Tag: Television programs

Hashida, who wrote ‘Oshin,’ many other hit dramas dies at 95

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TOKYO — Renowned Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, best known for the internationally popular TV drama series “Oshin," has died of lymphoma. She was 95. ...

‘The ball is tipped’: Recollections of ‘One Shining Moment’

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Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems, cherishes a “One Shining Moment” memory. ...

Not spring football: VanDerveer wants consistency from refs

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Tara VanDerveer is willing to cut officials some slack with her Stanford Cardinal playing in the national championship Sunday night, saying they can't see...

CBS crew has many fond Indianapolis Final Four memories

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CBS' Clark Kellogg has had a front row seat for Indianapolis' metamorphosis from sleepy Midwest city to a thriving pro town that also serves...

PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends

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NEW YORK — A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a...

Ex-Texas sheriff charged again in probe of Black man’s death

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AUSTIN, Texas — A former Texas sheriff has been charged for the second time with evidence tampering in an investigation into the death in...

Baylor, Houston a matchup of programs on the rebound

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INDIANAPOLIS — The redemption journeys involving Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and the Baylor program he faces at the Final Four on Saturday have roots...

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LOS ANGELES — The latest member of the “Law & Order” franchise has a familiar face playing a familiar character, but producer Dick Wolf...

Pre-taped SAG Awards go for spirit of live ceremonies past

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LOS ANGELES — With the Screen Actors Guild Awards days away, producers gathered for final appraisal of a fast-paced montage honoring the nominees that...

MMA company rebrands to Combate Global, stays with Univision

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LOS ANGELES — The Combate Americas mixed martial arts promotion has rebranded itself as Combate Global and made a new five-year media rights deal...