20th Century Fox Long ago, in the era before Netflix, it was a big deal when a blockbuster aired on broadcast television. The major networks would pay a fortune for the rights. There would be an ad blitz. It was an event. That doesn’t happen so much anymore, what with streaming and whatnot. Indeed, few …
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Here’s How Your Television Set Works
There probably aren’t many people alive today who can remember a world with a television set. That means that unless you’re an electrician or someone else who needs to know, you might never have thought about how, exactly, those blessed streaming shows come into your home. If you’re curious, though, read on! The Radio Corporation …
The Smile Gave A Raucous Performance Of ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’ On ‘The Tonight Show’
Earlier this year, The Smile, which is the side project of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, unveiled their debut album A Light For Attracting Attention. Last night, they fittingly brought the raucous “You Will Never Work In Television Again” to late-night television. Performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Smile went all-in …
Why Is ‘Law and Order’ Not on Television Tonight? Details
In the past, television shows have sometimes moved episodes due to conflicting events, such as sports or holidays, but just in case, fans want to make sure they’re not missing out on their doses of Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) or Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). Here’s everything a dedicated Law & Order fan needs to know …
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‘Mayor Of Television’ Kenan Thompson Danced To Some Of TV’s Most Iconic Theme Songs In His Emmys Monologue
Getty Image Have you taken a moment to appreciate Kenan Thompson lately? You really should. The longest-tenured cast member in SNL history has been famous since he was a teenager as an original cast member on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy series All That; he would later star in a spin-off movie, Good Burger, and series, Kenan …
Robert Griffin III Racing A Seahawk Before ‘Monday Night Football’ Is Riveting Television
Twitter/RGIII Earlier this year, ESPN announced that former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III would be joining the regular cast of Monday Night Countdown in advance of the network’s showcase broadcast each week. Griffin III, who is also a college football analyst for the network, was only one of the …
Is 'Deadliest Catch' Real or Is It More Television Than Reality?
Since its start in 2005, fans of ‘Deadliest Catch’ have witnessed some astounding feats all in the pursuit of crabs, but just how real is ‘Deadliest Catch’? Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/is-deadliest-catch-real
Well, Well, Well, It Looks Like The Golden Globes May Be Crawling Back To Television After A One-Year Hiatus
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Hollywood Foreign Press Association Technically, the Golden Globes happened this year, as they have since 1944. They just weren’t on television, for the first time since a Writers Guild strike caused its on-air cancellation in 2008. After years of criticism about, among other things, a lack of diversity and corruption. They …
Famous Television Locations in Paris
Yes, we all know the Eiffel Tower, and yes, it is worth seeing in all its glory. Originally built for the 1889 World’s Fair by Gustave Eiffel, it’s one of the most visited landmarks in the world. Not only is it a sight to see (and a great way to see the sights), it’s made …
Movie Stars Can Stop Doing Television Now, Please
Apple TV+ There was a time not so long ago when film and television were separate industries. Movies were viewed as a higher form of art, with stars of the big screen rarely, if ever, popping up on the small screen, with television stars sticking to it or pushing their entire careers to pivot to …
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That Documentary That May Show Trump Trying To Overturn The 2020 Election Is Coming To Television Later This Summer
Getty Image Earlier this week, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot made a little discovery: Donald Trump had invited a documentary crew to film his failed 2020 reelection campaign. Apparently few in his inner circle knew about this, and upon learning that cameras were there for some, shall we say, surely unflattering …
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