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Five TV shows that were canceled much too soon

Futurama has been cancelled...again. Fans are keenly aware that the show was nuked back in 2003 by Fox, then brought back by Comedy Central after it bought the rights to the four movies in 2007. But this season will reportedly be the last one, with the series finale airing on September 4. Yes, Fut ... More >>

America's pastime is being subsidized by the American people

Killing Firefly was Fox's biggest fail ever

Fuck Fox. Not for FoxNews or American Idol or any of the other questionable shit the network has thrown out there in the name of entertainment over the years. People like what people like, however inexplicable that may be, so I couldn't care less about any of that. No, Fox earned my everlasting ire ... More >>

American Idol returns tonight on Fox

And so it begins. Another edition of American Idol is upon us. Idol's eleventh season arrives tonight on Fox with a two-hour episode featuring scenes from Savannah, which served as the callback for the South Carolina auditions. Back in July, we were on hand when the Idol makers came to the Mile High ... More >>

Hulu might die. Here's why you shouldn't care.

​News Corp. and Disney (who own Fox and ABC, respectively) are considering pulling their ad-based free streaming shows from Hulu -- remember that they are two of the three companies who founded Hulu back in 2008. Hulu has done incredibly well in terms of viewership, but its subscription-based ... More >>

Gordon Ramsay and MasterChef season two want to abuse you...but first you've got to make the cut

Hell hath no fury like Gordon Ramsay scorned​Are you an amateur kitchen wizard? Do you have the chops to run your own restaurant? More important, how do you feel about Gordon Ramsay, the acerbic, deafeningly insulting, tantrum-prone, foul-mouthed, red-faced, in-your-face beast who brings his ... More >>

Glee spring premiere tribute window is superheroic: Kenny Be's Yard Arteology

The study of neighbors through their lawn decoration... Photo by Kenny Be​ Figure 58. Capitol Hill: This Jesus Christ and The Superheroes performance is a Hot Topic on Grant Street. The apartment dwellers of Denver's Capitol Hill prove that you don't need a yard to make great yard art. The d ... More >>

The Deuce's name done? New general manager Peter Maroney on future of KWGN and Fox 31

Peter Maroney's background is in news, not sales.​Earlier this week, Peter Maroney was announced as the new president and general manager of sister channels 2 and 31 -- the successor to the controversial Dennis Leonard, who stressed in a statement that he jumped instead of being pushed. Maron ... More >>

A look at New Denver after the rapture, courtesy of American Dad

Ever wonder what Denver will be like after the rapture? Me neither -- but the folks behind the Fox animated series American Dad clearly have. "Rapture's Delight," the most recent episode, finds central couple Stan and Francine stranded on earth as the rest of the family floats heavenward -- and ma ... More >>

Shmuck of the Week: Whoever's making us watch the Raiders-Redskins game

Yellow = Redskins vs. Raiders. Lucky us, eh? (See the maps here).​Before you start: Yes, I know I could actually leave my house on Sunday, and I could no doubt find a cozy booth within viewing proximity of a TV armed with the NFL Ticket. And in times of need -- when the TV Gods bestow on me an ... More >>

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Flick Pick

American Idol auditions: It's all over but the regrets

A Channel 31 photo of "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest being quizzed by 2/31's Chris Parente. Yesterday's American Idol auditions took place out of the view of local news cameras, in order to save the good, the bad and the ugly for the talent contest's next season of broadcasts. But that didn't s ... More >>

Fresh Breath Committee's Purpose getting his 'Idol' on

While Fresh Breath Committee holds its breath for the results of the Westword Music Showcase, one member of the collective is participating in another contest. Purpose, aka Mykal Hudson, is a finalist in FOX 31's Denver Idol competition.Yes, he sings as well as raps. Who knew? He performed for local ... More >>

G-Man Rich Goins on being laid off at Clear Channel Denver's The Fox

The G-Man, Rich Goins, and friends. Arguably the biggest name among the more than twenty people laid off by Clear Channel Denver yesterday was Rich Goins, aka The G-Man, a sports-oriented gabber who's been a member of the Rick Lewis-Michael Floorwax morning team on The Fox since 1990. Yet, in conve ... More >>

Wookiee Mistake

Touch of Evel

The Simpsons Movie

Breathe easy, Simpsons fans: It doesn’t suck.

Sound Check

Has the Don Imus controversy permanently altered the radio universe? Clear Channel yakkers huddled to talk about it.

Here's Howe

Denver's toughest radio executive talks about (and justifies) past battles and his latest series of ballsy maneuvers.

More Messages: Calling All Creeps

Incredible Feet

The Short Goodbye

Cruella de Vogue

The Devil Wears Prada slaps the latest duds on an infamous fashion editor.

Why We Need DVDs

Big Fun, Even Small

The Message

Stan's Plan

That '60s Show

Oliver Beene goes against fake millionaires and phony idols

Backwash

Start me up: The Stones came to town — and everyone knew it.

End of the Road

Trio is the network where great shows go to die, and so much more

Still Hungry

Competitive hot-dog eating requires steely nerves and a cast-iron stomach.

PAC-ing a Punch

Clear Channel's formation of a political action committee shows it's ready for battle.

Not-So-Funny Business

Are gays fair game for jokes on Denver radio?

Net Loss

The government killed TV, and Hollywood's begging it to revive the corpse

Rescue 9/11

This year, a handful of shows provided the healing power of laughter.

Hell of a Long Day

24 has been the most talked-about show of the season, and for all the wrong reasons.

Back to School

Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks grow up, more or less, and move to a dorm.

Radio Rumble

Clear Channel takes on all comers, including the largest ratings service in the country.

Shoot Straight

Chris Carter considers the futures of X-Files and Lone Gunmen

Blow Up the Box

TV managed to suck and blow in 2000, but still, we watched . . . and watched

"Look I Made This!"

Robert Altman wants your attention, if not your affection.

School's Out

When Fox-TV canceled American High, the network hit a new low.

Fox on the Run

During its first week on the air, Channel 31's news demonstrates a little substance and a lot of style.

Win, Lose, or Draw

Or: How do you bring a comic book to life without killing a superhero?

Off Limits

Never send a man to do a mom's job.

Geek Love

The men behind this season's best shows -- and biggest failures -- blame it all on Regis.

Something in the Air

Lookout Mountain is a hot spot in the battle over broadcast emissions.

Sex and the Single Mouse

Radio Disney: Tune in and turn on.

Twenty-First Century Fox

Channel 31 staffs up for its evening news show.

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