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Women Writers and Pilot Pickups: By the Numbers

G.L.O.C. | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Women Comedy Writers, Comedy Writing, Funny Women, Whitney, Up All Night, Female Comedy Writers, The New Girl, Comedy, Women in Comedy, Comedy News
G.L.O.C.

Not every pilot written by a woman will be picked up, but women are garnering more attention for their work in television and their presence will only continue to grow in upcoming years.

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Worst Characters On TV, From 'Revenge' To 'The Walking Dead'

The Huffington Post | HuffPost TV Staff | Posted 05.24.2012

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We love TV, but that doesn't mean we love everyone on TV. Some of our favorite shows have a truly horrible character or two. We suffer them in pseudo-...

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In Defense Of Whitney Cummings

BuzzFeed | Posted 05.02.2012

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Whitney Cummings isn't my thing. I've watched clips of her stand-up on YouTube, and almost always closed the browser before she was done talking. Joke...

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Dear Men: Shut Up About Women

Carol Hartsell | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Two and a Half Men, Lee Aronsohn, Are Women Funny, Sexism, Whitney, 2 Broke Girls, Women Funny, Women Are Funny, Feminism, Comedy News
Carol Hartsell

Here's a tiny piece of unsolicited advice: if you are a man and someone, especially a journalist, asks you if you think women are funny, SAY NOTHING. It is a trap. Walk away. If only someone had said this to "Two & A Half Men" co-creator Lee Aronsohn.

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'Whitney' Character Comes Out

Posted 05.15.2012

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It's been a whirlwind ride for Neal and Lily in the past several episodes on "Whitney" (Wed., 8 p.m. ET on NBC). The couple went from engaged to sudde...

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Whitney Houston, One Amazing Crack Ho: An Open Letter to John and Ken

Erin Harper | Posted 04.23.2012

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Erin Harper

Until now, I have not written about Whitney Houston, largely because so many others have. However, when I learned that Los Angeles radio hosts, John and Ken of KFI AM 640 had referred to Ms. Houston as a "crack ho", I could not remain silent.

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That's Not Funny

Marshall Fine | Posted 04.23.2012

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Marshall Fine

While there are shows that make me laugh on a regular basis (from Curb Your Enthusiasm to The Big Bang Theory to Hot in Cleveland), there are many, many more that don't.

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Hearts Turned to Stone

Donna Jean Freberg | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Paul McCartney, Valentine Love, Whitney, Grammys, Amy Winehouse, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
Donna Jean Freberg

Of all the fantastic performances, the great voices and outrageous dancing and original songs, and amazing legends, and youngsters who can sing us all under the table, it was, at the end of the day, Springsteen who blew me away.

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John Cleese Plays A Therapist On 'Whitney'

Posted 04.02.2012

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Legendary comedian John Cleese ("Monty Python") stopped by "Whitney" (Wednesdays, 8 p.m. EST on NBC) to help Chris and Whitney work through some coupl...

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Kathy Griffin Is Roxanne's Foe On 'Whitney'

Posted 03.26.2012

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Struggling to find work as a photographer, Whitney jumped at the chance to be Roxanne's assistant on "Whitney" (Wed., 8 p.m. EST on NBC). She had no e...

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3 Ways Pop Culture Is Influenced By The Recession

Sam Lyons | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: 2 Broke Girls, Whitney, Twilight, Pop Culture, Dracula, Recession, Zooey Deschanel the New Girl, Justin Bieber, High School News
Sam Lyons

I'm only 16. I don't have a job; I don't need to worry about supporting my family. But the economy affects more than income. Here are examples of how the recession has affected our pop culture.

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TV Says See Ya, Men!

Chris Harnick | Posted 02.19.2012

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Chris Harnick

Looking at HBO's recent move -- the canceling of male-driven shows "Hung," "How to Make it in America," and "Bored to Death" and the renewal of the Laura Dern-fronted "Enlightened" -- it's become even more apparent: TV is now the land of women. And that's not a bad thing.

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'Whitney' Books 'Monty Python' Legend

Posted 12.20.2011

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John Cleese is paying "Whitney" a visit. According to TV Guide, Cleese will make a rare TV guest appearance as Dr. Grant, a therapist Whitney (Whitney...

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NBC Giving Season Pass Online

The Hollywood Reporter | Posted 12.19.2011

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NBC has an early holiday present for those who may have not caught up with some of its new and returning series or want to re-watch them for free. ...

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Both Sides Now: On Abortion, Labor and Frontrunner Fumbles

HuffPost Radio | Posted 11.07.2011

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2011-11-07-bothsidesnow.jpgArianna and Kellyanne Conway preview next week's ballot initiatives on abortion and labor rights in Mississippi and Ohio, respectively, and then review the GOP frontrunners' Weak Week.

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Crystal Bell

'Whitney' Actor Slams Haters

HuffingtonPost.com | Crystal Bell | Posted 12.27.2011

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"Whitney," a multi-camera NBC comedy that follows the lives of a few happily unmarried oddball friends, isn't as funny as its network neighbors -- "Up...

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Whitney Cumming's Twitter Needs Laugh Track

Kiki Von Glinow | Posted 11.26.2011

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Just like her new show "Whitney," comedian and now actress, Whitney Cumming's Twitter feed is in dire need of a laugh track. Although we love the crud...

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Gazelle Emami

'Whitney,' What's With The Boozy Divorcee?

HuffingtonPost.com | Gazelle Emami | Posted 11.23.2011

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Within the first five minutes of "Whitney," the show's M.O. asserted itself and would not go away: relationships, love, sex and the lack thereof in t...

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Jane Kaczmarek: From a Pain in the Groin to a Hip Woman

S.Z. Berg | Posted 11.22.2011

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S.Z. Berg

Jane is now playing the role of spokesperson for the Anatomy of Movement, educating the public on osteoarthritis and hip replacement surgery as a possible treatment.

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Network fall TV 2011: DOA

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.20.2011

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Marshall Fine

Is it too early to call the new fall TV season a wash-out? Having watched the pilots for most of the network shows, I've come away with that sick fee...

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9 More Quirky Girl Comedy Suggestions For Fall

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.16.2011

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The new fall television season is upon us and with it comes a brace of sitcoms starring attractive, quirky women. While we applaud having so many new ...

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What Were Your Favorites in 2010?

Artlog | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Art, Nyc, Pipilotti Rist, Galleries, Ps1, Marina Abramovic, Slidepollajax, Artlog, Whitney, Nyc Art, Exhibitions, Moma, Best, Art Galleries, Art Exhibitions, Whitney Museum, New York News
Artlog

To mark the end of 2010, we paused to consider what has been cool, interesting, and noteworthy in recent months. Remember, art is more fun when experienced with the ones you love.

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Artlog's Weekly Art & Culture Picks

Artlog | Posted 05.25.2011

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Artlog

Even with holiday parties in full swing, the New York artworld does not rest.

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Artlog's Top Art & Culture Picks

Artlog | Posted 05.25.2011

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Artlog

Halloween weekend in New York City always promises a parade of unique parties, and this year is no exception.

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Artlog's Top Art & Culture Picks

Artlog | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Art Openings, Art, Nyc, Exhibits, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Screening, Galleries, Artlog.com, Moma, Summer Concert Series, Slidepollajax, Artlog, P.S.1, Team Gallery, Nyc Art, Exhibitions, Whitney, Concert, New York News
Artlog

Before hitting the grill, check out some of the events going on in the art world. Wednesday is the first day to see the new exhibit Contemporary Art from the Collection at MoMA.

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