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Patricia Heaton headlines Women Today
Sunday, March 21, 2010Before Patricia Heaton landed her award-winning role as Debra Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond," she was a coupon-clipping mom with a busy schedule raising two sons, ages 3 and 1.
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'Davy Crockett' TV series filmed in Smokies
Saturday, March 20, 2010Many who grew up in the 1950s remember seeing the late Fess Parker fight Indians and kill a bear on ABC in television's first "miniseries," "Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier." The 1954-55 show, with its catchy theme song, sparked a "Davy Crockett craze," on which Walt Disney Co. capitalized by selling coloring books, collectible pins and coonskin caps.
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Kirstie Alley’s new show a bad idea on an epic scale
Friday, March 19, 2010Dear Kirstie Alley: Look, I’m fat too. Maybe not as fat as you, but still, I’ve had three kids and as TV critic, I spend a fair amount of time on my butt. So I get why you’d think starring in a reality show about losing weight and developing some organic products along the way might seem like a good idea. But it’s not a good idea. Not a good idea at all. Full story »
Commentary: Gabourey Sidibe’s talent, not size, is what matters
Friday, March 19, 2010The first time I saw Gabourey Sidibe, I couldn’t believe how big she was. I’d read the book (” Push” ) by Sapphire. I knew Precious was obese. I just never thought they would find an actress to fill those shoes. Known to fans as Gabby, she more than channeled the sexually abused, illiterate girl at the center of “Precious,” the film version of Sapphire’s novel. She earned an Oscar nomination alongside Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock, no less. Full story »
Bullock cancels appearance at London premiere
Thursday, March 18, 2010LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Bullock canceled her appearance at the London premiere of "The Blind Side" days after Internet reports alleged she was having trouble in her marriage and that she had left the couple's Southern California home. Full story »
Grudge Match: Meg Griffin vs. Peter Griffin
Thursday, March 18, 2010We compare two pop-culture subjects to see which you like better. To be included in next week's tally, vote for your favorite before noon on Monday. This week's match: Meg Griffin vs. Peter Griffin. Full story »
The Insider: Patricia Heaton still loves Raymond
Thursday, March 18, 2010Patricia Heaton is happy for her ex-TV husband, Ray Romano, these days.
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'Heartland Series' returns in new format
Thursday, March 18, 2010The popular locally produced “Heartland Series” will be revived for four special episodes to air throughout the year, according to the WBIR-TV, Channel 10. Full story »
"American Idol" judges sing praises of Knoxville's Didi Benami
Tuesday, March 16, 2010Knoxville native Didi Benami “got dark” in her performance Tuesday night on “American Idol” with her rendition of the Rolling Stones’ song “Play With Fire.” Full story »
Knoxville's Sherry Johnston bids farewell on NBC's 'Biggest Loser'
Tuesday, March 16, 2010Knoxville's Sherry Johnston, 51, aka Mama Sherry to her teammates on NBC's "The Biggest Loser," was eliminated from the weight-loss competition on Tuesday night's episode of the show. Full story »
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