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Kevin Kwan, Jane Mayer & More to Celebrate Doubleday's 125th at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022


Symphony Space will gather six celebrated authors on the stage of its Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, where each will perform a favorite text from esteemed American publisher Doubleday’s vast collection of books. This special event, celebrating the 125th anniversary of Doubleday, takes place Wednesday, November 2, at 7pm.

TALKING FEDS Launches WOMEN AT THE TABLE Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 15, 2020


Celebrated political podcast Talking Feds is launching a new series, “Women at the Table.”

THE CIRCUS Examines Trump's COVID Crisis
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 9, 2020


THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE CRAZIEST POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON EARTH continues its fifth season this Sunday.

TimesTalks To Release 20 Year Anniversary Photobook Shot By Brigitte Lacombe
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2019


The New York Times is pleased to announce Forward: Twenty Years of TimesTalks, a new photobook of black-and-white portraits of over 60 influential artists, actors, filmmakers, politicians, authors, activists, and Times reporters that have participated in TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation series, including Marina Abramovic, Tilda Swinton, Nan Goldin, Ai Weiwei, Marc Jacobs, and Rami Malek, along with executive editor Dean Baquet, technology reporter Jenna Wortham, investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, 'The Daily' host Michael Barbaro, and chief White House correspondent Maggie Haberman. Full list below.

Investigation Discovery Announces 'The Labor Day Premiere Stunt' Marathon
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 21, 2019


It might be still be the heat of summer, but for true-crime fanatics everywhere, Labor Day marks the best time to cool down with chilling investigations and all-new mysteries. This Labor Day, Investigation Discovery (ID), is giving fans a marathon day filled with brand new episodes of ID's most popular shows. So grab some snacks and your partner in crime and get ready to settle in for seven new episodes from ID's most beloved series. The Labor Day Premiere Stunt begins Monday, September 2nd at 5pm/4pm CST, only on Investigation Discovery.

BWW Review: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES - THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Debbie Gilpin - Feb 20, 2019


When it was announced that Trotters Independent Traders' three-wheeled 'yellow peril' was heading direct to London's West End in the form of a new musical, a few eyebrows were raised. Only Fools and Horses - The Musical was the brainchild of TV series creator John Sullivan, though it has been realised by his son Jim and comedian Paul Whitehouse. Taking a song written by John Sullivan and singer Chas Hodges, along with some notes and ideas, Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan have created a 'greatest hits' of sorts; over 40 hours of TV material has been filtered and spliced together to create this new two-hour stage show.

A&E to Premiere Documentary Series THE IMPEACHMENT OF BILL CLINTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018


Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the impeachment proceedings of former President Bill Clinton, A&E Network will premiere the comprehensive six-part documentary series 'The Impeachment of Bill Clinton' (w.t.) from Academy Award(R) and Emmy(R)-winning producer Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions and Emmy(R)-winning director Blair Foster. Weaving together never-before-seen archival footage with exclusive new interviews, the series examines the biggest political scandal of a generation and its lasting influence and reverberations on our country. Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary investigates the history leading up to the impeachment trial and chronicles the role each of these forces played in this story of sex, power, money, lies and ideological warfare.

History Orders Scripted Drama Series THE BREACH: INSIDE THE IMPEACHMENT OF BILL CLINTON
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 15, 2017


HISTORY has ordered the six-episode scripted drama series THE BREACH: INSIDE THE IMPEACHMENT OF BILL CLINTON it was announced by Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President of Programming, HISTORY.

History to Explore Defining Moments in U.S. History in New Anthology Series THE COMMANDERS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2017


HISTORY(R) is developing a new annual scripted television event, THE COMMANDERS, dramatizing pivotal moments in U.S. history that defined the men who served as the most powerful person in the nation, the President of the United States,

CBS FACE THE NATION is No. 1 Sunday Morning Public Affairs Program in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 14, 2017


CBS News' FACE THE NATION is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program in viewers television year-to-date, according to Nielsen most current ratings. Television year-to-date, FACE THE NATION is averaging 3.93 million viewers and 0.8/04 in adults 25-54.

CBS's FACE THE NATION is #1 Sunday Morning Public Affairs Program in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2017


CBS News' FACE THE NATION is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program in viewers television year-to-date, according to Nielsen most current ratings.

CBS's FACE THE NATION Draws Over 3 Million Viewers, Finishing First
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2015


CBS News' FACE THE NATION is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program, finishing first in viewers (3.02m), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings on Sept. 13.

CBS's FACE THE NATION Finishes First in Viewers on July 5th
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2015


CBS News' FACE THE NATION is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program, finishing first in viewers (2.69m) according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings on July 5. Editor's Note: FACE THE NATION's second half-hour was broadcast contiguously across 76.3% of the CBS affiliates.

CBS's FACE THE NATION Finishes First in Adults 25-54
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2015


CBS News' FACE THE NATION beat its closest competitor by more than a million viewers and is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program on April 26.

CBS's FACE THE NATION Finishes First in Adults 25-54
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 19, 2015


CBS News' FACE THE NATION was first in viewers (3.36m) and tied for first in adults 25-54 (0.7/03) – the demographic most important to those who advertise in news

Frank Sorrentino to Join Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014


Reality star Frank Sorrentino, most commonly known as the older brother to the Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino from his appearances on the Jersey Shore, is set to make his Off-Broadway debut in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson as his former gay lover Dominick Vitale. Currently being played by Addison LeMay, Sorrentino is set to step in for the winter season beginning January 18th every Sunday at 7pm.

CBS's FACE THE NATION Finishes First in Adults 25-54
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2014


CBS News' FACE THE NATION posted 3.33m viewers and 0.8/04 in adults 25-54 – the demographic most important to those who advertise in news

CBS's FACE THE NATION is #1 Sunday Morning Public Affairs Show
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2014


CBS News' FACE THE NATION posted 2.77m viewers and 0.6/03 in adults 25-54 – the demographic most important to those who advertise in news

CBS's FACE THE NATION Up in Viewers Compared to 2013
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2014


CBS News' FACE THE NATION posted 2.94m viewers, 0.6/03 in adults 25-54 according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for August 17. Editor's Note: FACE THE NATION's second half-hour was broadcast contiguously across 67% of the CBS affiliates.

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