Missing Tony Soprano
Over the course of its six groundbreaking seasons on HBO, we discussed every aspect of The Sopranos with friends and family—except for actor James Gandolfini's size.
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For Children, TV Commercials Are a Catalyst to Materialism
A new study from the Netherlands suggests kids' values are being shaped by their exposure to television advertising.
In a Violent Media World, YouTube is an Oasis
New research finds far less violence on YouTube than on prime-time television.
“House of Cards” is Built on Big Data
Netflix’s new hit political drama isn’t just good TV, Salon’s Andrew Leonard explains – it’s a harbinger of…
The TVs Are Coming! Station ID Cards From 1951
In the early days of television, before homogenization set in, the identification graphics each station used broadcast a flash of regional personality for the viewer.
The Therapeutic Value of Watching Reruns
New research finds settling back and watching a favorite television program can help us replenish our depleted self-control.
Female Olympians Sidetracked from Prime Time TV
Female athletes continue to get short shrift on prime-time Olympic coverage.
Misinformation in TV Drama Can Gain Credibility
New research finds we're more likely to believe a piece of false information conveyed in a television drama after two weeks have passed.