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Steven Van Zandt extended interview: Available online only

Mar 7, 2012
Listen to more of our interview with the actor/musician, now starring in the Netflix original series, "Lilyhammer."

Actor Steven Van Zandt on the state of television

Mar 7, 2012
The new series, "Lilyhammer?" It stars Steven Van Zandt as a gangster who turns on the mob and gets relocated to Norway by the FBI. The eight-show series is part of the new original programming streaming on Netflix.

Reality TV: The casting process

Feb 28, 2012
'Dancing With the Stars' unveiled its latest slate of cast members today. Which got us thinking, how is a reality television show cast? Robyn Kass, the casting director behind 'Big Brother,' 'Survivor,' and 'The Bachelor,' explains.

Magic Johnson, P. Diddy to run new cable channels

Feb 21, 2012
Magic Johnson will team up with Comcast to launch a new cable channel. It will feature positive stories from the African-American community. Sean Combs -- aka P. Diddy -- is also expected to formally announce a new music channel on Comcast.

Younger viewers watch less TV on TV

Feb 9, 2012
TV may still be the most popular pastime in America. But new media is making inroads with younger viewers, who tune in on laptops, phones and tablets.

For public good, not for profit.

The future of TV from inside a teenage bedroom

Jan 12, 2012
As tech gurus gather at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we're looking at the future of television. And where better to glimpse future viewing habits than inside a teenager's bedroom?

Advertising to a digital generation

Jan 12, 2012
Our "Future of TV" series continues with a look at how advertisers target youth through ever-changing mediums.

The Future of Television: The way we watch

Jan 10, 2012
As TVs get smarter and viewing goes mobile, there's a battle on to bring entertainment to every screen.