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Peter Lassally, Legendary Late Night Producer for Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Dies at 93

Peter Lassally, Legendary Late Night Producer for Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Dies at 93

Peter Lassally, the dean of late night producers who worked with Johnny Carson on the “Tonight Show,” David Letterman on “Late Show” and Craig Ferguson on “The Late Late Show,” has died. He was 93. Lassally was long dubbed the “host whisperer” for helping steer some of the biggest franchises of all time in late […]

How Streaming Platforms Use Emmy Recognition to Compete for Viewers

How Streaming Platforms Use Emmy Recognition to Compete for Viewers

The Emmy nominations are more than just awards; they're the result of a high-stakes business battle. Here's how streamers fight for gold.

Paramount's Warner deal is suddenly in real trouble

Paramount's Warner deal is suddenly in real trouble

Most large mergers do not die in a courtroom. They die of exhaustion. The lawyers stay expensive. The financing goes stale. The executives who staked their reputations on the thing start quietly updating their contact lists, and one morning somebody runs the numbers and decides the prize is no ...

Wig Artists, Balance Screen Accuracy With Editorial Proportion

Wig Artists, Balance Screen Accuracy With Editorial Proportion

Explore the hidden art of wig design for film and TV, where artists must strike a delicate balance between historical accuracy and modern aesthetics.

NCIS Season 24 Production Update Excites Fans

NCIS Season 24 Production Update Excites Fans

NCIS Season 24 Production Update Excites Fans

No, Adam Sandler’s Writers Did Not Stage a Walkout—Here’s What Actually Happened

No, Adam Sandler’s Writers Did Not Stage a Walkout—Here’s What Actually Happened

We investigate the persistent rumors of writers walking out on Adam Sandler and uncover the more complex truth about how his movies get made.

How Loss, Sobriety, and Mortality Shaped George Carlin’s Late-Career Comedy

How Loss, Sobriety, and Mortality Shaped George Carlin’s Late-Career Comedy

Explore how George Carlin's later comedy specials evolved into his most personal, raw, and philosophical work, shaped by loss, aging, and mortality.

How Gang Busters Became a Pioneer of True Crime Storytelling

How Gang Busters Became a Pioneer of True Crime Storytelling

Gang Busters began as a groundbreaking radio program in 1936, captivating audiences with its authentic police case histories. Over the years, it ev...

Michael Urie on Returning to ‘Oh, Mary!,’ His Second ‘Shrinking’ Emmy Nod and 20 Years of ‘Ugly Betty’: ‘That Show Was So Ahead of Its Time’

Michael Urie on Returning to ‘Oh, Mary!,’ His Second ‘Shrinking’ Emmy Nod and 20 Years of ‘Ugly Betty’: ‘That Show Was So Ahead of Its Time’

Ever since Michael Urie’s stint in “Oh, Mary!” on Broadway last year, he’s been wanting to return. The actor, known for his TV roles in “Ugly Betty” and “Shrinking” in addition to a plethora of theater work, starred as Mary’s Teacher alongside Jinkx Monsoon as the title character in Cole Escola’s Tony-winning play — about […]

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho

This Day in History: Arthur Murray Party Made Its TV Debut

This Day in History: Arthur Murray Party Made Its TV Debut

The Arthur Murray Party was a unique television variety show that captivated audiences from 1950 to 1960. Hosted by the famous dance duo Arthur and...

Madonna to Headline 2026 World Cup Halftime Show, Celebrating Decades of Musical Success

Madonna to Headline 2026 World Cup Halftime Show, Celebrating Decades of Musical Success

Madonna to Headline 2026 World Cup Halftime Show, Celebrating Decades of Musical Success