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Great TV on DVD

Great TV on DVD is a natural narcotic. Fortunately, the only serious side effect is insomnia, as you addictively power through a complete season of a compelling series. If a show is bad, you just bail.

TV criticized as far from colour-blind

Oct 10, 2008

There are still barriers to people of different ethnicities and racial backgrounds getting roles on TV, according to two people involved in casting for Canadian programs. "Network television has such a long way to go in terms...

'Private Practice' delves into stories that spark 'moral debate'

On a massive soundstage at Hollywood's Raleigh Studios, a woman is dying of ovarian cancer. One doctor wants to treat her traditionally, by removing her uterus and ovaries. Another wants the patient to participate in a clinical...

'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice,' 'House' get healthy

The medical shows are off to positive starts after troubling trends last season. 'ER' commences its final season with a bang. One week into the season (or in the case of "House," three), and the prognosis is positive for everyone.

ABC's 'Private Practice' explores bioethics

On a massive sound stage at Hollywood's Raleigh Studios, a woman is dying of ovarian cancer. One doctor wants to treat her traditionally, by removing her uterus and ovaries. Another wants the patient to participate in a...

Wednesday Night on ABC: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

THE GOOD: DIRTY SEXY MONEY By arresting Letitia Darling for the murder of Nick’s father Dutchie, last night’s fantastic season opener of DIRTY SEXY MONEY managed to do what very few television shows have the ability to do...

BC Tube: 'Grey' Matters

Every year, the MTV Movie Awards celebrate the best kisses that occurred in film the previous year, but I contend that great TV kisses are even more satisfying. Was I happy when Allie and Noah finally reunited with their grand...

Do-over: ABC Relaunches Its Wednesday Lineup

The writers strike wreaked havoc all over the scripted-television landscape last season, but it may have been felt more acutely on ABC's Wednesday lineup than anyplace else. That happens sometimes with new shows, and ABC would...

Medical show gets minor face-lift

'Private Practice' will see relationships tested, romantic possibilities For "Private Practice," second-season alteration is more an elective procedure than major surgery. The three-month strike by writers gave creator...

It's ready, set, reset for ABC's Wednesday lineup

By CHUCK BARNEY - Contra Costa Times ABC is hitting the "reset" button with its entire Wednesday lineup, all the while hoping that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. "Pushing Daisies," "Private Practice" and...

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