Television News

The actor who plays Pope John Paul II in a new cable movie needed help from the new pope to obtain a visa to the United States for a publicity visit.2.9

They were the men you could depend upon, the faces you'd see every night at dinnertime.3.1

Gary Cole, far left, returns to his rugged roots in TNT's "Wanted," about a crime-fighting unit in Los Angeles that includes Benjamin Benitez, Josey Scott, Lee Tergesen and ...2.9

CBS has ordered an drama script from Hypnotic and NBC Universal Television Studio.2.7

Family, and the joy, pain and mystery that implies, is the theme loosely connecting a trio of films airing on PBS' "P.O.V." series.2.7

So you want to be on television? While shows like "ER" are set in Chicago, they are shot almost entirely in Los Angeles.2.7

Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the live-action comedy series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." The show -- which centers on the antics of twin boys Zack and ...2.7

There is no proof that "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul had an affair with one of the show's contestants, according to Fox TV, which said Abdul will remain on the show.2.7

Virginia Heffernan New York Times News Service Aug. 12, 2005 06:30 PM Sweet, easy Pamela anderson - centerfold, actress, philanthropist - enters a snake pit of twisted and ...2

The "E" in ESPN is set to take on a deeper meaning Monday as the Connecticut-based Entertainment and Sports Programming Network launches a daily news show from Tinseltown.2.7

Sportacus is not your standard sex symbol. He has a Salvador Dali mustache and a wardrobe limited to spandex unitards and matching vests.2.7

Nostalgia TV: Culture stalls and we choke on its fumes. At least we can all be warmed by the return of "Greg the Bunny" By Heather Havrilesky Aug.2.7

Writer-producer Chris Gerolmo will reunite with Steven Bochco on an untitled legal drama project in the hopper at Fox Broadcasting Co.2.7

THE plot: a man purposely gets himself sent to prison in order to break someone out.2.9

Take Sunday's installment of ``Housewives,'' which features the first appearances by veteran actress Lesley Ann Warren as Sophie, the loopy mother of Susan Mayer , and a ...2.7

Ellen DeGeneres will return as host of next month's Emmy Awards telecast on CBS, the network and Emmy organizers announced Friday.2.7

A Court TV anchor has dropped a restraining order against a heckler who hurled insults at her as she covered Michael Jackson's molestation trial.4

Smoke spirals from a smoldering barber's chair. Spewing swear words, beautician Terri complains about her malfunctioning hot comb.2.7

MTV has given the green light to ''Yo Momma,'' a trash-talking comedy competition created and hosted by Wilmer Valderrama.2.7

HOLLYWOOD - A Downey, Calif., family has sued ABC and the producers of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," claiming that there is a tale of greed and deception behind the ...2.7

Once again, those who want to think globally can listen locally. After a nearly yearlong hiatus, the Cambridge-produced environmental news program ''Living on Earth" is back ...2.7

There's only one real reason to invest time or money in the just-released DVD "Profit: The Complete Series," and it's the once-in-a-millennium performance of the show's ...2.7

A Squirrel Hill home built 95 years ago fuses elements of contemporary, vintage and tribal decorating styles in a way that visitors, somehow, barely notice.2.7

TiVo Inc. will soon allow customers to download TV shows to their set-top boxes via the Internet -- even before the shows air on TV.2.7

ESPNOutdoors.com associate editor , Aug. 12, 2005 On the surface, there would hardly seem to be much in common between John Smoltz and Charlie Moore.2.9

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia , It's official. Angelina Jolie is now a citizen of Cambodia.2.9

Ashlee Simpson is ready to return to the scene of the crime. She is in talks with "Saturday Night Live" to host and perform on the NBC show around the Oct.2.7

When The Sopranos finally arrives next year for its sixth season, fans of the HBO mob drama will get more than they expected.2.9

"Monday Night Football" has a season-long partnership with Grammy-winning singer Tim McGraw for special musical halftime highlights throughout the 36th season of the ABC ...3.1

Green Day, Santana, Kanye West and Maroon5 are the latest additions to the "NFL Opening Kickoff 2005" lineup.2.7

You Only Live Twice'' AMC Sean Connery. Agent 007 plays dead, then comes back to save the world.2

By Matt Kirsch THE IMPOSSIBLE has finally happened -- a die-hard Star Trek nerd got some lovin' for the first time at the age of 43.2.7

Former CNN correspondent Jason Bellini has been named host and correspondent for cable network Logo's "CBS News on Logo," an ongoing series of daily news reports for the ...2.7

Whodunit didn't matter. Nor was it particularly important why or how the murder was committed.2

Now for a pair of wine DVDs that are completely different: Andrea's Complete Wine Course for Everyone and Andrea's Complete Wine Course Master Edition , due Sept.2.9

Spanish-language network Univision has tapped Cristian de la Fuente to host its new late-night series, "Ay Que Noche!" The actor, who has starred in various TV series and ...2.7

For a case study, we turn to Kristin and Stephen, the lion-lioness pair from MTV's reality series "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County." They used to date; they seemed in ...2.9

Greenpeace complained Thursday to the Federal Communications Commission about MSNBC talk show host Tucker Carlson's praise for a fatal attack 20 years ago on the ...4