http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/index.html en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:22 PST Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:22 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017479080_apltmexicoproducerswifekilled.html?syndication=rss Lawyers for a U.S. reality television producer facing trial for allegedly murdering his wife at a Mexican resort called two witnesses Friday to testify they saw the victim leave her hotel to go shopping three days before she was found dead. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017479080_apltmexicoproducerswifekilled.html?syndication=rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:15 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017479087_apuspeoplebradgoreski.html?syndication=rss Brad Goreski has new clients who include Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, a new TV show and a new gig styling for Kate Spade New York. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017479087_apuspeoplebradgoreski.html?syndication=rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:37:08 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017478079_apusobitbreck.html?syndication=rss The actor who played a son of ranch owner Barbara Stanwyck on the 1960s Western "The Big Valley," has died. Peter Breck was 82. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017478079_apusobitbreck.html?syndication=rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017478729_apustvluckhorsedeaths.html?syndication=rss HBO is defending its treatment of horses used in the racetrack drama "Luck" after two of the animals died during production. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017478729_apustvluckhorsedeaths.html?syndication=rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017478692_apusobitbruns.html?syndication=rss The actor who played the father on the 1970s comedy series "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," has died. Philip Bruns was 80. 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Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017470899_apuspolicecommissionerson.html?syndication=rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017469747_apusteleviseddogbite.html?syndication=rss A television anchor who was bitten in the face by an 85-pound Argentine Mastiff during a live broadcast was released from a hospital on Thursday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017469747_apusteleviseddogbite.html?syndication=rss Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017469109_apltmexicoproducerswifekilled.html?syndication=rss Lawyers for a U.S. reality television producer facing trial for allegedly murdering his wife at a Mexican resort said Thursday they hope to persuade a judge to drop the charges and free their client. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017469109_apltmexicoproducerswifekilled.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017461282_apusjerseyshorespinoff.html?syndication=rss Jersey City taxpayers won't be footing the bill for police assigned to security for the women of "Jersey Shore" and all the attention that comes with them. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017461282_apusjerseyshorespinoff.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017461284_apeubritainphonehacking.html?syndication=rss She squared off against former Beatle Paul McCartney in divorce court; on Thursday, Heather Mills took on Piers Morgan at Britain's media ethics inquiry. 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Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017446555_tvbriefs08.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017450176_apusmichelleobamafallon.html?syndication=rss Michelle Obama and "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's "Let's Move!" fitness campaign. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017450176_apusmichelleobamafallon.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017450461_apaschinaustelevision.html?syndication=rss Chinese state broadcaster CCTV is launching its American service this week as part of a major overseas expansion aimed at boosting China's international influence. 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Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017446564_apuscupcakewars.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017443571_apusroseannepresidentialbid.html?syndication=rss Roseanne Barr's name is on California's primary ballot as a Green Party candidate for president. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017443571_apusroseannepresidentialbid.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017442123_tvbriefs07.html?syndication=rss TV Picks for Tuesday, Feb. 7, include the new thriller "The River" on ABC; Ricky Martin on "Glee" on Fox; and "NCIS" on CBS. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017442123_tvbriefs07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017442448_apusunivisiondisney.html?syndication=rss Univision and Disney are in talks to create a 24-hour news channel for Latinos in English, two sources close to the negotiations said Monday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017442448_apusunivisiondisney.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017439303_apus19kidsextortion.html?syndication=rss An Iowa woman is charged with extortion in an alleged plot to get Discovery Communications Inc. to cancel the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" or pay her $10,000 in exchange for not revealing compromising photos of a cast member, according to federal court documents. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017439303_apus19kidsextortion.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017439122_apushotdogfeud.html?syndication=rss A hot dog eatery made famous on the TV series "M-A-S-H" has been sold after a yearlong family feud over ownership. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017439122_apushotdogfeud.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2017435787_apustvozslosers.html?syndication=rss Television already has "The Biggest Loser." Dr. Mehmet Oz is looking for the biggest number of losers. Health http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2017435787_apustvozslosers.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017414228_tvbriefs06.html?syndication=rss TV Picks for Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 include the new "Smash" on NBC; "Bizarre Foods America" with Andrew Zimmern filmed in Seattle on the Travel Channel; and "House" on Fox. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017414228_tvbriefs06.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:55:37 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017435745_apussuperbowlads.html?syndication=rss The pressure was on. The tension was thick. And then, there were yawns in between. 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Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017433940_apussuperbowlnickcannon.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017430887_apussisterwiveslawsuit.html?syndication=rss A federal judge has ruled there's sufficient evidence to allow a polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show to pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah's bigamy law. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017430887_apussisterwiveslawsuit.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017397346_tvbriefs05.html?syndication=rss TV Picks for Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 include Dustin Hoffman's new HBO series "Luck"; "Puppy Bowl VIII" on Animal Planet; and "The Voice" on NBC. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2017397346_tvbriefs05.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017426134_apussisterwiveslawsuit.html?syndication=rss A federal judge has ruled there's sufficient evidence to allow a polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show to pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah's bigamy law. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017426134_apussisterwiveslawsuit.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017414245_apusnewsshows.html?syndication=rss Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017414245_apusnewsshows.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:16:04 PST