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John Benjamin Hickey and Daniel Stern star in "Manhattan" on WGN America, photo courtesy WGNAmerica

Tuned In: WGN America retells the story of the Manhattan Project

WGN America takes a left turn from witches in “Salem” to a smarter, more ambitious period drama about the Manhattan Project.

about 22 hours ago

Laura Carmichael returns as Lady Edith for season five of "Downton Abbey."

Big changes coming to 'Downton Abbey'?

"Downton Abbey" cast talks season five; Fox remakes "Broadchurch" as "Gracepoint" for fall.

1 day ago

Bill Maher hosting HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher." He will perform at Heinz Hall Saturday night.

Bill Maher: Still funny and still doesn't care what you think

Comedy's most likable jerk comes to Heinz Hall on Saturday.

1 day ago

Sean Michael Kerr is Agent Oscar and Millie Davis is Ms. O on "Odd Squad," a live-action series that will help kids ages 5-8 learn match. Produced by The Fred Rogers Company, it will premiere in November on PBS.

Tuned In: Rogers Company debuts third series

The Fred Rogers Company preps “Odd Squad” for PBS; wedding bells at “Two and a Half Men;” details on “Fargo” season two.

2 days ago

Movie review: Monty Python serves up usual shenanigans

G‘‍Day, Bruce! Monty Python performs together for (probably) the very last time, and many get to see it on the big screen.

2 days ago

"The Simpsons" will cross over into "The Family Guy" in September.

Tuned In: 'Simpsons' branches out in 26th season

“The Simpsons” enters its 26th season with new adventures on broadcast and cable; FX renews “Fargo.”

3 days ago

"Gotham" cast includes Robin Lord Taylor, Jada Pinkett Smith, guest star Cory Michael Smith, guest star Clare Foley, Donal Logue, Ben McKenzie, Camren Bicondova, David Mazouz and Sean Pertwee.

Tuned In: Fox's 'Gotham' a dark take on the Dark Knight

Fox executives hope a Batman-less “Gotham” can help improve their ratings; TCA Award winners announced.

4 days ago

Actor James Garner arrives for the 11th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles in 2005. He died Saturday, according to Los Angeles police. He was 86.

Actor James Garner, star of 'Maverick' and 'The Rockford Files,' dies at 86

Although he was adept at drama and action, Mr. Garner was best known for his low-key, wisecracking style.

5 days ago

Zachary Quinto at the announcement of "The Chair" project last January on the South Side.

Zachary Quinto wants more out of career than 'Heroes'

Green Tree native Zachary Quinto preps “The Chair” and a return to “Star Trek,” but he may not be back on the “Heroes” reboot.

5 days ago

David Alpay and Marley Shelton in "The Lottery."

'Lottery' misses jackpot; 'NCIS' plans another spinoff

Lifetime's “The Lottery” begins in Pittsburgh; “NCIS” spins off to New Orleans.

6 days ago

Vaughn Copeland eagerly awaits a first look at the bride in FYI's new series 'Married at First Sight."

Reality check: 'Married at First Sight' draws a rebuke

“Married at First Sight” offensive to some, and yet ...

6 days ago

Wentworth Miller to guest on CW's 'Flash' as Captain Cold

Wentworth Miller, a Quaker Valley High School grad, will get a guest role on “Flash.”

6 days ago

FILE - In this 2010 publicity file image released by Fox, the cast of "Glee," front row from left, Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale and Lea Michele, center row from left, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dijon Talton, Mark Salling and Dianna Agron, back row from left, Heather Morris, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr. and Naya Rivera perform "Don't Stop Believing" in the season finale episode of the series which aired on June 8, 2010. Glum news for "Glee" — Britain's High Court on Friday, July 18, 2014 says the musical TV show must change its name because it breaches the trademark of a chain of comedy clubs. A judge has told Twentieth Century Fox that it must re-name the series in Britain, though the order won't take effect until an appeal has been heard. (AP Photo/Fox, Adam Rose, File)

UK court orders 'Glee' name change in legal row

A judge rules the Fox hit “Glee” has to change its name in the United Kingdom.

6 days ago

Tea Leoni portrays Elizabeth McCord, the newly appointed secretary of state, in "Madame Secretary." It will air Sunday nights on CBS this fall.

Tuned In: CBS gives 'Good Wife' new lead-in

CBS introduces “Good Wife” companion “Madam Secretary” and considers its late-night options; “Facts of Life” cast members reunite.

1 week ago

Matt Sandusky, the adopted son of former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Thursday.

Jerry Sandusky's adopted son discusses alleged sexual abuse, bedtime 'ritual'

Oprah Winfrey interviewed Matthew Sandusky on her television show about what it was like growing up with his father.

1 week ago

Viola Davis stars in "How to Get Away With Murder" on ABC.

Tuned In: ABC to fill out Thursday with another Rhimes show

The “Scandal” and “Grey‘‍s Anatomy” network attempts a rebound by putting all its eggs in Shonda Rhimes’ basket on Thursday.

1 week ago

Stars of NBC's "Marry Me" from left, Tymberlee Hill as Kay, Ken Marino as Jake, Casey Wilson as Annie, Tim Meadows as Kevin, Sarah Wright as Dennah, John Gemberling as Gil.

Tuned In: ‘‍Marry Me' one of few comedies slated for the fall

NBC hopes to score with winning comedy “Marry Me”; a Pittsburgh native lands a role in “Matador.”

1 week ago

Katherine Heigl will star in a new series called "State of Affairs" airing on NBC this fall.

Heigl produces new drama in her return to TV

A resurgent NBC gets behind a hoping-to-be resurgent Katherine Heigl in “State of Affairs;” details of the “Breaking Bad” prequel.

1 week ago

Tony Bravo (Gabriel Luna) in "Matador."

A big dose of drama for summer TV viewing

It’s a busy week in cable drama with the premieres of “Matador” on El Rey, “The Divide” on WEtv and “Satisfaction” and “Rush” on USA.

1 week ago

Anna Martemucci and Shane Dawson are aspiring directors in "The Chair."

Tuned In: Pittsburgh looks good in 'The Chair'

The shot-in-Pittsburgh docuseries “The Chair,” about the making of two movies, lands a premiere date; “The Comeback” comes back.

1 week ago

Rob Ashford.

Tuned In: Too much good TV for Emmy equality

Too many quality TV shows means lots of deserving shows/actors were left out of the Emmy nominations.

2 weeks ago

Famke Janssen gives a decidedly "Mommie Dearest" spin to Season 2 of Netflix's "Hemlock Grove."

'Hemlock Grove' plans more blood and gore

The new season of “Hemlock Grove” arrives today on Netflix, delivering a fresh batch of gore and family dysfunction.

2 weeks ago

2014 Emmy nominees

“Breaking Bad,” “True Detective” and “House of Cards” are among the drama nominees for the 2014 Emmys.

2 weeks ago

Keith and Alana search the island of Fiji for coconuts and cordage in the Discovery Channel reality series "Naked & Afraid.".

Tuned In: Producers: 'Naked & Afraid' not about being naked

Discovery Channel's "Naked & Afraid" on titillation versus survival, Nat Geo is 'Going Deep' next week.

2 weeks ago

Corey Stoll as Eph Goodweather in "The Strain."

Tuned In: FX's 'Strain' packs little suspense

FX gets pulpy with vampire virus guilty pleasure “The Strain;” local man with chain saw in neck featured on medical show.

2 weeks ago

Halle Berry stars as Molly Woods, a female astronaut trying to reconnect with her family after returning from a year in outer space in "Extant."

Too early to tell if 'Extant' is worth the trip

Halle Berry gets pregnant while on a one-year solo space mission, just one of the mysteries in CBS’s “Extant.”

2 weeks ago

Kathryn Prescott and Milena Govich playout a mother-daughter relationship in "Finding Carter."

Pittsburgh native draws on mom experiences for MTV drama

Mt. Lebanon native and TV writer Terri Minsky segues from comedy to family drama with MTV’s “Finding Carter.”

2 weeks ago

Viewers won't find out if the Artiaga family was to become "Famous in 12."

Reality Check: Time's up for 'Famous in 12'

The Artiaga family of California won‘‍t be “Famous in 12,” or famous at all, as The CW cancels the series.

2 weeks ago

Judy Greer as Lina and Nat Faxon as Russ in "Married."

Tuned In: Summertime sitcoms fizzle

Cable and broadcast networks plan a wealth of July comedy series debuts but the results are a mixed bag.

3 weeks ago

UK children's TV star Rolf Harris jailed for child abuse

Rolf Harris was sent to jail for six years for repeatedly abusing young girls over decades as a beloved host of children‘‍s television.

3 weeks ago

Steven Fabian, a Plum High School grad and a newscaster for Channel One in New York City.

TV host from Plum tosses out first pitch

Plum native Steven Fabian living his broadcast career ‘‍RightThisMinute.’‍

3 weeks ago

Frank Cappelli.

'Cappelli & Company' returns to local TV

Pittsburgh-produced children’s show “Cappelli & Company” returns to TV after a 13-year absence.

3 weeks ago

Ian McKelland, left, and Derek Jacobi star in "Vicious" on PBS this summer.

McKellen, Jacobi sink teeth into 'Vicious'

PBS tries a sitcom with the British import “Vicious,” a broad, funny comedy starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi.

3 weeks ago

James D'Arcy and Chloe Sevigny star in A&E's "Those Who Kill," which doesn't seem to know that Pennsylvania is a commonwealth.

Commercials are the price for On Demand

Questions answered about On Demand programs, the competitive TV landscape and “Love It or List It.”

3 weeks ago

Mike Super "freaked out" the judges on NBC's "America's Got Talent" last Sunday. Mr. Super bills himself as a "mystifyer."

Reality Check: Peters native mystifies talent judges

Mike Super focuses on the “spiritual energy” of an imaginary childhood friend for tryout on “America‘‍s Got Talent.”

3 weeks ago

Dean Norris , Alexander Koch, Natalie Martinez and Mike Vogel in "Under the Dome."

Tuned In: CBS returns to the 'Dome'

“Under the Dome” reboots for season two; “Reckless” is somewhat aimless; WPGH gets getTV; Duquesne dean will appear on Nat Geo.

4 weeks ago

Amanda Warren, Frank Harts, Justin Theroux star in "The Leftovers."

HBO's 'Leftovers' may leave viewers hanging

Unanswered questions hang over "The Leftovers," HBO's drama about a possible Rapture from a producer of "Lost."

4 weeks ago

Disney's 'Girl' more family oriented than ABC Family debuts

ABC Family stretches the definition of “family” to the breaking point with two new comedies; Disney Channel revisits “Boy Meets World.”

1 month ago

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