HBO’s new series “Boardwalk Empire” is set in Atlantic City in 1920, during the first year of Prohibition.
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NY Times TV Television: On the Boardwalk, HBO Hangs Out With a New MobRobert Schimmel, 60, Provocative Comic, Dies Mr. Schimmel, a comedian, was known for his direct, often scatological approach.
Video Games: Whose Side Are You On? It Might Be the Taliban’sIn Medal of Honor’s multiplayer mode, someone gets to play the role of Taliban fighters, and the outcry has begun.
I Don't Wanna Grow Up: Late Night With 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'The stars of the Nick Jr. show - which is also popular with children, we're told - rock with the Roots on Jimmy Fallon's show.
Conan O'Brien Unveils the Name of His TBS SeriesWe could give you the name here, but then why would you look at this post?
Miranda Lambert Leads Nominations for C.M.A. AwardsMs. Lambert, the former "Nashville Star" finalist, was nominated for nine awards, including female vocalist of the year and entertainer of the year.
Blackmailer of Letterman Is Released From JailRobert Halderman, the former producer who had threatened to make public information about office affairs, was set free after four months of a six-month sentence.
TV News for Early Risers (or Late-to-Bedders)The new battleground for stations is the morning, with news broadcasts going on air at 4:30 a.m. or earlier.
Grooming Home Cooks, and a Reality Franchise“MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s latest contest for amateur chefs, is Fox’s standout reality show of the summer.
A ‘Family’ Celebration at the EmmysIn its first season, the ABC comedy “Modern Family” walked away with the best-comedy statuette.
Advertising: For ‘Hawaii Five-0,’ a Music-Filled Push From CBSThe network is putting significant resources behind the revived show, and a campaign is featuring the well-known theme song prominently.
‘Modern Family’ and ‘Mad Men’ Win at EmmysABC’s “Modern Family” edged out “Glee” for outstanding comedy series, while “Mad Men” on AMC was named the outstanding drama for the third consecutive year.
The TV Watch: Fast-Moving and Manic, and All the Better for ItThere were lots and lots of jokes during the Emmys telecast, some funnier than others.
The ‘Housewives’ Husband Who Wishes He Said NoAs “The Real Housewives of D.C.” begins its run, the marriage of Catherine Ommanney to her photojournalist husband is over, and their family dissolved.
DioGuardi Leaves 'American Idol'After only two seasons, Kara DioGuardi is exiting "American Idol," setting the stage for an announcement later this month about a new panel of judges for the show.
Mormon Media Empire Goes More DigitalThe Deseret News has laid out an ambitious plan to enhance its digital coverage and begin using a collection of freelance contributors to supplement its news report.
Omaha Paper to Print Same-Sex Wedding AnnouncementsThe Omaha World-Herald changed its policy after gay rights advocates led an Internet-based campaign to protest its refusal to run same-sex paid wedding announcements.
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