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If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices...

David Bianculli laments the silence that greeted the golden anniversaries of classic shows such as My Three Sons and The Andy Griffith Show -- and wonders why TV doesn't have an equivalent to Turner Classic Movies.

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A Look Back At Cronkite's Career In Broadcasting

There are two types of history to consider when trying to put CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite into context. There's the history of broadcast news and there's history itself. TV critic David Bianculli offers an appreciation of the venerable newsman.

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05:53

Analog Is Dead. Long Live Digital?

TV historian David Bianculli worries that the death of analog television isn't politically neutral: It threatens to leave the neediest viewers in the Dark Ages.

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06:47

For TV Junkies, Some DVDs Worth Giving

There's nothing like binge-watching a season or three of first-rate television. Herewith, holiday gift suggestions for the serious TV-watchers on your list.

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10:24

'Sgt. Pepper' at 40: An Homage of Homages

Critic David Bianculli is a big Beatles fan, and to pay homage to the 40th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, he turns to other homages: On today's Fresh Air, Bianculli reaches into his record collection and pulls out favorite cover versions of the songs from the album.

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06:12

Fall TV Preview

David Bianculli offers a look at new shows arriving this season

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06:22

The Beatles in America

Saturday, Feb. 7 marks the 40th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in the United States. We celebrate on the show: TV critic David Bianculli remembers their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, 40 years ago.

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07:47

Jack Paar

TV critic David Bianculli pays tribute to the original late night talk show host, Jack Paar, who died earlier this week.

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