Television

‘Mad Men’ gets DVD release in sync with second season
By Cary Darling - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
June 29, 2008
When “Mad Men” first made its splash last summer — on AMC, of all unlikely places — there was no doubt that it was going to look as sharp and shiny as a classic Cadillac tailfin. Set in 1960 amidst the hustle and bustle of Madison Avenue ad agencies (hence the title), “Mad Men” was an art director’s fever dream, full of smart suits, cool cars and cumulus clouds of cigarette smoke.
KU students to debut ‘Off the Wall’ comedy pilot
By Jon Niccum
June 27, 2008
There’s no shortage of comedic movies and TV shows aimed at the college crowd. But according to Scott Winer, only a handful are actually created by college students. Winer and a troupe primarily composed of Kansas University students have responded with the independent sketch comedy show “Mildly Off the Wall.”
Michelle Obama shares ‘View’
By Ann Sanner - Associated Press Writer
June 19, 2008
Michelle Obama said Wednesday she was “touched” that first lady Laura Bush came to her defense after she was harshly criticized by Republicans for her February comment that for the first time in her adult life she was proud of the United States.
Parents fret as even toddlers love ’High School’
By Leanne Italie - Associated Press Writer
June 17, 2008
Talya Appelbaum recently had a “High School Musical” birthday party. She got special balloons and a slice of cake decorated with the spoiled Sharpay, her favorite character because “she’s with Ryan.” Jemma Fox has an HSM karaoke microphone and trading cards of the East High gang. Talya and Jemma are 3 years old.
Lawrence native, clock inventor, gets time on PBS
By George Diepenbrock
June 16, 2008
Aaron Tang, a 1998 Lawrence High School graduate, had a problem. As an undergraduate at the Rhode Island School of Design, he was often late to class because he turned off his alarm clock and went back to sleep without waking up. It also churned the gears in the Lawrence native’s brain to figure out why his alarm failed him and millions of other college students.
‘S. Pacific’ earns 7 Tonys
By Michael Kuchwara - Associated Press Writer
June 16, 2008
“In the Heights,” a joyous celebration of Latino life in the upper reaches of Manhattan, was named best musical at Sunday night’s Tony Awards, while “August: Osage County,” Tracy Letts’ scabrous tale of a dysfunctional Oklahoma family, took best play.
Greensburg residents find ways to watch documentary on town
Associated Press
June 15, 2008
Greensburg will be back in the national spotlight this week when the tornado-ravaged community’s rebuilding efforts are featured as part of a multiweek documentary.
NBC’s Tim Russert dies
By David Epso and Laurie Kellman - Associated Press Writers
June 14, 2008
Tim Russert, a political lifer who made a TV career of his passion with unrelenting questioning of the powerful and influential, died of a heart attack Friday in the midst of a presidential campaign he’d covered with trademark intensity.
‘Nashville Star’
McClatchy Newspapers
June 9, 2008
“Nashville Star” will cut straight to the chase when it premieres tonight: Rather than showing viewers hours of audition footage, the show is putting its 12 finalists on stage right away.
KTKA 49 ABC News wins five AP awards
June 4, 2008
KTKA 49 ABC News, Topeka, received five awards from The Associated Press for stations in Kansas and Missouri. The awards, presented Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.: First place, Best Sportscast, for “The Locker Room Show”; first place, Best Spot News, for “May Flood”; first place, Enterprise Story, for “Superhero AG”; second place, Enterprise Story, for “Houses From Hell”; and second place, Best Newscast, “KTKA 49 ABC News at 10.”
Austrian ’dungeon girl’ starts career as TV host
By William J. Kole - Associated Press Writer
May 30, 2008
Television was once her only window on the world. Now Natascha Kampusch — still adjusting to life after spending 8 1/2 years captive in an underground cell — is starting an improbable career as a TV talk show host.
‘Andromeda Strain’ miniseries hits A&E
By Cary Darling - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
May 25, 2008
Remaking the techno thriller “The Andromeda Strain” might’ve seemed like a brilliant idea over some pan-seared-this or vinaigrette-that Hollywood film-exec lunch.
Which David? The KC-area one
By Mark Washburn - McClatchy Newspapers
May 22, 2008
David Cook was crowned “American Idol” Wednesday, his smooth showmanship defeating a favored young challenger who swept the judges’ praise the previous night.
Chesney criticizes award voting
By John Gerome - Associated Press Writer
May 19, 2008
Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year for a fourth straight time Sunday, then promptly took issue with the way the Academy of Country Music awarded the honor: through fan votes.
In a throwback to Saturday TV, less is more
By Curt Fields - The Washington Post
May 11, 2008
Return with us now to a simpler era. A time when TV shows were in black-and-white, when basic hand puppets starred in their own series and when a half-hour moved … much … more … slowly.

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