Friday Night Lights (tv program)

'The Sopranos' tops WGA's top 101 TV shows of all time

2013-06-03 05:00:00

They say that television is a writer's medium, so it makes sense that the Writers Guild of America would have its own list of the 101 greatest TV shows of all time. At the top of the list is "The Sopranos," HBO's multiple award-winning hit series that...

NBC's 'Camp' dramedy aims for summer fun in the Midwest

2013-05-24 11:00:00

Summer is the main inspiration for NBC's "Camp," a dramatic comedy created by Liz Heldens ("Friday Night Lights") and Peter Elkoff ("Gossip Girl"). The hour-long show, which premieres July 10, is set in the American Midwest but was filmed inland from...

David Boreanaz, Tom Felton and Kate Walsh to star in 'Full Circle'

2013-05-23 15:32:00

When DirecTV's new original drama "Full Circle" debuts on the Audience Channel in the fall, some people will see it as screenwriter and playwright Neil LaBute's TV debut. But others may see it as a chance for Angel and Draco Malfoy to team. Both "Angel"...

CW renews 'Carrie Diaries,' 'Nikita,' adds four new dramas

2013-05-09 16:26:00

The '80s live on at The CW: modest-performing "The Carrie Diaries" will return next season, along with spy drama "Nikita." And the network is adding four dramas to its 2013-14 schedule, most rapt in the sci-fi world. That takes "Nikita," which...

Connie Britton wants to see a 'Friday Night Lights' movie

2013-04-29 11:40:00

Connie Britton made an appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend, and though she's currently starring in ABC's drama "Nashville," the topic of vital importance was her previous network show, "Friday Night Lights." The question:...

Sarah Silverman to film her first HBO comedy special

2013-04-29 15:10:00

Sarah Silverman is about to follow in the footsteps of Louis C.K. and Wanda Sykes. She's taping a comedy special for HBO. Given HBO's long history of comedy specials, it's a little surprising that this will be Silverman's first. But it's true: though...

NBC renews five dramas, including 'Chicago Fire' and 'Grimm'

2013-04-26 12:38:00

Despite its ratings challenges, NBC renewed five of its dramas for next season. Among the returning shows are the sci-fi adventure series "Revolution" from J.J. Abrams and Eric Kripke; the fantasy series "Grimm," the family drama "Parenthood," the...

ABC's "Nashville" poses a viewership riddle

2013-01-11 17:54:00

When it comes to ABC's critically acclaimed drama "Nashville," ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee has an uncommon complaint for a network suit: "We don't have enough older women watching the show," Lee said this week during the Television Critics...

'Bates Motel' opens for business on A&E

2013-03-14 07:00:00

The big screen's most formidable mama's boy is coming to TV. Norman Bates, the deranged character of "Psycho" fame, is proving movie stars aren't the only ones hunkering down to the small screen — some of cinema's fictional personas are also...

Westerns are back in the TV saddle

2011-12-05 00:00:00

A new scene for 'Twilight' stars

2011-12-04 00:00:00

A Westside compound that "Twilight" stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart had been leasing for the last several months has come on the market at $5.995 million. Built in the 1990s, the west-facing property encompasses almost half an acre and...

HBO dominates the Emmy nominations

2011-07-14 07:25:00

Premium pay channel HBO dominated the nominations Thursday for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, earning a stunning 104 nods, including honors for its two freshman series, "Game of Thrones" and "Boardwalk Empire," as well as the acclaimed miniseries...

Last TV role: "Friday Night Lights" (2011) Why we want him back: He's Coach Taylor. Enough said. Suggested role: While we'll love "Friday Night Lights" forever, Chandler's recent movie roles have shown he's capable of playing rougher-edged parts as well.

2013-02-11 21:23:17

Then: Sandy and Kirsten held the "best TV couple ever" award (because we ignored all that nonsense in Season 2) until the "Friday Night Lights" Taylors came and usurped the title. Now: Gallagher plays Arthur Campbell on USA's "Covert Affairs," which airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m.. Rowan was most

2012-10-23 13:51:00

Who's in it? Victor Garber as Robert Bowers (from left), Meagan Good as Joanna Locasto, Katherine LaNasa as Sofia Bowers, Tate Donovan as Edward Bowers, Laz Alonso as Will Moreno. What it's about: When wealthy party girl Vivian Bowers is found dead, FBI agent Will Moreno sends Det.

2012-05-13 13:35:00