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Where to watch Natalie Wood, Christopher Walken and Robert Wagner films now

November 18, 2011 Barb Oates

By Barb Oates Follow @ChannelGuideBO With all the new headlines surrounding Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken and the reopening of the investigation into Wood’s death, a quick trip down memory lane to catch up on the trio’s film resume is in order. Below is a detailed list of the trio’s impressive film resume, specific to when and where you can watch their films in the next few weeks. This isn’t their complete body of work, just upcoming airings of their films. In recent news, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department formally announced it was reopening the investigation into […]

Regis Philbin dishes with Katie Couric tonight before bowing out tomorrow

November 17, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuideTom Almost every adult has seen Regis Philbin on morning TV at some time over the past 28 years — including stay-at-home parents, people on the nightshift and even those who are home sick from work or school. And even if he wasn’t a part of your daily routine, there was something about the TV veteran that could make you feel welcomed simply by tuning in once or twice a year. It didn’t matter who the co-host was either — his show thrived with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa by his side — because he […]

Soledad O’Brien explores Silicon Valley in new “Black in America”

November 13, 2011 StayTuned Staff

By Stacey Harrison Follow @ChannelGuideSRH Bringing together a group of strangers to live in one house while they strive for professional success may sound like an irreverent cross between The Real World and The Apprentice, but CNN’s latest Black in America special has some very serious issues in mind. “The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley” — which premieres tonight at 8pm — has Soledad O’Brien following eight African-Americans seeking to become tech entrepreneurs. While it would be a tough path for anyone — the special states that 80% of tech ventures fail — the odds are especially high seeing as […]

Oscar fallout: Did Brett Ratner really mean to slam gays?

November 10, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Words hurt. I don’t think anybody can dispute that sentiment, and we are constantly reminded of it through PSAs by the cast of Glee. But sometimes I wonder if we have become too politically correct for the sake of doing so, and one need look no further than what is going on with the 2012 telecast of the Academy Awards as evidence of that. For those not following along, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided many months ago that it wanted its next Oscars telecast to be cutting-edge and energetic. They hired […]

ReelzChannel, Chris Matthews to fully explore “The Kennedys” controversy

November 4, 2011 StayTuned Staff

Back in April, ReelzChannel scored the biggest coup of its short lifespan with the airing of the controversial miniseries The Kennedys, which reportedly enraged the namesake family enough that they pushed on some friends in high places to get it booted off History’s schedule even after production had wrapped. Just when it appeared the Greg Kinnear-Katie Holmes starrer was destined for the direct-to-DVD market, ReelzChannel stepped up and rode the series to eight nights of ratings gold. Critical praise also came later as costar Barry Pepper won an Emmy for his earnest portrayal of Bobby Kennedy. The miniseries continues to […]

“The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs” recap — a fateful match up

October 31, 2011 Lori Acken

By Lori Acken Follow @ChannelGuideLLA And so it has begun. Outside in a field. By a pile of wood, a couple’a campfires, a lake so pure one of the chefs will make a sauce of it, and random crates and piles of fruits and veggies stacked up on hay bales. Oh, and also a slew of slain pigs on ice. OK, actually it really began in hallowed Kitchen Stadium, where the chairman appears all buggy-eyed and choppy-hands on a gigantic screen before the contestants. Alton explains the new rules— Chairman’s Challenge first, losers’ shoot-out second — ramped up to test […]

Celebrities react via Twitter to news of Kim Kardashian’s divorce

October 31, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Well, that didn’t take long. A mere 72 days after spending a reported $10 million on a lavish made-for-TV wedding, Kim Kardashian announced that her marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries is over. Likewise, it hasn’t taken long for some celebrities — and we use that term loosely for some of these folks — to offer their two cents. Jay Mohr (@jaymohr37), comedian: “Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries file for divorce. The NBA and the NFL collectively celebrate. NHL says “who cares?”” Kelly Osbourne (@MissKellyO): “@KimKardashian thinking of you stay strong don’t listen to the […]

OWN documentary “Miss Representation” explores media undermining of women

October 20, 2011 Lori Acken

When the documentary Miss Representation premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, audiences were riveted and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network acquired its broadcast rights. Miss Representation — premiering tonight at 9pm ET on OWN — brings together some of America’s most influential women in politics, news and entertainment, including Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem to give audiences an inside look at the media’s message about and depiction of women. The film explores women’s under-representation in positions of power by challenging their limited and often disparaging portrayals in the media. Miss Representation takes the stand […]

“The Sing-Off: Songs of the Season” CD released today

October 18, 2011 Barb Oates

Follow @ChannelGuide Looking for a good stocking stuffer? Fans of NBC’s series The Sing-Off, hosted by Nick Lachey, will appreciate The Sing-Off: Songs of the Season CD, which features the competing groups from the third season singing a cappella versions of holiday classics. The CD was released today (Oct. 18). The playlist includes the following songs and groups: 1. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Delilah 2. Santa Baby – The Collective 3. We Three Kings – Pentatonix 4. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Vocal Point 5. Christmas Time Is Here – Afro Blue 6. Coventry Carol – […]

Lifetime is casting families for new reality show “America’s Supernanny”

October 18, 2011 Lori Acken

By Lori Acken Follow @ChannelGuideLLA With legendary Supernanny Jo Frost now retired from naughty steps, passy fairies and the stay-in-bed technique to focus on a family of her own, Lifetime has decided it’s time America had a brand new tot-tamer. After what the network calls “an exhaustive search and numerous casting calls,” Lifetime has tapped Virginia-based wife, mom and highly-educated early-childhood specialist Deborah Tillman to fill the bill and take over the sensible suits, comfy footwear and surefire techniques of America’s Supernanny.