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Television review: 'Save Me,' with Anne Heche, goes unrescued

By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 PDT

An NBC comedy about a housewife who has a new mission after apparently being saved by divine intervention features ludicrous machinations.

If there were an Emmy for Most Disturbingly Apt Title of Series, NBC's new comedy "Save Me" would win hands down. It just works on so many levels.

Review: 'North America,' Discovery Channel's 7-part nature series

By Robert Lloyd — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:25:00 PDT

Oh, nature, so near and yet so far: the thing we live in and deny, worship and destroy. The nagging conscience of our modern dystopian times!

'Doctor Who' finale: Jenna-Louise Coleman on the mystery of Clara

By Noelene Clark — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:00 PDT

Frank Darabont talks 'The Mist,' 'Walking Dead'

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:29:00 PDT

Online soap producers fight a bubble binge

By Meg James — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:28:00 PDT

Prospect Park, the Century City-based entertainment company, in just two weeks has learned a valuable lesson in online viewing behavior.

'American Idol' finale recap: Candice Glover wins Season 12

By Amy Reiter — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:55:00 PDT

Candice Glover was crowned the Season 12 winner of "American Idol" on Thursday night, giving us all a lesson in hard work and persistence and proving that talent really can carry the day. She's the first female "Idol" winner since Jordin Sparks in Season 6.

Networks send SOS to Michael J. Fox, Robin Williams and other stars

By Scott Collins — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Upfronts analysis: With more and more viewers defecting to cable, Netflix and other viewing options, the major networks enlist star power for the next TV season.

'Wonder Woman' on TV? CW is redeveloping series for 'trickiest' hero

By Noelene Clark — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:42:00 PDT

'The Office' stays true to its heart, even after 9 seasons

Robert Lloyd, Television Critic — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Jim and Pam's reunion in one of the final episodes highlights how the NBC comedy has aimed for the heart through the years.

"The Office" will close its doors Thursday night after eight years and nine seasons.

Emmys 2013: Raising a sitcom -- Creators look back

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 PDT