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Why Familiar Stars Can Make Genre-Switching TV Roles Feel Like Events

Why Familiar Stars Can Make Genre-Switching TV Roles Feel Like Events

Discover why a familiar actor in a surprising new role can generate more buzz and excitement for a fall TV premiere than any other casting trick.
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Howie Mandel's 'Happy Ending' Massage Joke Horrifies Daughter on Podcast

Howie Mandel's 'Happy Ending' Massage Joke Horrifies Daughter on Podcast

Howie Mandel's 'Happy Ending' Massage Joke Horrifies Daughter on Podcast
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How Fall TV Preview Culture Helped Turn Premiere Week Into An American Entertainment Ritual

How Fall TV Preview Culture Helped Turn Premiere Week Into An American Entertainment Ritual

A look at how fall TV premiere week grew from a marketing schedule into a national cultural ritual, shaped by magazines, TV specials, and the internet.
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What Industry Watchers Should Compare Before Declaring A Fall TV Winner

What Industry Watchers Should Compare Before Declaring A Fall TV Winner

Declaring a fall TV winner isn't just about ratings. Here are the key metrics industry watchers now use to measure success in the streaming era.
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What Shondaland’s Ensemble Storytelling Can Teach Us About Reading a Fall TV Slate

What Shondaland’s Ensemble Storytelling Can Teach Us About Reading a Fall TV Slate

Overwhelmed by the fall TV season? Shonda Rhimes' playbook for creating hit ensemble shows offers a powerful guide for sorting the keepers from the flops.
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How American Horror Story Helped Popularize The Modern Seasonal Anthology

How American Horror Story Helped Popularize The Modern Seasonal Anthology

Producer Ryan Murphy didn't just create hit shows; he invented a new business model for television that turned the anthology series into a bankable, must-see event.
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Kathy Griffin Expresses Hurt Over Exclusion from Rosie O'Donnell's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Guest Host Week

Kathy Griffin Expresses Hurt Over Exclusion from Rosie O'Donnell's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Guest Host Week

Kathy Griffin Expresses Hurt Over Exclusion from Rosie O'Donnell's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Guest Host Week
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It’s Valid to Drop a Fall TV Series After the Pilot If the Story Engine Is Already Clear

It’s Valid to Drop a Fall TV Series After the Pilot If the Story Engine Is Already Clear

In the age of Peak TV, dropping a new series after the pilot isn't just okay, it's a smart strategy, especially if its story engine is flawed.
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When Fans Call a Fall TV Premiere “Instantly Iconic,” What Are They Actually Responding To?

When Fans Call a Fall TV Premiere “Instantly Iconic,” What Are They Actually Responding To?

A look into why fans crown a TV moment “instantly iconic” and what it reveals about meme culture, great performances, and social media.
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A Fall TV Preview Checklist for Spotting Series Concepts Built to Last

A Fall TV Preview Checklist for Spotting Series Concepts Built to Last

Overwhelmed by the fall TV lineup? Use our checklist to spot the signs of a truly durable series and decide which new shows are worth your time.
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Bill Hader Recalls Origins of 'South Park' 'Fishsticks' Episode That Angered Kanye West

Bill Hader Recalls Origins of 'South Park' 'Fishsticks' Episode That Angered Kanye West

Bill Hader Recalls Origins of 'South Park' 'Fishsticks' Episode That Angered Kanye West
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Dave Chappelle's Enduring Influence on Comedy and Cultural Commentary Highlighted

Dave Chappelle's Enduring Influence on Comedy and Cultural Commentary Highlighted

Dave Chappelle's Enduring Influence on Comedy and Cultural Commentary Highlighted