Read about Letterman's emotional return to the airwaves as the first late-night host to go back to work since September 11. Learn how Dan Rather let down his guard.
Public service announcement from the Ad Council features Kevin Bacon asking Americans to do what they can to help
Learn the results of a survey, fielded Sept. 21-23, that tracked how "consumers have changed their entertainment and media behavior following the tragedy."
Matt Zoller Seitz says of Letterman that "in his own small way, he's a hero, too." Read what he thinks about Rather's coinage of the adjective "Giuliani-esque."
Bill Goodykoontz comments on the return of late night talk shows, characterizing Letterman as "a kind of offbeat TV genius" and Leno as "more ringmaster than innovator."
Report on the cancellation of the Latin Grammy Awards, "Jay Leno," and "Conan O'Brien," plus the postponement of September 16th's 53rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Alan Sepinwall addresses "whether popular entertainment should reflect reality or offer an escape." Find out how specific shows and perhaps even genres will be affected.
Learn about the Eye network's pre-empted episodes of current programs and postponed debuts of new shows. See why the prophetic pilot of "The Agency" will be replaced.
Read a transcript of Jon's often tearful monologue on the night of his return to the airwaves. Watch the clip of him trying to make sense of the tragedy and offer hope.
Stephanie Zacharek had a hard time watching his apology for crying, but affirms "it's no small relief to see a human being and not a puppet in the newscaster's seat."
Eric Mink reacaps the extraordinary episode where David Letterman bravely shared "his raw, honest humanity with never a whisper of pretense, cliche or melodrama."
Joanne Ostrow claims that "TV entertainers are a barometer of the national mood." See why she says that during crises, "our national court jesters help point the way."
Joanne Ostrow wonders if "Cheers" episodes joking about the postal service will suffer the fate of the "Seinfeld" episode that featured a death by licking envelopes.
"This is the fall season that wasn't," says Joanne Ostrow, because on Sept. 11, "reality trumped 'reality.'" See why she thinks newsmagazines will replace reality shows.
Riding on the coattails of "The West Wing" and "Third Watch," find out details about future storylines for "Ally McBeal," "The Practice," "The Guardian," and "JAG."
Witness Dave's heartfelt words to the nation about the "obscene chaos" into which America has been plunged, and watch Dan Rather's emotional reaction to the events.
MFM is spear-heading a campaign to support the host of ABC's "Politcally Incorrect," Bill Maher, who is broiled in controversy over remarks he made about U.S. military.
Tim Cuprisin says before 9/11 "the humor would have mocked the vice president as the secret president. Now the humor is aimed at the enemy, mocking the terror chieftain."
Daytime soap operas are usually taped three weeks in advance, but David Huff reports on last-minute changes to some plots following the events of September 11, 2001.
Eric Mink speculates that viewers may have a greater appetite for New York-based cop dramas, series affirming "family, friendship, faith and community," and game shows.
Because more than 1,000 viewers contacted "America's Most Wanted" on Oct. 12 to offer info on the whereabouts of 22 suspected terrorists, these editions will continue.
Gossip columnist Amy Reiter shares how some celebrities and the entertainment industry have reacted to the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001.
Chris Colin discusses removing WTC images, claiming "the 'sensitivity' we're now getting is well-meaning sophistry, and it's robbing us of genuine aesthetic experience."
Stephanie Zacharek discusses the current careful climate in Hollywood and asserts that now is the time to challenge the industry to make better movies.
See big names participating in the 9/21 telethon, get details on more relief efforts, and find out how Jim Carrey, Rosie O'Donnell, and Dr. Dre each donated $1 million.
Andy Dehnart asks "Will TV and pop culture ever be the same?" Find out how viewers feel about comedies and dramas since watching the attacks unfold live on the tube.
Jeanne Jakle claims "some of that fare just doesn't seem to fit within the changed American landscape," such as reality shows that "seem like preposterous child's play."
Tim Goodman has had enough of coverage of the September 11 attacks and their aftermath, and resents entertainment series that prolong the agony. Find out what to watch.
Following the November 12 crash of American Airlines flight 587 in Queens, Tim Goodman explores how television coverage is still colored by the events of September 11.
Tim Goodman discusses the likelihood of "another living-room war," speculates on how it will be "covered and packaged," and concludes that it will change viewing habits.
Tim Goodman explains why Bill Maher's 'coward' remark was "over the line." Learn his opinions about the "America: A Tribute to Heroes" telethon and changes to TV shows.
Although "the terrorists' effect on TV entertainment is puny and ancillary in comparison to bigger, graver events," John Carman reveals changes being made to some series.
Tim Goodman speculates that "It's time for laughter to make a comeback." See why the current national mood could spell the end of reality shows and the return of sitcoms.
Eric Deggans describes the first challenge as simulcasting a benefit on as many channels as possible, and the second as "What to do with the late night shows?"
Alan Sepinwall calls the WTC towers "a part of our identity, and it's disturbing to see attempts to act not only as if they no longer exist, but that they never existed."
QVC and HSN representatives say their shopping channels ceased regular programming the day of the attack, but resumed the next day out of a sense of patriotic duty.
Joanne Ostrow calls "Late Show with David Letterman's" September 17 telecast "the oddest, sincerest form of non-entertainment ever attempted on an entertainment show."
Read excerpts from a statement issued by colleagues of award-winning sitcom producer David Angell, who with his wife Lynn and actress Berry Berenson perished upon impact.
Banned album cover design finished two months before the attack on the WTC shows members of the hip-hop group Coup blowing up the Twin Towers. May be disturbing to some.
Bill Wyman discusses the one day "the cable news networks converged," and why the next day "they went back to their old tricks." Read about the worst offenders.
Find out how the WB cast its lot with the Big Four networks and see a schedule of delayed debut dates for its fall 2001 series.
Review an article that exposes the radio industry's response to the terrorist attacks on the US, and see a list of classic songs deemed offensive. With a discussion also.
Diane Sawyer introduces excerpts from Letterman's sober and affecting words upon his emotional return to the airwaves.
Read excerpts from "Late Night With David letterman" and "Politically Incorrect," the first late night talk shows to resume broadcast since the dire events of 9/11/01.