Television
Networks Hope Comedy Will Be King Of TV This Fall
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Pop Culture
TV Networks Hope Familiar Faces Bring Viewers To New Fall Shows
()On Sunday's Weekend Edition, a discussion about the familiar faces coming to fall television, including Matthew Perry, Connie Britton, and Vanessa Williams.
New & Notable
- Hardcover Nonfiction: 'Goodnight iPad'
- Hardcover Fiction: 'Explosive Eighteen'
- Paperback Nonfiction: 'Awkward Family Pet Photos'
- Paperback Fiction: 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'
TED Radio Hour
Charlie Todd: Why Do Crowds Do Absurd Things In Public?()
May 18, 2012 Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious and unexpected public scenes with his group, Improv Everywhere — like 70 synchronized dancers in storefront windows, and the annual no-pants subway ride.
TED Radio Hour
Casey Pugh: How Many People Can You Fit in a Star Wars Remake?()
May 18, 2012 Everyone loves Star Wars. At least that's what Casey Pugh was banking on when he "asked the Internet" to remake the entire film in 15-second increments.
The Salt
Thank The Patron Saint Of Bakers For This Cake Today()
May 16, 2012 Pictures of Saint Honore or (Saint Honoratus) from church iconography reinforce his baker background. He's holding his wooden peel, often with a few delicious-looking loaves of crusty French bread nearby.
Monkey See
'Kickstart Shakespeare': Of Sonnets, Beer, And Online Fundraising()
May 16, 2012 "It was written for the masses," says the director of a New York organization raising money to bring Shakespeare's work to new audiences.
Monkey See
ABC's Fall Schedule: Reba McEntire, Country Music, And Satan The Landlord()
May 16, 2012 ABC's new schedule features some old favorites, a return to an old comedy structure, and two different country-themed shows.
Game Changers
Yul Kwon, From Bullying Target To Reality TV Star()
May 16, 2012 Korean-American Yul Kwon went from being bullied in school, to being named one of People magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive.' The Yale-educated lawyer catapulted to stardom when he won the reality TV show Survivor. He talks with host Michel Martin about his efforts to change the game for Asians and how they're reflected in media.
