Eric Deggans
Stories
-
Arts & Life
From TV News Tickers to Homeland: The Ways TV Was Affected By 9/11
There is a long list of ways America was transformed by the terrorist attacks. But the question of how TV itself was changed — particularly in ways still relevant today — is more complicated.
-
Politics
'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle
FX's American Crime Story returns with a bold take on the Clinton impeachment. The story of the affair leaves few characters unscathed, including Monica Lewinsky — one of the show's producers.
-
Television
Actor Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Found Dead At Age 54
Emmy nominated actor Michael K. Williams has died at age 54. He won the hearts of fans in the role of Omar in The Wire. Williams was found dead Monday afternoon in his apartment in Brooklyn.
-
Television
A Preview Of The Highly Anticipated Shows Coming To Your TV This Fall
The fall broadcast and streaming season begins with splashy series — from the return of Succession to the new FX miniseries about Bill Clinton's impeachment.
-
Arts & Life
Appreciating Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones' Understated Drum Master
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday, played with a deceptively simple style that took some fans time to appreciate.
-
National
A New Genre Of Filmmaking Has Proved Invaluable In Exposing Years Of Abuse
As with Finding Neverland and recent docs about Woody Allen and Britney Spears, Surviving R. Kelly played a critical role in exposing years of abuse — and producing a new must-watch genre.
-
Arts & Life
PBS And Ken Burns Vow To Do Better On Diversity But Critics Aren't Convinced
PBS has announced $11 million in grants to boost diversity among documentary filmmakers months after an open letter accused the service of unfairly favoring white creators.
-
Sports
NBC Touts A Silver Lining In Historically Low Viewership For The Tokyo Olympics
Average prime time viewership was just 15.5 million people, down from an average 26.7 million for the Rio Games in 2016. But NBC's broadcast ratings ranked second only to its Sunday Night Football.
-
National
These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here's Why
A look at the viewing experience of this year's Olympic games, including its production and ratings as it streamed on both live TV and NBC's Peacock service.
-
Arts & Life
An Introverted Champion Reveals Her Earnest Heart In Netflix's 'Naomi Osaka'
A new Netflix documentary about tennis champion Naomi Osaka is a poignant, albeit curated, portrait of a young biracial woman navigating the precipice of sports superstardom.