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Diversity Sells — But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male

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Diversity Sells — But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male

Women and minorities continue to be under-represented on TV and in film, both behind and in front of the camera, according to a new study — even though diverse films and shows make more money.

Diversity Sells — But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male

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Ex-'Weekend Edition' Producer Tight-Lipped On Her 'Jeopardy!' Appearance

We all know public radio types are pretty sharp, right? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Laura Lorson about her appearance on Jeopardy! Lorson hosts All Things Considered on KANU in Lawrence, Kan.

Ex-'Weekend Edition' Producer Tight-Lipped On Her 'Jeopardy!' Appearance

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'Battle Creek' An Attempt To Break CBS's Formulaic Lineup

On Sunday, CBS debuts Battle Creek, a new police drama set in small town Michigan that was dreamt up by the creator of Breaking Bad and executive produced by the creator of House.

'Battle Creek' An Attempt To Break CBS's Formulaic Lineup

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He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy

While Leonard Nimoy became famous as Star Trek's Mr. Spock, he was conflicted about the role. He later came to embrace it. He's shown here with actor William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk. Getty Images hide caption

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He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy

The Star Trek actor, writer, poet and photographer has died of lung disease at 83. NPR's Neda Ulaby has a look back at the long career of the man who was (and was not) Spock.

He Was, And Will Always Be, Our Friend: Remembering Leonard Nimoy

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Parks And Rec' And 'Better Call Saul'
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Parks And Rec' And 'Better Call Saul'

It's a week of good TV as we say farewell to Pawnee, Indiana and dive into the story of Breaking Bad's grimy defense attorney, who now has his own prequel.

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This Season On 'House Of Cards,' It's Tough To Be The Boss

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This Season On 'House Of Cards,' It's Tough To Be The Boss

New episodes of Netflix's House of Cards debut today, and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says this season's challenges may please critics who say the show's vision of Washington, D.C., runs too smoothly.

This Season On 'House Of Cards,' It's Tough To Be The Boss

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'Battle Creek' Has The Flavor Of A TV Throwback From An Earlier Age

The new CBS show about two very mismatched investigative partners plays like a comedy. The characters are complicated and surprising, and the dialogue is crisp and quick. It's "a lot of fun to watch."

'Battle Creek' Has The Flavor Of A TV Throwback From An Earlier Age

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Amid Declining Ratings, Cable Networks Speed Up Reruns To Make Room For Ads

If you've been noticing that cable reruns of your favorite sitcom sound a little strange, you might be on to something. We'll look at the trend of compressing shows to make room for, of course, more commercials.

Amid Declining Ratings, Cable Networks Speed Up Reruns To Make Room For Ads

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Fair Warning: Watch One 'Foyle's War' Episode, And You'll Want To Watch Them All

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Fair Warning: Watch One 'Foyle's War' Episode, And You'll Want To Watch Them All

The British series is set during and after World War II. Detective Foyle tackles crimes connected to the war — murder and spying, black markets and profiteering. It's "terrifically entertaining."

Fair Warning: Watch One 'Foyle's War' Episode, And You'll Want To Watch Them All

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