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Best and Worst Reality Shows on TV – Do You Agree With This List? [POLL]

John McKay — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:03:20 +0000

According to Fox News, here are some of the best reality shows... and ones that should be stuck in the burning barrel with a gallon of lighter fluid.

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New Kmart Commercial Is So Funny You'll 'Ship' Your Pants

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:00:59 +0000

Finally, a reason to ship our pants in public! And to go to Kmart (or K-Mart).

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10 Actors Who Played Teenagers Well Into Their Adult Years

Donald Deane — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:55:45 +0000

We couldn't wait to leave our teen years behind, but these movie and TV actors played kids when they were in their 20s and even older. Some of them had no problem slipping into a role several years their junior, but others were -- how can we put this? -- less convincing.

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Roger Ebert Dies at 70 – Watch His Best TV Clips

TheFW Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:18:03 +0000

It is with a heavy heart and our thumbs way, way down that we report that film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70 after a long public battle with cancer.

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The Best Valentine's Day TV Episodes Ever

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:04:50 +0000

Say what you want to about Valentine's Day, it is an excuse to buy a three pound box of chocolates and a double-sized bottle of white wine and not have to share it with anybody. But what to do while you're picking through your Whitman's

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Those Bastards! They Killed Off Lady Sybil – Hottest Grantham Daughter on 'Downton Abbey'

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:58:22 +0000

The creators of "Downton Abbey" on PBS killed off the character played by Jessica Brown Findlay Sunday night in Season 3. Lady Sybil was a favorite of the audience for 1) falling in love with her lowly chauffeur 2) being the most attractive actress in the show full of pretty British women in fetching dresses

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Half as Many People Watched Obama's 2013 Inauguration as in 2009

John McKay — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:00:23 +0000

Did you miss the big event in D.C. last weekend? You weren't alone.

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M&Ms Get 'Devoured' In Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Sarah Shahzad — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:39:18 +0000

M&Ms return with their mascot, the much beloved Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown was introduced in M&M's Super Bowl commercial in 2012 and found instant popularity.

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Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:00:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

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Hit TV Show American Guns Cancelled by Discovery Channel

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:00:45 +0000

In a move that sparked intense commentary from both sides of the issue, the Discovery Channel announced they are not seeking a third season for the hit series "American Guns."

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Jimmy Kimmel Gets the Real Story of Christmas From Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:02:57 +0000

With the Christmas countdown officially at 11 days, we can hardly contain our excitement for presents and Santa and grandma's awesome cookies. All this holiday hype has got us thinking, though: Do you honestly know the true story of Christmas?

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Say Goodbye to Loud TV Commercials

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:00:41 +0000

Have you ever noticed that when a TV show goes into a commercial the volume on your set goes up?

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DISH vs. Fox Results in Channel 41 Dropped in Mid-Columbia

John McKay — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:00:25 +0000

We've been down this road before with a number of networks, providers and channels.

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'Right Behind Me' Supercut Is a Collection of Awkward Moments

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:21:19 +0000

This hilarious YouTube video, created by Plot Point Productions, is the pretty much the very definition of "awkward moment." We've all been there: we're riled up and trash talking someone and then gulp! Turns out they've been standing right behind you all along. Awkward!

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'Top Gear' Tops Their 720-Degree Loop Record By Doing It on a Motorbike

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:25:23 +0000

Man's never ending quest to laugh in the face of death, danger and physics has not been quelched, thanks to the folks at BBC's 'Top Gear.'

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10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:05:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

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10 Things You Didn't Know About 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:36:59 +0000

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ might be the best-known Peanuts television special, but the gang’s Halloween special also cemented its place in television history. Sure there wouldn’t be a Halloween cartoon without the holiday one, but there wouldn’t be a Peanuts gang on television for more than 40 years without ‘The Great Pumpkin.’

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TV Ratings Plummet for VP Debate Compared to 2008

John McKay — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:14:04 +0000

Perhaps it was the Palin Factor?

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NBC Stands By Decision to Air Kardashian Interview, Snub 9/11 Ceremony

John McKay — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:15:11 +0000

The "Today Show," already facing a serious erosion of its numbers, is taking heavy fire for its decision to not air the 9/11 ceremonies from Washington, D.C. or New York City -- and even more flak for standing by its decision.

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10 Fall Sitcoms That Didn't Get the Green Light — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:00:36 +0000

The reruns are over, and it's time for a new season of television entertainment. While the likes of Matthew Perry, Dennis Quaid and Sophia Bush will dot the small screen in new programs, there are some shows that, sadly, didn't get past the pilot stage.

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