A guide to classic American shows born overseas.
By Logan Scherer Sep 4, 2008
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The once-reviled British reality star grapples with terminal cancer as the cameras roll.
By Meredith Blake
February 19, 2009
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Hot-tempered vampires are running amok, from Alan Ball's new HBO drama "True Blood" to CBS's "Big Brother 10" to Bravo's "Flipping Out"!
By Heather Havrilesky
August 10, 2008
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The finale demonstrates how just a spoonful of sugar helps the mediocrity go down in the most delightful way!
By Heather Havrilesky
April 28, 2008
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American idle: If you can't live a life of leisure, at
least you can watch one on TV, from "Big Brother" to "The Real
Housewives of New York City."
By Heather Havrilesky
March 23, 2008
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Resilient reality ancestors "Survivor" and "Big Brother" adapt to new survival strategies, while a tragedy kills "Paradise Hotel 2."
By Heather Havrilesky
February 17, 2008
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What does the former D&D geek on "The Pick-Up Artist" know about wooing hot women? Plus: On "Big Brother 8," America grows to hate "America's
Player"!
By Heather Havrilesky
August 19, 2007
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Showtime's "Californication," Bravo's "Flipping Out" and CBS' "Big Brother 8" demonstrate why hedonism and self-indulgence are no shortcut to happiness.
By Heather Havrilesky
August 5, 2007
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The apocalypse is drawing closer! Soothe those rattled nerves by peeking in on the human lab rats of "Big Brother All-Stars" and the frustrated couples of "Sexual Healing."
By Heather Havrilesky
July 16, 2006
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For librarians, new identification chips in books make life easier. But civil libertarians say the smart books are a scary invasion of privacy
By Katharine Mieszkowski
July 26, 2004
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Rigorous preflight screening of air travelers is the best way to prevent future terrorist attacks.
By Peter J. Ognibene
November 27, 2001
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The dumbest reality show on TV returns, with flashing knives, ejected houseguests and risqué banana jokes.
By Martha Soukup
July 12, 2001
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Salon's TV picks for Monday, June 11, 2001
By Joyce Millman
June 11, 2001
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Great news: John Travolta says sequel to "Battlefield Earth" not a priority. Plus: Pam Anderson's bikini golf tournament, Moby's sorry ass and more.
By Amy Reiter
April 4, 2001
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Will teen divas get "fizzical" in sweet, wet battle? Sharon Stone stalker stopped. Plus: Does Russell Crowe reek like a 'roo?
By Amy Reiter
March 29, 2001
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The stars of "Big Brother" -- angry Mega, Brittany the cuddle slut, gracious Cassandra and Chicken George -- meet and greet their fans.
By Jeff Whitty
March 20, 2001
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In Steven Levy's new book, paranoid freedom fighters armed with weapons of encryption face off against Big Brother.
By Andrew Leonard
January 24, 2001
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Doctors routinely deny heart transplants to the mentally retarded.
By Jenna Glatzer
December 8, 2000
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Prince Charles on bum rap in Britain; Spice Girl Mel C. on the joys of tailwind; Jennifer's dress and Puffy's suit. Plus: Dr. Laura -- going down in Canada.
By Amy Reiter
October 6, 2000
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By Carina Chocano, Jeff Stark and Bill Wyman
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October 4, 2000
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King James Cameron prepares to luxuriate in Russia's Mir space station next summer; Bob Barker swoops in for a Big Brother chicken rescue. Plus: Mariah Carey puts a price on those curves.
By Amy Reiter
October 4, 2000
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Episode 70 (Friday, Sept. 29): And now, finally, the ultrathrilling and very, very exciting conclusion of "Big Brother."
By Carina Chocano, Jeff Stark and Bill Wyman
September 30, 2000
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Who screwed up "Big Brother"? Everyone.
By Bill Wyman
September 29, 2000
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Episode 69 (Thursday, Sept. 28): Josh does a strip tease for Curtis and Eddie.
By Carina Chocano, Jeff Stark and Bill Wyman
September 29, 2000
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Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2000
By Joyce Millman
September 29, 2000
TV without borders
The strange life (and impending death) of Jade Goody
I Like to Watch
Finale wrap-up: "Big Brother 9"
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The checkout line -- or the check-you-out line?
Memo to airports: Hire Big Brother
The return of the hamsters!
A genetic death sentence
Reality flops
GigaOM Network
War Room
How the World Works