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The Future Of CNN, Beyond Larry King

Larry King is in the Guinness Book of World Records for hosting the longest-running show on the same network and in the same time slot. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Future Of CNN, Beyond Larry King

Larry King announced Tuesday that he's leaving his prime-time slot on CNN. His show was losing viewers at an alarming rate, as CNN itself has lost a lot of audience share to its cable news rivals. Now the network will try to find a fresh approach to its prime-time lineup.

The Future Of CNN, Beyond Larry King

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Iraq's TV Screens Reflect Sectarian Divide

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Iraq's TV Screens Reflect Sectarian Divide

Iraqis look to television for political information more than any other medum, but at the same time don't trust what they see, new studies show. There are no neutral outlets. Broadcasts are funded by ethnic political parties, Islamists, business interests and the government.

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Wednesday

Connie Britton, Lighting Up Friday Nights

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Connie Britton, Lighting Up Friday Nights

Fresh Air

The star of the football drama Friday Night Lights discusses her role on the NBC series with Fresh Air contributor David Bianculli. Britton explains why she likes playing Tami Taylor, how she prepares for her scenes — and speculates on when the Texas epic will finally end.

Connie Britton, Lighting Up Friday Nights

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Wednesday

Opinion

Sweetness And Light

College Conference Two-Step: Choreographed By Cash

Despite what college presidents say, the reordering of the college leagues is really only about football -- and television money, according to commentator Frank Deford.

College Conference Two-Step: Choreographed By Cash

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Friday

Tim Conway Delivers Laughs Without An Apology

Tim Conway's career stretches from sitcoms in the 1960s to a dozen Disney films and 11 years on The Carol Burnett Show. Last year he won his sixth Emmy for a guest spot on 30 Rock. The 78-year-old legend says he enjoys being funny -- a clean, family-friendly kind of funny.

Tim Conway Delivers Laughs Without An Apology

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In This Big Screen Adaptation, 'A' Is For Action

Lock And Load: Ludicrously named army veterans Face Peck (Bradley Cooper) and Hannibal Smith (Liam Neeson), who comprise half of the four-man A-Team, show off their impressive artillery. Doug Curran/Twentieth Century Fox hide caption

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Movies

In This Big Screen Adaptation, 'A' Is For Action

The A-Team doesn't survive the transition from semi-beloved '80s TV series to 21st-century action movie. Exotic explosions, cascading cars and other excesses turn director Joe Carnahan's adaptation into a chaotic feature-length trailer.

In This Big Screen Adaptation, 'A' Is For Action

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Wednesday

Add It Up: Pricing Out A Visit To TV's 'Dr. House'

Hugh Laurie has received four Emmy Award nominations for his role as Gregory House in Fox's prime-time drama House. Mark Lipson/Fox hide caption

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Add It Up: Pricing Out A Visit To TV's 'Dr. House'

The genius, if antisocial, protagonist of the Fox series House uses a barrage of cutting-edge tests and procedures to help diagnose his puzzling patients. But how much does that actually cost? We take a close look at one episode to find out.

Add It Up: Pricing Out A Visit To TV's 'Dr. House'

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Sinking Our Teeth Into Season Three Of 'True Blood'

Fangtastic Voyage: The cast of True Blood lounges in the bayou of Louisiana, where the show is set. The vampire soap's third season begins Sunday. HBO hide caption

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Sinking Our Teeth Into Season Three Of 'True Blood'

Fresh Air

HBO's vampire series True Blood returns with its third season Sunday. TV critic David Bianculli says the series is different from other vampire dramas appearing on screen these days -- including the phenomenally popular Twilight movie series. For the most part, he says, it's not about denial and restraint. It's about giving in.

Sinking Our Teeth Into Season Three Of 'True Blood'

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Reality And Fine Art Collide In New Bravo Series

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Reality And Fine Art Collide In New Bravo Series

In the tradition of Bravo's past reality hits, Work of Art: The Next Great Artist has painters, video artists and photographers competing for the chance to display their work in New York's Brooklyn Museum and, of course, a comfy cash prize.

Reality And Fine Art Collide In New Bravo Series

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Monday

The Man Behind The Music Of 'Treme'

According to Blake Leyh, actor Wendell Pierce was seemingly "born to play" trombonist Antoine Batiste -- even if Pierce doesn't actually play his trombone parts. Paul Schiraldi/HBO hide caption

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A Blog Supreme

The Man Behind The Music Of 'Treme'

Blake Leyh is the music supervisor for Treme. And if you've been following the show, you know a person of that job description must put a lot of thought into his work. He explained on NPR's Talk Of The Nation.

In 'Treme,' New Orleans' Music Is Everything

In David Simon's HBO series Treme, the music is almost as important as the people picking up the pieces after hurricane Katrina. Music is everywhere: on the radio, in the streets, in bars and clubs. Blake Leyh, music supervisor for Treme, talks about the critical role of music in the series.

In 'Treme,' New Orleans' Music Is Everything

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