Television Rocker Report

An analysis of the weeks television. On why Crimewatch is better than 24 and why Deadliest Catch whoops both!

Television is finally beginning to realize the value of gay characters. We’ve compiled a list of 10 of our favourite gay and lesbian TV characters from across the years.

Having already revolutionized daytime talk and reinvigorated “The View,” Rosie O’Donnell is now hoping to resurrect one of television’s storied genres: the variety show. “Liza Minnelli will be on the show,” Ms. O’Donnell revealed last week in an exclusive interview. “It’s showbiz royalty. I couldn’t do it without her.”

From the first gay character to the first wardrobe malfunction, Had Philo Farnsworth known what his invention would bring, it's unlikely he would ever have introduced the television to mankind. And so, without further ado, we now return to our scheduled programming of television's 10 most intriguing firsts.

Smokers looking for another good reason to quit can add this one to their list -- nicotine residue from cigarettes and cigars is not only harmful to your lungs, but also to the inside of your television.

Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff will return to television with a new series on NBC - will she be able to leave her Disney image behind her?

Are happy or unhappy people more attracted to television? This question is addressed by a new 30-year analysis1 of US national data of nearly 30,000 adults by John Robinson and Steven Martin from the University of Maryland in the US. Examining the activity patterns of happy and less happy people...

A monologue on Tuesday (Nov. 11) night's "Fringe" was directed at viewers who demand answers to their television mysteries. Was Broyles right or was Dunham? Do viewers deserve the truth?

A summary of todays Hollywood happenings in television.

There are many ingredients that make up a great sitcom. You always need a classic set of main characters to base the story on. Here are 20 of television’s dumbest sitcom characters (that are actually funny).