David Hasselhoff subjects himself to a Comedy Central Roast

David Hasselhoff subjects himself to a Comedy Central Roast

Flanked by a squadron of dancing German maidens and swinging his best Vegas-ready groove, David Hasselhoff — former "Baywatch" star,...

Television review: 'The Great Food Truck Race'

It's like "The Apprentice" meets "The Amazing Race." On wheels. With lots and lots of food.

An Appreciation: David L. Wolper transformed TV landscape

The late producer's push to enlighten as well as entertain brought such groundbreaking work as 'Roots' and 'Welcome Back, Kotter' to TV...

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Wahoo’s, Coolhaus

Wahoo's, Coolhaus

Taste-test L.A.'s hottest food trucks on Sept. 5. Get tix now.

Shark vs. Jersey shore

Shark vs. Jersey shore

See the video that has Guidos and Guidettes screaming.

Mirror, mirror on…

Mirror, mirror on

Great-looking Times delivery offer includes the Image section.

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Here's Johnny, digitized: A searchable database created for Carson's 'Tonight Show'

Here's Johnny, digitized: A searchable database created for Carson's 'Tonight Show'

Johnny Carson is getting an upgrade for the YouTube era.

TLC's 'Sister Wives' reality show will document a polygamist family

TLC's 'Sister Wives' reality show will document a polygamist family

Get ready for a reality show version of "Big Love."

The bright stars of 'Friday Night Lights'

The bright stars of 'Friday Night Lights'

It's the show that everybody hears is great. But this time, someone on the Emmy nominating committee heard. Kyle Chandler and Connie...

'American Idol' welcomes back Nigel Lythgoe, adds Jimmy Iovine

'American Idol' welcomes back Nigel Lythgoe, adds Jimmy Iovine

Although it's still unclear who will be the "American Idol" judges next season, two major behind-the-scenes changes are underway for Fox's...

Did Time Warner Cable subscribers sign up for this battle?

Did Time Warner Cable subscribers sign up for this battle?

Time Warner Cable, it seems, wants to make the phenomenon of deja vu all its own. At least, that's the impression I got a few days ago...

Atari reboot is underway

Atari reboot is underway

In the new West Los Angeles corporate offices of Atari Inc., the desks are mostly empty and the walls are mostly bare, but there's a red...

Tony Robbins awaits real 'Breakthrough' on NBC

Tony Robbins awaits real 'Breakthrough' on NBC

Spend a few minutes with Tony Robbins — you'll have to get past his formidable security detail first — and he'll likely whip a...

Laura Linney ponders living with 'The Big C'

Laura Linney ponders living with 'The Big C'

Laura Linney wasn't looking to do a television series when the pitch came in from Showtime last year.

The FCC, freed of 'indecency': a boon for free speech or free rein to bad behavior?

The FCC, freed of 'indecency': a boon for free speech or free rein to bad behavior?

On July 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, directed by the Supreme Court to address the 1st Amendment issues in Federal...

The Monitor: A breakout star on VH1?

The Monitor: A breakout star on VH1?

Welcome to the humanist era of VH1. "I don't know anyone who goes in a relationship saying, 'I don't need openness, I don't need honesty,'"...

Entertainment chief's exit ends a stormy era at ABC

Entertainment chief's exit ends a stormy era at ABC

Former ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson had been known in Hollywood over the last six years for his hair-trigger temper,...

The dapper dean of 'Project Runway'

The dapper dean of 'Project Runway'

The world of fashion isn't pretty. That's one reason Tim Gunn first agreed to work on "Project Runway." On the Lifetime show, which...

Disney is likely to promote Paul Lee to ABC Entertainment president

Disney is likely to promote Paul Lee to ABC Entertainment president

Walt Disney Co. is poised to elevate an executive who began his career as a reporter covering the strife in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as...

Some TV pilots have bumpy flights on their way to premieres

Some TV pilots have bumpy flights on their way to premieres

CBS had the hots for Lizzy Caplan, but the "Party Down" star didn't want to commit to "Mad Love," the network's new romantic sitcom. Fox...

Television review: 'Plain Jane'

Television review: 'Plain Jane'

The new CW makeover show "Plain Jane" promises more than it could possibly deliver: Before our very eyes, a socially inept and fashion-...

'MasterChef' features a kinder, gentler Gordon Ramsay

'MasterChef' features a kinder, gentler Gordon Ramsay

There's no shortage of cooking shows that put chefs on a pedestal, with their gastriques, foams and gelees.

Television review: 'Breakthrough With Tony Robbins'

Television review: 'Breakthrough With Tony Robbins'

Television review: 'MasterChef' on Fox

Television review: 'MasterChef' on Fox

Gordon Ramsay, the foul-mouthed, short-tempered and yet still somehow lovable English chef, restaurateur and television star, whom Fox...

Television review: 'Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County'

Television review: 'Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County'