FresnoBee.com: TV

IN BRIEF

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:14 PST

* More tunes: The "Guitar Hero" music library continues to expand as fans can download tracks from Lenny Kravitz and Kiss. Read comments

Sykes will speak her mind (as usual) as talk host

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:02 PST

PASADENA — Wanda Sykes has no problem speaking her mind, rattling off jokes or creating conversation. Read comments

IN BRIEF

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:45:53 PST

American version: The Syfy cable channel has ordered 13 episodes of the "Being Human" to debut next summer. Read comments

'V' returns with a darker edge

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:49:07 PST

LOS ANGELES - When "V" returns to TV tonight, it will have a darker, more realistic look than the original miniseries. Read comments

Newsman shares how assignment left impact

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:59:37 PDT

Former KGPE (Channel 47.1) news anchor Kevin Walsh has covered thousands of stories working as a reporter in Honolulu, Fresno, Philadelphia and now Boston. Read comments

Shows return, for better or worse

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:08:38 PST

Television executives are dusting off old television shows for remakes. In addition to ABC's "V," there are plans for a new version of "Dallas," "Hawaii Five-0" and "The Streets of San Francisco." The idea is that fans of the original series will draw viewers to the new version. The approach has not always gone well. Read comments

In brief

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:59:04 PDT

More food: Bravo has ordered a second season of "Top Chef Masters." Once again the judges' table will be turned, and viewers will see what happens when world-renowned chefs compete against each other in a series of weekly challenges and revert back to basics. Read comments

'Endgame' looks at the risks taken to end apartheid

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

PASADENA -- The traditional feature film release cycle is to start on movie screens and then move to television via DVDs, cable or network broadcasts. Read comments

IN BRIEF

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:29:16 PDT

* Special report: KVPT (Channel 18.1) will broadcast "Facts for Life: What You Need to Know about Breast Cancer" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Read comments

USA Network puts faith in 'White Collar' crime

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:17:27 PDT

PASADENA — The USA Network has put together one of the better lineups of original programming on cable with its “characters welcome” approach. Series such as “Monk,” “Psyche,” “Burn Notice,” “Royal Pains” and “In Plain Sight” feature quirky and interesting characters. Read comments