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In 'Work In Progress,' A Darkly Funny Coming-Of-Middle-Age

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In 'Work In Progress,' A Darkly Funny Coming-Of-Middle-Age

Abby McEnany plays a version of herself — a mid-40s, queer, gender non-conforming woman — in a new Showtime comedy series. It's the first TV project for the Chicago improv stalwart.

In 'Work In Progress,' A Darkly Funny Coming-Of-Middle-Age

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Wanda Sykes Loves Stand-Up: That's Where 'I Can Be Free,' She Says

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Before Sykes became a comic, she worked at the NSA and had top security clearance. Now she takes on the president in her Emmy-nominated Netflix special Not Normal. Originally broadcast Aug. 1, 2019.

Wanda Sykes Loves Stand-Up: That's Where 'I Can Be Free,' She Says

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NPR's Favorite TV Shows Of 2019

Clockwise: Watchmen, Russian Doll, Los Espookys, The Crown, When They See Us and Documentary Now! made NPR critics' list of the best television of 2019. Mark Hill/HBO, Netflix, HBO, Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix, Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix, Rhys Thomas/IFC hide caption

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NPR's Favorite TV Shows Of 2019

Series such as Fleabag, Watchmen and Succession highlight our pop culture critics' list of the 19 best television and serial streaming programs of 2019.

'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' Is A Joke Name For A Podcast — Sort Of

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The late-night host says that hosting a podcast allows him to "mind meld" with guests in a way he can't on TV: "We can just go down a deep, deep, deep well." Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 2019.

'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' Is A Joke Name For A Podcast — Sort Of

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Critic Emily Nussbaum Weighs In On Best TV Shows Of The Decade

As part of Morning Edition's "Best of the Decade" series, New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum talks about her favorite TV shows of the 2010s.

Critic Emily Nussbaum Weighs In On Best TV Shows Of The Decade

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Letter-Turner Vanna White Hosts 'Wheel Of Fortune'

For nearly four decades, Vanna White has revealed the letters on the game show Wheel of Fortune. For three weeks, White will host the show while Pat Sajak is recovering from emergency surgery.

Letter-Turner Vanna White Hosts 'Wheel Of Fortune'

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Alex Borstein On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Being Her Family's 'Comic Relief' As A Kid

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Borstein's won back-to-back Emmys for playing a tough, street-wise talent manager on the Amazon series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She says the character reminds her of her mother and grandmother.

Alex Borstein On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Being Her Family's 'Comic Relief' As A Kid

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Golden Globe Nominations: Netflix Cleans Up As Famous Faces Rule

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Golden Globe Nominations: Netflix Cleans Up As Famous Faces Rule

The Golden Globe nominations are always odd, but this year they may be even odder than usual, particularly on the TV side. But it must be said: The Globes love a star, and now they love Netflix.

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Big Bird And Oscar Puppeteer On 'Sesame Street' Dies At 85

Caroll Spinney, the Sesame Street puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch has died. Spinney started with the PBS children's TV program at its launch in 1969, retiring in 2018.

Big Bird And Oscar Puppeteer On 'Sesame Street' Dies At 85

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'Mahna Mahna' (Do Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do) Turns 50

One of the goofiest earworms just celebrated a big anniversary. Journalist Jennifer Van Evra explores the song's surprising history — and traces it back to a sexy Italian film.

'Mahna Mahna' (Do Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do) Turns 50

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'The L Word' Returns, Rebooted For 'Generation Q'

L-R: Actors Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey and Katherine Moennig reprise their original roles in The L Word: Generation Q. The rebooted series also welcomes plenty of new cast members. Hilary B. Gayle/Showtime hide caption

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'The L Word' Returns, Rebooted For 'Generation Q'

The original Showtime series portrayed the lives of LGBTQ women in LA. Show creator Ilene Chaiken and returning star Jennifer Beals say the show has changed — along with the LGBTQ community.

'The L Word' Returns, Rebooted For 'Generation Q'

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You'll Have To Wait For Official Baby Yoda Toys

Disney's popular "Baby Yoda" character from The Mandalorian is getting his own official toys, but they're not available until next year. Meanwhile, fans are taking matters into their own hands.

You'll Have To Wait For Official Baby Yoda Toys

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Shelley Morrison, Rosario On 'Will & Grace,' Dies At 83

Actress Shelley Morrison, who played Rosario, the maid on the TV sitcom Will & Grace, died Sunday. The role was originally a guest spot that eventually grew to become a core part of the sitcom.

Shelley Morrison, Rosario On 'Will & Grace,' Dies At 83

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