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Social Media Meets Classic TV

I often wonder, if Twitter had been around back then, what sort of names would classic TV characters have had online? I offer my humble suggestions for your consideration.

2013/02/27

Hyman Says SEC Network Will Be “Game-Changer”

“It’s a game-changer, it separates us,” Aggies athletic director Eric Hyman said. “All of our teams will get exposure like they’ve never had before.”

2013/02/27

A boy touches a TV screen. (credit: Kirill Kudrjavtsev/AFP/Getty Images)

Study: Better TV Might Improve Kids’ Behavior

Teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers’ behavior, even without getting them to watch less, a study found.

2013/02/18

Jeff Probst hosts "Survivor: South Pacific" when the 23rd installment of the reality series premieres September 14 on CBS. (credit: Monty Brinton/CBS)

Jeff Probst Previews “Survivor: Caramoan”

A new season of “Survivor” is set to begin with 20 castaways battling for the $1 million prize. This time, the show unites 10 new players with 10 returning favorites.

2013/02/12

(L-R) Actors Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantop

How Early TV Gave New Life To A Comedy Trio

Many actors got their start on stage or in vaudeville, then moved to films, radio, and then TV. The Three Stooges are a great example of how a career was reinvigorated by TV.

2013/02/06

DFW Doctor Talks Offices, Baby Boomers, TV

Dr. Crystal Foster talks about some of the latest medical headlines including a new study about germs in the workplace, the overall health of Baby Boomers, and why men shouldn’t watch television.

2013/02/06

10 Spots To Look Out For During Super Bowl Sunday

Here are 10 spots they hope will make you skip the bathroom break or beer run for during the big game:

2013/02/01

‘HIMYM’ Renewed For Final Season

“How I Met Your Mother” is coming back, and coming to an end. CBS announced Wednesday that it has renewed the sitcom for a ninth and final season.

2013/01/31

A promo shot shows the cast of the 2012 "Dallas" television show remake. (credit: TNT)

Southfork Ranch Still Draws “Dallas” Fans

The white two-story home with stately pillars overlooking a North Texas pasture where longhorns roam is instantly recognizable. This is the power seat of the Ewing family.

2013/01/25

A man smokes a cigarette outside of a no-smoking building. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

43 Years Of No Radio Or TV Cigarette Ads

Can you believe that it has been nearly 43 years since President Nixon signed a bill into law that banned cigarette advertising on radio and television? We were in the Vietnam War.

2013/01/24

Actor Larry Hagman played J.R. Ewing on the television series "Dallas." (credit: CHRISTIAN ALMINANA/AFP/Getty Images)

“Dallas” Sending J.R. Out With A Bang

Larry Hagman’s passing served a double blow to the cast and crew of “Dallas.” Not only had they just lost a friend, but they also had to write J.R. Ewing off of the show.

2013/01/22

TVTracy’s Turn: Strategies For Staying Sane

I was recently asked to share some of what’s fueled my family and career decisions these 19 years in television news, and I included some of my strategies for staying sane.

2013/01/18

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