Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'television'

Lipton Gives A Rare Look 'Inside The Actors Studio'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

James Lipton, the creator and host of the popular television program "Inside the Actors Studio," is celebrating the show's 200th episode this week on the Bravo cable network. Lipton is known for his casual, reflective talks with celebrities, A-listers from the late Paul Newman to comedian Chris Rock. In commemoration of the anniversary, the television host talks about his show, and his book Inside Inside the Actors Studio.

Media Objectivity And The Election

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:04:00 EST

If you turned on the television during Barack Obama's election night win, you could see a cascade of reporters sniffing, snuffling, and wiping away tears. Did these displays of emotion break down the objectivity of journalism? Farai Chideya discusses this topic with Kelly McBride.

What's Happening Where You Live...

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:41:00 EST

Listeners share their experiences at the polls and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.

Political Films A Good Finale For Election Season

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Election Day is here, and for some it couldn't have come any sooner. With a tense presidential race, many voters complain of election burnout. But for those who are not ready to let the election excitement go just yet, renting a classic political film might be worth considering. Fox television critic Shawn Edwards weighs in on the best political movies of all time.

TV Stations Losing Revenue in Bad Economy

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The end of the election season means the end of election ads on local television stations. And while that may be good news for viewers, it's bad news for TV stations' budgets. Add to that, the economic downturn which is squeezing local stations.

Shop On Effectiveness Of Obama's 30-Minute 'Program'

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Boyce Watkins and Marcus Skelton talk about Obama's recent primetime television address, the ongoing Ad wars, D.L. Hughley's new CNN show offering a comedic take on the news, and San Francisco 49er's coach Mike Singletary's much-talked-about press conference.

Tips For Obama Ad From Infomercial Guru

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:25:00 EDT

Barack Obama's 30-minute ad on television is essentially an infomerical for the Democratic presidential hopeful. Ron Popeil, infomerical star and inventor of products such as the Veg-O-Matic, offers his insight on how Obama can make the most of his 30 minutes.

Count Me Out: Men Tell Of Decision Not To Vote

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

With less than a week left before Election Day, the campaigns are working overtime to woo undecided voters to the polls. Tonight, Sen. Barack Obama takes to primetime television to make his case. But, for some who refuse to vote for anyone, messages from both candidates are futile. Warren Higgins, Tony Nam and Bryan Shelton explain their different reasons for why they will not cast a vote in this year's election.

Obama Campaign Ad Blitz Unprecedented

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama Wednesday night launches an unprecedented television blitz. The campaign ad will blanket most major broadcast networks. The ad will delay by 15 minutes the start of Game 5 of the World Series on Fox.

Voices Of Political Ads Share Insight

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:50:00 EDT

Every campaign cycle, familiar voices come on to radios and televisions: the voices of negativity, the voices of doom. Scott Sanders and Dennis Steele, two of the master voiceover artists of the political world, talk about what's in demand this year.

Rachel Maddow: Sassy, Acerbic And — Yes — Liberal

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:34:00 EDT

The host of MSNBC's nightly political roundup The Rachel Maddow Show offers a combination of perspectives not often seen on cable television — that of a former Rhodes scholar, an AIDS and prison reform activist, a left-leaning radio host and an openly gay woman.

A Debate Fact-Check: Say, Is It So, Joe...

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:28:00 EDT

The third and final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., is in the history books. This was the last scheduled opportunity for Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama to go mano-a-mano on prime time television before the Nov. 4 election. With the help of NPR reporters, let's see if the candidates got their facts straight.

When TV Changed Politics: Adlai Stevenson Vs. Ike

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:55:00 EDT

Adlai Stevenson, who tried to "talk sense to the American people," was an old-fashioned intellectual who believed in long speeches and the power of words. But in 1952, Stevenson faced Dwight Eisenhower on a new battleground — television — and lost.

Obama Outspending McCain On TV Ads

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:41:00 EDT

Last week alone, Barack Obama outspent John McCain by about $6 million in television advertising. Jonathan Martin of Politico offers his insight on how the candidates are spending their money and time in the last days of the campaign.

In Hard Times, Higher-End Items Get Pawned

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Business is up at the Silver Lining Jewelry and Loan in Portland, Ore. Customers are selling everything from jewelry to television sets. The Oregonian newspaper reports that a woman even pawned her diamond wedding ring to help pay for gas and car parts.

Cold Cases Resurrect Old Racial Tensions

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:37:00 EDT

Civil Rights "cold cases" from the 1940s and 50s are being reopened by the FBI, in hopes of getting convictions or closure for the families of the victims. A new four-part television series premiering October 5th, Murder in Black and White, takes a look at several of the cases under FBI investigation.

Same-Day Voters In Ohio Barraged With Ads

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:21:00 EDT

A new law in Ohio allows voters to register and vote on the same day beginning Tuesday. Same-day voting ends on Oct. 6. Monday's ruling by the Ohio Supreme means political campaigns are taking advantage of a target audience. Television viewers in Ohio are being pelted with campaign ads.

Presidential Debate In Question

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:40:00 EDT

Presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain are scheduled to hold their first televised debate Friday in Oxford, Miss. McCain wants the debate postponed while Congress deals with the crisis on Wall Street. The candidates have been preparing for the debates by looking at past performances.

First Presidential Debate Doubtful

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:38:00 EDT

Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama are scheduled to hold their first televised presidential debate Friday night in Oxford, Miss. But we still aren't sure if the debate will happen due to McCain's call for a postponement while Congress deals with the crisis on Wall Street.

They Might Be Giants On Mountain Stage

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:33:00 EDT

With a catalog that includes children's songs, television themes, audiobook compositions and chart-topping hit singles, perhaps no band in pop music has worked in as many media as They Might Be Giants, whose members recently stopped by Mountain Stage to perform.

Product Placement The New Commercial

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:49:00 EDT

Product integration, writing paid ads into the body of a scripted show, is the latest big push in television advertising. Advertisers and script writers have had to work together to make it work.

'30 Rock' and 'Mad Men' Win Top Emmys

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards were held Sunday in Los Angeles. HBO, the cable television show Mad Men and NBC's 30 Rock were big winners. Linda Wertheimer reports.

Much-Awaited Palin Interview Airs On ABC Thursday

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's first television interview as the Republican vice presidential candidate will air tonight on ABC.

J.J. Abrams, Life On The 'Fringe'

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:24:00 EDT

Lost creator J.J. Abrams discusses his latest television show, Fringe. The program features a paranormal universe inhabited by a research scientist, his estranged son and a female FBI agent.

N.C. City To Make Nation's First Digital Switch

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

On Monday, the city of Wilmington, N.C., will be the canary in the digital coal mine when it becomes the first U.S. city to permanently switch television broadcasts from analog to digital.