Elvis Costello’s new show on Sundance Channel, “Spectacle,” features musicians talking about—and playing the music they love, the Associated Press says. Guests on the series begin with Elton John and include Lou Reed and noted sax player Bill Clinton. —Jon…
HBO’s new documentary “Breaking the Huddle” focuses on the integration of college football in the south, USA Today says. Darryl Hill was recruited by assistant Maryland coach Lee Corso, now analyst on ESPN’s “College GameDay.” “I’ll bet you it ain’t…
Bruno Heller says he hopes to make a movie for his canceled HBO series “Rome,” the Hollywood Reporter says. Heller, who also created CBS’ “The Mentalist,” wants to “round that show off” with the film, which he says is “moving…
The Wall Street Journal notes the old expression that no matter how deep the recession gets, people still watch TV. That leads to the idea that cable television stocks have outperformed most of the market as stock prices have plunged,…
Koppel’s Next Act
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When it comes to stories about the strange and unusual, nothing beats science fiction. Whether it’s exploring the mystery of life on other planets, in other dimensions or in our own backyards, this is one genre where there are no…
From ‘Idol’ to Interactivity, Music Programming Has Come a Long Way Since MTV Launched Music Video
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A random sampling of upcoming programming proves music lovers have a lot of choice on TV. CBS is expanding on its Feb. 8 Grammy Awards telecast with Wednesday’s “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!—Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night.” The special will…