Thursday, December 8, 2011

Television

Mr. Morgan, left, with Alan Alda in the mess tent in “M*A*S*H.” Mr. Morgan played Col. Sherman T. Potter.
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Mr. Morgan, left, with Alan Alda in the mess tent in “M*A*S*H.” Mr. Morgan played Col. Sherman T. Potter.

Mr. Morgan, an Emmy winner on TV, also appeared in more than 100 movies.

Marion Dougherty, Hollywood Star-Maker, Dies at 88

Ms. Dougherty, who cast some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in their earliest parts, including Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffman, had a strong hand in reshaping the way Hollywood casts films.

Advertising

A Moment in the Sun for Television

Marketers are buying commercial time during video programming, leading to a prediction that global TV ads will increase 6.7 percent next year.

Television Review

When the Country Was Attacked, and There Were No TV Updates

“Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After,” the History channel’s reconstruction of the attack, provides some striking comparisons with 9/11.

Television Review

After Prison, a Squeaky-Clean Return to Reality

T.I. is a great rapper, but as his new reality show, “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,” demonstrates, he’s an even better quick-change artist.

Critic’s Notebook

Comedians in Chief Mustn’t Be Prudent

Fred Armisen’s Obama imitation on “Saturday Night Live” might find inspiration in “SNL’s” greatest presidential impression: Dana Carvey as the elder George Bush.

Television Review

On the Trail of a Murderer Still Alarmingly at Large

Whether you have been following the continuing Long Island multiple-murder case closely or only somewhat, the bluntly titled documentary “The Long Island Serial Killer” will hold a grim fascination.

Television Review

Stars Peruse a Shoebox’s Worth of Childhood Memories

Celebrities are interviewed about objects central to their early lives in “The Mortified Sessions,” a 10-part Sundance Channel series.

From Cop to Serial Killer, With Stops Along the Way

The actor Dominic West has been busy since “The Wire,” appearing in films and plays and now portraying a serial killer in “Appropriate Adult.”

Alan Sues, a ‘Laugh-In’ Cast Mainstay, Dies at 85

Mr. Sues, whose acting career began onstage with dramatic roles, played over-the-top characters like Uncle Al the Kiddies’ Pal on the 1960s hit variety-comedy show.

Television Review

Peter Pan, Before the Magic

“Neverland,” a prequel to the classic Peter Pan stories, sets out to explain how Peter and the Lost Boys came to live in Neverland, before the arrival of Wendy Darling.

Television Review

On This Game Show, There Is No Right Answer

Graham Norton hosts “Would You Rather ...? With Graham Norton,” an ersatz game show in which celebrities compete for nothing by improvising off of set-up lines.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide

Plan your holiday shopping with The New York Times 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Holiday Gift Guide

Catching Up on TV Shows, Past and Present

A look at TV shows on DVD for the holiday season.

The New Season
TV Highlights

What’s On This Week

A daily updated summary of the week in TV.

Multimedia
Making a Presidential Impression

Jason Zinoman provides a critical analysis of presidential impersonations on "Saturday Night Live."

Regis Signs Off

Regis Philbin took his final bow on “Live! With Regis and Kelly” on Friday.

Excerpt: 'Woody Allen: A Documentary'

A scene from a new “American Masters” special about Mr. Allen that will debut on PBS on Sunday.

Excerpt: Woody Allen: A Documentary

A scene from a new “American Masters” special about Mr. Allen that will debut on PBS on Sunday.

Excerpt: 'Happy Endings'

The ABC sitcom is the only 'Friends' clone left from last season.

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