyra Banks. Details of Banks' surprise success as host and judge on UPN's reality TV program, "America's Next Top Model;" Report that Banks has also launched a singing career; Account of how Banks came up with the idea for "Model;" Details of Banks's modeling career and her rivalry with Naomi Campbell; Comments by Banks on the challenge of being taken seriously as a singer; Her plans to give up the runway but continue to model for Victoria's Secret.

Describes the controversy regarding the CBS television mini-series "The Reagans," scheduled to air beginning November 16, 2003. Reactions of political conservatives, and the Republication National Committee; Possible sale of the mini-series to Showtime cable channel; Efforts of CBS to defend the production, and to transform its more controversial sections; Responses of the director, Robert Allan Ackerman, and stars James Brolin and Judy Davis; Suggestion of censorship issue.

Focuses on the Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne family in light of their successful reality television program, 'The Osbournes,' which debuted on MTV in March 2002. Discussion of the ramifications of Sharon's colon cancer; Outlook for the show.

Reviews the Broadway musical 'Hairspray,' which is based on John Waters' movie. Role of Harvey Fierstein as Edna; Costumes; Music; Performances.

Discusses the multitude of reality television programs and questions how the programs find contestants to star in them. Programs such as 'American Idol,' 'Dog Eat Dog' and 'Meet My Folks'; View that some people will do anything to be on television; Aim of casting directors to find people who would not ordinarily want to be on television; The use of the Internet to find participants; Description of some of the applicants for the shows.

Focuses on NBC's reality television program 'Crime & Punishment.' How it is a spinoff from NBC's 'Law & Order'; Focus on real crimes and criminals; Use of cameras; Popularity of 'Law & Order'; Comments of 'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf and NBC Entertainment president Jeff Zucker.