Stories tagged with "tv comedy"

It's getting 'Sunny' on the stage during live performances by USA Today

TV ratings measure audience size, but apparently not devotion.Live performances of a musical episode of FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia sold out quickly in six major cities,... – Aug 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM in Entertainment

A hit parade of Norman Lear sitcoms arrives in box set by USA Today

Those were the days.In the 1970s, producer Norman Lear revolutionized television with a new kind of TV comedy, All in the Family, that led the way to Emmys, critical praise and... – Jun 08, 2009 at 9:19 PM in Entertainment

'Pain Killers': Addict meets Mengele in prison, absurdity ensues by USA Today

 Jerry Stahl found gold in the garbage heap of his addiction long ago — most notably in his best-selling memoir turned movie Permanent Midnight, a chronicle of the... – Mar 11, 2009 at 8:03 PM in Entertainment

Danny Boyle's `Slumdog Millionaire' wins DGA honor by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its rags-to-riches march through Hollywood's awards season as its filmmaker, Danny Boyle, won the top honor Saturday... – Jan 31, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Entertainment

A view from inside the SAG Awards by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hundreds of stars toasted their peers at the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. AP Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen reports from the trophy table... – Jan 25, 2009 at 10:46 PM in Entertainment

'Dark Knight' sweeps People's Choice Awards by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Holy People’s Choice Awards, Batman!“The Dark Knight” soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual... – Jan 07, 2009 at 6:45 PM in Entertainment

'Milk,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' win top WGA awards by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Oscar contenders "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" won top honors Saturday at the Writers Guild of America Awards.Dustin Lance Black won the... – Jan 07, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Entertainment

`Dark Knight' vies for Producers Guild best pic by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight," slighted in earlier Hollywood honors, was among best-picture nominees Monday for the Producers Guild of... – Jan 05, 2009 at 3:01 PM in Entertainment

`Slumdog' far from underdog with SAG win by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its unlikely rise from low-budget underdog to the highest Hollywood heights, winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for... – Dec 18, 2008 at 9:32 AM in Entertainment