Is television better than movies these days? We think so!
Check out this article from today's New York Times: Are films bad, or is TV just better?
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Is television better than movies these days? We think so!
Check out this article from today's New York Times: Are films bad, or is TV just better?
Don and Peggy spend the night together in Season 4, Episode 7, but they keep their clothes on and their feet on the floor -- for the most part -- as they work, argue and confide during a long night in 1965. They find out more about each other, learn a couple of juicy secrets about other people and have some close encounters with animals -- not including that odious art director. Don gets a phone message from California and spends most of a day and night avoiding the call that he knows will be bad news.

Rolling Stone's special television issue puts the spotlight on the Best Drama Emmy-winner for the past three years, AMC's "Mad Men." The issue takes a look at the upcoming fall television season, but the gang from Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce get top billing. You have to be an All Access member to read the full article online (there's an excerpt here), or you could pick up a copy at the newstand.
Click below to see a large image of the cover.
While "Mad Men" was winning the Emmy for best drama series on NBC, in Season 4, Episode 6 of the series over on AMC, Don Draper was winning a Clio. And show creator and writer Matthew Weiner was commenting on awards and credit.
The stars are working the Red Carpet now, heading inside for the big night. From the limited bit I've seen so far, it sounds like navy blue is big color this year. Here's a photo gallery that will be updated several times tonight.
Starting the live recaps at 8pm. Check in periodically for updates!
8pm: GREATEST. EMMY. OPENING. EVER. Host Jimmy Fallon took the kids from "Glee" and at least one person from a bunch of other shows and did a terrific song and dance number to Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." Betty White gave Jon Hamm dance lessons and then Hamm sang a bit (Jon Hamm singing Springsteen? I can die happy now). Jorge Garcia from "Lost," Joel McHale from "Community," Tim Gunn from "Project Runway," Tina Fey from "30 Rock" -- perfection.
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62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (8pm, NBC) - Jimmy Fallon hosts from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. "The Pacific" and "Glee" are top-nominated with 24 and 19. George Clooney gets the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. We'll be covering it live so check back here for updates and recaps.
NFL Exhibition: Steelers at Broncos (8pm, Fox) - Emmy has some stiff competition tonight...
Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - In the two-hour season finale, Jane works a case involving a cyber bully. Also, Grayson meets Vanessa's parents, and a case involving cryogenics has Jane and Grayson thinking of Deb. Most importantly, who is Jane marrying? Paula Abdul guest stars again, but this time she's not a judge in Jane's dreams, she's her wedding planner. Hmmmm.
True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Bill tries to earn back Sookie's trust but ends up introducing her to new dangers. Eric, knowing he's no physical match for Russell, tempts the king with "the ultimate vampire dream." Also, Jason tries to wrap his head around the fact that he's dating a cat.
The Cove (9pm, Animal Planet) - This is the film that exposed the abuse and slaughter of dolphins at the hands of Japanese fishermen and won the 2010 Oscar for best feature-length documentary. You may also be interested in Animal Planet's new three-part serires, "Blood Dolphins."
Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Peggy and her new creative partner don't see eye-to-eye, and Don pitches a client under an unusual set of circumstances.
We glimpse the secret to Don Draper's success in Season 4, Episode 5: He learns.
When the Japanese executives of the Honda motorcycle company come in seeking a presentation from the agency as it prepares to make a car, he reads a seminal anthropology book called "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" (also the episode's title). He asks his date (Bethany) to teach him how to use chopsticks, and he tries a new kind of alcohol, sake. He is also a man who knows to zag when his rivals expect him to zig. And, like the Japanese, he does not like hearing criticism or advice.
Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman (8pm, Discovery) - Morgan Freeman hosts a series of shows (originally airing on the Science Channel) that examine some of the great mysteries of the universe. Tonight's back-to-back-to-back episodes look at implications regarding a possible creator, black holes, and time travel.
True Blood (9pm, HBO) - How unbelievably awesome is the Vampire King of Mississippi? Can HBO please give him his own show right now? Tonight, on heels of last week's stunning national news appearance, the King (Denis O'Hare) vows revenge on his enemies. And he's probably still carrying Talbot around in that candy jar.
The Great Food Truck Race (9pm, Food) - The six remaining teams arrive in New Mexico and a snow storm complicates the competition.
Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - The nauseating "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka guest stars as a dating show producer being sued by a former contestant.
Rubicon (9pm, AMC) - Will begins to suspect someone at API is behind his ongoing problems. The episode is called "Connect the Dots," so let's hope it does.
Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Don and Pete disregard Roger's wishes while trying to land an important new client.
Pete (Vincent Kartheiser) and Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) took center stage in Season 4, Episode 4. Each of them has a private moment of headbanging frustration.
Do I need to warn you about spoilers? Good. Let's go.
Scoundrels (9pm, ABC) - In the first season finale (and perhaps series finale?) Logan finds evidence of Wolf's innocence, and Wolf is surprised to see his wife embracing another man.
Dora's 10th Anniversary Documentary (9pm, Nick) - A documentary exploring the cultural and educational impact of "Dora the Explorer" with comments from celebrity fans Anderson Cooper, Shakira, and Rosie Perez.
True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Bill (Stephen Moyer, left) learns more about Sookie's true identity and Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Calvin and Felton. Also, Nan confronts Eric about The Magister's disappearance, and a grieving Russell vows to get back at his enemies.
Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - A woman causes a scene at an awards ceremony where Jane is being honored, accusing Jane of stealing her husband.
Rubicon (9pm, AMC) - Will travels to Washington with Spangler, and his team is left to make an important decision on their own. Meanwhile, Katherine discovers a mysterious voice mail message on Tom's phone from the day before he died.
Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Pete gets an order from Roger and Lane and finds himself with a personal dilemma.
The Great Food Truck Race (10pm, Food) - In the series opener, seven gourmet food trucks arrive in San Diego where the teams compete to see who can earn the most money. Read more about it here.
Roast of David Hasselhoff (10pm, Comedy Central) - Seth McFarlane hosts a roast of the Hoff. Roasters include Pamela Anderson, Greg Giraldo, Lisa Lampanelli, Hulk Hogan, Jeffrey Ross, Jerry Springer, and George Hamilton. It doesn't sound like a fair fight at all.