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This section highlights a variety of issues concerning the television industry in the U.S. It cites the possible implications of the expected ending of the writers' strike. It previews various television series to be launched in 2008, including "Fringe," "Raising the Bar" and "Crash." It also presents an interview with actress January Jones.

Features several films and television programs which focus on motorsports offered via video-on-demand by Comcast Corp. in 2005. "2 Fast 2 Furious"; "The Art of Driving"; "American Chopper."

Focuses on Dave Chappelle, host of the TV program "Chappelle's Show" in the U.S. Format of the show; Schedule for releasing the third season the program's episodes.

The article provides an overview of the November 25, 2008 episode of the television program "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."

The article provides an overview of the November 25, 2008 episode of the television program "House."

The article previews the November 2, 2008 episode of the television program "Brotherhood."

The article previews the November 2, 2008 episode of the television program "The Simpsons."

An interview with David Alan Grier, host of the television program "Chocolate News," is presented. When asked about the title of his show, he said that the program is dedicated for black people because the stories give them freedom. He also said that financial news is the number one news program that makes him laugh.

The article reports on the show "Vice Presidential Debate" aired at PBS and moderated by Gwen Ifill. It features the clash between Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden. So far, Alaskan governor Palin draws all the attention with her folksy appeal and the impersonation by look-alike Tina Fey. Delaware's Biden has got less attention but through the show, he is expected to step up the Democrats' attack on Palin.

The article previews the television program "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."

The article previews an episode of the television program "Saving Grace," which will be aired on TNT on August 11, 2008.

The article presents information about the upcoming season of "Saving Grace," a dramatic television program in the U.S. It stars Holly Hunter as Grace, Lorraine Toussaint as Kate Perry and Kenneth Johnson as Ham. The paper provides information about the program's broadcast schedule. The program will be aired over TNT.

The article focuses on the television program "Stargate Atlantis," which will return to the air in the U.S. on July 11, 2008. The program returns for its fifth season. The changes to the cast include the loss of Amanda Tapping who is transferring to another Sci Fi channel program, "Sanctuary."

The article presents an interview with Tracy Morgan, who takes over as host of the television reality program "Scare Tactics." He claims that being in "Scare Tactics" is fun and provides him with an opportunity to mimic Rod Serling. He points that what scares him are hunger and poverty. He reveals that he is filming "Nailed," with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel.

The article presents an interview with Jimmy Smits, star of the PBS television program "A Capitol Fourth." He points out that July 4 to him is joyous but should be day for reflection. He notes that observing the fireworks gives him goose bumps. He explains that he plays the role of an assistant district attorney who has political ambitions.

The article offers information on the television premiere of Swingtown, a television program in the U.S. Executive producer Alan Poul said they wanted to make the setting of the film more like it was lived-in the 1970s. What keeps the show interesting is not the titillation, but because of its three marriages that have different set of rules, he added.

A photograph of an American playwright, actor and film director Tyler Perry and his family in their house is presented.

An interview with television actress Lea Thompson about her career is presented. Thompson discusses her role in the airline hostage drama "Final Approach" and her personal impressions on co-actors Dean Cain and Anthony Michael Hall. She comments on the success of her career during the 1980s. The actress reveals that her children refused to watch her in the film "Howard the Duck."

The article provides information on the season five of the comedy television program "Reno 911!" being aired on Comedy Central. The show's law enforcer characters are said to be reaching out to the character Jackie after she contracts a life-threatening ailment. The character named Wiegel embraced motherhood by selling her baby for $10,000. Some of the guests for the season include Christina Applegate and Seth Green.

The article focuses on the role of actor Dougray Scott in the television program "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," which airs on Ion. It cites that Scott will take on the dual roles of Doctor Henry Jekyll and his alter ego Edward Hyde. Scott describes the character of Edward Hyde as flamboyant. The show will also feature two new characters which will be played by Tom Skerritt and Kristin Bridges.

The article features television actress Angela Kinsey of the program "The Office" which airs on NBC. The fourth-season finale of the show will highlight the character of Kinsey quitting the Party Planning Committee of the accounting firm Dunder Mifflin. It describes the character played by Kinsey as humorless.

The article previews an episode of the television program "Boston Legal" to be aired on ABC in the U.S. on May 14, 2008. Denny Crane, the character played by William Shatner, may run for the presidential election on the show. The show addressed another issue when lesbian Renee Winger, played by Missi Pyle, hired two lawyers to contest the decision of Boston Archdiocese to reject her request to join the priesthood.

The article reports that actor Jason Lewis will be featured in an episode of the television program "House" to be aired on May 5, 2008. He plays Evan Greer, the star of "Prescription Passions," the favorite daytime serial of the show's main character, Gregory House. Greer denies having a problem and refuses treatment, but House perseveres because he wants his patient's character to survive.

The article features television actress Julianna Marguiles. She played the role of Carol Hathaway in "ER" eight years ago. She currently plays the role of defense lawyer Elizabeth Canterbury in the series "Canterbury's Law." In the past, Marguiles has played several roles in miniseries such as "The Mists of Avalon," "The Grid" and The Lost Room."

An interview with actress Tracey Ullman of the television program "State of the Union" is presented. Ullman explains how she developed her talent in impersonating other people. When asked about her favorite character from the program, she refers to a woman whose husband is on death row. She says that the program is a reflection of her American citizenship.

The article features Season 2 of the television program "The Riches" to be aired on FX starting March 18, 2008. It notes that the season begins with the Malloys trying to escape after a friend of Doug Rich threatens to expose the family's identity scam. It relates the events in episode one of the program including the decision of the Malloy couple played by Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver to adopt the identities of the Rich couple, Doug who is a lawyer and Cherien as dental-hygienist.

An interview with actor David Morse is presented. When asked how did he research former U.S. President George Washington for the television program "John Adams," he relates that he looked at every portrait he could find to get some feeling of how people saw him and how he held himself. He narrates that Washington was very softspoken but had a great presence. He cites that among his films that stand out are "The Indian Runner and "The Crossing Guard."

The article focuses on the television program "Surreal World" aired in the U.S. over BBC America. It notes that the character Captain Jack Harkness, played by actor John Barrowman, stands as the head of Torchwood while the character of Gwen Cooper, played by Eve Myles, serves as its heart. Myles states that her character is very emphatic and domestic. It mentions that the March 17, 2008 episode will show Cooper pregnant with an alien shape-shifter.

The article profiles actress Michelle Forbes. Forbes has always had a knack for portraying icy straight shooters with a cauldron of emotion bubbling just beneath the surface. She was first recognized as Ensign Ro Laren in "Star Trek: Next Generation" before joining "Homicide: Life on the Street" as chief medical examiner.

An interview with actor-director Bob Balaban is presented. He talks about his latest film "Bernard and Doris," a fictionalized account of the 1987-93 relationship between heiress Doris Duke and the recipient of her fortune, butler Bernard Lafferty. When asked what attracted him to do the film, he cites his interest for very different people who somehow formed a bond. He details the challenges he had faced in making the film with a limited budget of $500,000.

This article features actor Philip Baker Hall. He is described as having a craggy, hangdog features that give him look of a quintessential gruff character actor. He will appear in the January 28, 2008 episode of the television program "Psych." In this episode he will play as a soon-to-be ex-father-in-law of a leading character.

The article presents information on several reality shows which will be shown on January 30, 2008 in the U.S. "Explorer" profiles sumo wrestlers including two Americans preparing for the world championships in Thailand. Meanwhile, the show "Impossible Escapes" looks at magicians who seem to risk life and limb breaking free of the most confining situations known to man.

This article presents the five all-time favorite bogeymen on television in the U.S. The list includes: The Gremlin in "The Twilight Zone"; The Black Smoke" in "Lost"; and The Gentlemen in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." It also offers an overview of roles played by the monsters in the television programs.

The article presents an interview film producer Maria Shriver about her documentary film "American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver." The interview begins with the factors that motivated her to make the project. Shriver then shares her opinion on the failure of the War in Poverty of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson. In addition, Shriver talks about the legacy of his father.

The article focuses on the premiere of Season 5 of the television program "Reno 911!" in the U.S. on January 16, 2008. In last season's cliffhanger, another attempt by Lieutenant Dangle to marry Leslie at the hospital room of Deputy Wiegel, who gave birth at his commitment ceremony, was interrupted by Garcia, who ran off with Dangle's would-be partner. The current season opens with Garcia insisting it was a joke. Guests in future episodes include Seth Green and George Lopez.

An interview with Carl Reiner, an actor, director and author, is presented. He describes how growing up Jewish has influenced his work. Reiner discusses a reason behind the popularity of Jews in entertainment in the 1940s despite the prevalence of anti-Semitism during the period. He also cites Mel Brooks as the funniest person he knows.

The article reviews the television program "Monk," starring Howie Mandel.

This article announces that actor Corbin Bernsen will be the host of the game show "How Much Is Enough?" There are four contestants in the show. The premise of the game is cited. According to Bernsen, the show raises a sociological and philosophical question. Particular focus is given to Bernsen's role in the television show "Psych."

The article discusses the character of Chi McBride in the television show "Pushing Daisies." McBride's Emerson Cod is a private investigator who is eager to use Ned's talents to help him solve murders and collect reward money. Cod is a delightful mix of quirks and quips and a master of sarcastic put-down. McBride started acting until he was 30. He appeared in television shows "The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer," "Boston Public," "House," "Killer Instinct," and "The Nine."

The article reviews the television program "Prime Suspect: The Final Act," starring Helen Mirren.

The article reviews several songs performed by the Monkees, including "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "I'm a Believer" and "Mary, Mary."

The article reviews the television program "Life on Mars," starring John Simm and Philip Glenister.

An interview with actor Roger Moore is presented. He says the World Magic Awards are the recognition of the best magicians in the world. When asked about his favorite Bond gadget, he says the most spectacular was the Lotus car that went underwater. For him, Simon Templar was more suave than Bond because no one was paying him.

An interview with actress Phylicia Rashad is presented. When asked about the parallels between "Chris" and "The Cosby Show," she says it is a realistic look at people's behavior. She adds that the legacy of "The Cosby Show" is that people are much more alike than they could ever be different. She also says the working with Bill Cosby is the absolute best.

The article previews an episode of the television series "Saving Grace" to be aired in the U.S. on December 3, 2007. In the episode, Mary Kay Place guest stars as Dorothy, a bus company secretary involved in a crime. She then got stuck with Holly Hunter's cop in a collapsed building resulting to a soul searching for both of them.

An interview with actress-activist Ashley Judd is presented. She explains how she got involved in the campaign to fight Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in India. She mentions a case of an AIDS victim that affected her the most. She discusses the benefits of being a celebrity in educating people about the disease.

The article features several characters in television (TV) and in film with the word Chuck in their names. They include Chuck Bass from the CW TV program "Gossip Girl," Chuck Darling from Fox's "Back to You," Charlotte Chuck Charles from ABC's "Pushing Daisies," and Chuck Levine from "Good Luck Chuck."

The article features U.S. actress Jenny McCarthy. McCarthy is a former Playboy Playmate of the Year, a model featured in the centerfold/gatefold of "Playboy" magazine. A turning point in her career was when she hosted the MTV game show "Singled Out," which led her to star in two 1997 television series "The Jenny McCarthy Show" and "Jenny." She also starred in several motion pictures including "Scream 3" and "Scary Movie 3."

An interview with actor Michael Sheen is presented. Sheen discusses his portrayal of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in the films "The Deal" and "The Queen." He describes his impression of Blair and the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He states that Blair, Brown and the whole new Labor party revolutionized Great Britain's politics.

The article previews the Halloween episodes of the animated television program "The Simpsons" at Fox network. The "Treehouse of Horror" episodes feature a mix of film parodies, pointed satire and genuine scares. The trilogy opens with "E.T. Go Home" followed by "Mr. and Mrs. Simpson" and "Heck House."