10 best TV shows of 2016: O.J. Simpson, 'Crown,' Aziz Ansari and more

10 best TV shows of 2016: O.J. Simpson, 'Crown,' Aziz Ansari and more

Fallen superstars and rising new voices stood out in a stellar 2016.

How hot is new Nintendo system? Just the box is going for more than $200

December 23
How hot is new Nintendo system? Just the box is going for more than $200
"What's in the box?" says one eBay listing. "Nothing! It's an empty box." Winning auctions, including shipping, have closed for as much as $212.45.

Home video review: 'Roddenberry Vault' goes where no 'Trek' fan has gone before

December 23
Home video review: 'Roddenberry Vault' goes where no 'Trek' fan has gone before
For the "Star Trek" fan who has everything, there's now "The Roddenberry Vault."
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TV picks for Dec. 28: 'Love Always, Santa,' 'Egypt's Treasure Guardians,' 'Taken'

Miracle on main streetIf you previously missed "Love Always, Santa," filmed almost entirely in Northfield, now's your chance. The cookie-cutter movie about getting a…
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December 26

TV picks for Dec. 27: 'Exodus,' Eero Saarinen, Bob Seger on Kennedy Center Honors

Rock and roll never forgetsBob Seger probably isn't on the shortlist for the American arts world's most exclusive club, but after watching him attack "Heartache…
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December 26

Hopes of Minnesota's film industry ride on 'Mogadishu'

The pilot was shot in the Twin Cities this fall, and a decision to base the show here would pump tens of millions into the local economy — and make Minnesota an appealing locale for filmmakers who have largely steered away in the two decades since "Fargo" and "Grumpy Old Men" put the state on Hollywood's radar.
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December 25

TV picks for Dec. 26: 'Every Brilliant Thing,' 'Jonas Brothers: Family Style,' 'Meet the Patels'

Sunny side of the street"Every Brilliant Thing" may technically be a one-man play about depression and suicide, but creator/performer Jonny Donahoe makes such ample…
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December 25

TV Q&A: Who's back? 'Doctor Who,' that's who

Q: I have been a devoted "Doctor Who" fan since Tom Baker was the Doctor in 1974. I would like to know if new shows…
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December 25

TV talk-show highlights Dec. 26

9 a.m.Live With Kelly Kelly looks back at some of her favorites moments from the past year. (KSTP, Ch. 5)
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December 23

Test your classic holiday movie IQ

How's your CHMIQ (classic holiday movie IQ)? Test it with this quiz.
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December 23

TV picks for Dec. 24-25: Betty White, 'Call the Midwife,' 'People of Earth'

White ChristmasWho wouldn't want Betty White over to the house for Christmas? For the second year in a row, Buzzr celebrates TV's golden girl…
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December 22

Winning ugly on the new TV game shows

If you watch game shows in the hope of seeing humanity's less appealing instincts courted, three new shows might hit your sweet spot.
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December 22

TV picks for the week of Dec. 25: 'Trollhunters,' Kennedy Center Honors, 'Meet the Patels'

The best of both worlds Guillermo del Toro’s all-access pass to the underworld has given us “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Hellboy.” His animated excursion “Trollhunters”…
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December 22

TV picks for Dec. 23-25: 'Doctor Who,' Jessica Simpson, 'Shakespeare Live!' & 'Trollhunters'

Best of both worldsGuillermo del Toro's all-access pass to the underworld has already given us "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Hellboy." His animated excursion "Trollhunters" isn't…
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December 20

TV picks for Dec. 21: 'Undercover Boss,' Dap-Kings, 'Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol'

Just one of the gang"Undercover Boss" returns for Season 8 with Build-a-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John taking on the roles of a cherry…
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December 19

TV picks for Dec. 20: Tony Bennett, 'Terry Crews Saves Christmas,' 'Death of a Salesman'

Crews controlHow many days does it take for a former NFL bruiser to convince you he's a holiday hero? Apparently, four. "Terry Crews Saves…
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December 19

'Suicide Squad's' Harley Quinn and other DC femme fatales are getting their own movie

Harley Quinn returns for "Gotham City Sirens," probably teaming with Catwoman and Poison Ivy.
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December 18

TV picks for Dec. 19: Michelle Obama and Oprah, 'America's Got Talent,' LeBron James

A royal pairThe fact that "First Lady Michelle Obama Says Farewell to the White House – An Oprah Winfrey Special" is premiering on prime-time…
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December 18

Television Q&A: 'The Leftovers,' 'Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,' ads for drugs

Q: Will the HBO show "The Leftovers" continue?A: Yes, for a bit. The series will return for its third and final season of eight episodes…
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December 17

TV picks for Dec. 18-20: 'Man in the High Castle,' Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, 'Tony Bennett at 90'

Don’t take his stapler And the “Man in the High Castle” is ... Milton from “Office Space”? To be fair, actor Stephen Root has…
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December 17

Home video review: Fly the unfriendly skies in 'Sully'

We know how it turns out, but that doesn't make "Sully" — out Tuesday — any less gripping.
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December 16

TV picks for Dec. 17-18: 'Barry,' 'Eric Clapton Live,' Rob Kardashian

What makes a man “Young Mr. Lincoln,” starring Henry Fonda, was released 74 years after the president’s death. In the case of Barack Obama, Hollywood…
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December 16

Lee Daniels hits a chord with Queen Latifah in Fox's new 'Star'

The 13-episode drama, which premiered Wednesday on Fox and settles into its regular time slot Jan. 4, is Daniels' second music-industry series following "Empire."

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