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Television writer and legend Steven Bochco passed away Sunday at the age of 74. Known for his cop dramas like ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘L.A. Law,’ the writer was memorialized in a Washington Post article, which quoted Newhouse Professor and…

With new episodes from TV shows like “Will and Grace” and “Roseanne,” there is a new resurgence of reboots of classic shows from the 80s and 90s.  For WXXI News, Professor Bob Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television…

Forbes just released a list of the nation’s top-paid TV hosts. At the top ranked Dr. Phil, Ellen DeGeneres and Ryan Seacrest. How were this A-Listers able to top this list? Newhouse Broadcast Professor of Practice Les Rose answers in Forbes….

In a time where flashy graphics and special effects seem to reign king on TV, a lesser thought of aspect is being produced with heavy financial backing: show’s opening soundtracks. Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television…