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A calendar highlighting U.S. television programs scheduled for the week of March 15, 2013 is presented, including "The Bachelor," "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."

The article presents information about the actresses who star on the television show "Pretty Little Liars" including Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, and Troian Bellisario. It also discusses their social media habits and how those have helped to make the show such a success for the ABC Family network. Topics include book series that launch television shows, the inclusion of controversial topics, and a brief synopsis of the story line and characters on the show.

The article looks at popular cult television (TV) programs that aired on TV between 1987 and 2012. Cult TV shows are defined as having qualities such as quirky but visionary creators, elaborate mythologies, and complex narratives. Several examples of cult TV shows are given including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Arrested Development," and "The X-Files." For each show profiled, the article explains why it has cult status, describes a trademark line or element of the show, and directs readers where they can view episodes on DVD or streaming online.

The article discusses the television series "Desperate Housewives." The author explains that after eight seasons, the drama starring actresses Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria will be canceled. The decision to terminate the series came after a lawsuit filed in 2009, where actress Nicolette Sheridan sued for wrongful termination after show creator Marc Cherry killed off her character, Edie Britt. The author presents testimonials to the show's creativity and distinct culture in the form of interviews with the cast and production crew, including comments from ABC Entertainment production company chairman Lloyd Braun and president Susan Lyne, as well as former Touchstone Pictures film studio president Stephen McPherson.

The article discusses the television program "Revenge," examining measures which have been taken to prevent plot developments in the show from being revealed, characters who will appear in episodes, and plot arcs. Show creator Mike Kelley, actor Josh Bowman, and actress Emily VanCamp discuss elements of episodes which will air in the winter and spring of 2012 including an engagement party, kidnapping, and a murder trial. The characters played by actors Madeleine Stowe, Ashton Holmes, and Margarita Levieva are examined. The second season of the television show is also previewed.

The article discusses the television show "Revenge," looking at the development of the show by Mike Kelley, the characters played by Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, and Henry Czerny, and how plot arcs will be written. Paul Lee, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) president of entertainment, examines the serialization of television shows, while Kelley looks at the use of dry-erase boards to record elements of the story.

The article presents comments from the cast of the television program "Growing Pains" during a reunion in 2011. Actor Alan Thicke jokes that the only time the cast gets back together is when some publication wants to see how fat or bald the cast has gotten and talks about hosting the myth-busting Web series "The Truth." Actress Joanna Kerns comments on how the show dealt with househusbands and working mothers, while actress Tracey Gold talks about working on a docudrama about eating disorders.

The article profiles several new and returning television programs for the 2011 fall season airing on Wednesday nights on U.S. broadcast networks. The new reality show "H8R" will air on the CW television network. The returning comedy program "The Middle" will air on the ABC network. The returning reality program "Survivor: South Pacific" will air on the CBS network. Other shows featured in the article include new comedy program "Free Agents" on NBC, new comedy program "Suburgatory," on ABC, and returning reality program "America's Next Top Model: All-Stars" on CW.

The article offers photographs and brief information about the casts of television shows filming for the 2011 Fall season. Examples include "Gossip Girl," "Desperate Housewives," and "Parenthood." Also provided are quotes from television actors like Eva Longoria and Penn Badgley about relationships with co-stars, the work hours, and feelings about the season.

The article previews several television shows which will be presented at the 2011 popular culture and comic book convention San Diego Comic-Con, including "Spartacus," starring Liam McIntyre, Lucy Lawless, and Manu Bennett, "The Secret Circle," starring Britt Robertson and Thomas Dekker, and "Person of Interest," starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson.

The article previews several movies that will be showcased at the popular culture and comic book convention San Diego Comic-Con, including "The Raven," starring John Cusack and Luke Evans, directed by James McTeigue, "Total Recall," starring Colin Farrell and Jessica Biel, directed by Len Wiseman, and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, directed by Bill Condon.

This article reports on the television program "Pretty Little Liars" and its stories about four high school students. The article discusses the show's mystery regarding the disappearance of a teenage girl and the series' cliffhangers. Information is provided on the show's audience and its stars, including Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, and Lucy Hale.

The article looks at the television program "How I Met Your Mother." Stars Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Radnor, and Jason Segel are discussed. Information on the sixth season of the program is discussed. The author speculates on which characters will be involved in a wedding-related storyline and presents a chart on the personal growth of various characters.

This article reports on the filming and production of the television program "Nurse Jackie," starring Edie Falco and Peter Facinelli. The article discusses the behind the scenes atmosphere of the medical series, noting the work environment and the relationships between members of the cast and crew. The article includes photographs of rehearsals, hair and makeup retouching, and Falco's children.

The article looks at contestants of the television singing competition "American Idol," including Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, and Scotty McCreery. Each contestant's presumed odds of winning are presented. The author comments on singer Haley Reinhart's performance of the song "Fallin'," by Alicia Keys.

The article reports on a trend of including gay teenage characters and themes in television programs. How this trend has raised awareness about harassment, peer rejection, and the sliding scale of sexuality and presented role models for parents are discussed. The success of actor Chris Colfer is mentioned. Story lines for several television shows including "Glee," "Degrassi," "My So-Called Life," and "The O.C." are discussed.

The article discusses television programs that will be aired on Sunday nights during the fall of 2010. Television programs discussed in the article include "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," hosted by Ty Pennington, "Brothers & Sisters," starring Calista Flockhart and Rachel Griffiths, and "Bored to Death," starring Jason Schwartzman and Ted Danson. Information is provided on the times and channels that each of the television programs will be aired. Synopsis are provided for each of the television programs discussed.

This article is focused on the actress Betty White. White was featured as the character of Sue Ann Nivens on the television program "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in the 1970s and as the character of Rose Nylund on the television program "The Golden Girls" in the 1980s and 1990s. She will host the May, 8 2010 episode of the sketch comedy television program "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), featuring the rap musician Jay-Z. INSET: Betty White's 5 Favorite Roles.

The article focuses on casting for the tenth season of the television program "Dancing With the Stars," which premiers on March 22, 2010 on the ABC television network. Dancers include astronaut Buzz Aldrin, football player Chad Ochocinco, and actress Shannen Doherty. Executive producer Conrad Green comments on the methodology behind the casting, which involves booking celebrities people will notice and avoiding the casting of two people from the same background.

The article focuses on the characters and plot of the television program "The Good Wife." Actress Julianna Margulies portrays the central character Alicia Florrick, wife of former Illinois state's attorney Peter Florrick, played by Chris Noth. The author suggest that the show has proved to be unique, referring to the format of a procedural drama and a serialized drama based on the relationship of Margulies and Noth's characters. The article discusses how the backstories of the characters are revealed a bit each episode and the storyline of whether or not Alicia will divorce Peter. INSET: THE GOOD WIFE CHEAT SHEET.

The article presents a list of television programs which will be newly broadcast in 2010 including "Human Target," "Life Unexpected," and "The Deep End."

This article describes some of the actors and actresses from television programs who have developed reputations as sharp-tongued put-down artists. Some of those mentioned include Angela Kinsey of "The Office," Christine Baranski of "The Good Wife," and AnnaLynne McCord of "90210." The article also presents an interview with Heather Locklear who discusses her role in "Melrose Place."

The article previews music albums that will be released from September 2009 through December 2009 including "Play On," by Carrie Underwood, "Echo," by Leona Lewis and "The Circle," by Bon Jovi. INSET: So Many 'Idol' Albums!.

A calendar of prime time television programs for August 17-26, 2009 is presented. "Nurse Jackie" is broadcast on August 17. "Saving Grace" is broadcast on August 18. "Monk" is broadcast on August 21.

This article presents information about 15 of the best food shows on television. "Top Chef" is a cooking competition hosted by Padma Lakshmi and chef Tom Colicchio on the Bravo network. "Hell's Kitchen," hosted by chef Gordon Ramsay, features would-be chefs being humiliated by Ramsay. The "Barefoot Contessa," on the Food Network, is hosted by Ina Garten who focuses on simple flavors and easy recipes. INSETS: A DAY WITH IRON CHEF BOBBY FLAY;INSIDE 'TOP CHEF: LAS VEGAS';QUESTION FOR A CHEF;GIADA'S POP CULTURE MENU

The author reports on the memorial service that was held in honor of singer Michael Jackson on July 7, 2009. Many celebrities were involved with the memorial service including actress Brooke Shields and singer Stevie Wonder. The way in which media companies have been using the story behind the death of Jackson as a way in which to increase their ratings is mentioned.

An obituary for actress Farrah Fawcett is presented.

The author reports on the television program "The Real Housewives of New York City." A synopsis of the television program, which follows the lives of the show's stars, is presented. Ratings that have been given to the various women who appear on the program are provided including Jill Zarin, Alex McCord and Ramona Singer. INSET: RATING THE 'REAL HOUSEWIVES'.

This article reports on major plot events for popular television series in the spring of 2009. The article discusses shows including "Desperate Housewives," "Gossip Girl," "House," "24," "Lost," and "The Office." Information is provided on casting developments, character deaths, romances, weddings, and season finales.

The article focuses on celebrity Britney Spears. Particular attention is given to her change in attitude and the success of her music release "Womanizer," as well as a forecast of the result of her comeback. Additional topics include an analysis of her album "Circus," her willingness to conduct public appearances, and the implications of a successful tour.

The article presents comments from various cast and crew members of the television program "Roseanne" regarding the show. Several topics regarding the show are discussed, including the involvement that the show's star Roseanne Barr had in casting Michael Fishman and the disagreements that Barr had with the show's writer Matt Williams. INSET: Roseanne's Top 5.

The article focuses on the CW Television Network's program "Gossip Girl." The teen drama is entering its second season. The first season averaged 2.4 million viewers, but it has garnered lots of attention from the media. The costume design of the show has influenced the way young women are dressed, according to the author. Also discussed are topics related to the ratings and the alternative ways the show is being watched.

This article reports on the television program "Project Runway" and its host, model Heidi Klum. The popular design show will move from the Bravo network to Lifetime for its sixth season in 2008. The article discusses controversy related to the switch, Klum's fellow judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors, and the fifth season which will begin airing in July 2008. INSETS: Heidi's 'Runway' Favorites;A Tale of Two Networks.

The article discusses the fight for diversity on television. Television networks are focusing on the amount of cartoons and characters of color that are included due to a push from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1999. As a result all major networks have an employee who lobbies fellow executives and producers to keep minorities in the shows. The shows and characters discussed were Cleveland Brown from "Family Guy," "Everybody Hates Chris," and "Grey's Anatomy." INSET: CHARTING TV DIVERSITY.

The article focuses on teenagers in popular culture, including the singer Miley Cyrus and the television show "The Hills." The author discusses television shows and movies starring teenagers that will be showing during the summer months, including "Gossip Girl," and "College." The media market for Generation Y is discussed. INSET: Sells Like Teen Spirit.

The author reports on the probability of the various contestants on the television program "American Idol" winning the competition. Reasons why the top 12 contestants, including Michael Johns, David Hernandez and Amanda Overmyer, may win the competition are discussed. Songs which have been sung by contestants during the competition are mentioned.

The article presents a year in review of 2007's popular culture events, technological innovations, fashion trends, motion pictures and literature, and photographs. Featured popular culture include the iPhone's debut in January, the death of model Anna Nicole Smith, the success of the film "300" at the box office, singer Britney Spear's head shaving incident, and Jordin Sparks' win on reality show "American Idol." Celebrity marriages, break-ups, and arrests are also provided.

The article examines the career of pop music entertainer Britney Spears after her disastrous live performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 2007. Spears' disconnected effort and personal appearance there made her a subject of ridicule, including nasty comments by comedian Sarah Silverman on the awards broadcast itself. It seemed a continuation of the personal problems that have dogged Spears since becoming an adult.

This article discusses public opinions over entertainment released over the summer season of 2007. Projects discussed in the article include the motion pictures "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End," "Spider-Man 3," and "The Simpsons Movie." Also discussed are the television programs "The Sopranos," "Don’t Forget the Lyrics!" and "The Singing Bee."

The article discusses the release of the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Author J.K. Rowling comments on how she developed the character of Harry Potter while delayed on a train ride. The author comments on how the Harry Potter series has encouraged children to read. Damon Lindelof, executive producer of the television program "Lost," discusses how the plots of the books relate to current world events. INSET: FAVORITE POTTER MOMENT.

The article explains that there is no pattern with which to predict the success of contestants on the television program "American Idol" once the program is over. The article uses the careers of past contestants, including Katherine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry and Kellie Pickler, to illustrate the unpredictability of post-"American Idol" fame. The article discusses reasons why certain singers have done better than others, and rates past contestant's post-program successes.

The article provides descriptions of many different celebrity-written blogs. Celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell, Lily Allen and Jenna Fischer are all praised as thought-provoking writers. However, the musings of singers Avril Lavigne and Britney Spears are both frowned upon for their lack of substance.

This article profiles the top contestants on the 2007 season of the television program "American Idol." In particular, the article discusses the odds that a particular contestant will win the competition. The article also discusses the performance of the show's judges. The article lists Melinda Doolittle as the favorite to win the competition. INSET: JUDGING THE JUDGES.

The article presents a preview of entertainment news for the year 2007. The book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and the motion picture "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" will be released. "The Simpsons Movie" will be released. Musician Alicia Keys is co-starring in the films "Smokin' Aces" and "The Nanny Diaries."

The article features film actors and actresses and the real-life people they portrayed on screen. They include Woody Harrelson, of The People vs. Larry Flint, and Larry Flint, Joseph Cross, of Running With Scissors, and Augusten Burroughs, Sissy Spacek, of Coal Miner's Daughter, and Loretta Lynn, and Jennifer Connelly, of A Beautiful Mind, and Alicia Nash.

Several photographs of the band The Killers, doing some poses taken from scenes from the films The Killers, The Night of the Hunter, The Lady From Shanghai and Murder, My Sweet.

The article presents photographs of some of the biggest film and music celebrities, with comments from their photographers.

The article features the bodyguards of some music and film celebrities. They include Eric Burrows, Hassan Smith and R. Alexander. The celebrities they work for are cited. One common thing they all share is their dislike being called bodyguards. In terms of personality, these men can navigate chaos with a cool hand.

The article features some of the most famous film locations and what real people can say about the cinematic sites. It includes the Prater Wheel in Vienna, Austria for the film The Third Man, Central Park in New York City for the film Marathon Man and 86th Street Train Overpass in Brooklyn, New York for the movie The French Connection.