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We Live in Roman Times Nov. 24, 2017
For about a year I have been sharing with people an idea I have had for a television program. My pit... Read More
Focus on Yourself Oct. 29, 2017
Dear Annie: I've been married for 47 years to a man who is 13 years older than I am. He reminds me o... Read More
Mixed Reviews for TV News Oct. 18, 2017
I've recently noticed some intriguing linguistic trends and glitches on national evening news progra... Read More
False Synopses Oct. 14, 2017
In an episode of "Friends" called "The One Where Old Yeller Dies," Phoebe learns that her mother use... Read More
Critics Hate Military Shows in Prime Time Sep. 29, 2017
The fall premieres have begun on prime-time TV, and just when you thought we couldn't sink lower int... Read More
Fifty Years at One Magazine Sep. 28, 2017
WASHINGTON — On the occasion of my 50th anniversary of founding and editing The American Spect... Read More
Cubs Finally World Champions Sep. 09, 2017
DR. WALLACE: I'm responding to your recent column that stated that average North Americans spend 12 ... Read More
TV Makers Can't Stop Ripping Republicans Aug. 11, 2017
The world of television and how Hollywood delivers it keeps changing. Streaming services like Netfli... Read More
TV Control Jun. 24, 2017
Dear Annie: If I go to bed and watch TV, my husband insists I turn the TV off when he gets there. Bu... Read More
From Johnny Carson to Stephen Colbert May. 09, 2017
In a monologue considered witty by teenagers, teenagers in adult bodies and those who hate President... Read More
LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- GOSSIP May. 06, 2017
This week has been a mixture of the good, the bad and the ugly. The good: No writers' strike. It rea... Read More
LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- GOSSIP Apr. 29, 2017
HE'S BACK. We hinted a few weeks back that Tony Geary (Luke) might be part of Jane Elliot's (Tracy) ... Read More
Fox's Sex Appeal Problem Apr. 21, 2017
Bill O'Reilly's downfall has led to plenty of schadenfreude in the media, but I'm not sure the right... Read More
Fox News Should Boot Bill O'Reilly Apr. 07, 2017
At least 52 advertisers have yanked their sponsorship from Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" as top-ra... Read More
LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- GOSSIP Mar. 25, 2017
The 2017 daytime Emmys have been announced. There is some good news and some puzzling news. After al... Read More
Best Inexpensive Instant Pot and Smart TV, and Recipe for Vinyl Siding Cleaner, Too Jan. 18, 2017
Dear Mary: I have always valued your comments about various products and can honestly say that I hav... Read More
How the Political Rules Changed in 2016 Dec. 20, 2016
Over the 40-some years that I have been working or closely observing the political campaign business... Read More
I Would Not Eliminate TV Completely Nov. 26, 2016
DR. WALLACE: I'm 14 and live with my parents and my younger sister who is 12. We are both home-schoo... Read More
We Request Your Royal Presence Nov. 05, 2016
Dear Annie: My parents split up 20 years ago, and my dad has never stayed in great contact. I'm now ... Read More
