TV writers face grind as fall shows loom
TV writers return from a summer break to prep fall lineups. John Wells of ER leads a brutal but productive annual session reviewing seasons, while Dharma & Greg co creators plan Year Two with ongoing character development and potential shifts in relationships as they await Seinfeld's exit and new leads.
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Dead Man Walking among top films on death row story analysis
A reflective piece discusses Dead Man Walking and its depiction of capital punishment through Susan Sarandon’s nun and Sean Penn’s Poncelet. It weighs fairness, emotional impact, and moral arguments while noting strong performances and the film’s humane framing of sinners and sins. It also mentions Larry Flynt's marriage and broader cultural reactions to controversial cinema.
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NYPD Blue adds Schroder as new lead detective
ABC's NYPD Blue retools for season six by replacing Jimmy Smits with Rick Schroder as a young detective paired with Dennis Franz. Production resumes Aug 10 with Schroder shaping a mentor role while Smits exits to pursue other opportunities. Ratings had slipped last season amid broader network turnover.
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McEntire Turns Down Titanic Molly Brown Role
Nashville star Reba McEntire said she could have played Molly Brown in Titanic but declined due to a scheduling conflict. She was hired by James Cameron, rearranged her schedule, but production dates were moved, risking substantial costs. McEntire emphasized her singing career remains her priority.
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