http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:48 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:48 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021041868_apustrumpchicagolawsuit.html?syndication=rss An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021041868_apustrumpchicagolawsuit.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 20:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021045062_apustvseasonwrap.html?syndication=rss CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021045062_apustvseasonwrap.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 20:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021041232_apustvroberttaylorlongmire.html?syndication=rss You may not recognize Robert Taylor as anyone other than the title character he plays on the crime drama "Longmire." But he's no newcomer. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021041232_apustvroberttaylorlongmire.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021033461_tvpicks23xml.html?syndication=rss TV picks for Thursday, May 23, 2013, include “Showville” on AMC, “The Graham Norton Show” on BBC America and “Save Me” on NBC. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021033461_tvpicks23xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 07:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021033615_apuscartoonlawsuit.html?syndication=rss A North Dakota advertising agency is suing the creators of a Cartoon Network show, alleging that they copied a state marketing campaign. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021033615_apuscartoonlawsuit.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032807_apustvliberacecandelabra.html?syndication=rss The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032807_apustvliberacecandelabra.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2021032783_apusrestaurantmeltdown.html?syndication=rss It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. Food & Drink http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2021032783_apusrestaurantmeltdown.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021033084_apuspeopleblakeshelton.html?syndication=rss Blake Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021033084_apuspeopleblakeshelton.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032963_apusmissusahosts.html?syndication=rss Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant will be hosted by a Jonas brother and an E! News personality. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032963_apusmissusahosts.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 10:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032831_apusbookspiersmorgan.html?syndication=rss Piers Morgan is going behind the scenes. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032831_apusbookspiersmorgan.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032067_apusbooksrobinroberts.html?syndication=rss Robin Roberts will tell the story of her battle with a life-threatening illness in a new memoir. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021032067_apusbooksrobinroberts.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 08:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021029089_tvpicks22xml.html?syndication=rss TV picks for Wednesday, May 22, 2013, include the season finale of “Modern Family” on ABC, “MasterChef” on Fox and “Law & Order: SVU” on NBC. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021029089_tvpicks22xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 07:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026637_apustvdancingwiththestars.html?syndication=rss Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026637_apustvdancingwiththestars.html?syndication=rss Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021027342_apusoklahomatornadotv.html?syndication=rss Two charter airplanes carrying the "Today" show anchor team and their crew from Hawaii to Yellowstone National Park were diverted in the air to Oklahoma for coverage Tuesday of the catastrophic tornado outside of Oklahoma City. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021027342_apusoklahomatornadotv.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021028984_apusnielsenslist.html?syndication=rss Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 13-19. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021028984_apusnielsenslist.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021028938_apusnielsens.html?syndication=rss For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021028938_apusnielsens.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021025048_apustvarresteddevelopmentredux.html?syndication=rss Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021025048_apustvarresteddevelopmentredux.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026714_apushumorprizecarolburnett.html?syndication=rss Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner of the nation's top humor prize on Tuesday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026714_apushumorprizecarolburnett.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026618_apuscuomokardashian.html?syndication=rss New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026618_apuscuomokardashian.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 10:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026696_apustvmissamericahosts.html?syndication=rss "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" host Chris Harrison will again emcee the Miss America Pageant this September in Atlantic City, N.J. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026696_apustvmissamericahosts.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 10:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026694_apustvxfactor.html?syndication=rss Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the cast of his competition show "The X Factor." Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021026694_apustvxfactor.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021007883_tvpicks21xml.html?syndication=rss TV picks for Tuesday, May 21, 2013, include the season finale of “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC, PBS’ “Nature: Great Zebra Exodus” on KBTC and “The Game” on BET. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021007883_tvpicks21xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021024214_apustvxfactor.html?syndication=rss Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the cast of his competition show "The X Factor." Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021024214_apustvxfactor.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021024163_apustvtornadomikemolly.html?syndication=rss CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021024163_apustvtornadomikemolly.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021601_apustrumpchicagolawsuit.html?syndication=rss An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a skyscraper-condo sale told jurors Monday she had qualms about suing the real estate mogul and TV celebrity. But, she quickly added, "Somebody had to stand up to him." Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021601_apustrumpchicagolawsuit.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 18:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021998_apusrosiepopebabyshow.html?syndication=rss Amid the purveyors of belly casts and placenta pills, sonogram art and cord banks at a recent baby gear extravaganza stood a smiling Rosie Pope, pregnancy advice guru, mommy concierge to the rich and, with any luck, the Martha Stewart of maternity. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021998_apusrosiepopebabyshow.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021415_apustvnbcturness.html?syndication=rss NBC went out of the company and out of the country to find a president for its news division, on Monday naming the first woman to hold the top job. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021415_apustvnbcturness.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021450_apustheaterfirstdate.html?syndication=rss A couple of stars from TV's "Chuck" and "Smash" will soon be dating on Broadway. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021450_apustheaterfirstdate.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021455_apustvderekhough.html?syndication=rss Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021021455_apustvderekhough.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 10:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021005090_tvpicks20xml.html?syndication=rss TV picks for Monday, May 20, 2013, include PBS’ “Mel Brooks: Make a Noise” on KCTS, “The Voice” on NBC and “The Goodwin Games” on Fox. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2021005090_tvpicks20xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 20 May 2013 07:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021016668_apustvnewseason.html?syndication=rss The most striking thing about the broadcast TV networks announcing their new fall schedules this past week was how little that actually meant. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021016668_apustvnewseason.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 11:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2020993335_tvpicks19xml.html?syndication=rss TV picks for Sunday, May 19, 2013, include the season finale of “The Simpsons” on Fox, “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards” on ABC and “Mad Men” on AMC. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2020993335_tvpicks19xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 07:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021011006_apusnewsshows.html?syndication=rss Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021011006_apusnewsshows.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 22:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2021001202_rockhalltv1xml.html?syndication=rss The Seattle rock group Heart and Emerald City arranger and producer Quincy Jones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April. The show is being broadcast at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18 on HBO. Music & nightlife http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2021001202_rockhalltv1xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 07:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021008111_apusnewsshows.html?syndication=rss Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021008111_apusnewsshows.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 02:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021007808_apustvthevoice.html?syndication=rss "The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021007808_apustvthevoice.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021004804_apustvamericanidolratings.html?syndication=rss Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021004804_apustvamericanidolratings.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021004838_apustheatervincentkartheiser.html?syndication=rss To find their Mr. Darcy, the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota has turned to a Mad Man. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021004838_apustheatervincentkartheiser.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021002096_apusmusictimmcgraw.html?syndication=rss When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021002096_apusmusictimmcgraw.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 10:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021004622_apusfashionqasarahhyland.html?syndication=rss You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress - and now swimsuit model - is happy to be parking herself at the beach. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021004622_apusfashionqasarahhyland.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 09:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2020997717_tvpicks17xml.html?syndication=rss TV picks for Friday, May 17, 2013, include “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” on CNN, “Maron” 7 on IFC and “Shark Tank” on ABC. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2020997717_tvpicks17xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 07:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021002054_apustvscandalfinale.html?syndication=rss Forget the DVR. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2021002054_apustvscandalfinale.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 04:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020997469_apusojsimpson.html?syndication=rss O.J. Simpson's former lawyer has some explaining to do. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020997469_apusojsimpson.html?syndication=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 03:01:05 PDT